Crio
After honing his skills for 11 years in the United States, including working as a baker at the famous Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas and then later as sous chocolatier at FIKA NYC, Jakarta-born Chef Richie Pratadaja has returned to his homeland and opened Crio.
Under his expertise, Crio focuses on creating a one-stop experience where people can enjoy savoury food, desserts and bespoke cocktails. Here, Richie invites gourmands to enjoy various chocolate creations that range from chocolate bars to chocolate dragées to bonbons – which are the jewel of Crio. At his chocolate studio, where he creates all his chocolates, customers can see through the glass how the handcrafted delicacies are made with beautiful hand-painted designs, thin chocolate shells, and different layers of flavours.
Crio also provides delightful savoury dishes adopting a tapas-style format, with offerings influenced by local and international flavours. Completing the restaurant is a lavish bar serving locally inspired cocktails, which also provides exclusive bonbon pairings for an immersive drinking experience.
Crio
Rosso
After an extended period of serving Sunday brunch only, legendary Italian restaurant Rosso has returned, opening its doors every day of the week. Leading the kitchen is newcomer Chef Giuseppe Di Silvestro, bringing experience and notable accolades from many years of working around the world. A native of the Italian city of Pescara, Chef Giuseppe started his culinary career in restaurants in his hometown, before traversing the globe and directing teams in gastronomy capitals such as London, Abu Dhabi, Melbourne, Shenzhen, and Aix-en-Provence.
Chef Giuseppe will be creating an authentic South Italian experience inspired by the Adriatic Sea and represented by a variety of contemporary and heritage dishes from Abruzzo and its surroundings. Guests will be pampered with a wide selection of à la carte dishes ranging from starters like octopus pressed mortadella with steamed purple potatoes, parsley oil and taggiasca olive powder, and pumpkin arancini, to pasta creations like tagliatelle with Abruzzo style. Rosso’s signature Sunday brunch is also back, with Chef Giuseppe and his team providing an antipasti buffet, loaves of bread, smoked salmon, pan-seared duck breast and much more for guests’ enjoyment.
Rosso at Shangri-La Jakarta
Dion
Dion will grab your attention straight from first sight. Its bright limestone not only contrasts against the dark greenery and lake of Senayan Park, it also takes guests to the Mediterranean from where it draws its inspiration. Named after the Greek god of wine and festivities, the new urban oasis is ready to welcome diners – especially fans of Mediterranean delicacies.
Through a premium-dining concept, visitors are invited to immerse themselves in Dion’s first-class offerings. The restaurant’s specialties include the Hokkaido oyster platter, Cardini Caesar Salad, and toro tartare with uni and caviar, as well as juicy A5 sirloin 4% Miracle Steak. Visitors can expect more than exotic architecture and a unique dining experience as the venue itself is more than just a lakeside restaurant. Countless dining areas, from indoors to outdoors, private pods, a bar, and lounges are spread throughout the venue to make guests comfortable during an unforgettable visit.
Dion at Senayan Park
Café California
Upon its opening two years ago, The Orient Jakarta certainly shook things up for the hospitality industry. The eclectic interior design contrasting with the mysterious, dark high-rise official façade really grabbed attention. That same premise followed when it began to open its F&B outlets, which all carry the same unique and independent spirit of the hotel.
Just a few months ago, The Orient’s latest creation opened its doors to Café California, located on the rooftop. It was a hit with the capital’s crowd, blending the best of two worlds: an urban rooftop hangout and a summertime pool club. Everything about Café California is well thought out, from the clean white finish on the colonial style windows to the infinity pool overlooking Jakarta’s skyline, the well-arranged palm trees to the striped nautical daybeds.
The menu is filled with signature all-American food that is perfect for the setting. The starters include various tacos of beef, beef tongue, shrimp, or fish, as well as unique choices like jalapeño poppers and authentic New England clam chowder. A taste of different regions around the US is represented in the mains menu, with dishes such as jambalaya, mac and cheese, smashed cheese burger, and even lobster gumbo.
Café California
at The Orient Jakarta
