“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 Mace of Refinement
Lobster, nutmeg yogurt, marinated melon, Vesuvius tomatoes and sweet onion
The Ginger of Harmony
Warm spaghetti with butter, red snapper tartare, ginger juice green tomato and shallot
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 black pepper, crispy panzanella, anchovies, capers and celery
The Juniper of Purity
“Piadina Romagnola” tacos, Sburratino cheese by De’ Magi, tomato jam with juniper and raw ham essence
The Chamomile of Heritage
Cucumber and watermelon spiced cold salad, cardamom and goat milk ice cream
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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.
Glazed and steamed “perlina” eggplant, ketchup ice cream toasted almond and bay leaf
