Located at the ground floor of Ion Orchard, Alfresco Gusto is an upmarket but casual Italian bistro whipping up delicious fare for the cool crowd down in Orchard Road. Despite its name, the bistro have an indoor dining space should Singapore's humid climate prove too much for you.
Tucked in a corner opposite Wheelock place, one will not notice this funky little bistro if you not walk past it.
The ambience at the alfresco area is cool and vibrant and they have an aesthetically pleasing bar.
We made a reservation before coming in on a Friday evening but did not indicate if the type of seating we prefer. Luckily, we still managed to land a table in the indoor dining area which is much cooler. Do note to specify the area you will like to dine at while making your reservations.
The vibrant atmosphere of the alfresco dining area does not translate to the indoor space which is muted in comparison but makes it much better for a quiet dinner date. Another down side is that there seems to be only one guy stationed at the indoor area so it might take a while to get his attention for service.
We started our meals with a mocktail for the missus and a girly pink rose hoegarden for me. Dont judge me, it was something I always wanted a taste of. The rose hoegarden was surprising refreshing and not as sweet as I would have though. It has hints of berries which was not I was expecting. It was definitely not a "man's drink" and definitely suitable for the ladies. Missus gusto mocktail was delicious as well and nicely presented.
My mains for the night was the Wagyu rump done Sous Vide style. The dish was nicely plated and was pleasing for the sights. It was my first time to try steak Sous Vide and the steak was beautifully cooked. A very generous amount of pepper lined the beef and taste wise was a bit too peppery for my liking. Being from a rump cut, the steak is also not the most tender.
The missus oven baked sea bass fared much better with a gorgeous mango salsa and tasty pumpkin mash. The bright colours made the dish very appeatising and taste wise, it did not disappoint. There was a nice crispy crust and the flesh is also very tender. The salsa added a very nice flavour and the asparagus provided a healthy source of fibre.
A gentle slice of the knife was all it takes to seperate the tasty flesh.
Damage:
$88.86 ( 1 for 1 mains from entertainer app)
Food: 7/10
Service:6.5/10
Location:Service:6.5/10
#01-15 Ion Orchard
2 Orchard Turn S 238801
Tel: +65 6509 9380
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