Looking For An Authentic Italian Cafe in Gurugram? Cafe Amaretto Is Your Best Bet!

In this blog post, I cover Cafe Amaretto, an Italian Cafe located in South Point Mall, Gurugram.

Multicultural and genuinely global in its essence, Gurgaon celebrates all festivals with unprecedented zeal and enthusiasm. Decked up malls and flashy window displays update you about celebrations well in advance. Loud music and even more ornate decorations scream of consumerism, however, leave the little philanthropist inside you in dismay.

My quest for a tranquil corner during Christmas in this over-the-top city led me to Cafe Amaretto.

Cafe Amaretto

Located at a seemingly quiet corner of South Point Mall in Gurugram, Cafe Amaretto offers a lovely ambiance, to begin with. Coupled with soothing music and a delectable spread of Italian-European cuisine, I truly felt welcomed as a first-time guest.

Cafe Amaretto

The simple yet elegant decor of Cafe Amaretto is further accentuated with vibrant paintings, offering the perfect backdrop for a quiet-cozy evening with your loved ones.

Cafe Amaretto

Cafe Amaretto

Cafe Amaretto

A chance meeting with Shayal Taunk, a gallerist from Jamshedpur who has conceptualized and designed this cafe, helped me further understand the concept behind this unique outlet.

Shayal Taunk

Shayal runs an online gallery to trade paintings. Her desire to have a quaint little cafe where buyers could physically explore art drove her to open this cafe.

For the uninitiated, all paintings displayed in the cafe are up for sale. Shayal wants to offer guests an indulging, interactive experience coupled with great food and drinks.

A Refreshing Salad at Cafe Amaretto

And talking of food in particular, Cafe Amaretto endorses authentic Italian cuisine, which perfectly compliments the theme of the restaurant due to its richness and parallelism to art.

Authentic Italian Cuisine at Cafe Amaretto

Each item on the menu can be paired with a classic wine or chilled beer. I choose the exquisitely crafted mulled wine to go with my meal and thoroughly enjoyed it.

Mulled Wine

The in-house chefs Hari and Chandra have done a remarkable job of tingling your taste buds with mouth-watering Italian delicacies.

Waffles

Shayal introduced me to the Italian phrase of ‘dolce far niente’ which literally means the sweetness of doing nothing. This could very well be the tagline for Cafe Amaretto. Shayal curates an entire experience for those seeking pleasure from simple things in life, enjoying life at a laid-back pace.

Food at Cafe Amaretto

Spanning across 800-square-feet (in carpet area), the cafe accommodates up to 36 people at any given point in time. The all-day cafe operates from 10 A.M. to 11 P.M., seven days a week.

The in-house bakery at Cafe Amaretto is another highlight, as it boasts of sumptuous fresh bread and a rich selection of decadent desserts.

Desserts

Start your epicurean journey at this casual dining restaurant with the Beetroot Carpaccio, made with warm goat cheese and rocket leaves. The versatile balsamic dressing renders a delicate balance to your favorite salad.

If you like seafood, go for the Pan-fried Prawns - prawns in garlic and chili herb lemon sauce, served with orange and rocket leaves.

Pan-fried Prawns

There are plenty of good food options for vegetarians as well, like the Baked Mushrooms stuffed with Feta and Red Peppers or Arancini with Mushroom and Goat Cheese.

The Chermoula Chicken with Couscous Salad is one of the best-ever party appetizers IMHO. Chicken marinated with mixed herbs served with roasted garlic yogurt and pita bread.

Chermoula Chicken with Couscous Salad

For entrées, try the Butter Lemon Chili Linguine or the Roasted Chicken with Zucchini Tempura.

Butter Lemon Chili Linguine

Relish a combination of rich chocolate, salted caramel, and tiramisu with a hint of rum - all served as a beautiful dessert platter.

Panna Cotta

Tiramisu

The cafe is lit up differently during the mornings and evenings. This is done to offer you a distinctive, memorable experience.

Finally, Cafe Amaretto is sure to awaken your senses, offering you a quiet moment with yourself, far away from the maddening craziness of the world.