WHAT TO EXPECT
The Italian Roadtrip
Cooking 10th March - 20th April
We took an Italian road trip across Rome, Picinisco, and Naples, to bring home a taste of Italy. It was a meaningful journey for our founder and chef Nico, who has fond memories of his Italian nonna’s kitchen - where food was fuelled by love and family tradition.
This six-course tasting menu draws on Nico’s nostalgia, as well as the chaotic charm of Naples’ seafront, the vineyards of Picinisco, and the simple preparation of the fresh, seasonal ingredients used in Rome. It’s Italian hands making recipes passed down generation after generation and humble ingredients made better by the Mediterranean sun. It’s a love letter to Nico’s food heritage, scrawled on a postcard to be shared with you.
The Menu
The Italian Roadtrip
10th March - 20th April
Course 1
Taste of Picinisco
Crisp Polenta, Parma Ham, House Ricotta, Truffle Honey
Course 2
Trinità Romana
Carbonara Raviolo, Smoked Amatriciana Compote, Cacio e Pepe Espuma
Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio ‘Le Rime’, Castello Banfi – Tuscany, Italy
Course 3
I’Ciacca
Lamb Flank, Pasta Fagioli, Smoked Potato, Caper & Raisin
Merlot ‘Villa Teresa’, Vini Tonon – Veneto, Italy
Course 4
Mare di Napoli
Sea Bass, ‘Octopus Sausage’, Fennel Compote, Confit Tomato
Grillo Appassimento ‘Tank no.57’, Minini – Sicily, Italy
Add-On
Finishing Touch
Fritto Misto, Preserved Lemon, Basil Emulsion
€10
Course 5
Involtini alla Romana
Ox Ballotine, Beef Fat Carrot, Carrot Top Pesto, Red Wine Jus
Sangiovese, Cabernet ‘Col di Sasso,’ Castello Banfi – Tuscany, Italy
Add-On
Pecorino Sardo
Baked Polenta Cake, Muscat Grape & Honey
€10
Course 6
Crostata di Ricotta e Visciole
Ricotta Semifreddo, Black Cherry Sorbet, Fennel Seed Crumble, Caramelised Pastry
Dulcis, Moscato d’Asti DOCG, San Silvestro – Piemonte, Italy
Course 1
Taste of Picinisco
Crisp Polenta, Courgette, House Ricotta, Truffle Honey
Course 2
Cacio e Pepe
Pappardelle, Black Pepper, Parmesan Crisp
Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio ‘Le Rime’, Castello Banfi – Tuscany, Italy
Course 3
I’Ciacca
Artichoke, Pasta Fagioli, Smoked Potato, Caper & Raisin
Merlot ‘Villa Teresa’, Vini Tonon – Veneto, Italy
Course 4
Zucchini
Courgette Flower, Fennel Compote, Confit Tomato
Grillo Appassimento ‘Tank no.57’, Minini – Sicily, Italy
Course 5
Risotto alla Puttanesca
Toasted Riso Roma, Gaeta Olive Tapenade, Roasted Garlic Foam
Sangiovese, Cabernet ‘Col di Sasso,’ Castello Banfi – Tuscany, Italy
Add-On
Pecorino Sardo
Baked Polenta Cake, Muscat Grape & Honey
€10
Course 6
Crostata di Ricotta e Visciole
Ricotta Semifreddo, Black Cherry Sorbet, Fennel Seed Crumble, Caramelised Pastry
Dulcis, Moscato d’Asti DOCG, San Silvestro – Piemonte, Italy
Snacks
REGULAR – €11
Pizza Fritta Napoletana
N’Duja, Ricotta, Tomato, Basil
VEGETARIAN – €11
Pizza Fritta Napoletana
Aubergine, Ricotta, Tomato
Cocktail 1
Spagliato Bianca
Gin / Suze / Dry Vermouth / Prosecco / Lemon
Cocktail 2
Olive Washed Sour
Bourbon / Honey / Lemon / Olive Oil Wash
Cocktail 3
Bicicletta
Campari / White Wine / Soda / Orange / Basil
Cocktail 4
Little Italy
Rye Whiskey / Cynar / Sweer Vermouth / Cherry
Cocktail 5
Zabaglioni Martini
Marsala / Vanilla / Vodka / Cream / Nutmeg
Aperitifs
Aperol Spritz
Aperol / Soda / Prosecco / Orange
€11
Digestifs
Amaro Affogato Martini
Amaro Montenegro / Vanilla / Cream / Espresso
€11
Limoncello Tart Sour
Limoncello / Amaretto / Sugar / Lemon / Cherry
€10.5
Rosemary Negroni
Campari / Vermouth / Gin / Rosemary
€12
Dublin
6 Course Tasting Menu - €60
Matching Cocktails - €50NEW!
Matching Wine - €40
BOOK DUBLIN
Discovering the raw, unfiltered beauty that Italy has to offer, one bite of pasta, pizza, and ragu-goodness at a time. The difference between each region was minimal but each person met along the road had a huge impact. Not only an ode to Nico’s family heritage, but to a shared love for Italian cuisine…
Nico’s relatives arrived in Glasgow, Scotland many years ago. But the positive impact their heritage and family traditions have had on Nico’s culinary journey throughout his life are bountiful. A key moment for Nico was finally visiting the region where his family roots began, and where his Nonna always spoke fondly of…
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