Mediterranean to Mumbai, olive by olive

Lurking somewhere in the middle of Otto Infinitorsquos menu is a dish that represents the simplicity and vibrancy of a cuisine that spans eight countries of the Mediterranean region which this new fine dine space represents Itrsquos the Chorizo Ravioli Rs 375 mdash thin slices of spicy Spanish Sausages stuffed with creamy mild cheese shaped like Agnolotti halfmoon shape pasta simply grilled to perfection and generously dressed with olive oil spiked with chilli flakesu00a0Walk through a cluster of blue glass buildings reflecting the mild monsoon sun and a boulevard lined with palm trees and you step into a massive bright and airy spaceu00a0 Maghrebi Assorted Platter Rs 395 The eatery is lined with French windows low dark wood tables comfortable private booths orange leather couches tall bar stools and brass and glass lamps However whatrsquos important is the food In the Maghrebi Assorted Platter Rs 395 comes soft delicately spiced and grilled lamb and chicken kofte crunchy falafel thin light and crusty sambousek filled with eggplant mild and creamy Sambousek complimented with the signature Tunisian Harissa and the velvety Greek labneh The Spaghetti Aglio Olio Peperoncino Rs 395 is cooked to perfection each strand is firm but not underdone and coated with olive oil chilli flakes and chopped garlic The mushrooms are succulent the black and green olive slices go well with the garlic and the naturally sweet finely chopped bell peppers compliment the chilli The interiors of Otto Infinito Pics Anita Anand The Coriander Rubbed Pan Seared John Dory fillets Rs 675 come neatly stacked on a big portion of light garlic mash The fillets are cooked beautifully and go well with the mash But something was amiss and the answer was in the beautiful bottle of olive oil on table and a zest of lime that the staff is happy to arrange for A drizzle of the oil and a liberal squeeze of lime and the fish hits the spot What brings it together and surprises is the Asparagus Cream The sauce doesnrsquot have a violent hit of asparagus instead there is a fresh and subtle flavour from the Mediterranean shores The desserts from the To Go section are inviting The Lemon Meringue Tart Rs 95 and Cranberry Cheese Cake Rs 110 beside each other look like an Italian summer on a plate The lemon filling is fresh but too little the meringue is light but a tad too much and the pastry tastes pleasant but is heavy The Cheese Cake however is silky smooth and the lightest yoursquoll find in the city The cranberries give it the perfect zing What disappoints however is the Signature Otto Chocolate and Passion Fruit Ganache Rs 190 it looks good the texture is perfect however the passion fruit overpowers the rest Other stars on the menu are the pizzas Tenderloin Carpaccio Rs 1200 and Rock Salt Fish Rs 1200 which takes 30 minutes to prepare and is expertly deboned on the table by the chef The expectations from Otto Infinito were higher because it emerges from the same stable that blew the city away with Hakkasan and Yauatcha However Otto Infinito plays it safe It claims to represent France Italy Greece Lebanon Spain Turkey Tunisia and Morocco but it largely has an Italian menu like most other restaurants that claim to be Mediterranean The beauty of Otto Infinito is the simplicity of its food and the execution and wersquoll take that any day Otto Infinito Food Excellent Service Comforting Ambience Friendly u00a0 At Otto Infinito ground floor Raheja Tower Bandra Kurla Complex Call u00a026567777 Otto Infinito didn39t know we were there The Guide reviews anonymously and pays for mealsu00a0