Contrada

Italian, Modern Italian · Castelnuovo Berardenga · Michelin One Star · Chef Davide Canella

Awarded one Michelin star, Contrada presents modern Tuscan cuisine from chef Davide Canella. Set along the medieval piazza of the Castel Monastero estate in Castelnuovo Berardenga, the restaurant offers refined seasonal cooking. Signature dishes include fusillone served with nettle and raw langoustine.

Loc. Monastero d'Ombrone, 19, 53019 Castelnuovo Berardenga SI, Italy, Castelnuovo Berardenga

• 1 Michelin Star

Menu

Set Menu

• Traveling with the Chef (94) — Aperitif; Amuse Bouche; Dried Whole Wheat Bread Panzanella; Pecorino Ravioli; Fusilloni Pasta; Catch of the Day; Tataki of Beef; Pre Dessert; Rhum Babà; Petit Fours
• Traveling with the Chef (With Wine Pairings) (130) — A multi-course tasting experience with selected wine pairings.

Dishes

• Selection of Italian and European Cheeses (20) — An extra charge for a selection of Italian and European cheeses, available with the tasting menu.
• Artichoke Confit (27) — Curried tofu croquette, crumbled black olives, Jerusalem artichoke.
• Selection of Cold Cuts (30) — By 'Massimo Spigaroli', with homemade pickled vegetables.
• Beef Tartar (31) — Smoked foie gras, waldorf salad.
• Terrine and Ice Cream of Foie Gras (33) — With passion fruit and crunchy vegetables.
• Dried Whole Wheat Bread Panzanella (34) — Made like a traditional panzanella, with langoustine bon-bon, clear juice from San Marzano tomatoes and yoghurt.
• Pecorino Ravioli (26) — In garlic base sauce, with candied tomatoes and crispy garlic.
• Chilled Squid Ink Tagliolini (29) — With seasonal vegetables seafood and lemon grass emulsion.
• Fusilloni Pasta (30) — From 'Pastificio dei Campi', with pea textures, mullet roe, mussel and pancetta foam.
• Cold Gazpacho (34) — With lobster, broad bean pesto, bricelet of polenta and 'vacche rosse' parmesan parfait.

The Experience

Set in the countryside and in a historic setting. The meal is structured around a tasting menu, à la carte dining and a wine pairing. A good fit for a romantic evening.

• Occasion: Romantic
• Format: Tasting menu, À la carte, Wine pairing
• Setting: Countryside / estate, Historic

Phone: +39 0577 570570

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