Gotti Italiano - Wine and Dine in Style and Noir

Dining here is like being transported to a modern, stylish, neo-noir film where the vibe is mysterious yet relaxing. Think the lavish, cool settings of John Wick, Pulp Fiction, Sin City, minus the grittiness and dark themes. Perfect for chilling while enjoying good food and cocktails in a world distinctively different from the ones we are used to seeing.

There are three dining areas here:
The outdoor for the cool ones to see and to be seen since Amoy Street is so vibrant at night.
The bar counter to see the bartenders doing their magic. Darker and more exciting, it is hard to resist ordering a cocktail after seeing the bartenders concocting glasses of drinks. The number of liquors on display here is astounding.

The main dining area is brighter and more romantic with white-washed walls and beautiful yellow lights illuminating the place.

I like the variety in the menu featuring vegetarian dishes, different kinds of meat and seafood. The food here is good old Italian fare with a bit of twist, best enjoyed with the awesome cocktails here. Just let the super friendly bartenders know your preferences and they will cook up something for you.

Yes, the service here is excellent. The service crew members are so friendly and always interact with patrons with lots of smiles. Along with the service staff, the bartenders also go the extra mile to greet the patrons coming in.

Tartare Di Gamberi Rossi is packed with raw essence of the ocean from the diced Sicilian red prawns, wakame, ikura and squid snow. Very strong in flavours, a pretty good dish to enjoy for flavours of the sea. But I have to admit I may enjoy this more in the main dining area since in the dim light of bar counter, I can't tell which component of the dish I'm eating to fully appreciate the taste.

Nice, super soft, fluffy bread tastes even better with the olive oil and sweet balsamic vinegar.

Enjoyment of Risotto Al Granchio is not affected by lighting condition, and I love this dish. The Carnaroli rice is starchy with an iota of chewiness, it feels so satisfying to eat this. And each grain is soaked with the briny sweet goodness of red crab meat and lobster bisque. Brandy is added for a touch of twist. Grana Padano, a DOP specialty cheese from Po Valley of Italy, introduces a subtle nutty flavour to the risotto for a more well- rounded taste.

Cannoli with Mascapone and Ricotta Cheese filling and Pistachio is an interesting dessert. It’s a bit like cigar like shape, so I just pick it up with fingers and bite into it. The filling is the highlight here, being creamy yet light and filled with subtle flavours of mascarpone and ricotta. The cannoli, which is like biscuit dough, is on the drier side though.

Specially chosen by the bartender based on my preferences for something light and refreshing, La Padorna, totally suits my taste.

I enjoy dining here since the feel here is really unique and super chilled. On retrospective, I feel that I should have ordered the set dinner to experience the full of extent of what the chef has to offer, but I missed this page of set dinner due to the dimness of the lights at bar counter. On the retrospective again, I should just use my phone's flashlight on the menu ... and oh yes, the Tartare.

I look forward to come here again.

Thoughts: Dining can be so cool and stylish

78 Amoy Street

Nearest MRT: Maxwell or Tanjong Pagar