Solo Ristorante — Restaurant in Jakarta

Good thing first: the coffee was awesome. I’ll be back for it. The carbonara was surprising with the bursting guanciale. The security/parking guy was very welcoming and helpful! Very memorable interaction.

The downside: Tbh the moment my Osso Bucco arrived in front of me, I’m disappointed. Because it’s.so.pale.and white.

The menu mentioned that the Osso Bucco came with Risotto Alla Milanese. Whenever I ordered such menu (in Italy) the risotto came as a yellow colored risotto due to its saffron content. Maybe I’m wrong? Maybe it’s the contemporary version…

Since, in one of those viral review of the restaurant, it’s said that the chef is VERY committed to italian ingredients (I was wrong to assumed the restaurant will be committed to regular italian recipes).

The second disappointment is: the restaurant don’t sell coke. I thought, oh, maybe because it boycott the brand? But it sells sprite…..and the waiter can’t explain why it doesn’t sell coke. So we tried to order sweet ice tea instead.. it becomes the third disappointment: it doesn’t sell sweet ice tea. The waiter mention they can provide sweet ice tea, but they will put “peach ice tea” on the tab instead..and it will cost around 50 thousand (??)

Space wise it’s looking nice but IDK there were a group of women on the next table who laughs so loud, and the indoor space seems to bounce it and make it louder, my ear hurts ._.

I didn’t order the pizza, I had tried it in their Urban Forest branch, and it was good.

Suggestion: Improve menu experience: put icon for dishes with pork because we didn’t always notice which type of meat or cured meat or whatever meat in italian language that means it’s pork. We didn’t notice our carbonara was pork based. Improve drink selection. Keep the security/parking guy...

Came here after hearing rave reviews from my foodie friends. I heard they use premium ingredients, down to the Caputo flour airflown straight from Italy. Were their recommendations spot on? No, it was underplayed. This place is absolutely amazing.

Burrata Pizza: perfect at every single aspect. The dough is amazing. Every single element is so tasty and compliments each other. The burrata is absolutely delicious.

Carbonara: perhaps the most authentic Carbonara that you can find in the entirety of Indonesia. Guanciale, black pepper, pecorino romano, parmigiano reggiano, and eggs. The emulsion is perfect and there are zero signs of the eggs scrambling. The pasta is made from Caputo Semolina and cooked to perfect al dente. The seasoning is also on point.

Panna Cotta: incredibly soft texture panna cotta accompanied by refreshing mixed berries compote. Perfect dessert to end the meal if you ordered creamy dishes.

The service: friendly, attentive, not intrusive.

The ambiance: chill AF. Warm lights, comfortable colour, and homey interior.

This is now my favourite Italian restaurant in Indonesia. I will come back. Often.

Extra info from the staff: this Wijaya outlet has pork and alcohol, while the...

Hidden behind a maze of blocked access points and quiet alleyways, Solo Ristorante feels like a secret you almost weren’t meant to find. The journey in isn’t the easiest—major access was closed off during our visit—but if you make it through, you’re in for something truly special.

The ambience whispers of classic Italian charm—dim, intimate, and clearly curated with adults in mind. That said, it’s not the most kid-friendly layout; tables are packed tight, and with two little ones in tow, we felt a bit self-conscious about disrupting the quiet flow. Still, the staff were disarmingly friendly, never once making us feel out of place.

Now, the food… let’s just say this: if I had to pick a last meal, the Nduja pasta might be it. Bold, spicy, unforgettable. The Mortadella pizza? A wild card that completely paid off. And the chicken risotto was a surprise crowd favorite—even our kids couldn’t stop eating. It might just be the best Italian we’ve ever had in Jakarta.

A few rough edges in accessibility and spacing, but if you’re looking for a place where every bite pulls you deeper into some kind of culinary noir, Solo Ristorante is...