I happen to be a Tonino fan, ever since I had my first thin crust pepperoni pizza way back in 2005 when they had their outlet in DLF Cyber city. I was enchanted by the taste of fresh ingredients in the food and the use of choicest world class ingredients. Its quite sad and unfortunate that so far I have been deprived of a visit to their Mehrauli road property which I hear is one of the finest and one of the most breathtakingly romantic properties in Delhi. That property is known for some of the finest Italian food served in the city today. The restaurant has earned love and respect of one and all who love Italian food.
When I heard they opened their doors to public in Connaught place I was more than excited and was fishing for the next opportunity I get to visit Tonino and get transported in time and space to a Tuscan Villa, sip my glass of wine with cheese and enjoy a chit chat with a special someone.
I happen to get a call from an old friend who wanted to catch up with me in Connaught place. What better place to enjoy a fine evening than Caffe Tonino?
Located behind the PVR plaza on the first floor above Nizam's Caffe Tonino is a whole big world in itself. As one steps into Caffe Tonino one is greeted by a spectacularly relaxing Italian Bistro ambiance and setting just like an old Tuscan Villa in Italy. The place welcomes you with its old world simple yet eloquent Italian charm with a wood fired oven in one corner and large European styled windows, mosaic floors and floral formations and beautiful European pictures on the walls.
Caffe Tonino yet again like its predecessor attempts to take the Italian cuisine to the next level by adding an international flavor to it. They do what they do best - use fresh world class ingredients imported from Italy to impart that authentic Italian taste to the food served here. I admire the fact they have not cut corners and compromised on quality if ingredients.
One can have some real sinful and drooling food here ranging from a wide spread of antipasti, wood-fired Pizzas, deliciously creamy and cheezy home-made pastas and some sinful and divine delectable desserts. The place has the perfect recipes for the perfect meal.
They have introduced a world class menu offering the patrons a great choice from their Italian favourites. However there’s a new addition to the menu that will ensure you are swept off your feet. It’s the Aperitivo!
Aperitivo is a North Italian tradition that dates back to the 18th Century, which means socializing over drinks and finger food at the end of a long busy day.
Caffe Tonino very interestingly happens to be Delhi's first Italian restaurant to introduce the concept of Aperitivo in Delhi. Aperitivo is a concept where people go to cafes/bars, pay for the drink and get snacks from the kitchen on the house.
When I heard they opened their doors to public in Connaught place I was more than excited and was fishing for the next opportunity I get to visit Tonino and get transported in time and space to a Tuscan Villa, sip my glass of wine with cheese and enjoy a chit chat with a special someone.
I happen to get a call from an old friend who wanted to catch up with me in Connaught place. What better place to enjoy a fine evening than Caffe Tonino?
Located behind the PVR plaza on the first floor above Nizam's Caffe Tonino is a whole big world in itself. As one steps into Caffe Tonino one is greeted by a spectacularly relaxing Italian Bistro ambiance and setting just like an old Tuscan Villa in Italy. The place welcomes you with its old world simple yet eloquent Italian charm with a wood fired oven in one corner and large European styled windows, mosaic floors and floral formations and beautiful European pictures on the walls.
Caffe Tonino yet again like its predecessor attempts to take the Italian cuisine to the next level by adding an international flavor to it. They do what they do best - use fresh world class ingredients imported from Italy to impart that authentic Italian taste to the food served here. I admire the fact they have not cut corners and compromised on quality if ingredients.
One can have some real sinful and drooling food here ranging from a wide spread of antipasti, wood-fired Pizzas, deliciously creamy and cheezy home-made pastas and some sinful and divine delectable desserts. The place has the perfect recipes for the perfect meal.
They have introduced a world class menu offering the patrons a great choice from their Italian favourites. However there’s a new addition to the menu that will ensure you are swept off your feet. It’s the Aperitivo!
Aperitivo is a North Italian tradition that dates back to the 18th Century, which means socializing over drinks and finger food at the end of a long busy day.
Caffe Tonino very interestingly happens to be Delhi's first Italian restaurant to introduce the concept of Aperitivo in Delhi. Aperitivo is a concept where people go to cafes/bars, pay for the drink and get snacks from the kitchen on the house.
The origin of the word Aperitivo, happens to be from the Latin word meaning “to open” and in Italian one uses this in connotation of describing something really appetizing. For example the aroma of freshly baked bread or the aroma of Olive oil grilled tomatoes over basil are enough to tickle your taste buds and make you hungry craving for some food. That’s the idea behind the Italian Aperitivo, a little something to encourage you to feel hungry, so you can wholeheartedly enjoy a scrumptious meal. Simply put, its a pre-meal Drink ritual to stimulate one's appetite.
So here we were two friends catching up to snack before dinner and decided to check out the Aperitivo Menu where Caffe Tonino offers a wide range of Aperitivo cocktails including the world famous Negroni, my favourite Bellini with peach Schnapps and Sparkling wine, Cosmo-Secco, Negroni Sbagliato, Kir Royal, Manhattan, The Bond Martini and the classic Spritz, garnished with a half slice of orange. What's interesting is the versatality in the finger food exhibited at the Aperitivo. The Chef at caffe has made excellent bouquet of finger food with some basic everyday ingredients one gets from the kitchen which includes marinated olives, peanuts, cashew nuts, platter of crostini, sandwiches, nachos, boiled egg with anchovies, cheese straws, chicken mortadella & more.
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- Bellini - We started the evening and ordered a Bellini, my favourite Peach schnapps cocktail with sparkling wine. Loved that the same was served garnished with pomegranate pieces. A very refreshing sparkling cocktail that lights up your senses. A must have
- Green Appletini - This super Vodka based cocktail contains Fresh Apple and Green Apple syrup and is served very beautifully. As it is I am a huge Green apple fan and this cocktail really impressed me.
- Bread Basket with Salsa and Olive tapenade - Ah! the taste of freshly baked assorted breads with great sauces is such a divine experience. Loved each type of bread that accompanied the Salsa and the very flavorful Olive tapenade.
- Rocket leaves and Pear Salad- I am a huge Rocket Fan when it comes to Salad's. I loved the pear Salad in the Balsamic dressing with pieces of walnuts in it.
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