at the lobby level of palazzo versace, with indoor and outdoor seating facing the main pool and magnificent creek (especially at night), enigma delivers on its namesake, “delightfully mysterious”.
it’s best to call it contemporary turkish with warm mediterranean influence, reflected in the ingredients, flavours, colours and distinguishable versace prints.
the installation of branded wall mirrors result in dramatic reflections of candlelight and exteriors, creating an ottoman palace effect. the soft fabrics used for seating arrangements including pillows, sofas and chairs create a “divan culture”.
signature cocktails, designed around everyone’s favourite beverages and well-known landmarks like constantinople and bosporus, show the bartender’s obsession with the history (of the world and drinks).
one can never underestimate the freshly baked fluffy bread with crispy edges and sesame seeds, paired with a selection of sauces, including my favourite tomato and red peppers, sweet pear puree and sliced marinated to crisp onions.
but the masterpiece of the night was octopus, cooked in a vacuum pot for as long as five hours, then quickly seared on a hot pan.
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