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Thirsty Thursday, GIA Restaurant & Bar, Jakarta

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Talking about Italian restaurant, i certainly have a favorite spot that is recommended for you to visit especially on every Thursday. GIA Jakarta is a typical Italian restaurant with an exclusive, elegant concept. Chef Tomasso Gonfiantini as Head Chef here is an experienced person serving amazing traditional Italian dishes.
On this Thursday visit, besides enjoying Italian dishes, visitors can feel the sensation of free flow wine with the Thirsty Thursday theme called! A night of hype with cool music and crowds of visitors that made the GIA lively. While enjoying wine, i tasted some interesting dishes and perfect taste.
Starting from antipasti, Parmigiana de Melanzane, processed fried eggplant with crunchy texture on the outside but super soft inside. Combined with tomatoes, basil, buffalo mozzarella and parmesan to produce flavors with the perfect combination. Creamy and fresh taste gives a pleasant taste. Continued with Selezione de Prosciutto Crudo e Cotto, a variety of ham with different preparations accompanied by Truffle Covaccino bread. This dish is perfect for sharing from 2-3 people.
Regarding Italian restaurant, it is certainly a must to taste pasta dishes. Some very tasty dish you should try menus like Rigatoni Alla Norma Con Pancetta, processed pasta with tomato sauce, eggplant, basil, ricotta, parmigiano and pork bacon with a crunchy texture. The al dente Rigatoni with a mixture of savory flavors makes me addicted. There is also Tortellini a Pollo Burro E Tartufo Nero, processed tortellini pasta filled with chicken cacciotora combined with french butter emulsion, parmigiano and black truffle slices with a fragrant aroma.

Each dish serves special authentic Italian flavors, interesting presentations and of course using good quality ingredients. Besides enjoying delicious dishes, visitors will be satisfied with free flow of wine with white choices and red wine or sparkling wine as well. To enjoy Thirsty Thursday, you only need to pay Rp. 269,000 ++ for all you drink. Recommended cool hang out place with special dishes, GIA Jakarta is certainly the right choice.

Yovent A full-time blogger & social media influencer who has been traveling overseas with huge enthusiasm & passion to explore the culinary. Living in Jakarta with variety culture, food style and start blogging since early 2014. With couple of experience, he has good referenced & inspiration in food photography and writing.



GIA Restaurant & Bar,
Sampoerna Strategic Square, LV.G, jl. Jenderal Sudirman, Jakarta
Tel: +6221 2188 9061 ext. 498

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