Feb 20 β€’ 02:00 UTC πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Brazil Folha (PT)

Corrutela hits the trivial but stumbles when it should shine

A review of Corrutela highlights its exceptional dishes but critiques its performance in delivering a standout dining experience.

The review of Corrutela, a restaurant located in Vila Madalena, Brazil, emphasizes its strengths in the culinary presentation and flavors while also pointing out where it falls short. Among the dishes reviewed, the crispy and delicate chicken was a notable highlight of the executive lunch menu, complemented by a polenta that balanced softness with a robust texture. The inclusion of toasted okra also impressed, transforming a potentially divisive vegetable into a crowd-pleaser. The dining experience was rounded off with a house-made chocolate ice cream dessert that added joy to the meal.

The pricing of Corrutela's executive lunch is noted as inviting, priced at R$ 79 for a three-course meal that changes weekly, which positions it as an attractive option for diners. The review contrasts this with the tasting menu, which is priced at R$ 265 for a five-course experience that aims to showcase the restaurant's best offerings. This variation in pricing suggests that while the restaurant provides good value for its lunch menu, there are expectations for a higher-caliber dining experience during dinner services.

Ultimately, the reviewer remarks that while Corrutela does a great job with the basics and delivers enjoyable flavors, it struggles to transcend into a memorable culinary experience when it has the opportunity to do so during the dinner tasting menu. This critique calls into question whether the restaurant can consistently impress, especially as it invites patrons to invest more for a supposedly superior meal.

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