4/5 Hanine Abdel R. 6 years ago on Google
Zomato
and
The
peninsula
management
hosted
us,
a
bunch
of
eager
foodies,
for
a
zomato
meetup.
Escape
the
city's
traffic
and
disconnect,
how
you
may
ask?
Well
it
is
easy.
The
peninsula
is
located
in
Dbayeh
back
street
before
Le
Royal
Hotel.
Take
a small
turn
on
the
right
to
be
transported
to
field
of
gardenia
and
cheerful
smiles.
Behind the
big
wooden
door
you
enter
the
villa
where
attention
has
been
given
to
the
details
to
stay
faithful
to
the
Italian
theme.
Walk
even
further
and
there
you
will
find
a
terrace
looking
over
the
garden
where
they
host
on
Thursdays
themed
nights animated
by
dancers
and
a
lavish
buffet
of
Italian
delicacies.
Now
back
to
the
essential,
the
food
experience!
First
things
first;
the
warm
bread
basket
/
box
wrapped
with
green
cloth
and
served
with
a
side
of
marinated
tomatoes:
et
voila
you
can
make
your
own
fresh
bruschetta!
The
menu
had
different
kinds
of
salads:
Insalata
della
casa:
a
beautiful
presentation
and
rich
ingredients,
though
I always
prefer
the
cherry
tomatoes
over
regular
ones.
The
balsamic
vinaigrette
complemented
it
perfectly
Insalata
iceberg:
chopped
into
four
portions
and
drizzled
with
a
Roquefort
sauce
with
crunchy
walnuts
Tartare
di
salmone
con
salsa
limone:
one
of
the best
I
ever
had,
the
slight
peppery
kick
it
has
makes
all
the
difference
alone
with
the
freshness
of
the
salmon
Insalata
di
gamberetti
con
mozzarella:
again
attention
to
the
details
in
the
presentation
that
leaves
your
mouth-watering
and
your
belly
satisfied
with
a
non-deceiving
taste
Melanzane
alla
sorentina:
in
a
clay
dish,
and
though
I
avoid
fried
food,
but
this
dish
is
rich
and
is
worth
the
try,
a
non
oily
fried
eggplant
covered
with
marinara
and
dense
cheese.
Bresaola
al
limone:
served
as
a
flower
with
a
center
of
radicchio
leaves,
yes
flavorsome!
For
the
pizza
I
picked
the
goat
cheese
and
sun-dried
tomatoes
and
could
not
be
happier
with
my
choice.
A
thin
crust
and
delicious
fillings
Homemade
cut
by
hand
fresh
crunchy
golden
fries;
need
to
say
more?!
As
main
courses
we
shared:
Filetto
ai
porcini:
I modified
the
sauce
to
make
it
a
la
mustarda!
The
meat
is
succulent
and
cooked
as
per
my
request
medium
rare.
It
literary
melts
under
your
mouth;
however
I
would
have
preferred
the
same
veggies
served
with
salmon
and
maybe
grilled
rosemary
potato
wedges!
Salmone
alla
griglia:
flaking
off
the
fork
and
served
with
broccoli,
mushrooms
and
baby
corns
The
floor
and
marketing
managers
were
the
sweetest
addition
to
this
eve.
Besides
the
tour
they
gave
us
around
the
restaurant
areas,
they
insisted
that
we
taste
almost
all
kinds
of
desserts
they
serve
and
we
could
not
be
happier:
The
apple
pie:
my
favorite
layers
of
caramelized
apples
and
alot
of
cinnamon
served
with
their
homemade
vanilla
ice
cream
and
drizzled
with
caramel
sauce
The
crème
brulée:
I
did
not
imagine
to
be
a
fan:
a
crunchy
caramelized
sugar
topping
beneath
it
a
custard
mix
and
a
sweet
taste
Chocolate
fondant:
the
delicious
volcano
releasing
the
black
lava
we
all
crave!
oh
not
to
forget
the
ice
cream
scoop
The
Italian
staple:
Tiramissu,
I
liked
it
but
though
could
use
more
creaminess
maybe?
Thank
you
guys
for
the
high
standard
service,
the
tasty
food
and
the
pleasant
conversation.
And
my
lovely
readers,
what
are
you
waiting
for,
pick
up
the
phone
and
reserve
asap
to
the
cheapest
trip
to
Italy!
