Scusa Mi Ristorante

By Jen on January 3, 2007 10:25 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

Seeing that Zen and I were only in Melbourne for 3 nights (theoretically 2 nights, since we were on the Great Ocean Road for one the nights), Scusa Mi was meant to be my gastronomical highlight of the trip. But I don't learn, do I? Yet again... I failed to make a booking! Thus instead of an elegant 5 course meal, we ate our mains... and left (hehe).

Scusa Mi Ristorante, Southbank: bread with Scusa Mi's own brand of extra virgin olive oil

Scusa Mi was awarded one-hat in 2007's Good Food Guide. They also boast their own label of extra-virgin olive oil, breath-taking views of the Yarra River, and a menu which names all the finest ingredients.

Scusa Mi Ristorante, Southbank: Ossi buchi con risotto alla Milanese... slow cooked veal Ossobuco in tomato and vegetables on Saffron risotto, with lemon and aromatic herbs

Ossi buchi con risotto alla Milanese... slow cooked veal Ossobuco in tomato and vegetables on Saffron risotto, with lemon and aromatic herbs

Scusa Mi Ristorante, Southbank: Anitra alla grappa... roasted half of Muscovy Duck with Merlot Grappa, caramelized witlof and braised sweet red onions

Anitra alla grappa... roasted half of Muscovy Duck with Merlot Grappa, caramelized witlof and braised sweet red onions

Scusa Mi Ristorante, Southbank: Insalata di radicchio con sedano e finocchietti...red witlof, celery and fennel tossed with fresh pears and Gorgonzola Dolcelatte cheese

Insalata di radicchio con sedano e finocchietti...red witlof, celery and fennel tossed with fresh pears and Gorgonzola Dolcelatte cheese

Superb salad. The pears were sweet and a fresh balance to the crispy witlof, celery and fennel. The cheese was a little overpowering, but gave the salad the perfect oomph. However, the service was questionable. I think the waitor was high... he managed to spill our neighbouring table's champaigne all over the curtains, and looked rather scattered when suggesting menu items. It was the night before NYE afterall... who is there to blame.

Happy new year everyone! Cheers to a delicious 2007!!

Scusa Mi Ristorante
Mid-level, Southgate
Southbank, Victoria 3006
Phone: (03) 96994111
Website: www.scusami.com.au

Liked this post?
Here are some others which you will love:

And there are new ones added every few days.

Subscribe via a RSS feed reader or by email to get them fresh. Or why not just post now.

You can even become a fan on Facebook or follow us on Twitter to see what we're up to right this very moment!

No TrackBacks

TrackBack URL: http://www.jenius.com.au/cgi-bin/mt/mt-tb.cgi/89

Leave a comment

Have a say! Your email address is never published or shared. You can also register for a gravatar to display a user picture with your comment.

Name

Email Address

URL

Remember personal info?

Comments (You may use HTML tags for style)

ABOUT

JENIUS is Jennifer Lam's gourmet logbook covering restaurant reviews, thoughts on trialled kitchen appliances & gadgets, tested and tasted recipes & cookbooks, travel stories and her quest to discover and preserve her family heritage and its cuisine.

Jennifer is a twenty-something Sydneysider living the dream - having switched her successful career in advertising for the life of a Gen-Y entrepreneur. Her current business interests include I Ate My Way Through food tours and The Bamboo Garden boutique digital agency.

More about JENIUS »

FRESH STORIES

Pizza e Birra re-visited

I've been eating a lot of Italian lately because I've just watched the entire five seasons of Kitchen Nightmares. It's weird that I always feel like I don't have enough time to do things, when somehow, I managed to watch... Read the full story »
BLACK By Ezard at The Star

Aside from the relatively new Westfield, The Star was Sydney's other most anticipated dining precinct opening. Tenants now include David Chang's Momofuku Seiōbo, Teage Ezard's BLACK by ezard, Chase Kojima's Sokyo and Stefano Manfredi's Balla. Plus you'll also find Adriano... Read the full story »
Ms G's, Potts Point

Despite 2011 being a year of astonishing restaurant openings, Ms G's which opened in late 2010, is still crowded as ever. Thankfully you can get around the no bookings policy by turning up a bit earlier when it is still... Read the full story »
House Thai

I am the queen of hot foods. You see, I'm from a family where spicy foods are enjoyed from a young age. My dad has been known to bite into chillies at the markets to test their heat, and my... Read the full story »
Tour of Freycinet Marine Oyster Farm and an epic BBQ lunch at Saffire

The time has come for the last blog post of 2011. It has been an exceptional year of tremendous eats but for this last post of the year, there's no better subject to share, than what was for me, the... Read the full story »
Fei Jai, Potts Point

I was talking to a friend about Fei Jai recently and he too agreed that this restaurant was the type of place ABCs (Australian-born Chinese) would go to, but probably not take their parents. I guess it is knowing how... Read the full story »
Izakaya Fujiyama, Surry Hills

52 Waterloo Street is quickly becoming one of the hottest eating and drinking destinations in Sydney. In the same complex as Orto Trading Co and El Capo, Kenji Maeneka (ex-Bodega) has created Izakaya Fujiyama, a fabulous spot for any night... Read the full story »
Wineglass To Wine Glass tour, Freycinet National Park, Tasmania

Tassie has to be the most under-rated holiday destination in Australia. I've spent some time in Hobart before but I had no idea what the East Coast of Tasmania had to offer when I was invited to attend a media... Read the full story »
Kem Chuoi (Vietnamese banana ice-cream)

I had the most unusual craving the other night for my mother's homemade banana ice-cream. Reminiscing about my childhood, my mouth started salivating when I came across a particular flashback. It must've been at least 15 years ago, where hot... Read the full story »
Trinity Bar - Monday $10 sirloin steaks

Monday isn't usually a day anyone looks forward to, so I thought I'd tease you with Monday night's dinner. This is what I had on Monday night this week, and it's what you could be eating in just three days:... Read the full story »

ARCHIVES