Italian restaurants unveil new autumn menus

Several high-end Italian restaurants have introduced new seasonal menus for the autumn period, focusing on regional ingredients and traditional flavors.

In Naples, the Michelin-starred Il Ristorante Alain Ducasse at the Romeo Hotel has launched its autumn offerings under the guidance of Alain Ducasse and executive chef Alessandro Lucassino. The menu follows the 'Cuisine de la Naturalité' philosophy, emphasizing sustainability and the purity of raw materials from the Campania region. Diners can choose between two tasting experiences, 'Maraviglia' and 'Partenope Autunno', or select from an à la carte menu featuring ingredients such as Ischia purple shrimp and white truffle.

At the Riviera Restaurant by Sadler, located at the Campione Casino overlooking Lake Lugano, chef Claudio Sadler and resident chef Fabio Busnelli have released a menu centered on Italian regional cuisine. The selection balances land and sea, utilizing seasonal items like mushrooms, chestnuts, polenta, and buckwheat alongside seafood such as calamari and sea bass. Notable dishes include porcini mushroom risotto and veal cheek with pioppini mushrooms and polenta taragna.