WHY SHOULD A GUEST VISIT OSSIANO?

Created by Shahina Khan, Modified on Tue, 3 Jun at 11:13 AM by Shahina Khan

Concept, Cuisine & Ambiance: How would you describe your restaurant to a first-time guest who has never seen or heard about your outlet? Please use the simplest words possible.

Ossiano serves progressive fine dining cuisine. This means the dishes are creative and unique, inspired by a journey across the Atlantic Ocean. We serve a 10-course menu, mostly featuring seafood, along with one beef dish. It's not just simple dishes but more about interesting combinations of ingredients and how they're prepared and presented.

Ossiano also has a unique fine dining atmosphere, highlighted by an amazing view of the aquarium.

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Restaurant Areas: What are the different areas of your restaurant, and what makes each area special?

Lounge Bar:

Guests can enjoy drinks before or after their meal.
It’s open to everyone, including those not dining with us, offering beautiful cocktails and a relaxed atmosphere.

Dining Room:

All tables are placed so guests have a beautiful view of the aquarium.
There are no tables with blocked views.
(We also have two tables in a more private and secluded area. These are not used as often and are slightly farther from the aquarium, but guests can still see it.)
Each area is designed to provide comfort, a special atmosphere, and an unforgettable experience.

Signature Dishes: What are the different areas of your restaurant, and what makes each area special?

The menu is designed to be a surprise, which adds to the experience. It’s a 10-course tasting menu, and we focus on seafood and fine ingredients like oyster, langoustine, lobster, and sea urchin.

We always ask about dietary preferences, allergies, or restrictions, including any religious or personal choices, to make sure everything is tailored to your needs

Family-Friendly Atmosphere: What makes your restaurant family-friendly?

Hotel Guests: The guest can arrange their dinner in a way that allows their children to enjoy the kids' club while they savor the dining experience as many of our guests choose to let their kids stay at the kids’ club, enjoy their dinner, and then pick them up afterward.

For non-hotel guests or those with younger children: We are unable to accommodate children below 13 in the restaurant, but we would be delighted to offer them an alternative restaurant.

For families with teenagers (13 years and above): Ossiano menu is mainly focused on a mature palate, and the length of the dinner, which can take up to three hours, is designed for those who appreciate an extended dining journey. However, if your teenager is open to trying new flavors, new dishes, and is comfortable with this environment we offer, they are perfectly welcome.

Appeal to Couples/Special Celebrations: Why should couples choose to visit your outlet and why should a guest celebrating a special occasion dine at your restaurant?

We take care of even the smallest details to make our guests feel valued. Whether it's personalized messages, beautifully arranged bouquets, starting the evening with glasses of champagne, or ensuring that the entire team is aware of the special occasion. Guests can feel that their celebration is important to us because we make it personal.

One of the highlights is our unique diver arrangement, which adds a special touch to the celebration, often timed perfectly during dessert to make the evening even more special.

Vegetarian Options: Why should vegetarian guests visit your restaurant?

Ossiano offers vegetarian menu which is just as creative as our regular menu, featuring 10 courses. We include ingredients like tofu, carrot, eggplant, and daikon (type of radish), along with sea vegetables inspired by the Atlantic Ocean. The taste is not seafood-like, even though we use sea vegetables.

The menu is inspired by the ocean, but the flavors are distinctly plant-based, ensuring there is no seafood flavor.

Dietary Requests: Why should guests with multiple dietary requirements consider dining with you?

While each dish is carefully crafted with specific flavor profiles that are challenging to alter, we are happy to accommodate dietary requirements with advance notice. Please ensure that guests are informed that we require at least 72 hours' notice for dietary adjustments, and we will do our best to accommodate their needs.

The main allergens to be particularly cautious of are shellfish and seafood. If guests mention any restrictions regarding these, it's important to transfer them to the chef or the Ossiano team for direct consultation.

For other allergens, such as dairy and gluten, adjustments can be made (e.g., dairy can be reduced but not entirely removed, and gluten-free options are available with prior notice).

Pregnant women or guests who avoid raw foods can have their raw items replaced with vegetarian alternatives.

Please note the following restrictions that we cannot accommodate (if no traces are acceptable):

Allium family allergies or intolerances
Citrus allergy or intolerance
Sulphites allergy or intolerance
Kosher diet (we do not cater for Kosher food)
Vegan diet

Important Reminders:

Always ask guests whether guests are referring to a dislike, intolerance, or allergy during the reservation process.
Remind guests that while we take every precaution to accommodate dietary needs, we cannot guarantee the absence of cross-contamination or traces of allergens in our dishes.
For allergies to ingredients such as coconut, passion fruit, chocolate, or any other prevalent vegetarian ingredient in a dish, we can prepare an alternative dish/dessert, if requested at least 72 hours in advance.