Bencotto - Taipei

Italian done just the pasta could have been bigger... at my visit it was hardly more than three bites: although to be fair, this was the “sick” menu maybe a la carte is bigger? Also the selection of olive oils and balsamico vinegars you could try with bread

Classic modern Italian restaurant. Service and ambience are on Mandarin's standards. Impressive wine list, though somewhat overpriced. The food will instead be fair for the type of facility, especially the set menus.

One doesn’t expect to come to Bencotto for value. One comes for the experience. However we got pampered and stuffed with excellent service and food. Didn’t realize we had booked a Michelin star restaurant for our birthday event, and it was a greatly appreciated. We didn’t go for the set, instead we went for all the signature dishes Bencotto has to offer. Keep in mind that their portion is quite large even for sharing. Fig Salad was packed with fresh greens and endives. The figs and cheese on top elevates the freshness that’s much needed in this gruesome weather. The tender but still crunchy taco tentacles were dressed with a peppery Tabasco like (though not as spicy) purée, perfectly paired with the tartness of the sun dried tomatoes and chewy gnocchi. The truffle carpaccio started off as a truffle bomb that explodes in our mouth, followed by the saltiness and umami in the sea urchin, and finished with a lingering beef aroma. Didn’t expect the “ham and cheese” focaccia to steal the spotlight of this lunch, but the balance between the bread and the ingredients doesn’t limit itself in the taste but the texture as well. MUST ORDER. Our entree were a combination of land and sea. The duck was tender and well seasoned. The sea bass surprised with a scallop like quality. Both delicious. Last but not least desserts. Tiramisu. Tiramisu. Tiramisu. It’s an Italian restaurant. Just order it. Coffee was great especially when pairing with the chocolate mousse. Mille feuille is on the tart side with cranberries in the filling. Overall a very satisfying experience. Didn’t have a picture for the bread and bread sticks but they were bomb!

Always have a great experience with the gourmet and service. Just tried their Aussi truffle in season and definitely recommended with home made bread served every time. Since the portion is always more than enough, do recommend to share with some appetizer like the grilled octopus or fig salad.

Enjoyed a nice dinner at Bencotto. Service was quite good and the food came out at the right tempo. Choice of olive oil and balsamic vinegar was a nice touch. Will recommend to my Italian clients and friends