Regional Italian Tasting Menus

Piedmont-Inspired Tasting Menu

Focus: Truffles, white meats, and rich cheeses
Antipasto
Vitello Tonnato
Cold veal with tuna sauce, capers, and lemon
Secondo
Fagiano in Salsa
Roasted pheasant with a red wine and mushroom sauce
Primo
Risotto al Tartufo
Creamy risotto with white truffle shavings
Formaggi
Piedmontese cheeses
Selection of local Piedmontese cheeses (e.g., Toma, Castelmagno)
Dolce
Bicerin
Traditional Piedmontese layered chocolate and coffee drink

Tuscany-Inspired Tasting Menu

Focus: Olive oil, wild game, and rustic flavors
Antipasto
Crostini Toscani
Toasted bread with chicken liver pâté
Secondo
Cinghiale in Umido
Stewed wild boar with herbs
Primo
Pici all’Aglione
Hand-rolled pasta with garlic and tomato sauce
Contorno
Fagioli all’Uccelletto
Beans cooked with sage and tomato
Dolce
Cantucci e Vin Santo
Almond cookies dipped in sweet wine

Emilia-Romagna-Inspired Tasting Menu

Focus: Pasta, cured meats, and rich cheeses
Antipasto
Prosciutto di Parma e Melone
Parma ham with fresh melon
Secondo
Cotoletta alla Bolognese
Breaded veal cutlet with Parmesan
Primo
Tortellini in Brodo
Small pasta filled with meat in a clear broth
Contorno
Insalata di Rucola e Parmigiano
Rocket salad with shavings of Parmesan
Dolce
Torta Setteveli
Multi-layered chocolate and hazelnut cake

Campania-Inspired Tasting Menu

Focus: Seafood, tomatoes, and fresh herbs
Antipasto
Mozzarella di Bufala e Pomodori
Buffalo mozzarella with cherry tomatoes and basil
Secondo
Pesce all’Acqua Pazza
Fish cooked in a simple tomato and herbs broth
Primo
Spaghetti alle Vongole
Spaghetti with clams, garlic, and olive oil
Contorno
Insalata di Rucola e Limone
Rocket salad with lemon vinaigrette
Dolce
Delizia al Limone
Lemon sponge cake with ricotta cream

Sicily-Inspired Tasting Menu

Focus: Citrus, seafood, and bold flavors
Antipasto
Arancini di Riso
Fried rice balls with ragù and peas
Secondo
Pesce Spada alla Griglia
Grilled swordfish with lemon and herbs
Primo
Pasta alla Norma
Pasta with eggplant, tomato, ricotta salata
Contorno
Caponata
Sweet and sour eggplant stew with capers and olives
Dolce
Cannoli Siciliani
Pastry shells filled with sweet ricotta and candied fruit

A Culinary Journey Through Italy's Heart: Regional Italian Tasting Menus

Explore the authentic flavors of Italy with our regional tasting menus. From the truffle-rich dishes of Piedmont to the rustic delights of Tuscany, the fresh seafood of Campania, and the vibrant citrus of Sicily, each menu highlights Italy’s finest ingredients and culinary traditions. Experience the essence of Italy in every bite, celebrating its diverse and rich gastronomic heritage.

Distinctive Italian-American Menus for Every Palate

Classic Italian-American Comforts

Antipasto

Charcuterie board with cured meats, provolone, marinated olives, roasted red peppers, and Italian bread

Soup

Minestrone soup with seasonal vegetables and pasta

Pasta

Spaghetti and meatballs in marinara sauce

Main

Chicken Parmesan with a side of garlic mashed potatoes

Dessert

Tiramisu with espresso and mascarpone

Coastal Italian-American Fusion

Antipasto

Shrimp scampi crostini with lemon and garlic

Soup

Lobster bisque with a splash of sherry

Pasta

Lobster ravioli in a creamy white wine sauce

Main

Grilled salmon with lemon caper butter, served with sautéed spinach

Dessert

Cannoli filled with sweet ricotta and chocolate chips

Rustic and Hearty

Antipasto

Bruschetta trio: tomato basil, roasted eggplant, and mushroom ragout

Soup

Italian sausage and kale soup

Pasta

Penne alla vodka with pancetta

Main

Veal marsala with roasted seasonal vegetables

Dessert

Zeppole (Italian doughnuts) dusted with powdered sugar

Upscale Italian-American

Antipasto

Burrata cheese with heirloom tomatoes, basil, and aged balsamic

Soup

Creamy roasted garlic and cauliflower soup

Pasta

Fettuccine Alfredo with grilled chicken or shrimp

Main

Osso Buco with saffron risotto

Dessert

Panna cotta with mixed berry compote

Vegetarian-Friendly

Antipasto

Grilled vegetable platter with hummus and rustic bread

Soup

Roasted tomato and red pepper soup

Pasta

Eggplant Parmesan over spaghetti

Main

Stuffed portobello mushrooms with ricotta and spinach, served with a side salad

Dessert

Italian almond cookies (Amaretti) with espresso