epicureasia.com 27Osteria GIA, a casual Italian diner, is ISMAYA Group’s latest creation. Led by Florentine chef Tomasso Gonfiantini, Osteria GIA’s menu aims
to take its guests on an authentic Italian journey. Recipes are based on family traditions and Gonfiantini has a long history of working in
Italian restaurants in Rome and New York.
The cosy interior certainly encourages leisurely grazing; booth seats and chic rattan chairs sit 90 people comfortably. Try the Salmon
Farfalle Pasta (Rp145,000) with its pink sauce and squid ragout or share the Pane Arabo Pizza (Rp165,000). Italian cocktails are served with
a twist, such as the Espresso Negroni (Rp125,000). Or order a carafe of Luccarelli Primitivo Puglia 2016 (Rp270,000), one of 73 wine labels
available. Pacific Place Mall, Ground Level Unit G-05D, Jl. Jend. Sudirman, Senayan, Jakarta. Tel: +62 21 5153300
Apart from a blissful view of Segara Beach, there’s another reason to head to Aryaduta Bali’s Rooftop Pool and Bar: the venue offers an
Italian themed, outdoor buffet dinner every Tuesday evening. Come here for a delectable spread featuring Tomato and Mozzarella Salad,
Eggplant Parmesan, Chicken Scalloppini, and Red Wine Braised Ossobuco and à la minute pastas at the live station. Desserts include
Chocolate Panna Cotta and Tiramisu. The lap pool is a great area to unwind over some cocktails. Children under 12 years old dine for free
with every paying adult. Rp250,000/person. Jl. Kartika Plaza, Lingkungan Segara, Kuta. Tel: +62 361 4754188