Simpatico Bar Bistro
13.5/20
Contemporary
Simpatico's smart casual set-up caters nicely across the board from family breakfasts, leisurely ladies' lunches to intimate couples' dinners. A relaxed atmosphere is heightened by its emphasis on communal dining by way of share plates. Double-baked, pillowy gruyere souffle resting in a moat of earthy, velvet porcini sauce might well have you fighting over the last forkful. Slow-roasted pork belly is a summery delight - crunchy crackling, pull-apart tender meat with a refreshing Thai-inspired green papaya salad. Sweet tooths might find the dessert selection a little safe but few can resist a perfectly baked apple tart. Its pastry is faultlessly crisp and golden layered and the apples have just enough balance of tartness, texture and sweetness. The petit fours are a surprise; among the highlights are house-made, coconut-jacketed marshmallow and smooth dark chocolate truffle.
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