Italian Paradiso at Marriott Cafe – Traditional Italian Fare At Its Finest

There’s so much more to Italian cuisine, and a ton of delicious Italian dishes exist that we’ve never heard about. As part of their international buffet at Marriott Cafe, they’ll be serving up an Italian Paradiso (literally, an Italian Paradise) of 100% authentic Italian cuisine prepared by their duo of Italian chefs.

We sampled some of the signature items on their menu, and discovered an interesting medley of flavours and textures which brought us to the countrysides of Italy. Just a note: all the food at Marriott Cafe is served buffet-style, but the ones we had were plated for photography purposes. Featuring a mix of fish, prawns, and squid coated in a light crispy batter, the entire dish was topped with several squeezes of lemon and a delicious sauce that was kind of like a tartar sauce, but with subtle spice.

The chef briefed us that it’s a popular street food, as well as date food in Italy because of how you can easily feed it to your partner. This was served chilled with a slightly spicy sauce, and while it was quite tasty, I didn’t really enjoy the cold, jelly-like texture. A cuttlefish stew, this came served with potatoes and veggies in a sauce made from the ink of the cuttlefish.

Per to The chef, this dish can be anything, from peas to spinach, and even kangkong ! Super flavourful, the cuttlefish was perfectly cooked, and the vegetables gave another dimension of texture to the dish.

Agnello All Aceto Balsamico The next dish we had was the sautéed lamb with balsamic vinegar. It didn’t taste gamey or have the smell people associate with lamb, so it’ll please even the pickiest eater.

Maiale Al Latte Delightfully creamy, this dish of pork braised in milk was complemented with an intriguing blend of herbs. Tender and fragrant, the herbs come on strong, but nonetheless make for a delicious dish.

Riso, Patate E Cozze We ended our meal with this hearty dish of rice, potatoes, vegetables, mussels and prawns. It was like a cross between Spanish paella and risotto, and it was my favourite dish of the night. The mix of rice and potatoes was creamy and filling, and the seafood was well-cooked, playing an excellent accompaniment to the rice.

Verdict There’s so much more to Italian cuisine, and Marriott Cafe’s Italian Paradiso serves up the best of Italy all laid out on pretty platters. This is the kind of comfort food an Italian nonna would cook for her grandkids, family recipes passed on and shared with the world for an experience that’s utterly delicious and incredibly heartwarming.

Aside from their Italian offerings, they’ve got a lot of other delicious food, like beautiful, fresh lobsters and a plethora of juicy roasted meats. For a delicious eating fest that in addition allows you a peek into the hidden depths of one of the most popular cuisines in the world, Marriott Cafe has it made.