Taglio

We went to Taglio after hearing raves about their pizza. In fact, I have a colleague who would be drooling about it at lunch time if he had made plans to go there for dinner.

We were disappointed with the quality of food. The hawaiian pizza and pepperoni pizza that we had tasted dry, and the ingredients - not fresh. I always thought hawaiian pizza was a safe bet since it's difficult to go wrong with savoury ham and pineapples! However, the pineapples tasted like they came out of a can (read: preserved.) instead of freshly cut. The mushroom soup was also mediocre.

I suppose I could not complain so much about a meal that only cost $20 for two (after credit card promotions - UOB gives you free mushroom soup). But i probably won't return for a second try.

How do you like your pizza?

I like mine - hot with melted cheese (*Note: Important! Must have the pull-string-effect.).

So, even though I am not a Pizza Hut fan, I was thrilled when they came out with this special delivery thingy that keeps pizza hot (at least warm) when delivered to you. That’s when Canadian 2-For-1 pizza lose me as a customer. (To J: I was talking about their special delivery BAG!)

J and I were walking around the whole of Central, Clarke Quay, to look for something decent to eat. Ok, the Ramen shop caught our attention but to queue is a big turn off. So, we finally settled on TAGLIO - gourmet pizza by the slice.

We were there before but we changed our mind the last minute. Somehow, I cannot remember what was the reason.

The boss, we assumed, attended to us at the door when we were looking and deciding on what to eat. He, Mr. Ben Chan, is very friendly and he explained to us the concept of the place so on and so forth. Although not the first, TAGLIO employs teenagers who are still seeking for the right direction and according to him, part of the profits actually go to Yong-En Care Centre, a community service that Ben is very actively involved.

Ok, I “eat” the concept. Totally. I love this kind of thing as you all know. So, let’s proceed to the food part.

Hmmm… It is not what I expected it. I have had thin/skinny (whatever you call them) pizzas before at high-end like California Pizza Kitchen and cheap ones at Pasta Mania, pizza at both places are acceptable and good. However, the pizzas here lack “HOT” and the “cheesy” feel. A little disappointed. The taste is there. Perhaps the management should do something about maintaining the “heat” from kitchen to the serving.

Mushroom soup is quite yummy. The creaminess is there. If there were a few pieces of bite size mushrooms there it will be perfect. Sausage & Nachos is quite German. Haha… Anyway, nothing special. I should have ordered the salad instead (the other table was having it and it looks good).

Overall, it is really cheap for working adults. A little expensive for students but I will be back again to try their pasta and salad. A friendly and relax “cafe” sort of eatery. Good enough for me.

Oh, by the way, they are having a buffet at S$19.90 for adult on Monday to Thursday. Guys, the pizzas are really thin, I am sure you can stuff a lot in you. So, make your way down there if thin crust is your thing.

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Taglio is a wonderful place in the atrium next to subway and Azabu Sabo.. Has some of the best pastas i've ever tasted for that price! I understand from the boss of that place that they are under the AMICI group..

Been there quite a few times and though i should write a review about their food, their main dishes are pastas and pizzas, their tag line reads, Gourmet Pizza by the slice. Their pizzas are the thin crust variety, which make for a light meal or appetizer though i doubt it can really make a meal..though i feel they could do with more ingredients, i really liked their crust and the overall taste of the pizza, not like those home delivery ones, these taste fresh(:

The reason I gave such a high rating for the food is because of the pasta, i daresay this is the best pasta i've tried for this price. All of their pastas are $9.90 except for their signature Crayfish Pasta which cost $11.90. I've tried the crabmeat aglio olio, Alfredo, Marinara and bolognaise, and i loved the marinara and bolognaise the most! the sauce is done well, and taste exceptionally good! at first sights, the pasta might seem a little bit too little, but at the end of the meal, i felt really satisfied.

One of the reasons i keep going back there is because when i think about it, why pay to go to pastamania when i can get better quality food, done to restaurant standards at the same price? and all prices are nett, meaning no ++

so for me and a friend, 2 pastas and a pizza for around $25 is really worth it in my opinion..

PS. Heard from the boss today that they're having this weekday lunch combo meals which looked really good to me!