Hotel Sarina relaunches its Italian restaurant ‘Risotto’

Hotel Sarina Dhaka has relaunched its Italian restaurant Risotto with an updated dining concept that brings together traditional Italian flavours, premium ingredients and contemporary hospitality.

The restaurant officially reopened on October 8, features a refreshed ambience and an expanded menu covering the different stages of an Italian meal, from antipasti and handcrafted pasta to signature risottos, premium main courses and traditional desserts.

Guided by the philosophy ‘Tradizione Italiana. Spirito Contemporaneo’, Risotto aims to preserve the character of Italian cuisine while presenting it in a modern setting. The restaurant caters for a variety of occasions, including intimate dinners, business meetings, family gatherings and special celebrations.

Menu Rooted in Italian Tradition

The menu begins with antipasti featuring a range of textures and flavours. Burrata Pugliese combines creamy cheese with heirloom tomatoes and aged balsamic, while Carpaccio di Manzo features beef, Parmigiano and truffle dressing. Other starters include chargrilled octopus, garlic prawns and Melanzane alla Parmigiana, a classic baked eggplant dish.

Caesar Salad Tradizionale is prepared tableside for diners seeking an interactive dining experience. The soup selection includes Minestrone della Casa and wild-mushroom Crema di Funghi.

Risotto remains central to the restaurant’s identity, with options including wild mushroom and truffle risotto, saffron risotto with grilled prawns, and seafood risotto. One signature preparation combines Carnaroli rice with porcini mushrooms, beef tenderloin, Parmigiano and black-truffle jus, highlighting the technique and attention to texture associated with this Italian classic.

Pasta, Pizza and Premium Main Courses

The pasta selection features Italian favourites such as Tagliatelle al Ragù di Manzo and Spaghetti alle Vongole, alongside lobster linguine and ricotta-and-spinach ravioli served with sage brown butter.

The pizza menu includes Margherita and Ortolana, as well as Quattro Formaggi, the spicy beef-salami Diavola di Manzo, and a signature combination of porcini mushrooms, beef tenderloin, rocket and truffle cream.

Main-course options include pan-roasted sea bass, Pollo alla Milanese, slow-braised beef cheek served with creamy polenta, and herb-crusted lamb rack accompanied by smoked eggplant and rosemary jus.
The dessert selection features tiramisu, vanilla panna cotta, Sicilian cannoli, Torta Caprese and espresso-based affogato.

Dining Beyond the Plate

The relaunch also emphasises ambience and personalised service, combining contemporary sophistication with the warmth associated with Italian hospitality.

Reservations are encouraged, and guests are requested to follow a smart and elegant dress code. With its renewed menu and dining environment, Risotto aims to offer guests in Dhaka an opportunity to experience Italian flavours, traditions and convivial dining in a contemporary setting.