It’s been almost three years since I first met Kelvin and oh boy time does pass real quickly. It’s the 2nd I’m celebrating his birthday, the first being a middle of the night bang into his room to give him his present, an event in which he could barely comprehend with his sleepy face. But the character however is not much of a mover, other than a few peculiar periods he is still pretty much the same guy. We celebrated his birthday on the study week before we hit full throttle for the period. After a few short moments of thinking I was thought, hey why not go to Ciao Italia since we have not been there for ages.
The chef putting his full attention to detail for a soon to be served Mussel in Pesto sauce.
It seems like the place has become a whole lot bigger with the addition of the new dining area on the left. With weird Italian granddads taking orders coming together with really good food, this place really is a nice place to eat. Minus the waiting time and queue that is. There are several favourites among the crowd and that would me the Fettuccini Ciao Italia and the Calzone. God the Calzone is massive taste. But the my winner of the night was not something served on regular basis. It was a special.
The Mussels cook in a basil pesto sauce. Loved it to bits. Would have coated fresh pasta with its delicious sauce if it was provided. Massive stuff. Unfortunately Ciao Italia does not serve this on a regular basis.
Fresh tomato salad was heavenly with its zesty flavour. The filling of the calzone is a hidden weapon.
The Fettuccini Ciao Italia was a tale of two standards. My table had an overcooked cream feel while Kelvin’s was perfectly cooked! Damn! Nonetheless, two serves had them tummies filled bottoms up!
Penne Vodka was nothing much to shout about. I did not really get the taste. Maybe I was too busy indulging in the other dishes. =X can’t blame me considering the already plenty number of delicious food on the table.
The Sweet Chilli King Prawn pizza was Yvonne’s favourite and I can see why with Ciao Italia’s generous portions of toppings :D!
After having our main, we had Ciao Italia’s crew do a birthday quickie for Kelvin!
Shy with the S was his reaction. But obviously granddad is having one hell of a time. ahaha
Dessert followed soon after. No one should give the Tiramisu a miss regardless of how full you are. A bit drenched in alcohol on that day but its taste still held the word divine in its place.
Xin Ling one the other hand tried something creative with strawberries overkill.
You decide the overkill. But truth be said, the overkill lies in the inside where too much custard killed the dessert. But I guess I’m just not used to it!!
Ciao Italia is awesome. No doubt! Looking forward to a NEXT time. And truth be said. With a timely group of people, waits are not all that bad :P!
Exams are over so chow outside *****!
WenY
