Italian style at Cinnamon

Ever the trend setter, particularly when it comes to food and leisure concepts, the Cinnamon Grand Colombo has done it again with the launch of Echo, an up market Italian restaurant that brings new flair and flavour to the City's gastronomic map.

Doing the honours will be Master Chef Sgroi Giuseppe who brings with him a wealth of experience and an innovative blend of ideas to serve authentic Italian fare at its best.

The restaurant located on the first level of the newly open Angsana City Club and Spa (adjacent to Crescat Residencies) seats over 70 people and is open for both lunch and dinner.

Echo, in keeping with its trendy name echoes everything Italian, and the extensive menu and wine list puts it in on par with some of the best restaurants serving authentic Italian cuisine in the world.

The large offering, include nine anti pasti (the Italian term for starters), 12 preparations of pasta and risotto, eight types of pizzas, specialty fish and meat dishes and a delightful array of desserts.

Sleek modern interiors in bold red and black, soft overhead pendent lights and trendy decor adds to its appeal factor.

The best part about Echo, as it rightly should be, however, is that it offers a delightful variety of regional Italian cuisine that is sure to have a great following! The menu has enough for the adventurous gourmet as well as the curious diner.

Thus on the one hand, there are simple specialties such as Calamari Friti Con Salsa Alla Diavola: Golden Fried Crispy Squid Rings Served with Spicy Tomato Sauce to the more elaborate Ossobuco Alla Milanes: Braised Veal Served with Saffron Risotto and Parmesan shavings.

Seafood lovers will enjoy Linquine Alla Marinara - a preparation of Spaghetti with fresh tomato sauce, prawns, scallops and squids as well as a range of other dishes. Echo has not forgotten the vegetarian - a range of veg dishes are yours for the asking.

Chef Giuseppe's Tiramisu dessert, is a fitting finale for the Italian experience, with its layers of rich sponge fingers, dipped in espresso syrup and mascarpone cream cheese for that perfect ending.