If you have read this post, you will know that International Week of Italian Cuisine is currently underway across 130 countries till 27th November. In Kolkata, Hyatt Regency, ITC Sonar, The Park, The Oberoi Grand and Taj Bengal are participating in this week long celebration of Italian food. Taking charge of The Oberoi Grand’s menu for the festival is Chef Francesco Francavilla who has worked in multiple Michelin-starred restaurants, one of them being La Pergola in Rome. He is currently heading Vetro, the Italian restaurant at The Oberoi, Mumbai.
MERENDA E INSALATE,
BEETROOT TARTARE – CAMPARI REDUCTION, CRISPY POLENTA.
FRESH BURRATA – ASPARAGUS, ASPARAGUS MERINGUE, ASPARAGUS SORBET.
ANTIPASTI
PUREE OF PUMPKIN – COCOA NIBS, ALMOND CRUMBLE.
PRIMO
TOMATO AND HONEY RISOTTO – PINENUTS, MIXED HERBS
SPAGHETTI AMATRICIANNA.
SECONDO
EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA – TOMATO, BASIL, BUFFALO MOZZARELLA.
BEKTI DIAVOLA- BALSAMIC VINEGAR, CAPERS, RED ONION.
HERB CRUSTED LAMB LION- ROMAN ARTICHOKE, CACIO PEPE SAUCE.
DESSERT
WHITE CHOCOLATE TORTINO.