Chef Mario Traina

Private Chef In Catania

I have grown with true genuine food my whole life and decided to share the beauty of a true table with any new friend I can come across in life.

The table is a moment which should clean up all issues around and between us. Simple food, authentic traditions, artisanal ingredients are the way.

I graduated at the University of Gastronomic Sciences in Piedmont, studying food culture at many levels, and today after many years I work as Ambassador for the University itself, teach in schools with diverse backgrounds and light fires anywhere possible to cheer up lunch and dinners for many.

I am also an educator at a private foundation that works for disadvantaged kids from the neighbourhoods of Catania, who strive to gain new opportunities in a complex world. These amazing youths are my brigade and they are a key ingredient of the services we offer.

For me, cooking is...

Natural selection and a wonderful mission

I learned to cook at...

My grandmothers' houses, living under their arms for years, absorbing the aura of fried eggplants in the summer and sheep ricotta in the winter.

A cooking secret...

Is to avoid any interference with the joy of cooking. Only if we are living a moment of profound enjoyment we can make high cuisine.

My menus

Lava Waves

STARTER

Choose 3 dishes

"Bastaddi Affucati" (Traditional Wine braised Cauliflowers with Pecorino, Anchovies and Black Olives)

"Insalata di Cacocciuli" (Artichoke salad with capers and Sweet Citrus)

"Nzalata di sicci" (Cuttlefish salad with artichokes)

"Patati e Iammuru" (Charcoal baked potatoes and fresh shrimp)

"Ricotta Fritta" (Fresh Ricotta coated with Wild Herbs fried in olive oil)

Chickpea Fritter, Red Shrimp, Sweet&Sour

Sicilian Kohlrabi Caesar Salad

Anchovies in Pizzaiola Sauce

Bruschette ricotta e acciughe al verdello

Ancient Grains, Mussels and Zucchini Blossoms

Heritage Caponata

Herbs Sand Clam Stew

Heirloom Tomato and Shrimp Salad

Heirloom Roasted Tomatoes, Baked Ricotta and Fresh Anchovies

Grilled Sheep Cheese, Honey and Mint

Fiori di zucca con caprino, olive nere e menta

Fritturina (Seasonal shore fish fry) with Lemon salad

FIRST COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

"Gnocchi cco sucu" (Fresh semolina flour gnocchi with black pig stew sauce)

"Pasta a Catanisi" (Artisanal Maccheroni with fresh anchovies and wild fennel)

"Risotto Mungibeddu" (Cuttlefish Ink Risotto with fresh ricotta)

Amberjack and zucchini blossom risotto with bitter almond juice

Ancient Norma artisanal Maccheroni and double ricotta

Artisanal Spaghetti with Clams and sweet peppers

Calamarata (Squid, capers and candied lemon pasta)

Chitarra al ragù di polpo (Artisanal Pasta with Octopus Ragout)

Eggplant Swordfish Ravioli

Etna Porcini Risotto with Red Shrimp, tangerine and almonds

Fusilli with Mussels, Blood Orange, wild fennel and Sicilian burrata

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

"Tunnina cca Cipuddata" (Sesonal Tuna with sweet&sour Onion)

BBQ Stuffed Squid in Pantesca Sauce

BBQ Swordfish Rolls with pine nuts and raisins

Selection of BBQ Seafoods (Swordfish Rolls, Tuna Belly, Mackerels, Prawns)

Sweet orange swordfish on the bbq

Grilled seasonal fish with seasonal vegetables

Smoked Octopus and Potato Pureé

Amberjack Ghiotta

BBQ Lamb and wild greens in poor man's seasoning

"Agnello che senapi" (Charcoal cooked mountain Lamb with wild greens)

Black pig cutlet with sweet as sour artichoke

Citrus Leaf and Almond Pork Dumplings

Costata di asina e verdure selvatiche maritate

Daily catch white fish in lemon bath with green shoots

Falsomauru (traditional Sicilian beef roll)

Lemon Pepper Swordfish Casserole

Line caught grouper with porcini and wild greens

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

"Cannolo espresso" (Freshly made Cannolo with ricotta and candied orange)

"Torta al limone e mandorle" (Bitter almons and sweet lemon tart)

Almond blanc mange

Almond Granita with fresh Mulberries

Ancient Watermelon Pudding

Caramel Peach Cobbler with almond ice cream

Jasmin Soufflé, Modican Chocolate Fondue, Pistacho Icecream

Regina Elena

Traditional Cassata

Olive Shade

STARTER

All inclusive

Chickpea fritters with verdello lemon

"Ricotta Fritta" (Fresh Ricotta coated with Wild Herbs fried in olive oil)

Orange, Fennel and Spring Onion Salad

BBQ Artichokes in Green Sauce

"Nzalata di sicci" (Cuttlefish salad with artichokes)

Anchovies in Pizzaiola Sauce

FIRST COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Spaghetti with Lemon Pesto and Black Pig Lard

Honey, Pears and Blue Pecorino Risotto

"Gnocchi cco sucu" (Fresh semolina flour gnocchi with black pig stew sauce)

"Risotto Mungibeddu" (Cuttlefish Ink Risotto with fresh ricotta)

"Pasta a Catanisi" (Artisanal Maccheroni with fresh anchovies and wild fennel) + VEG Version

Ancient Norma artisanal Maccheroni and double ricotta

Basil gnocchi with seashore ragout

Busiate alla Trapanese

Calamarata (Squid, capers and candied lemon pasta)

Chitarra with Octopus Ragout

Paccheri with Rabbit Fondant Stew

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Smoked Rabbit Casserole

Veal, Broccoli and Olive Skewers

"Agnello che senapi" (Charcoal cooked mountain Lamb with wild greens)

Shrimp burgers in aioli sauce

Sesonal Tuna Cuts with sweet&sour Onion and Green Sauce

Selection of BBQ Meats (Black Pig Sausage, Veal Tenderloin, Lamb ribs, Horse or Beef Meatballs)

Sarde a Beccafico (Stuffed Baked Sardines with Sweet&Sour salad)

Pumpkin Veal Rolls with Seasonal Vegetables

Lemon Pepper Swordfish Casserole

Lemon bathed daily catch with blossomed zucchini and capers pesto

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Mandarin Ricotta Fresh Cannolo

Almond blanc mange

Almond Granita with fresh Mulberries

Ancient Watermelon Pudding

Zuccotto Ice Cream

Wild Fennel Panna Cotta with Bitter Orange Candies

Regina Elena

Peach Crumble with Almond Ice Cream

Jasmin Soufflé, Modican Chocolate Fondue, Pistacho Icecream

Lava Bites

STARTER

Choose 2 dishes

Heirloom Roasted Tomatoes, Baked Ricotta and Fresh Anchovies

Sicilian Kohlrabi Caesar Salad with Smoky Chicken Fingers

"Bastaddi Affucati" (Traditional Wine braised Cauliflowers with Pecorino, Anchovies and Black Olives)

"Insalata di Cacocciuli" (Artichoke salad with capers and Sweet Citrus)

"Ricotta Fritta" (Fresh Ricotta coated with Wild Herbs fried in olive oil)

Anchovies in Pizzaiola Sauce

Barbecue Octopus, Smoked Burrata, Fermented Lemon

Caponata al miele di Ape Nera

Caprese Soufflé

Chickpea Fritter, Red Shrimp, Sweet&Sour

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Fresh Potato Gnocchi with Black Pig Stew and Aged Pecorino

Etna Porcini Risotto with lemon and almonds

Risotto with zucchini leaves and mussles

Chitarra al ragù di polpo (Artisanal Pasta with Octopus Ragout)

Ancient Norma artisanal Maccheroni and double ricotta

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Selection of BBQ Meats (Black Pig Sausage, Veal Tenderloin, Lamb ribs, Horse or Beef Meatballs)

Selection of BBQ Seafoods (Swordfish Rolls, Tuna Belly, Mackerels, Prawns)

Sesonal Tuna Cuts with sweet&sour Onion and Green Sauce

"Agnello che senapi" (Charcoal cooked mountain Lamb with wild greens)

Amberjack Ghiotta

Black pig cutlet with sweet as sour artichoke

Brasato alla Carruba e Cacao con Verdure Selvatiche

Citrus Leaf and Almond Pork Dumplings

Daily catch white fish in lemon bath with green shoots

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

"Cannolo espresso" (Freshly made Cannolo with ricotta and candied orange)

Cherry Tiramisù

"Torta al limone e mandorle" (Bitter almons and sweet lemon tart)

Ancient Watermelon Pudding

Almond Granita with fresh Mulberries

Jasmin Soufflé, Modican Chocolate Fondue, Pistacho Icecream

Butter almond chocolate pudding with aniseed crumble

Seashore Breeze

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Herbs Sand Clam Stew

Heirloom Tomato and Shrimp Salad

Heirloom Roasted Tomatoes, Baked Ricotta and Fresh Anchovies

Grilled Vegetables with Almond Pesto

"Bastaddi Affucati" (Traditional Wine braised Cauliflowers with Pecorino, Anchovies and Black Olives)

"Insalata di Cacocciuli" (Artichoke salad with capers and Sweet Citrus)

"Patati e Iammuru" (Charcoal baked potatoes and fresh shrimp)

"Ricotta Fritta" (Fresh Ricotta coated with Wild Herbs fried in olive oil)

Bruschette alla catanese with cauliflowers and anchovies

BBQ Artichokes in Green Sauce

Caponata al miele di Ape Nera

Caprese Soufflé

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

"Gnocchi cco sucu" (Fresh semolina flour gnocchi with black pig stew sauce)

Etna Porcini Risotto with tangerine and almonds

"Pasta a Catanisi" (Artisanal Maccheroni with fresh anchovies and wild fennel)

"Pasta Incatramata" (Baked Pasta with creamy Broccoli and smoked cheese)

"Risotto Mungibeddu" (Cuttlefish Ink Risotto with fresh ricotta)

Ancient Norma artisanal Maccheroni and double ricotta

Summer truffle and red shrimp Risotto

Risotto Fava Beans and Mussels

Ravioli di ricotta, calamari e menta

Ravioli Ricotta e Porcini con Gambero Rosso

Vongole Linguine with Lemon Cloud

Calamarata (Squid, capers and candied lemon pasta)

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

"Agnello che senapi" (Charcoal cooked mountain Lamb with wild greens)

"Tunnina cca Cipuddata" (Sesonal Tuna with sweet&sour Onion)

Amberjack Ghiotta

Shrimp burgers

Sarde a Beccafico (Stuffed Baked Sardines with Sweet&Sour salad)

Lemon bathed daily catch with blossomed zucchini and capers pesto

BBQ Stuffed Squid in Pantesca Sauce

BBQ Swordfish Rolls with pine nuts and raisins

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

"Cannolo espresso" (Freshly made Cannolo with ricotta and candied orange)

"Torta al limone e mandorle" (Bitter almons and sweet lemon tart)

Baked Peach with almond icecream and brittle

Almond blanc mange

Ancient Watermelon Pudding

Traditional Cassata

Wild Fennel Panna Cotta with Bitter Orange Candies

Blind Joy

STARTER

All inclusive

Selection of 3 vegetable and cheese based appetisers based on market availability and daily inspiration

Selection of 3 meat based appetisers based on market availability and daily inspiration

Selection of 3 fish based appetisers based on market availability and daily inspiration

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Selection of 1 first course vegetable and cheese based on market availability and daily inspiration

Selection of 1 first course meat based on market availability and daily inspiration

Selection of 1 first course fish based on market availability and daily inspiration

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Selection of 1 main course vegetable and cheese based on market availability and daily inspiration

Selection of 1 main course meat based on market availability and daily inspiration

Selection of 1 main course fish based on market availability and daily inspiration

DESSERT

All inclusive

Selection of 1 dessert fruit based on market availability and daily inspiration

Selection of 1 traditional dessert based on market availability and daily inspiration

Selection of 1 gluten and dairy free dessert based on market availability and daily inspiration

Peek a bite

STARTER

All inclusive

Selection of 3 appetisers course vegetable and cheese based on market availability and daily inspiration

Selection of 3 appetisers course meat based on market availability and daily inspiration

Selection of 3 appetisers course fish based on market availability and daily inspiration

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Selection of 2 First Courses vegetable and cheese based on market availability and daily inspiration

Selection of 2 First Courses meat based on market availability and daily inspiration

Selection of 2 First Courses fish based on market availability and daily inspiration

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Selection of 2 mains vegetable and cheese based on market availability and daily inspiration

Selection of 2 mains meat based on market availability and daily inspiration

Selection of 2 mains fish based on market availability and daily inspiration

DESSERT

All inclusive

Selection of 2 desserts fruit based on market availability and daily inspiration

Selection of 2 traditional desserts based on market availability and daily inspiration

Selection of 2 gluten and dairy free desserts based on market availability and daily inspiration

Eruption Table

STARTER

All inclusive

Selection of 5 appetisers vegetable and cheese based on market availability and daily inspiration

Selection of 5 appetisers meat based on market availability and daily inspiration

Selection of 5 appetisers fish based on market availability and daily inspiration

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Selection of 3 first vegetable and cheese courses based on market availability and daily inspiration

Selection of 3 first meat courses based on market availability and daily inspiration

Selection of 3 first fish courses based on market availability and daily inspiration

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Selection of 2 vegetable and cheese mains based on market availability and daily inspiration

Selection of 2 meat mains based on market availability and daily inspiration

Selection of 2 fish mains based on market availability and daily inspiration

DESSERT

All inclusive

Selection of 2 traditional desserts based on market availability and daily inspiration

Selection of 2 fruit desserts based on market availability and daily inspiration

Selection of 2 gluten and dairy free desserts based on market availability and daily inspiration

Wild Elegance

STARTER

Choose 3 dishes

"Bastaddi Affucati" (Traditional Wine braised Cauliflowers with Pecorino, Anchovies and Black Olives)

"Insalata di Cacocciuli" (Artichoke salad with capers and Sweet Citrus)

"Nzalata di sicci" (Cuttlefish salad with artichokes)

"Patati e Iammuru" (Charcoal baked potatoes and fresh shrimp)

"Ricotta Fritta" (Fresh Ricotta coated with Wild Herbs fried in olive oil)

Anchovies in Pizzaiola Sauce

Ancient Grains, Mussels and Zucchini Blossoms

Baked Ricotta Stuffed artichoke

Barbecue Octopus, Smoked Burrata, Fermented Lemon

Black Bee honey Caponata

Bruschette with saffron Pecorino and Green Lemon Anchovies

Caprese Soufflé

Cuttlefish, King Shrimp and seasonal greens Salad

Sicilian Kohlrabi Caesar Salad

Orange, Fennel and Spring Onion Salad

Bruschette alla catanese with cauliflowers and anchovies

Curry Telline

Grilled Vegetables with Almond Pesto

Fuori di zucca con caprino, olive nere e menta

Fritturina (Seasonal shore fish fry)

Fresh Sicilian hummus and Candied Cherry Tomatoes

Fava Beans, Octopus, Coconut and Tuna Roe

Fermented Anchovies, Sheep Curd, Wild Zucchini

Etna Spring Rolls

Eggplant croquettes with sundried tomatoes pesto

Daily catch tartare

FIRST COURSE

Choose 3 dishes

"Pasta a Catanisi" (Artisanal Maccheroni with fresh anchovies and wild fennel)

"Gnocchi cco sucu" (Fresh semolina flour gnocchi with black pig stew sauce)

Calamarata (Squid, capers and candied lemon pasta)

Eggplant Ravioli in sun-dried tomato sauce

Eggplant Swordfish Ravioli

Ravioli di ricotta e Ragusano vecchio ai carciofi e menta

Ravioli di ricotta, calamari e menta

Ravioli Ricotta e Porcini con Gambero Rosso

Chitarra al ragù di polpo (Artisanal Pasta with Octopus Ragout)

Chitarra al ragù di rana pescatrice e fiori di zucca

Chitarra al ragù di tonno e fiori di zucca

Vongole Linguine with Lemon Cloud and Zucchini Blossoms

"Risotto Mungibeddu" (Cuttlefish Ink Risotto with fresh ricotta)

Amberjack and zucchini blossom risotto with bitter almond juice

Etna Porcini Risotto with Red Shrimp, tangerine and almonds

Risotto tenerumi e cozze (Zucchini sprouts and mussles risotto)

Honey, Pears and Blue Pecorino Risotto

Prawn, Peach & Saffron Risotto

Risotto al Cavolo Trunzo e Salsiccia di Tonno

Risotto with charcoal roasted tomatoes, ricotta, black olives, herbs and honey

Summer truffle and red shrimp Risotto

Sicilian Saffron and Bitter Almond Risotto

Ancient Norma artisanal Maccheroni and double ricotta

MAIN COURSE

Choose 3 dishes

"Agnello che senapi" (Charcoal cooked mountain Lamb with wild greens)

"Tunnina cca Cipuddata" (Sesonal Tuna with sweet&sour Onion)

Amberjack Ghiotta

BBQ Lamb and wild greens in poor man's seasoning

BBQ Stuffed Squid in Pantesca Sauce

BBQ Swordfish Rolls with pine nuts and raisins

BBQ Tuna belly on Black Bee Caponata

Selection of BBQ Meats (Black Pig Sausage, Veal Tenderloin, Lamb ribs, Horse or Beef Meatballs)

Selection of BBQ Seafoods (Swordfish Rolls, Tuna Belly, Mackerels, Prawns)

Sweet orange swordfish on the bbq

Swordfish or veal cutlet with bbq potatoes and seasonal greens

Sarde a Beccafico (Stuffed Baked Sardines with Sweet&Sour salad)

Roasted eggplant in Sicilian sesami sauce

Pumpkin Veal Rolls with Seasonal Vegetables

Parmigiana Classica

Lemon Pepper Swordfish Casserole

Daily catch white fish in lemon bath with green shoots

Lemon leaf veal burgers

Lemon bathed daily catch with blossomed zucchini and capers pesto

Falsomauru (traditional Sicilian beef roll)

Filetto di maialino, albicocche e porcini

DESSERT

Choose 2 dishes

"Cannolo espresso" (Freshly made Cannolo with ricotta and candied orange)

Ancient Watermelon Pudding

Almond Granita with fresh Mulberries

Bianco mangiare alla mandorla amara, pesche di Leonforte e Gin

Cherry Tiramisù

Cotumè al miele di ape nera e arancia candita

Jasmin Soufflé, Modican Chocolate Fondue, Pistacho Icecream

Peach Crumble with Almond Ice Cream

Traditional Cassata

Wild Fennel Panna Cotta with Bitter Orange Candies

Lava Waves

STARTER

Choose 3 dishes

"Bastaddi Affucati" (Traditional Wine braised Cauliflowers with Pecorino, Anchovies and Black Olives)

"Insalata di Cacocciuli" (Artichoke salad with capers and Sweet Citrus)

"Nzalata di sicci" (Cuttlefish salad with artichokes)

"Patati e Iammuru" (Charcoal baked potatoes and fresh shrimp)

"Ricotta Fritta" (Fresh Ricotta coated with Wild Herbs fried in olive oil)

Chickpea Fritter, Red Shrimp, Sweet&Sour

Sicilian Kohlrabi Caesar Salad

Anchovies in Pizzaiola Sauce

Bruschette ricotta e acciughe al verdello

Ancient Grains, Mussels and Zucchini Blossoms

Heritage Caponata

Herbs Sand Clam Stew

Heirloom Tomato and Shrimp Salad

Heirloom Roasted Tomatoes, Baked Ricotta and Fresh Anchovies

Grilled Sheep Cheese, Honey and Mint

Fiori di zucca con caprino, olive nere e menta

Fritturina (Seasonal shore fish fry) with Lemon salad

FIRST COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

"Gnocchi cco sucu" (Fresh semolina flour gnocchi with black pig stew sauce)

"Pasta a Catanisi" (Artisanal Maccheroni with fresh anchovies and wild fennel)

"Risotto Mungibeddu" (Cuttlefish Ink Risotto with fresh ricotta)

Amberjack and zucchini blossom risotto with bitter almond juice

Ancient Norma artisanal Maccheroni and double ricotta

Artisanal Spaghetti with Clams and sweet peppers

Calamarata (Squid, capers and candied lemon pasta)

Chitarra al ragù di polpo (Artisanal Pasta with Octopus Ragout)

Eggplant Swordfish Ravioli

Etna Porcini Risotto with Red Shrimp, tangerine and almonds

Fusilli with Mussels, Blood Orange, wild fennel and Sicilian burrata

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

"Tunnina cca Cipuddata" (Sesonal Tuna with sweet&sour Onion)

BBQ Stuffed Squid in Pantesca Sauce

BBQ Swordfish Rolls with pine nuts and raisins

Selection of BBQ Seafoods (Swordfish Rolls, Tuna Belly, Mackerels, Prawns)

Sweet orange swordfish on the bbq

Grilled seasonal fish with seasonal vegetables

Smoked Octopus and Potato Pureé

Amberjack Ghiotta

BBQ Lamb and wild greens in poor man's seasoning

"Agnello che senapi" (Charcoal cooked mountain Lamb with wild greens)

Black pig cutlet with sweet as sour artichoke

Citrus Leaf and Almond Pork Dumplings

Costata di asina e verdure selvatiche maritate

Daily catch white fish in lemon bath with green shoots

Falsomauru (traditional Sicilian beef roll)

Lemon Pepper Swordfish Casserole

Line caught grouper with porcini and wild greens

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

"Cannolo espresso" (Freshly made Cannolo with ricotta and candied orange)

"Torta al limone e mandorle" (Bitter almons and sweet lemon tart)

Almond blanc mange

Almond Granita with fresh Mulberries

Ancient Watermelon Pudding

Caramel Peach Cobbler with almond ice cream

Jasmin Soufflé, Modican Chocolate Fondue, Pistacho Icecream

Regina Elena

Traditional Cassata

Olive Shade

STARTER

All inclusive

Chickpea fritters with verdello lemon

"Ricotta Fritta" (Fresh Ricotta coated with Wild Herbs fried in olive oil)

Orange, Fennel and Spring Onion Salad

BBQ Artichokes in Green Sauce

"Nzalata di sicci" (Cuttlefish salad with artichokes)

Anchovies in Pizzaiola Sauce

FIRST COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Spaghetti with Lemon Pesto and Black Pig Lard

Honey, Pears and Blue Pecorino Risotto

"Gnocchi cco sucu" (Fresh semolina flour gnocchi with black pig stew sauce)

"Risotto Mungibeddu" (Cuttlefish Ink Risotto with fresh ricotta)

"Pasta a Catanisi" (Artisanal Maccheroni with fresh anchovies and wild fennel) + VEG Version

Ancient Norma artisanal Maccheroni and double ricotta

Basil gnocchi with seashore ragout

Busiate alla Trapanese

Calamarata (Squid, capers and candied lemon pasta)

Chitarra with Octopus Ragout

Paccheri with Rabbit Fondant Stew

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Smoked Rabbit Casserole

Veal, Broccoli and Olive Skewers

"Agnello che senapi" (Charcoal cooked mountain Lamb with wild greens)

Shrimp burgers in aioli sauce

Sesonal Tuna Cuts with sweet&sour Onion and Green Sauce

Selection of BBQ Meats (Black Pig Sausage, Veal Tenderloin, Lamb ribs, Horse or Beef Meatballs)

Sarde a Beccafico (Stuffed Baked Sardines with Sweet&Sour salad)

Pumpkin Veal Rolls with Seasonal Vegetables

Lemon Pepper Swordfish Casserole

Lemon bathed daily catch with blossomed zucchini and capers pesto

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Mandarin Ricotta Fresh Cannolo

Almond blanc mange

Almond Granita with fresh Mulberries

Ancient Watermelon Pudding

Zuccotto Ice Cream

Wild Fennel Panna Cotta with Bitter Orange Candies

Regina Elena

Peach Crumble with Almond Ice Cream

Jasmin Soufflé, Modican Chocolate Fondue, Pistacho Icecream

Lava Bites

STARTER

Choose 2 dishes

Heirloom Roasted Tomatoes, Baked Ricotta and Fresh Anchovies

Sicilian Kohlrabi Caesar Salad with Smoky Chicken Fingers

"Bastaddi Affucati" (Traditional Wine braised Cauliflowers with Pecorino, Anchovies and Black Olives)

"Insalata di Cacocciuli" (Artichoke salad with capers and Sweet Citrus)

"Ricotta Fritta" (Fresh Ricotta coated with Wild Herbs fried in olive oil)

Anchovies in Pizzaiola Sauce

Barbecue Octopus, Smoked Burrata, Fermented Lemon

Caponata al miele di Ape Nera

Caprese Soufflé

Chickpea Fritter, Red Shrimp, Sweet&Sour

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Fresh Potato Gnocchi with Black Pig Stew and Aged Pecorino

Etna Porcini Risotto with lemon and almonds

Risotto with zucchini leaves and mussles

Chitarra al ragù di polpo (Artisanal Pasta with Octopus Ragout)

Ancient Norma artisanal Maccheroni and double ricotta

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Selection of BBQ Meats (Black Pig Sausage, Veal Tenderloin, Lamb ribs, Horse or Beef Meatballs)

Selection of BBQ Seafoods (Swordfish Rolls, Tuna Belly, Mackerels, Prawns)

Sesonal Tuna Cuts with sweet&sour Onion and Green Sauce

"Agnello che senapi" (Charcoal cooked mountain Lamb with wild greens)

Amberjack Ghiotta

Black pig cutlet with sweet as sour artichoke

Brasato alla Carruba e Cacao con Verdure Selvatiche

Citrus Leaf and Almond Pork Dumplings

Daily catch white fish in lemon bath with green shoots

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

"Cannolo espresso" (Freshly made Cannolo with ricotta and candied orange)

Cherry Tiramisù

"Torta al limone e mandorle" (Bitter almons and sweet lemon tart)

Ancient Watermelon Pudding

Almond Granita with fresh Mulberries

Jasmin Soufflé, Modican Chocolate Fondue, Pistacho Icecream

Butter almond chocolate pudding with aniseed crumble

Seashore Breeze

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Herbs Sand Clam Stew

Heirloom Tomato and Shrimp Salad

Heirloom Roasted Tomatoes, Baked Ricotta and Fresh Anchovies

Grilled Vegetables with Almond Pesto

"Bastaddi Affucati" (Traditional Wine braised Cauliflowers with Pecorino, Anchovies and Black Olives)

"Insalata di Cacocciuli" (Artichoke salad with capers and Sweet Citrus)

"Patati e Iammuru" (Charcoal baked potatoes and fresh shrimp)

"Ricotta Fritta" (Fresh Ricotta coated with Wild Herbs fried in olive oil)

Bruschette alla catanese with cauliflowers and anchovies

BBQ Artichokes in Green Sauce

Caponata al miele di Ape Nera

Caprese Soufflé

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

"Gnocchi cco sucu" (Fresh semolina flour gnocchi with black pig stew sauce)

Etna Porcini Risotto with tangerine and almonds

"Pasta a Catanisi" (Artisanal Maccheroni with fresh anchovies and wild fennel)

"Pasta Incatramata" (Baked Pasta with creamy Broccoli and smoked cheese)

"Risotto Mungibeddu" (Cuttlefish Ink Risotto with fresh ricotta)

Ancient Norma artisanal Maccheroni and double ricotta

Summer truffle and red shrimp Risotto

Risotto Fava Beans and Mussels

Ravioli di ricotta, calamari e menta

Ravioli Ricotta e Porcini con Gambero Rosso

Vongole Linguine with Lemon Cloud

Calamarata (Squid, capers and candied lemon pasta)

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

"Agnello che senapi" (Charcoal cooked mountain Lamb with wild greens)

"Tunnina cca Cipuddata" (Sesonal Tuna with sweet&sour Onion)

Amberjack Ghiotta

Shrimp burgers

Sarde a Beccafico (Stuffed Baked Sardines with Sweet&Sour salad)

Lemon bathed daily catch with blossomed zucchini and capers pesto

BBQ Stuffed Squid in Pantesca Sauce

BBQ Swordfish Rolls with pine nuts and raisins

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

"Cannolo espresso" (Freshly made Cannolo with ricotta and candied orange)

"Torta al limone e mandorle" (Bitter almons and sweet lemon tart)

Baked Peach with almond icecream and brittle

Almond blanc mange

Ancient Watermelon Pudding

Traditional Cassata

Wild Fennel Panna Cotta with Bitter Orange Candies

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Chef Mario's reviews

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We had the pleasure of having Chef Mario cook a Sicilian dinner for our family, and it was an unforgettable experience! Every dish was perfectly seasoned to bring out the best in each ingredient. You could really tell how fresh and carefully sourced everything was and that he bought all the ingredients fresh from the market. The wine pairings he selected were also spot-on. Highly recommended for anyone looking to enjoy a tasty Sicilian meal!

Chef Mario and his team were just excellent! Our group had quite a few allergies and food restrictions and they took on the challenge with no issues!! The food is absolutely delicious. Very authentic Sicilian cuisine! We also were lucky enough to have a wine pairing, which made it even more enjoyable! Chef Mario was able to create a wine list of at least eight bottles of wine for us to enjoy with our meal within our price range. This experience was absolutely unforgettable. We are so so grateful!!

Absolutely delicious food. Mario is a real pro and passionate about what he does. We booked only the day before and he still managed to introduce us to typical Sicilian food, with high quality ingredients and original twists. We wanted something authentic, generous, and not an imitation of a fancy restaurant, in this regard our experience was simply wonderful. Thank you!

Chef Mario created a fantastic dinner for a group of us 10 visitors to Sicily in our vacation rental villa. He was gracious with our scheduling requests, explained the importance and the ingredients of each course, and left the villa kitchen perfectly clean afterwards.