There is something both disconcerting and comforting that happens when one visits a place after 5 years and discovers both the self and the place to have largely remained unchanged! Well, technically, it’s not the same place, since the Chianti we visited 5 years ago is in Koramangala, and the one I am writing of is in Whitefield.
We usually flip through the menu on Zomato before we visit, and this time after D had pronounced what she was going to be having, we decided to take a look at what we had eaten 5 years ago! And D’s choices were exactly the same – down to her deciding to ask for chicken to be added in the Cream of Mushroom soup!
We got there early on the last Saturday of 2017. Chianti has taken over the space in the Park Square mall that Habanero used to occupy – on the ground floor. The mall, whose food options are now fairly impressive, was relatively quiet, even at 7PM. Lots of wood, some interesting art, a mix of lounge and functional seating all manage to give Chianti a lively and classy ambiance.
As we munched on the complimentary bruschetta (with the DIY instructions on the table), we decided to go for Sangrias and the Crema Di Funghi. As promised, D asked for chicken to be added to the cream of mushroom soup. The white wine Sangria was definitely better than the red. There was an after -smell in the latter that I felt was a put off. Broadly, Toscano’s Sangria remains the benchmark for us, and these were quite a few steps behind. The soup, this time, also had chicken, and was delicious as before.
The Crostini Con Carne with Pesto Chicken sounded appetising. The mozzarella cheese worked well with the flavoured chicken, and with some help from the balsamic vinegar on the table, it was tasty fare indeed. We had considered ordering a pizza and a main course dish, but thanks to some smart signaling from our tummies, decided to just go with a Ravioli De Petto D’ Anatra. The homemade ravioli stuffed with duck leg meat and mascarpone cheese in a creamy sauce that had just the right amount of tang was the perfect end to the meal.
The outing cost us a little under Rs.2050. The service was pleasant and prompt, and we wouldn’t mind dropping in again.
Chianti, Ground Floor, Ascendas Park Square Mall, Whitefield Main Road Ph: 49652938