Thumbs up for Biella!

We accidentally did something spontaneous yesterday. We were in City Center heading to the food court area to decide between Chili's and Applebees when Biella caught my eye. I always notice it, but it never really called my name, until yesterday, that is. David was agreeable and up the escalator we went and were quickly greeted by an array of personnel ready to please our sense of appetite. We took a window seat and decided quickly that in a few years the view will be quite nice when (if ever) the construction is completed. The interior was very bright and airy and architecturally soothing. Wow, I may have to start writing for Restaurants Monthly after that sentence! We were off to a good start when David asked if they had iced tea. Not only did they have it, it was actually brewed and not the usual canned that the "non American" restaurants offer. I ordered the home made spinach ravioli while David ordered the chicken breast with linguini pasta and mushroom tomato sauce. The food was fresh and more than palatable. Although, it wasn't the best we've ever had (that would be at Willi's in Ediger-Elier Germany), it was definitely the best that we've had in Doha. Keep in mind that we haven't had the privilege to taste Chef Patrizi's authentic Italian fare. Bottom line: It was definitely a "do over". Click on the menu and you can check out the entrees yourself, along with the prices.


Location: City Center Mall & The Mall
Food: Very Good
Freshness: Very Good
Cleanliness: Very Good
Atmosphere: Excellent
Service: Warm & welcoming
Prices: Reasonable
Overall impression: Very good

Total for both entrees, tea, water, bread basket, 10% service charge incl* = 139QR ($38)

Please feel free obligated to tip according to your service. Translation: cough up a nice tip for your waiter!

Thanks, Regina :)

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