Profiled by de Groots MediaWhat sets Caesars apart from the other cucinas italianas? Well, for one it’s nicer looking. White tablecloths echo a white minimalist dining room with not a scrap of gold, pastel or a mural in sight. Secondly, it’s a more genteel experience, not as quick and busy as the surrounding venues (although if you’re dining on the weekend it’s recommended that you book ahead). Thirdly, it serves wood-fired pizzas which, surprisingly, is not as common as one would think in the Italian Forum. The cuisine is pan-Italian meaning a little bit of everything from everywhere, and the seafood plate for two is a specialty that they are especially proud of comprising king prawns, scampi, calamari, octopus, oysters, fish, clams and mussels for $79.
The staff at Caesars are exceptionally cheerful, perhaps because the restaurant was awarded the Entertainment Book’s best family or casual restaurant 2007. It’s a welcoming place for a meal, or just a coffee and cake. There is a dedicated crepe menu offering goodies like Orange Jaffa (Grand Marnier sauce, orange segments, blood orange sorbet and chocolate sauce) and Mocha (coffee gelato, espresso syrup and chocolate sauce). On the drinks side, wine specials highlight items of interest on the mostly local wine list and BYO is also accepted.
Sarah Theeboom, June 2007
