With Chef Paolo Gionfriddo at the helm, Rosso at Shangri-La Hotel, Jakarta offers all the signature goodness of southern Italy — from fresh bounties of the sea like sea bass, oysters and prawns highlighted with light seasonings, to fresh homemade pastas and fine wine. Originating from Sicily himself, Paolo champions the core taste of his produce, such as the fish or beef, without saturating them with heavy sauces or garnishing. The result is an impeccable selection of authentic dishes that remain true to his culinary heritage — fresh, light-flavoured and delightful to the palate.
The brunch selection at Rosso represents this very same southern Italian goodness as well. In front of the restaurant is a selection of meats for those who like to start their brunch strong. A bit on the inside is a seafood rack that, among others, has clams, oysters, prawns and mussels. On the side are sweet and sour garnish and fresh lemons.
Further inside you’ll find the seasoned meat section — prosciutto di Parma, smoked salmon, pancetta and salami — to go with the helpings of fresh salad you can get from the salad section right across from it. There is also a large variety of tempting sweets such as macarons, tiramisu, cheesecakes, a wide selection of gelato, and my personal favourite, sugar-coated tangerines next to a white vanilla dipping fountain.
The pasta station is situated at the back of the restaurant beyond the VIP room, where you can also find an assortment of delicious cheeses, lasagne, seasoned vegetables, as well as fresh beverages such as limoncello and fruit juices.
Favourite Feature:
If you decide to add one or two selections from the à la carte dishes, be sure to ask for Chef Paolo’s specially made braised beef and beet ravioli with black truffle and forest mushroom for the main course, and the saffron parfait with truffle ice cream and wild berries. The braised beef within the ravioli is well-cooked and very tender, and while it is quite rich combined with the black autumn truffle, the beet and forest mushroom does really well to balance out the plate. The truffle ice cream needs no explanation, as it offers a unique take on truffles for dessert. The saffron parfait combined with the berries also makes for a melding of several facets of harmonious sweetness.
Rosso
Shangri-La Hotel, Jakarta
Kota BNI, Jalan Jenderal Sudirman
Jakarta 10220, Indonesia
T: (+62) 2129229999
