PROFILED BY DEGROOTS MEDIABefore blowing all your pennies on homeware, it is worth commencing your day with a piquant espresso and a big breakfast – a Bellissimo big breakfast, that is. Located in the centre of the Homemaker Village, Cafe Bellissimo is modestly tagged as “a little taste of Italy” but there is nothing little about the flavour of this food. Opened in late 2007, Cafe Bellissimo is bursting with fabulous food, smiles and satisfied customers. The undisputed super-star when it comes to the dining in this village, Cafe Bellissimo offers a diverse and well-designed menu that is great value for money. While the all day breakfast option caters for late risers, avid shoppers will find relief in the open grills, fresh sandwich bar and Italian influenced salads. Still hungry? Try the traditional hand-made pizzas cooked to order in the stone oven, the large range of pasta and risottos, steaks, burgers, seafood or chef Filomena’s acclaimed home-made tuna mornay.
A blessing in disguise comes in the form of the kids menu, accompanied with pencils and colouring stencils. This should keep your little ones occupied long enough to indulge in the mildly roasted aromatic coffee and tempting gourmet cakes and slices. Finally, finish off your experience with a scoop of Italian gelato for the kids before trekking to the next homeware store.
Megan Elgar, June 2008
