Review Ottimo Cucina Italiana - Chennai (Madras)

Ottimo located in ITC Grand Chola serving Premium Authentic Italian Sunday Brunch Sit Down Buffet with Unlimited Mocktails and Soft Beverages. Antipasti, Zuppa, Pizza, Pasta, Mains, Grills, Desserts all tasted extremely good. It's a Rotating Menu, Dishes changes every Sunday. Tiramisu from a la carte was extremely flavourful and my favourite. Below are the dishes I had, Beet Sphere, Goat Cheese Crumble, Orange White Asparagus Panacotta, Fig Relish, Pecan Nut Crumble Soft Boiled Quail Egg, Avocado Battuta In Tart, Pancetta Crumble Fried Lamb Brain, Aged Parmesan Mayo, Salsa Verde, Beet Dust Salmon Tartare, Potato Nest, Tomato Nest, Caviar Pan Seared Scallop, Jerusalem Artichoke Puree, Black Garlic Drizzle Cold Cut, Cheese (Pepperoni, Parma ham, Smoked Scarmoza, Parmiggiano Reggiano, Goat Cheese, Apricots & Prunes) Artichoke Soup, Dark Chocolate On Top, Blue Cheese Amatriciana Tortelli Guanciale, Tomato, Aged Parmesan, Basil Butter Lobster Tortelli, Umbria, Black Truffle Pan Seared Salmon, Charred Leek, Confit Tomato, Wine Emulsion Half Chicken Half Prawn Pizza Watermelon, Cranberry & Apple Tropical Fruit Punch Madras King-Tender Coconut Anguria - Watermelon, Lime, Passion Fruit Affogato Lemon Basil Tart, Hazelnut Cake, Cannoli, Panna Cotta, Bonnet, Basque Cheesecake, Pistachio Raspberry Torte, Tiramisu Tiramisu (a la carte)

Slightly overrated. The pizzas are good, not great, can skip if you are looking for something exceptional (Tried the burrata for veg, and chicken for non veg). The sauces in both the lamb kidney risotto and the veg half and half ravioli were the stars, hearty and flavourful. Tiramisu was good, and the tuiles were a nice touch. Generally service was good, but food arrived slowly. Expect not to be dissatisfied, but not blown away either, IF you order ala carte

This has been our go to place for special ocassions. The service is top notch, as always. They have an impressive wine and whisky list for connoisseurs, all the way to Rs.88000 for a pour (30 ml), obviously I skipped it 😀 We had the 5 course, bespoke veg and non veg options. It was excellent, each of the dish was well made and presented as expected. The octopus Salad on offer was not to my liking, could be due to my ultra sensitive smell. The chef Zubin was kind enough to come to our table and offer an alternative. However I refused, as I felt it very well could have been my love / hate with sea food. However he did insist me to try the duck ragout with pappardelle pasta (instead of the crab ravioli), and that hit the spot. We were waited on by Abishek, who was very polite, attentive and thoughtful throughout our meal. The birthday cake for my wife was a league above anything we ever tasted, either in India or abroad. Overall a perfect 10/10, do go on a weekday for a better and unhurried experience .

Luxury can be understated or it can be opulent. Ottimo Cucina Italiana has the understated variety that it wears with confidence and élan that comes from a very strong foundation in food, overseen by Chef Zubin Writer, who puts a little bit of his soul into every dish that goes out of his Cucina. He possesses an instinctive genius that no books can teach. Ottimo’s clarity is in its rather muted decor of beige, cream, marble and wood, allowing the colours from the food to take centre stage, in a brilliant stroke in design. All design fascination fades into the background with the first look at my plate. Asparagus Panna Cotta. There are two stems. One green and the other white. There’s pine nuts and specks of the very precious Umbrian black truffle that make all the difference in a master dish. Prosecco precedes the Potato Nest to cleanse the palate. The nest itself, topped with salmon roe among other things. It simply disintegrates in the mouth. I delay the palate cleansing for a bit, as I want my taste buds to enjoy the extravagance for a little longer. Lobster Confit, chorizo espuma - imagine that! There’s more. This masterpiece has homemade cagliata and is topped with a green crisp made using the firm textured Carnaroli rice and spinach. Stuffed morel, with tender pea mash and cream topped with porcini mushroom dust. All ingredients come together like magic with porcini adding a small hint of umami. Finally, I come to the magical Tiramisu and simply have to follow it with a few small sips of Limoncello Di Capri. This food wins hearts via the taste buds. This is not a place for a quiet romantic dinner. Ottimo is almost always packed to capacity.

Visited this restaurant recently. We ordered a dish based on asparagus for starters and then tried pizza and risotto for main course. The starters were not that great but the pizza and risotto were really good. We really liked their mocktails as well! Also, we ordered a chocolate ball dessert which was excellent.

The restaurant is very cosy and more or less full for dinner time. Menu is elaborate. They serve freshly baked bread platter which is really good. I had ordered vegetarian pasta and some garlic bread . Pasta was good with rightly cooked and sauce was balanced. Garlic bread is OK.

I visit this place every year and never fails with the quality of food, hospitality and the ambience . While you find this expensive but the overall experience is a luxury. I have always gone ahead with their set menu and each dish is unique and tasty. The reason i dint give 5 stars is because there is bit of a delay in service. If you are ordering a set menu of 5 dishes it can easily take you 2.5 hours from the service to completing your food. Have I forgotten to mention their breads for appetisers? They are the best with the tomato and basil pesto. This is a place that you can enjoy with your spouse, partner, friends and your family

We visited the restaurant for dinner on 1st Jan 2024. Though I made a reservation in the morning, we found that there was no reservation. The highlight of the reservation is that, when asked about special occasion, I told the reservation team personnel that the next day is my wife's birthday. He too made a note of it and still the reservation went down the crack.😀 Thankfully, the staff in the restaurant accommodated us. You need to go as a group of 4+ so that you get a better table. I went with my wife and kid and got a small table which really didn't give the feel of us sitting in ITC's Grand Chola. It was more like a broadway. Maybe they wanted to give us the feel of sitting outside a restaurant in Italy 😉 However, the staff were very courteous and made my kid very comfortable. They answered our queries regarding the menu and helped us in choosing the starters and main course. The food was really good 👍 The chicken spaghetti, the veg creamy pasta and the seabass tasted great. The vennila icecream should have been wonderful as I saw the way my wife and kid enjoyed it. The food and the service are the highlights of last night's dinner. I hope the management will ensure that everyone who walks into Ottimo feel the same experience regardless of the number of guests in the table.

Wonderful ambience. The chef's were amazing Perfect for couple/ group gathering. Nice place to take photos Book well in advance for ur preferred cousine Memorable day To note: The prices are okay They don't charge for water bottles Also they don't add service charge. Only negative was we have to look for the waiter.

Good place for Italian cuisine. The staff are cordial and polite.

I was impressed with ITC while visiting Pan Asian so wanted to try Ottimo Cucina Italiana for my birthday. I tried their seven course bespoke menu with red wine. The experience was top notch and duck ragout tasted delicious where the pasta was made in house. I was little disappointed with the pizza other than which it was a great dining experience.

We came here for a Sunday brunch and the 7-course meal that was dished out was exquisite. Perfect for a lazy Sunday and I strongly advise you to come here with an empty tummy and good appetite. You wont be disappointed! Menu seemed endless and the quality of the food was beyond excellent! Great hospitality and service provided by Mr Jonathan, Mr Anil and Ms Debory. Highly recommend this place if you want to experience a 5-star authentic Italian food!

A great option if you are looking for non-Indian food while in town. On the expensive side, but both the food and service were very good. I had the caprese salad to start. All of the components tasted fresh with a nice balance between the pesto and balsamic glaze. The parmesan crisp on top was a perfect addition. The main course I had the crab ravioli. The pasta was made and cooked perfectly, will plenty of crab filling The bisque base was also well seasoned and taste. I would recommend for a nice change if in town.

Visited this Italian restaurant in a group of 4 when we stayed at ITC Chola. We had a wide variety of food, ranging from lamb shanks, pizza and pasta. We all found the food good (though the flat pasta was quite salty) and the portions were perfect. But what really stood out for us was the service by Rupesh and his team. They were attentive and always ready with suggestions. They readily and happily accommodated our requirements, going out of their way to customize the food to our liking. Their excellent service made our entire dining experience wonderful and unforgettable. I will definitely go again just for the service.

Let's start with the best. Excellent service, waiters are more than happy to serve. Hospitality is beyond par as expected in a 5 star hotel. Disclaimer: I am vegetarian and I am only reviewing the veg food. Food was good but can be better considering the price. They can definitely include more options like pesto which was missing in the menu, I'm sure they can make it on request but it would be nice to see a pesto dish curated by the chef on the menu. The atmosphere is great and the tables are spacious so there is no disturbance from fellow diners. However, lighting is on the dimmer side which makes photography complicated. It would be nice to see better lighting just on top of the tables at least so it looks well lit. Worth the money? Not sure. Definitely not one a one of a kind experience.

Best Italian food I’ve had in all of India. We’re regulars at the ITC Group and this was one of the best experiences we have had. Chef Zubin is a Masterchef and with his team fulfils every request. The spaghetti Bolognese and the Crab Ravioli leaves my mouth watering till now. The Pizzas are also done to the point. Highly recommend this place. Book a table in advance to avoid disappointment.

It was an experience that one must indulge oneself once in a life...Totally worth the price... Italian being my favorite cuisine I was wondering what would this place offer me that I haven't tasted already. Oh boy! I was up for a treat... Other than ala-carte you can choose from their 5, 7 or 9 course menu.. highly recommend to choose one of this as then you are left in chef's hand who will blow you with the amazing taste of each and every dish. We choose 7 course menu for both veg and non-veg. It was amazing evening spent with loved one

Went to celebrate my 7 year old sons birthday. Beautiful atmosphere. The pizza is real Italian. So was every thing . Highly recommended for a TRUE Italian dining experience.