At Corleone Ristorante al Mare, winter isn’t just a season – it’s an invitation. Since 2024, this seaside favourite has become a must for anyone who appreciates Italian food done “properly”, and it’s just unveiled its brand-new winter menu. In the hands of chef Nuno Tomé, with consultancy from Italian chef Piero Gammauta, the menu becomes a journey across Italy, wrapped in exactly the kind of comfort cold days demand.
First up: antipasti. The Arancini land on the table golden and crisp, filled with mushroom-and-sage risotto and served with a gorgonzola sauce that practically requires a hunk of bread for mopping. The Crudo di Tonno, cured in citrus salt and topped with mascarpone, is fresh and fragrant. The classic Burrata comes paired with three basil textures, while the Carpaccio Tartufato brings that irresistible trio of veal, parmesan and truffle.
On to the primi, where old-school favourites meet new plates full of Italian soul. The Amatriciana now uses spaghettoni to hold on to that rich guanciale-and-pecorino sauce, while the Pasta alla Norma opts for mezze maniche to scoop up the aubergine and tomato exactly as it should. On the indulgent side of the pasta menu, the Linguine all’Aragosta now features a whole lobster tail and a more robust bisque – but the real showstopper this winter is the new Gnocchi alla Camponese: veal ragù, vegetables, tomato and gratinated mozzarella. Comfort on a plate.
In the secondi, the Italian classics keep the warmth coming. The Milanese alla Parmigiana arrives fully gratinated for maximum cosiness, while the Gamberoni Aglio e Olio come grilled and served over lemon risotto with a richer bisque.
And because no winter menu is complete without something sweet (and a bit cheeky), there are two new headliners for dessert: the Torta al Pistacchio, a warm pistachio cake with a molten centre served alongside strawberry ice cream; and the Panna Cotta Amalfitana, citrusy and light, finished with lemon crumble and tangerine compote.
With this menu, Corleone reinforces what Cascais already knows: there are places where you eat well, and places where winter actually tastes better. This is one of them – and it comes with a sea view.
Rua Fernandes Thomás 1, Cascais