Lunch at Atlas Bar @ Parkview Square, Bugis

600 North Bridge Road, Lobby Level, Parkview Square, Singapore 188778

Tel: 6396 4466

Website: http://atlasbar.sg

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/atlasbarsingapore

Atlas Bar takes over the grandiose art-decor beauty space where Divine Bar (review here) used to occupy. Basking in glamarous art depicting the Great Gatsby era of the 1920s, where art decor from Europe and America was revealed, this place is simply breathtaking.

When one enters, one knows not where to marvel at first - the tall tower of bottles and bottles of expensive spirits? The Venetian-styled ceilings adorned with art? Or the old-fashioned elegance of the decor of the bar's very interior?

Service is impeccable, just as how one would expect it to be; personable and attentive. Ambiance was a godsend and menus consist mainly fine European cuisine curated by Executive Chef Daniele Sperindio.

For a starter, the Bretzel, Foie Gras, Beer (SGD$24.00) - baked bread with crusty edge eaten with buttery foie Gras that melted in the mouth. It certainly tantalized one to look forward to more.

A good meaty mains would be the Choucroute, Sauerkraut, Pork Charcuterie and Potatoes Gratin (SGD$30.00) served on a gorgeous marble plate. Let hints of smokiness and tenderness of flesh please the palate ever more.

If you are a pasta lover, give the Lobster and Champagne Risotto (SGD$39.00) a try - lapping up the foamy vinegar bubble and relishing every bite of the grainy rice soaked in divine goodness of lobster oil-infused broth.

Moving on to desserts, the Signature Atlas Madeleines (SGD$14.00) served with jam and Chantilly cream might be a good bang for buck, though I personally would have chosen the Griottines Cherry and Bitter Chocolate Souffle.

Finally, drinks for the meal. I enjoyed my French 25 Cocktail (SGD$25.00) with Orange Gin, Champagne, Lavender, Lemon and Honey- a plethora of aromas all in one drink.

And there's the Old-Fashioned Cocktail (SGD$22.00) strong with rum.

Overall dining experience here at Atlas Singapore was beautiful and very pleasant, and I cannot wait to return to try their handmade High Tea set soon.