LUXURIOUS HOTEL
Fi’lia is an Italian chef-driven eatery serving pasta, woodfired pizzas, seafood, and steaks in the modern SLS Brickell Hotel. Once inside you will see dramatic décor that is Insta-worthy. The restaurant is decorated with beautiful potted herbs and lemon trees in front of the floor-to-ceiling glass windows. They also offer outdoor seating and trees surrounding the area. This restaurant has two other locations—one in South Beach and the other inside the Baha Mar luxurious resort in Nassau, Bahamas. Come on in, relax, and get ready for some good eats!
MORE PLEASE!
After taking in all of the views, my guest and I were ready to settle at our table and eat since there was a delightful aroma in the air. First, we ordered cocktails called Paloma, made with Volcan Tequila, Italicus, grapefruit, lime, and club soda. Next, we looked over the menu and we both ordered their Caesar Salad made with anchovies, garlic croutons, and lemon dressing. The anchovies with the lemon dressing complemented each other well. For the main course, I ordered the Rigatoni Bolognese, composed of Rigatoni noodles topped with ragu sauce made with traditional veal, pork, and beef. My guest ordered the tender Bone-In Pork Chop, which was grilled perfectly and lightly salted, along with the colorful Vegetable Board that was pleasing to the eyes with sliced grilled eggplant, zucchini, onions, yellow squash, asparagus, and red peppers. We also shared three Grilled Prawns with a spritz of lemon on top. If you enjoy seafood, these are a must!
WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU LEMONS
After a hearty meal, it was time for dessert. Fi’lia offers Frozen Treats on their dessert menu. They feature a daily selection of gelato and sorbet, gelato sandwiches, and more. I ordered their lip-smacking Lemon Tart, prepared with fresh lemon curd, graham tart, and merengue sorbet. The lemon curd was smooth in texture and had a flawless balance between sweetness and tartness from the lemons. My guest ordered an afterdinner cocktail, Nardini Grappa, which is a fragrant grape-based pomace brandy of Italian origin. We will definitely return to try other items from Fi’lia’s menu!
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By Vanessa C. Guzman
