– Tasting Invite –

I was pleasantly surprised upon finding out that MUSEO (pronounced as ‘MOO-ZAY-O’) at the Quayside Isle on Sentosa Island is opened by the brilliant folks behind Arteastiq, which I had previously blogged about before. Even though I had only been there once, I loved the wonderful idea of combining art with food, making it a social painting and tea sipping place.

MUSEO means ‘museum’ in Italian, which brings to mind fine exhibits by world-renowned artists, all displayed in an elegant and refined setting. Incorporating its unique take to the term, MUSEO has translated the concept into gastronomic treats exquisitely presented with a contemporary twist.

Every single detail of its offerings, as well as interior atmosphere, down to its lighting, wall displays and music, are crafted with deliberate care to reflect a fine taste in food and art which all art enthusiasts would appreciate.

MUSEO provides the perfect weekend retreat for all city dwellers, as well as a peaceful sanctuary for working executives craving for a haven to wind down their minds after a long day of work. Sunset dining in the plush and luxurious setting, topped off with the perfect selection of house music and magnificent view of the marina littered with beautiful yachts, creates a paradisiacal holiday for everyone.

The venue is also perfect for a romantic first date between budding lovers. The creative vibe in the air and MUSEO’s integrated social painting studio allows all inspired souls to create their very own masterpiece.

As mentioned in my previous post, we had a staycation at Movenpick Heritage Hotel Sentosa and we took a feeder bus to Quayside Isle which was really convenient.

The drink that I wanted was unavailable and I went along with what was being recommended to me. Thyme and Grapes ($18), a concoction of fresh black grapes, unfiltered sake, vodka and thyme tasted deliciously sweet yet a little potent at the same time. This would definitely make a perfect after-dinner drink for ladies. The husband didn’t like his Berries Galore ($16), which tasted too strongly of vodka.

Among its many new creations, MUSEO is the first to serve food in exquisite glass cups. Simply named ‘Dine-In-A-Cup’, this refreshing concept is a guaranteed hit amongst the young, trendy and sophisticated, who crave intimacy and convenience even when dining more formally.

One of MUSEO’s selling point is its Mezzanine selection, which is named after some of the most eminent and celebrated art pieces in the world. Somehow, this made us appreciate the food that we tried at MUSEO even more and we relished every bite. Smile of Mona Lisa ($12) was truly unforgettable, oozing with yummy molten camembert cheese. It was served with cranberry sauce but we prefered it on its own. Picasso’s Blues ($12), deep fried prawns flavoured with lavender were crunchy but failed to leave a lasting impression.

Our favorite was Joys of Life ($12), the smoked roast pork belly served with hot sauce really hit the spot! It was one of the best roast pork belly that we had ever had. We even dipped it in the cranberry sauce that was supposed to go with the deep fried cheese, and it tasted just as amazing. We enjoyed The Kiss ($12) as well, barbequed squid with chilli and pepper was spicy enough but the sauce was a bit on the watery side. Diners have the flexibility in customising their own unique Mezzanine set by choosing 4 of the 12 Mezzanines available for only $39.

Our mains! Looks quite good right?

We found the Two-Way Lamb ($35) an interesting dish. Besides the roasted marinated lamb rack which was fork tender albeit a bit dry, it was also served with shepard pie which had been baked with lamb. The cherry tomato chutney complemented the lamb rack well and enhanced its flavors.

I can’t remember what misterchewy thought of the Pan Roasted Cod Fillet ($33) but I didn’t quite take to the onion relish which reminded me of Indian cuisine. Not that I have anything against that, in fact, I love Indian food. Perhaps the onion relish was very overpowering and I could not really taste the natural flavors of the cod fillet. The mushroom risotto was also too dry and sticky.

We were looking forward to the Vodka Chocolate Lava Cake ($12) and was surprised by its small serving size. The chocolate cake had a vodka filled molten chocolate centre which was thick and rich. Gelato of choice includes champagne vanilla, chocolate or yuzu.

I never order fruits as desserts but since the Eton Mess ($12) was recommended, we went along with it. Haha. On the overall, it was very sour, with diced strawberry and peach marinated with lemon juice and rum, topped with whipped cream. If your tolerance for sourness is very low, I suggest you don’t try this.

The husband and I were impressed with MUSEO’s Mezzanine range and we certainly don’t mind going back just for that. Maybe we will try to paint something while we are there! Hahaha 😛
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MUSEO
Quayside Isle (Next to W Hotel)
31 Ocean Way, #01-22
Sentosa Cove
Singapore 098375
Tel: 6734 8066

Opening Hours:
Mon to Thu
2pm – 1am
Fri, Sat & PH Eve
1.30pm – 2am
Sun
1.30pm – 1am