Zafferano

Zafferano
Oceon Financial Centre, Level 43
10 Collyer Quay
Singapore 049315
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Food 7/10
Ambience 7/10
Audience 7/10
Service 8/10
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Been a while since my last update. The multiple business trips have really taken their toll on me.
Back to the more enjoyable aspects of life.

Next stop, Zafferano.

Situated in our favorite financial area, I was frankly expecting to bump into some friends (which I did, but let's leave that aside ^^)

A well-dressed lady greeted us on the ground floor for what would be the first pleasant surprise. The beginning of service is definitely before you reach the restaurant and pertaining this, Zafferano did a nice job. The view wasn't mind blowing (as Singaporeans are already pampered with too many breathtaking views), and my friend felt the air-con was a little chilly.
Personally, it looked chic at first glance but I would have preferred for the jars of bread to be kept from sight. At least...trick me into believing everything was fresh and homemade :)

 

Restaurant Week Menu

Going first to the bread platter...
As you can see in the pic, there're 5 kinds to savor and while personal tastes kick in, I'd say the Focaccia was the best, because...I like Focaccia. It's a personal bias ;)
Some bread for thought:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_breads

On a more serious note, the bread was not overflowing with the aroma of freshly baked bread so that was a let-down. Neither was it warm when served so it lacked a little welcoming homely touch :(

Next up was the Burrata (YAY CHEESE!)
A standard dish in any decent Italian restaurant, you can hardly go wrong with this one.
Yes, I enjoyed the dance by the fragrance of the cheese, the texture made possible by the olive oil as well as the vibrancy of the tomatoes. But...I have one small complaint.
The inner layer of the burrata just wasn't creamy enough. I like it creamy inside cos it illustrates the transition of the tough outer layer 'melting' into a river of goodness. To say I was disappointed would do injustice to the dish, but it is some mark off "perfect".

With my palettes successfully awakened from their slumber, the Lobster Ravioli invaded my table, followed by my mouth.
each piece was perfectly bite-sized and I really liked how the slight bitterness of the asparagus made the sweetness of the lobster filling shine even more as the star.
While one can enjoy 7 different tastes with 7 bites of say, a steak, the same cannot be said for ravioli. But this gave me ~4 different tastes (I discounted if the tastes were similar but were of varying degress of intensity).
Unfortunately, the white I ordered along for this dish in particular did not match it well. I know, white is recommended for seafood but it's not a good match if it doesn't escalate the good ol' lobster to a new realm. This was the highlight dish of the night for me.

To end off the meal in good fashion, I opted for the classic Tiramisu, which came along with some coffee ice cream.
I'm not a fan of desserts, so please expect to see really dull reviews of any dessert I eat.
In essence, it was not overly sweet and the coffee ice cream smoothened the texture of the tiramisu without spoiling the taste.
And as what raspberries do best, they blend well with chocolate :)
Simple, classic, and performed without much difficulty.

Service on the whole was pretty decent.
The staff was generally attentive, non-intrusive and could be more helpful if they go the extra mile to make a guest feel really welcome.
I ask for too much sometimes ^^

On a non-restaurant week day, I would expect to spend $60-80 per pax, and it is worth that range if you consider how the night view lifts the other aspects.

I will consider returning if I am in the area, or if I am looking for a place with a nice view.