An Italian lunch break: Anti Pasti lunch buffet at Echo

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Typically an antipasto platter is the first course of a traditional Italian meal, so as to whet the appetite rather than fully satisfy it. At Echo however, satisfying appetites is taken rather seriously. Hence the newly introduced Antipasti buffet business lunch serves to fully satiate your lunch time fancy, offering a wide range of authentic Italian treats, made proficiently by the maestro chefs of Echo’s kitchen.

For Rs. 1,200 (plus taxes) per head, you can relish the delicate flavours of Italy’s most traditional ingredients including marinated sun-dried tomatoes, parma ham, basil, pesto, olives, truffle oil and a sprinkling of genuine Italian gusto.

The spread lays out a wide variety of cold appetizers, pickles, homemade breads and grissini with a choice of two soups, in addition to an array of mains. So if you are in a rush to return to the busy office, then a quick bite of spaghetti alla carbonara ( Spaghetti with pancetta bacon, egg yolk, parmesan and fresh cream), risotto ai fuitte di mare (risotto with seafood and light tomato sauce), raviolo di manzo ai quattro formaggi (beef ravioli with four cheese sauces) or braciola di maiale in salsa al vino rosso e albocochche ( grilled pork chop with red wine sauce and apricot) may be all you need for your quick midday respite.

If you’re conscious of calories, a crema di zucca con amaretti (pumpkin soup with amaretti biscuits) or vegetable minestrone soup and a light salad with some warm bread and traditional dips, maybe all you’ll need to satisfy your appetite. If you prefer taking your time and enjoying your meal, as real Italians do, then the buffet offers you over eight mains, over 14 salads and appetizers and over 10 dressings and purees to indulge in.

Should your appetite need even more gratification, a main course and dessert off the ala carte menu can be ordered for a mere additional Rs. 500 (plus taxes). In addition, select Italian wines will be 50% off, by the glass.

It commenced on 5 November 2012, and this incredible business lunch will be on from 12 noon to 2.30 p.m., Monday to Friday. You no longer have to battle with difficult decisions of what to order, as now you can taste a little bit of it all! This exquisite lunch, promises to transport you to Italy during you lunch break, even if you have to return to real life thereafter. For reservations, call 2497361/2 or 2497485.