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PIzza Bianca at Riverside 66, Tianjin

Pizza Bianca - this is  casual dining restaurant known to every expat in Tianjin and many a local family too. Why? It is simple - quality Italian fare at an affordable price served in a stylish nut very family friendly environment.  They have just added another branch to a growing portfolio at the upmarket Riverside 66 Mall in Heping. Like two other outlets, yes, it too is in a mall. The problem I have with mid range restaurants in malls is that they are soulless and smack of commercialism. So, it was with this in mind that I tried the recently soft opened Pizza Bianca to see, firstly, if it was just a copy of its other outlets and lastly, if it was just another mall restaurant, good enough for a quick bite while shopping or if it could be a destination in itself. 

                                    

The restaurant

This is definitely a mall restaurant with quite a bit of soul and character. Roman pillars reinforce the restaurant's concept of paying homage to Roman dishes while at the same time adding an aesthetic element to it. Glorious floor to ceiling windows offer unobstructed views of the rooftops of homes and also some of the striking architecture in the area. The windows give a sense of freedom and if you are someone who hates malls, it is possible to get to the restaurant without having to pass too many stores. However, the most exciting aspect of the restaurant's appeal is the terrace. There are not many mall restaurants in the city that allow terrace dining on the 6th or higher floor and I tell you, I am beside myself. Standing on the terrace with a glass of bubbles or an Aperol Spritz is enough reason to want to visit the restaurant. I cannot wait for terrace dining to commence - it is cold now!

The Menu

Pizza Bianca at Riverside 66 is based on a Roman concept, so expect different menu items compared to the other branches. The menu is more substantial, with some dishes exclusively served here at Riverside 66. On my visit, I tried quite a few. I am really excited about the thin crusted pizza. I tried the 72 hour Roman sourdough Prosciutto and rucola pizza - that crust was perfect; crispy but still with enough dough to make me feel I am having a pizza. I also tried the Margherita Mozarella basil pizza, part of an impressive vegetarian selection. It was hard not to appreciate the simplicity of this - that is how one should judge a pizza, without the fancy toppings.  You can't go wrong with this 75 yuan offering. 

While the menu also boasts some impressive beef options - I will save my money to enjoy the the Angus Tomahawk steak with zhoug herb sauce or the 1kg Florentine T Bone, I was thrilled about one salad offering in particular. I am not a fan of salads with protein like fish or meat. It is a salad! So, it was refreshing to see Roman salad on the menu - a salad that is actually all about vegetables. What is in there? Seasonal vegetables of course, but it is the freshness that got me excited. Cucumber, lettuce, fresh radish, uncooked, beautiful red peppers and carrot standing on a decadent artichoke base. By the way, in true Pizza Bianca style, it is not just a simple, modest salad - there is  parmesan crisp which is a lovely surprise. It was the crunch and the crunch that made this one of the nicest salads I have had in a long time. 

Finally, the burrata. I simply loved the combination of fig and burrata. However, not only is it fig, but it is fig done two ways - fresh and as a compote. Because of prosciutto on the plate, the fig compote also perfectly balances its saltiness. Lastly, a balsamic reduction brings greater depth of flavour than a merely sprinkling of balsamic vinegar. It is a clever dish and one that jumps at me and proclaims that Spring is here. Highly recommended. 

In terms of drinks, it is pretty much the same menu as at the other branches, which means a bottle of wine or Prosecco for 138 yuan and a glass of wine for 38 yuan - I love the consistency. 

Value for Money meets Quality

Since its opening, I have been to the Riverside 66 Pizza Bianca twice. On one occasion, my bill came to 260 yuan and that included a bottle of their house Prosecco. That was for 2 people. This is one of the big draw cards to this restaurant. This branch has stuck with the basic pricing that you will find at other Pizza Biancas but has just added some premium dishes, meaning now more than ever, they really cater for every pocket. The new branch continues that trend of affordable Italian dishes that also check the ingredients box. 

The Verdict

It did not take me long to become a fan of the new branch of Pizza Bianca. The sun bathing the restaurant through those windows, the terrace, a menu that includes both classic Pizza Bianca dishes as well as new ones exclusive to this branch and finally value for money make this one of my two go-to mall restaurants in Tianjin. I cannot wait for Summer so I can have that Aperol Spritz on the terrace while looking at the city I am happy to call my home. It is a haven from the hustle and bustle of shopping malls, and is now a mall I would visit just for Pizza Bianca. You should too! A destination in its own right. 

Details

Pizza Bianca

Riverside 66 Mall

Heping

+86 22 65655287

Brandon Stoltenkamp

I am restaurant, champagne and hotel blogger living in Tianjin.

I: bmstoltenkamp

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