The Invito Woman represented on the logo is what the restaurant strives to be, sexy, and Invito is sexy. With a Florentine image, each level is sexy, featuring a casual café on the first floor, with al fresco lakeside seating; a fine dining restaurant on the second floor; and a trendy cocktail lounge underground (only available for events upon reservation).
It both filled the hungry and still held an authentic gourmet quality, and was an exemplary example of what pizza should be.
A charming and convivial posh trattoria with ambrosial perfumes wafting from the wood ovens and open kitchen, Prego provides a tranquil atmosphere of standard Italian fare.
If one is craving pizza, than go to Pizza Hut, but if one appreciates pizza than go to La Pizza.
Chef Giuseppe De Stefano definitely owns the place. A very relaxed, hefty Italian, he chats with customers in English and Italian and prepares the cuisine himself. When he speaks, one can feel the pride and passion in his tone for his food. Napoli has come to Beijing. In the form of the famous wood oven, Chef Stefano has brought with him the traditions of his people and a few extra Italian products along too.
An elegant restaurant serving regional dishes from across Italy.
Growing up with family scattered around the world I have had opportunity to travel and try many local cuisines. I can happily say that food is my hobby, my love and my passion, so when I was invited to go and check out ‘Meeting Point’ I just couldn’t refuse.
Even a place as beautiful as Hangzhou has its cold, dark, and rainy winter nights. On those days, I like to seek out places that are warm, cozy, and inviting. The Oak restaurant in the Holiday Inn Hotel is the perfect place to escape the winter chill. Rather than a stuffy and formal setting, The Oak has a casual and comfortable atmosphere, with soft chairs and bright paintings.
The fact that Hangzhou has really grown in its culinary tastes and treatment of Western food is highly showcased in the lovely Valentino, the Italian restaurant in Landison Plaza Hotel. Due to its 5 star status, diners (and eating at Valentino cannot be described as merely “eating”) can expect superior service from this restaurant, with its discreet and efficient service, immaculately clean and tastefully decorated interior, and panoramic view from the 26th floor.
The atmosphere at Just Grapes accommodates just about any occasion, whether you’re there to enjoy a glass of wine on your own with the company of a book, meeting a friend or business contact, or kicking off what will be a late Shanghai night, with over 600 wines to choose from and an elegant system to navigate them, you’ll certainly find what you’re looking for.
Everyday, Amici offers a set lunch. For 98rmb you can choose both an appetizer and entrée from the main list, for another 30rmb you can add a desert to your meal. There is also an a la carte menu. For 70 – 80rmb you can enjoy a 12’ freshly made pizza. You can also order entrees and appetizers from this menu and expect to pay around 300/person to be fully fed.
After spending weeks in Naples, Rome, and Sicily, this food critic would even dare to say that Metro’s pasta and sauce is better than anything she ate in Italy. Blasphemy yes, but don’t dispute it until you have tried the Aosta sauce of goose liver and black truffle with the Spinach tagliatelle pasta.
Metro Café: Pasta and Sauce to Rival Italy
If you are in downtown Puxi, in the vicinity of the Shanghai Museum or Peoples’ Square along Nanjing Road East, and you fancy Italian for lunch, then why not head down to nearby Favola Italian Restaurant at the Le Royal Meridien. Opt for the new business set lunch featuring a hearty selection of antipasto buffet, a main course and a delicious dessert with a free flow of coffee, tea or soft drinks.