82 January 2016 www.bahrainthismonth.com dining This restaurant is a firm favourite with foodies on the island and it is aiming to entice visitors with its revamped menu. Located in Adliya’s Block 338, Oliveto is a popular venue where effortless elegance meets culinary finesse. Its director and executive master chef, Giuseppe Zanotti, has been pivotal in elevating the restaurant to a truly world class standard, much to the delight of its discerning guests. He, along with newly appointed chef de cuisine Gianmaria le Mura, begins the New Year with a number of fresh additions to the menu that further demonstrate the kitchen team’s relentless passion to push the boundaries of fine Italian cuisine. Oliveto’s food is well complimented by its plush environs. The impressively sized main dining area boasts a chic ambience and floorto-ceiling windows, overlooking the spectacular terrace outside. Given the weather this time of year, the terrace is a popular choice for guests who want to dine with serene views of a central pool and hundred-year-old olive trees. The venue offers a modern, spacious and comfortable approach to fine dining, which also extends to the more relaxed smoking dining lounge. The Kingdom has no shortage of chic Italian eateries, but what sets Oliveto apart is its unique brand of haute cuisine, which is sophisticated yet embraces the simple elegance of fresh Italian flavours. Giuseppe believes that today’s popular Italian cuisine is the end result of decades of intermingling with cultures, ingredients and cooking practices around the world, giving rise to a gastronomy that bears little resemblance to what it once was. He says: “The main focus of the new menu is to offer the authentic flavours of Italian food. To uncover traditional tastes, we have to go back to our roots.” At Oliveto, Giuseppe has tried to preserve the originality of the dishes and says the new menu — released this month — features a number of surprises. Expect to see a fresh selection of appetisers, homemade pasta and main course dishes, with seasonal produce and ingredients. Some of the dishes to look forward to include poached veal with crispy capers, tuna sauce and fresh basil, which will be served hot, and the handmade gnocchi with saffron and seafood. Meanwhile, the restaurant will also host a week-long, Tuscany festival, dedicated to the picturesque landscape of the region and the agrarian style cooking that bursts with fresh flavours. Effortless elegance meets culinary finesse. “Simplicity is ironically one of the most difficult pursuits,” says Giuseppe. “However, at Oliveto, we are proud to achieve it in the most remarkable way, which is why our food speaks for itself and has our loyal guests coming back for more.” Call 17 716-747. Fresh Italian Flavours OLIVETO
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