“The Queen’s Spices” is a tasting menu shaped around six spices, each enhanced in a different way, inspired by the taste of Catherine de’ Medici, the queen who brought the elegance of Florentine cuisine to the French court. Each course is a tribute to a spice that, according to the legend we’ve created for you – or who knows, maybe it will turn out to be true? – would have crossed seas and lands to reach her, influencing European gastronomy.”
The Cinnamon of Passion
Endive with or ange, Coscia pear, toasted pistachio crumble and cinnamon
The Laurel of Wisdom
Sheep's milk ricotta and bay leaf tortello, yellow bell pepper saffron and crispy grilled squid
The Star Anise of Intensity
‘Dischivolanti’ pasta, creamed corn, Tuscan ‘bardiccio’ sausage, fennel and star anice
The Black Pepper of Strength
Charcoal Angus beef short ribs marinated in allspice, spring onion, lime and fermented plum
The Nutmeg of Refinement
Crispy portobello mushrooms sandwich, lightly seared scampi and nutmeg caramel
The Cardamom of Elegance
Spiced red wine figs and blueberries with buffalo ricotta cream and Tuscan extra virgin olive oil
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Gherardesca
The cycle of nature guides our cuisine: the menu follows its path from the Gherardesca Garden to the sea, meanders around the countryside and finally flourishes at the table.
Sweet and sour beetroot millefeuille, toasted almond and black cherry
