Mocambo (Kolkata)

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With so much fanfare in Kolkata about Mocambo being the premier continental restaurant in the city, once can be expected to walk in with sky-high expectations. Unfortunately, the offerings leave a lot to be desired, and are not even close to those of the Leopolds and Mondegars of the world. The mushroom soup is much too bland to be relished, while the Risotto alla parmigiana - a Southern Italian rice-based pasta with pan-fried cheese fillings -  is a good dish for the main course by itself, but does not really interrupt your conversation by virtue of just superior taste, as one is wont to expect here. The agonising lack of options among vegetarian dishes in almost every section of the menu is also a deterrent in Marwari-strong Kolkata. Where Mocambo scores, of course, is the experiential aspect of dining, with soup being served in lidded metal bowls and miniature lamps being suspended above every table to add to the mood. The stewards compliment this with some outstanding service, and it is a delight for any customer to see even his own ordering mistake being condoned and the dish being replaced free of cost. So do step in, not necessarily for the continental cuisine but for a dash of this city's inherent taste for fine dining, and unmatched hospitality.

Ambience                ★★★★
Service                    ★★★★★
Presentation            ★★★★
Taste                      ★★★

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