We took a quick trip to Italy right here in Kensington, with a visit to Como Garden – the Italian restaurant inspired by Lake Como. From the team behind Zuaya, just next door, Como Garden is owned by twin brothers Alberto and Arian Zandi.
The opulent dining area is decorated in traditional Italian green and cream colours and accented with striking foliage displays and hanging plants meant to resemble the botanical gardens of the Lombardy region.
The Menu
The menu is an Italian feast of deliciousness, featuring traditional antipasti tapas like pesto beef carpaccio and parmesan; arancini with fontina cheese; and peppers from Livio's mum (oven baked beef stuffed red pepper and olive oil).
The Pasta Dishes included Tagliolini arrabbiata and gamberi, wild mushroom semolina risotto, and the show-stopping pecorino, taleggio cheese, and truffle filled ravioli are some examples of the fresh homemade pasta. Who doesn't love truffle ey?
If you do decide to go then you must try the signature octopus with gremolata & roasted potatoes and marinated lemon chicken with sage butter *chefs kiss*.
We tried the al dente silky ribbons of tagliolini in a sauce with gentle mix of parmesan and topped with luxurious truffle which was just gorgeous.
The Lamb chops were delicious too, the meat just melted in the mouth.
Como Garden has an impressive selection of desserts on their dolci menu, we also tried the Tiramisu.
So, with the sharing concept in mind, pick your favourite people and attend an evening dining with the feeling that your are in Lake Como. Let us know your thoughts once you dine at Como Garden.