Rossini's Restaurant at Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit

On Friday the 31st of August they will also be hosting two exceptional wine dinners. The first offers such delights as lobster tortelli with zucchini and lobster bisque, Duck breast with creamed carrots and parsley and finishes with a “ Taste of Cassata “ with pistachio, lemon and ricotta. At the second dinner they will be serving an appetising Grilled Sea bream with buffalo mozzarella and fresh peppermint, Parmesan risotto with bacon and cloves and a Rack of Lamb with extract of thyme, garlic and tomatoes. The wines accompanying these dishes come not only from Italy but also both the old and new world.

The warm atmosphere of Rossini’s is the perfect host for Russo. His collaboration with resident chef Stefano Merlo and the team has enabled the restaurant to become one of the most feted dining experiences in Bangkok. As the man behind the award winning Il Dolce Stil Novo restaurant and the innovator of ‘New Italian Style ‘cuisine he is an expert at combining the best seasonal flavours and creating dishes using authentic Italian ingredients. Saverino is the mastermind behind the restaurant’s PrimoVino concept. He describes it as “the art of experiencing top shelf wines at cellar prices”.  The list is well crafted thanks to his many years experience as sommelier and his knowledge of distinguished wineries around the world.

The restaurant itself is very beautiful. They have successfully recreated the feel of a taverna in southern Italy. The walls have been painted with murals depicting the countryside. Whilst the space is large, it has been cleverly split into three dining sections, including one that can be partitioned off for a private dining experience or a business lunch. On Sunday the restaurant becomes part of the hotel's jazzy brunch, with chefs cooking in the open kitchen. It's very welcoming and the extra details in the decor such as the vintage style dresser and cheese display cabinet transport you miles from the bustle of Sukhumvit. It's quiet and intimate, you completely forget about the hotel's handy proximity to Asoke junction.

We were lucky enough to attend the first dinner at Rossini’s last night. I chose the second five-course degustation menu, as recommended by the chef. It opened with Rabbit terrine with ‘brusca’ sauce and purple cabbage, followed by sea bass with artichoke and mussel’s foam. The presentation was beautiful and the flavours were well balanced. It was fantastic to have Saverino on hand to explain more about why he had picked the wines to enhance the flavours. Having a light fish dish as the main course was very welcome. Since tasting the tomatoes I have become an advocate of food miles. They were like a mouthful of Sicilian sunshine and offered the perfect contrast to the purple aubergine and turbot. You could smell the rose and mascarpone dessert before it arrived. Surrounded by frosted petals and a scoop of granita it was so moreish I kept eating despite being full. With coffee they served mini candyfloss trees decorated with freeze dried lychees, strawberries and peaches.

The whole experience was a delight from start to finish. The staff are attentive and it is easy to relax into Rossini’s surroundings. Pairing the flavours of the food with fine wines is no mean feat and it is a credit to the talents of both Russo and Saverino that is has been done so successfully.

Rossini’s restaurant

Opening Hours: Lunch: 12.00 - 14.30 (Monday – Friday) and Dinner: 18:30 - 22:30 hours (Daily)
Location: Rossini's @ Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit, 250 Sukhumvit Road, Bangkok, 10110
BTS: Direct skywalk from Asoke station
Tel: +66 (0)2 6498364