L'apicio Global Kitchen - Pune

This Place provides perfect Italian food. It has more options in Non-veg though but overall liked the food.

Exceptional presentation and balance in flavours. Their pasta is out of the world. Truly enjoyed the food. ‿

The infrastructure of the cafe was superb and the quality of the macaroons was amazing and hazelnut chocolate shake was one the best I had ever drank. Do visit the cafe guysss.

This place has a visually appealing menu hence was excited to try this place. And I must say the place did not disappoint me at any levels. They have a mixed cuisine menu and and each dish gives justice to its origin. FOOD- 4.5/5 I loved the dishes I tried but I hope there is another dish on their menu that has the 0.5 factor. DISHES TRIED- Spicy kimchi ramen- 4.5/5 A bowl filled with well cooked egg, chicken, mushroom, scallions corn in a broth loaded with different spices and seasonings. One of the best ramens I ever tasted. Peruvian salchipapas- 5/5 Crispy fries loaded with sausages and dressed in spicy hot sauce and thick mayo is the best comforting dish for all moods. Watermelon jalapeno lemonade- 4/5 Refreshing lemonade with sweetness of watermelon and spicy tinge of jalapenos. AMBIENCE- 4/5 It's a small, cozy yet well spaced spot and gives a warm feeling while you enjoy your food. They have both indoor and outdoor areas. SERVICE- 4/5 The staff is friendly and helpful when you are confused about the menu. COST- 4/5 It might seem little costly than other regular cafes but the food quality is also not like any regular cafes and justify the rates for the dishes.

You have my attention when it’s mushrooms and cheddar! Could I ever miss visiting a place that has one of the best open mushroom sandwich in Pune? I jumped up when we decided to visit L’Apicio with my friends in Pune, as I had heard rave reviews. Small and quaint; and that’s my thing. It is a small, and a very sophisticated place. You don’t need an extravagant ambience to be sophisticated; it’s how the menu is presented and how the staff is able to deliver it, in food and service. I was impressed as we entered the place, as the outdoor open seating was very unassuming. That itself talks about the owner’s guts to open a gourmet café in a small and simple setting. The food must speak for itself and yes it does. We were so excited that we ordered a lot of dishes on the menu; as you can see from the pictures. Coffee, Miso flavored Mushroom and Cheddar sandwich, Broccoli and Sausage stir fry, Seafood Chowder soup, Roast Chicken with Parsnip and Potato mash served with a brown sauce, Matcha sponge cake and Chocolate Torte (I don’t exactly remember if it was called a torte or a cake, but anyway). And all this for 3 folks. Brilliant! The first thing to arrive was the coffee and the mushroom sandwich. I dug into the huge sandwich and blimey! It was heavenly. Intense earthy mushroom flavored with miso, mix of cheddar and French mustard. I can eat this every day; I swear by it. The flavor was so intense that I can’t forget it and hope to figure it out one day, so that I can make it at home. Coffee was beautiful and complemented it. Seafood chowder soup was yummy, but I guess it is just not my go to flavor. The next big thing to arrive was the Roast Chicken with parsnip and potato puree and a brown sauce. This was so well executed that it talks highly of the chef’s skills. Soft juicy chicken, silky smooth puree and a rich, delicious brown sauce is all you need for a cold winter night’s dinner. Comforting to the stomach and the soul. I can safely say “Roast chicken for the Soul” from now on. Cooking is art for my soul! The chocolate torte was not one of my favorites there. It did not seem very fresh and the flavor was quite dull. It lacked the fresh tartness of raspberry that I was hoping for. The Matcha sponge cake was a good dessert and well executed, I feel it was an overly complicated dish. There were too many elements on the plate, that left the palate and the brain confused. The crumble and the Wasabi jelly were unnecessary and did not add any value to the entire dish. If only the cake was served with a homemade whipped cream and topped with a tuile, it would make a more satisfying dish. As of now, I would like to skip it. The wonderful thing about this place is that if you sit inside, you can see the open kitchen right next to you and the chef cooking. It makes it more exciting. Lot of conversations on food and running. There were two runners and two foodies in the group. We came back very satisfied and happy. Do visit and try the mushroom sandwich. Its worth a mention and a visit. I am waiting for my next trip to Pune! #Value for Money : 4/5 #Taste : 4/5 #Ambience : 5/5