NEW ITALIAN REGIONAL CUISINE
Calabria is Called The European Caribbean
This 4-course meal is inspired by typical Mediterranean dishes Calabria (Caribbean). They are seasonal and vary greatly depending on the availability of fresh food in the markets. All produce is sourced from my local farmers’ market.
On the menu might be…
Antipasto
Tartare di tonno – Tuna tartare with fresh basil
Crumble Siciliano – Sweet and sour Caponata with eggplants, celery, and a cheese crumble on top
Caprese – Buffalo mozzarella and San Marzano tomatoes
First course
Ravioli cacio e pepe – Ravioli with pecorino cheese and pepper
Risotto allo zafferano – Saffron risotto with zucchini
Trofie al pesto di agrumi – Trofie (kind of pasta) with a citrus fruit pesto
Pasta e Ceci – Pasta and chickpea stew with rosemary and thyme
Second course
Polpette allo zenzero – Beef meatballs in ginger sauce with chicory
Brasato al Montepulciano d’Abruzzo – Beef marinated and cooked in red wine sauce
Gamberoni al Passito – Prawns with Passito wine and caramelized tomatoes
Tortino di pesce spada ai capperi – Sword Fish terrine with capers
In the menus, you will also be able to experience traditional Roman dishes such as:
Bucatini all’amatriciana
Rigatoni alla carbonara
Filetti di baccalà fritti – Fried cod fillets
Carciofi alla romana – Artichokes “alla romana” with mint
All menus will be accompanied by a wine selected by our sommelier.
STARTERS
CRUMBLE SICILIANO
Aubergine Caponata with olives, celery, and almonds with veggie and cheese crumble
PAPPA AL POMODORO
Typical Tuscany cuisine dish with bread, tomato, and basil
TUNA TARTARE WITH CELERY AND RED ONIONS
Tuna tartare marinated with caramelized celery and Tropea onions
MAIN COURSES
RAVIOLI WITH CACIO E PEPE
Ravioli stuffed with Pecorino and pepper dressed with pears and butter
TROFIE WITH A CITRUS FRUIT PESTO
A typical pasta from Liguria with pesto made with basil, mint, orange, and almonds
RISOTTO
The Risotto depends on the seasonal ingredients
SWORDFISH TERRINE WITH ZUCCHINI AND BROCCOLO ROMANO
Fish pie with herbal breadcrumbs and seasonal vegetables
PUTTANESCA CHICKEN ROLLS WITH OLIVES AND TOMATOES
Involtini di pollo con pomodori e olive
DESSERT
BAVARESE AI PISTACCHI DI BRONTE
Pistachio mousse with chocolate or strawberry
LEMON CREAM WITH STRAWBERRY O RED FRUITS
Lemon cream with strawberry o red fruits
GELATO ALLA CREMA
Ice cream with strawberry coulis and pistachio
MARRON GLACÉ MOUSSE
Chestnut cream with small meringues and chocolate
Semifreddo al croccante – Caramel parfait and almond
Bavarese ai pistacchi di Bronte – Sicilian pistachio mousse
Crema Limone con pesche noci – Lemon cream with nectarines or strawberry
Tiramisu is a classic no-bake Italian dessert combining espresso-dipped ladyfingers and a creamy lightly sweetened mascarpone cream
DRINKS & BEVERAGES
Red Wine, White Wine, Digestif, Guests can bring alcohol