Wednesday, 23 October 2013

Review of Gigi's Restaurant in Leeds

Gigi's Restaurant in Leeds

It is hard to beat the warmth, hospitality and fantastic food of a top-class Italian restaurant. Let’s face it when it comes to creating a convivial atmosphere Italy is way ahead of the pack! Gigi’s Restaurant in Leeds is a family run venue that fully understands the important balance between fabulous food and creating a tranquil, inviting environment. Soft tones and personal touches create just the right amount of sophistication for a romantic meal or celebration with friends or family. The chilled out ambience also makes it the ideal place for family get-togethers with bambinos in tow! The menu is full of classic dishes sure to please all lovers of Italian cuisine, and there are also a few dishes for those wanting to be a bit more adventurous.

Begin your meal with one of the delightful starters including minestrone soup, garlic mushrooms, prawn cocktail or deep fried mozzarella topped with tomato sauce. The pancake stuffed with chicken, prawns, mushrooms and white sauce topped with tomato is a creamy, rich delight, while the chefs specialty chicken liver pate is another popular choice. Like many Italian restaurants in Leeds the menu at Gigi’s boasts a fantastic selection of homemade pizzas. Choose from a variety of toppings including, funghi, margherita, prociutti, tropicana and napolitana. Tasty calzones are also available with the calzone Kiev, with mozzarella, chicken, garlic and oregano coming highly recommended.

Pasta lovers can indulge in authentic lasagna al forno or spaghetti Bolognese. Diners wanting a bit of a spice kick can tuck in to the spaghetti vesuvio with tomato, garlic, chilli, hot salami and lack olives. Carbonara is always a hit with pancetta, cream, eggs and a generous crack of freshly ground black pepper, and of course the tagliatelle alla gigi, with ham, mushrooms, cream and Bolognese sauce is rich and comforting. Meat is on the menu of most restaurants in Leeds and Gigi’s offers a great range of delights from the grill. The sirloin al pepe is in a rich, creamy, peppercorn sauce with mustard, brandy and peppercorns, while the sirloin alla griglia is a classic served with grilled tomato and mushrooms. Guests wanting to tuck into an authentic chicken dish can try the pollo cacciatora with tomato, white wine, mushrooms, onions and peppers and of course the gamberoni alla crema, king prawns in a rich, creamy mushroom ad brandy sauce served with rice is hugely popular. If you’re looking for authentically cooked Italian cuisine, in a welcoming and friendly environment then head on over to Gigi’s Restaurant. 

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