Richie Pratadaja, a seasoned Indonesian chocolatier, has a new dining destination in the elite Menteng neighborhood offering top-notch one-stop dining experiences. Under his expertise, CRIO focuses on creating a one-stop experience where people can enjoy savory food, desserts, and bespoke cocktails.
Derived from the Portuguese word crio which means “to create,” Chef Richie went on to create mesmerizing chocolate delights, which is what he does best. At CRIO, Richie invites gourmands to enjoy various chocolate creations that range from chocolate bars to chocolate dragées to bonbons. To make his creations stand out, Richie incorporates local ingredients, including the ones that people think could not go well with chocolate: kluwak. Bonbons are the jewel at CRIO. At his chocolate studio, where he created all his chocolates, customers can see through the glasses how the handcrafted chocolate bonbons are made to perfection with beautifully hand-painted designs, thin chocolate shells, and different layers of flavors.
CRIO also provides delightful savory dishes adopting a tapas-style format with various tapas dishes influenced by local and international flavors on the menu. Some of the signature dishes are Balinese Octopus and Truffle Sashimi. Aside from its tapas-style dishes, CRIO also offers main courses composed of mouthwatering dishes such as: Crispy Skin Salmon, Lobster Mac & Cheese and CCC43 – sous vide chicken breast 58C, potato fondant, crispy chicken skin, glazed vegetables, cashew and chocolate sauce. All of the savory dishes are created by Richie, together with Chef de Cuisine William Cecario.
The elegant restaurant is also completed with a lavish bar serving locally inspired cocktails and a high-quality spirits selection, helmed by Angling Darma as Head Mixologist. Through his creative mind, Angling has created out-of-the-world signature cocktail selections for CRIO, such as Dangerous Beauty and Island in the Sun CRIO can accommodate 125 guests in the main dining area, bar section, and two private rooms. The semi-VIP Room can hold up to 18 people, while the VIP room with a 65-inch interactive whiteboard could easily fit up to 20 individuals. Those rooms are designed to accommodate meetings or intimate gatherings. Should guests want to hold a big event, CRIO is also open for group bookings.
