Taiwan - Tutto Bello

Tutto Bello (Italian Cuisine) 4.5/5

台北市中山區
雙城街25巷15號
Tel: +886 2-2592-3355

I was told it is one of the best italian restaurant in Taipei so I went there with very high expectation. The decoration wasn't any too extravegant but the food was ngmm ngmmm goood! My fiance took me there for our two year anniversary, arrived there at around 8pm, tried one of their tasting menus that costs NT$3,000 per person and had 1.5 bottles of their Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc. The two orders of the tasting menu plus the 1.5 bottle of wine costs us approximately HKD 2,600. We wanted to go for the second bottle but they since they close at 10:30pm, we didn't have enough time to finish one whole bottle and therefore we ordered a half bottle instead. The staff were very nice, they didn't rush us through but instead asked us to take our time. If you want to have a little more privacy, ask them to give you that small partition by the windows. There were three 2-people table in that partition but the guests left by the time we arrived at 8pm. We had the entire section to ourselves the entire night.

Before they brought us our food, they gave us some bread. The bigger one is just a regular bauget while the smaller one is some cheesy puffs. The cheese puff tasted especially good as it was still warm. They also gave us some tomato for the bread.

Fegato D' Anatra In Crosta Di Mandorle Con Salsa Agrodolce Piccante

Pan-Fried Duck Foie Gras with Almond Crust, Spicy Caramel Sauce, Red Wine Poached Pear

   

This was the first item on the menu, but I am not a big fan of foie gras so I ordered their ham platter appetizer instead.  

Zuppa Di Pomodoro Con Granchio
Tomato Cream Soup with Crab Meats

                  

This is one of the best soup I have ever had in my life. For the tasting menu, they only gave us a tiny glass. The crab meats were sitting at the bottom when it came. You are suppose to stir it and let the meat soak up the tomato soup before you have it. You get this really strong crab taste and the crab meat just melts in your mouth. Really wanted to have a second one but decided to save my stomach for what's coming! but this was definitely the BEST DISH of the night!


Linguine Al Tartufo Nero, Aglio E Peperoncino Con Anatra Confitata Al Miele

Linguine Pasta, Garlic, Chili Peppers, Duck Confit, Scented with Black Truffle

This is the second best dish of the night. I have never had duck with pasta. The duck meat was very tender and juicy. Although you can tell it's been marinated for a while, it wasn't too salty or anything. The pasta went well with the duck meat.

Gamberono Arrostito Con Verdure Saltate Al Miele E Vinaigrette Di Crostacei
Roasted Tiger Prawn, Sauteed Early Vegetables with Manuka Honey, Slightly Spicy Shellfish Jus

The prawn was average, however, the vegetables on the side was very good. The Manuka Honey added a twist to it.

Tagliata Di Filetto Di Manzo Con Salsa Al Porto E Rosmarino
Traditional Sliced Beef Fillet, Rosemary, Port Wine Jus

The beef was very tender but was a bit tasteless. It would have been better if the sauce was more rich.

 Boccongini Di Torta Di Cioccolato Con Gelato Alla Mandorla
Crunchy Chocolate Cake, Caramel and Almond Ice-Cream, Caramel Sauce

The chocolate crunch ball and the icecream was a good combination. The icecream wasn't too sweet. There's bits of almond in the icecream.