Trattoria Hugo: Bites of Italy in Hauz Khas

The story of Trattoria Hugo is a story of two cousins. Trattoria Hugo opened its doors in Hauz Khas this month in a comfortable space with an artsy look with paintings, good music for the soul, and a range of food from Italy, which they pitched as “Comfort Italian”. “Sourcing is about balance, as chefs we need to ensure that we maintain the balance of environment and the world we live in to source the best produce locally while at the same time also import rich meats that depict the Italian culture to impart knowledge to the people we serve as well as satisfy their appetite with the rich heritage of Italy,” he adds. Coca-Cola in glass bottles, Victorian-era paintings, sunflowers on display, old classic video games, a Neapolitan wood fire oven and a vintage piano to tinned tomatoes stacked up—you are in for a fancy experience from the moment you walk in. “Hugo Trattoria invites one and all to feel welcome, and the warmth of its interiors with a rustic chipped wall and the food that it has to offer.