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CAPONATA
CAPONATA
Sicilian sweet and sour ratatouille made with candied eggplant
A classic Sicilian dish made with fried eggplant and other vegetables in a sweet and sour sauce. The texture is melting and confit. Usually served cold or at room temperature as a starter.
OLIVE PUREE
PURÉE D'OLIVES
Sicilian black olive purées
A creamy paste made from crushed black olives, similar to tapenade. It offers an intense, salty olive flavor. Ideal spread on bread as an appetizer.
GRILLED VEGETABLES
LÉGUMES GRILLÉS
Grilled eggplant and zucchini slices
Eggplant and zucchini slices cooked on a hot plate without excessive fat. The vegetables are tender with a slight smoky flavor. Served simply, often drizzled with olive oil.
SUN-DRIED TOMATOES
TOMATES SÉCHÉES
Sicilian sun-dried tomatoes marinated in oil
Sun-dried tomatoes to concentrate flavors, then preserved in oil. They have a chewy texture and an intense sweet taste. A must-have on antipasti platters.
SICILIAN OLIVES
OLIVES DE SICILE
Mix of crunchy green and soft black Sicilian olives
An assortment of authentic Italian olives. The green ones are firm and fleshy, while the black ones are softer. They offer a fruity flavor and a slight bitterness.
COPPA ROLLS
ROULÉS COPPA
Small bites of coppa with rocket and gorgonzola
Thin slices of coppa (cured pork neck) rolled around gorgonzola cheese and rocket. The salty flavor of the cured meat pairs with the sharpness of the blue cheese and the peppery taste of the rocket.
SPECK ROLLS
ROULÉS SPECK
Small bites of speck with fresh goat curd and basil
Speck rolls (smoked raw ham) filled with fresh goat cheese. The smoky flavor of the meat contrasts with the freshness and slight acidity of the goat cheese.
EGGPLANT CAVIAR
CAVIAR D'AUBERGINE
Oven-baked eggplant purée
Roasted eggplant flesh then blended into a smooth purée. It has a creamy texture and a mild, sometimes slightly smoky, flavor. Enjoyed on toast.
MARINATED ONIONS
OIGNONS MARINÉS
Onions marinated in Modena balsamic vinegar
Small onions preserved in dark balsamic vinegar. They are crunchy and offer a pronounced sweet and sour flavor. Perfect with cured meats.
CAPER FLOWERS
FLEURS DE CÂPRES
Large capers on the stem
The fruit of the caper bush, larger than usual capers, served with the stem. The texture is crunchy and fleshy with a vinegary taste. Eaten whole like an olive.
CANDIED TOMATOES
TOMATES CONFITES
Candied and caramelized cherry tomatoes baked in the oven and marinated in oil
Cherry tomatoes slow-cooked in the oven until tender and sweet. They are juicy and very fragrant. Used to add a touch of sweetness to dishes.
PUGLIA OLIVES
OLIVES DE POUILLES
Large green olives from the Puglia region
Large green olives, typical of southern Italy (Bella di Cerignola). They have firm, buttery flesh and a mild flavor. Ideal for an aperitif.
BRESAOLA ROLLS
ROULÉS BRESAOLA
Small bites of bresaola with rocket and mozzarella
Bresaola rolls (lean dried beef) filled with mozzarella and rocket. A light option combining the delicate flavor of dried meat with the milky sweetness of the cheese.
CAPRESE
CAPRESE
Tomatoes and mozzarella with olive oil and fresh basil
An iconic Italian salad composed of fresh tomato slices and mozzarella. Simply dressed with olive oil and basil. Fresh, light, and milky.
ESQUISITO
ESQUISITO
salad, tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, Parma ham, sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan shavings, fresh basil
The house's signature salad with premium Italian ingredients. A mix of salty Parma ham, creamy buffalo mozzarella, and umami Parmesan. A rich and flavorful meal salad.
SIRACUSA
SIRACUSA
salad, tomatoes, grilled pancetta, provolone, avocado, pine nuts, candied tomatoes, fresh basil
A composed salad combining crispy grilled pancetta and provolone cheese. Avocado adds creaminess and pine nuts add crunch. Smoky and herbaceous flavors.
DOLOMITE
DOLOMITE
salad, tomatoes, smoked speck ham, gorgonzola, spoon, avocado, sun-dried tomatoes, walnuts, fresh basil
A salad with mountain flavors featuring smoked speck and creamy gorgonzola. Walnuts add crunch. A flavorful dish, blending smoky notes with the sharpness of blue cheese.
ADRIATIC
ADRIATIQUE
salad, tomatoes, shrimp, grapefruit, avocado, candied tomatoes, fresh basil
A refreshing seafood salad. The combination of shrimp and grapefruit offers a sweet, salty, and tangy mix. Light and ideal for summer.
TUSCAN
TOSCANE
salad, tomatoes, cooked ham, avocado, provolone, pine nuts, candied tomatoes, fresh basil
A balanced salad with cooked ham and mild provolone cheese. Avocado and candied tomatoes add sweetness. Sprinkled with pine nuts for texture.
VEGETARIAN
VEGETARIENNE
rocket, tomatoes, grilled eggplant and zucchini, avocado, candied tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, fresh basil
A meat-free option highlighting grilled Mediterranean vegetables. Buffalo mozzarella adds richness. Fresh, colorful, and healthy.
Contains Dairy
Peanut Allergy
Contains Fish
Contains Shellfish
Gluten Free
Vegan Options
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