CHILL ZONE
PIZZA METRO PIZZA, MUMBAI
The Lowdown – For those who do not know Antonio & Alberto
were the founders of Pizza Metro Pizza in Battersea, back in 1993. They were
the 1st real Neapolitan people to embark an authentic family run Neapolitan
restaurant. They launched the meter long pizzas which browned in a wood burning
oven. In 2003 Pizza Metro was acquired by Diego Palladino and Brian Witcomb who
has flown down his chefs all the way from Italy to Mumbai now. Coming to the
food, the USP of course is the metre long pizza! And I loved the fact that the
food is served in traditional style aka pots & pans, which gives a warm and
a homely feel. What sets this pizzeria apart is also the of chilli oil as a
seasoning, and of course there are other Italian dishes on the menu as well.
Ambience- What caught my fancy was a mural sketch on the wall
of a classic Neapolitan food market hand painted by Geoff Gough and I simply
loved the auto rickshaw element in it. The walls adorn lively and entertaining
posters and the various antiques placed all around add to the rustic charm.
Lip-smacking- ‘Tagliolini Bombay’ which is prepared in a parmesan
wheel, flambĂ©ed with cognac and the pasta tossed into all of it….absolutely
decadent! ‘Scialatielli Pesciosa’ comprising of a rich combination of seafood
in a tangy sauce, and the ‘Metro Penne’ is a diving indulgence for meat lovers.
To end on a sweet note, Chef Diego surprises with the dessert of the day!
Don't even go there –If you think parking is a hassle and if you have a small
appetite and want to especially go for the metre long pizza.
‘Man’ Speak – All
meats and no chicken make for an authentic Italian pizza & Chef Diego makes
no exceptions to the rule. That said there are other items on the menu with
chicken in order to suit the Indian palate. Needless to add on offer is a great
selection of premium wines & spirits which marry the food very well.
How to get there – Jharna Apartments, Dr B R Ambedkar Road, Bandra
West, Mumbai-400050. Next to Barbeque Nation, the nearest station is Khar.
Tel-022
6599 3333/022 6599 3334
Timings- 12.00 pm to 3.00 pm and 6.00 pm to 11.30 pm (closed on Mondays).
Cost
– A meal for two would cost around 1,500 INR without Alcohol.
Published in The Man