Summer’s here, and at Corleone Ristorante al Mare, that can only mean one thing: time to whet your appetite and make room for the freshest Italian flavours of the season. With postcard-worthy views of the sea, a sun-soaked terrace, and a refreshed menu that lives up to its name, Corleone is welcoming the warm weather with dishes that taste like holidays and feel like la dolce vita.
This season, antipasti come to life with classics like creamy Italian burrata with organic tomato and basil, or tuna crudo with mascarpone, cured egg yolk and artichoke. Then comes the hard part: choosing between pastas – like spaghetti with crustacean bisque, fresh tomato, rocket and grilled lobster tail, or rigatoni with sausage ragù, fresh Paris mushrooms and pecorino cheese – and main dishes like pistachio-and-mustard-crusted seared tuna with sautéed vegetables and a minty pea purée, or veal ossobuco in its own sauce, served with saffron risotto.
When the sun’s at its hottest, dessert is the best kind of remedy. Think crispy cannoli filled with ricotta, chocolate and pistachio, or choux pastry with craquelin, vanilla ice cream and a rich cocoa sauce. These are more than enough reasons to order dolci per tutti.
Corleone’s summer menu stays true to its Italian roots, with quality ingredients, respect for tradition and a desire to surprise. All this with a view of the Atlantic and a glass of wine in hand. If you’re already picturing the scene, all that’s left is to book a table.
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