This homely setup in Laman Ceylon is a haven for Italian food lovers. Part foodstore, part deli, Bottega Mediterranea boasts an eye-opening selection of Italian-imported products for sale. From cold cuts to sauces and jars of pickle, the array is a quite a sight to behold. But that's for people who cook. For people who don't (like me), head straight to the deli in the back where you can order the charcuterie platter to wipe clean on a chill afternoon. Bresaola (cured beef), porchetta, honey ham and salami, all featured next to one (or three) of my favourite things in the world: cheese! Scarmorza, parmigiano and toma, to be specific. If these names aren't familiar, don't worry - they taste superb and that's all that matters. The platter also comes complete with gherkins, artichoke, capperberry and breadddddd (love). Despite how incidental the whole place looks, it's also got an authentic charm. I also highly recommend the Parma Sandwich (RM23.20) - warm Fontina cheese melted over parma ham with a sliver of fat, and little bulbs of artichokes in between.
p.s. The platter pictured here is portioned for one.