Parmizzano Pleasures
If you are down town in Naama Bay and fancy a touch of fine Italian food then take a stroll along the promenade and pop into Parmizzano’s on the sea front of the Marriott Beach Resort.
Executive Chef Amgad and his team of talented chefs will be waiting to whip up a magical meal of the finest Italian tastes from simple salads to mouthwatering mains.
The restaurant is situated alongside the beach promenade with a choice of indoor air conditioned dining or outside terrace seating.
As the weather hasn’t quite hit the heady highs of summer, we decided to sit on the terrace. The tables are nicely spaced and dressed with traditional red and white checked table clothes, crisp white napkins, soft lighting and a very cute planted pot of baby basil.
Our waiter gave us the menus and explained about the Italian imported wine on offer and the daily specials which included freshly caught Sea Bass. As there were so many delicious options on the menu, we decided to choose some classic Italian from there. We couldn’t quite decide so we opted for a classic Beef Carpaccio and Fritto Misto to share. While we took in the ambiance of the promenade our waiter served us wine and also a basket of freshly baked on the premises rustic Italian bread with mixed olive tapenade and roast pepper marmalade.
He then tableside mixed house made rosemary infused virgin olive oil with balsamic vinegar and freshly grated parmesan cheese for us to dip chunks of bread into. The combination of flavours was amazing and extremely moorish.
With a nice relaxed wait we were then served the antipasta. The Beef Carpaccio was one of the best I have tried and seasoned to perfection with a delicate scattering of finely chopped tomatoes and herbs. The thin cold slices of prime beef were a perfect partner and contrast to the juicy tender pieces of calamari and jumbo shrimp in the Fritto Misto which came with a spicy tomato sauce.
For the main we chose the classic Osso Buco served on a bed of Milanese Risotto and Branzino; Sea Bass fillets served on wilted fennel with tomatoes and black olives. Both dishes were excellent and presented beautifully. The veal was cooked to perfection and was fall off the bone tender. The delicate Sea Bass paired amazingly well with the fennel with an excellent balance of tanginess from the olives. The presentation is five star but at Parmizzano’s that doesn’t mean tiny portions, we were happily full after the mains.
After a little break our attentive waiter convinced us to share a dessert so we choose the orange scented crème caramel and for good measure our waiter added some ice cream. Parmizzano’s is a perfect place to relax and enjoy fine Italian dining within a relaxed semi-casual atmosphere, so next time you are down town pop in to Parmizzano’s for a tastebud treat.
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