AN exclusive fine dining degustation restaurant has opened in Adliya.
Mahonia leads the way to a new era of fine dining with its gastronomic degustation menu concept, distinctively different from anything else in Bahrain.
Degustation, or tasting, means the careful, appreciative savouring of various foods, focusing on all senses, high culinary art, appreciation of ingredients and the chef’s technical skills.
Executive chef Herve Pronzato, who has received a Michelin star three times, spent over a year developing the menu, meticulously designing and perfecting each dish.
His team of 40 chefs offer a choice of a 16-course or seven-course degustation menu at the exclusive establishment, which only has seven tables.
In addition, an exquisitely planned à la carte menu will soon be introduced, increasing the choice of delectable dishes available for the food connoisseurs.
“During my culinary travels in Europe and elsewhere, I realised that Bahrain is missing a true degustation restaurant,” said Mahonia owner Sawsan Baluch.
“I also realised that Bahrain is not short of appreciative gourmet lovers wanting to expand their palates, but there was no place for them in the kingdom.
“I was driven to change that and introduce true gastronomy to Bahrain by creating Mahonia.”
The restaurant also has a cigar lounge that offers array of special cigars to accompany the beverages selected by expert sommeliers.