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Greenwood Avenue has been for the longest time known for Lana Cake Shop - at least to me. There are a number of restaurants that line the whole district and gives good enough reason for the perpetually full carpark but it took us this restaurant week to discover Rubato Italian Kitchen and Wine Bar.  Service was incredibly warm from the start, almost pretentious at some point but it was all smiles and accommodating requests throughout our dinner. Dried fruit foccacia was an odd choice to begin the meal, but beggars cannot be choosers. I enjoyed the crustiness of these bread chunks but the inconsistencies were tasted in subsequent baskets. Exquisia Diver-caught  Hokkaido Scallops with Truffle Elixir Cold angel hair pasta drizzled generously with truffle oil and chopped truffles, a very delicious treat! Flavours were mild yet very appetizing. I was already looking forward to the rest of the courses. Molten Mozzarella Michelin-grade Burrata, Dotterini Gazpacho, Wild Rocket The descrip...

~Invited Session~ Pontini has a revamped Italian Semi Lunch Buffet on Saturdays featuring a number of new items that are worth spending an afternoon's worth with - seafood on ice, foie gras station, pizza live station, cheese room, lavish array of antipasti, homemade pastas, main courses and a delightful ensemble of desserts.   Their feasts are usually a treat for the senses with Italian classics executed with the finest ingredients imported from Italy and other parts of Europe.  The appetizer section has enough to fill me to the brim. Choose wisely!   Tomato bruschettas never looked prettier.  The seashell shaped ice carving sure got me taking a second look at this seafood platter. Thin crust pizzas are made on the spot and baked in this oven. What is new this time is a dedicated cheese room with at least 10 different types of cheeses. My favourite burrata cheese! I have a soft spot for blue cheese, like stinky tofu it is terribly acquired but oh-so-addictive once you get the ...