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À la Carte

Our handpicked à la carte menu is a careful selection of traditional Italian dishes and modern reinterpretations of classic recipes; from starters to desserts, each dish takes you on a journey of Italy.

Antipasti

STARTERS
Prosciutto San Daniele e papaya

San Daniele ham, sous-vide cured papaya

Wine Pairing: Alois Lageder Sauvignon Blanc
Battuta di manzo e nocciole

Beef tenderloin tartare, hazelnuts mayo, citronette, roasted hazelnuts

Wine Pairing: Emotivo Montepulciano
Capesante, zucca, spinaci e pecorino

Pan fried scallops, pumpking mousse, pecorino cracker, sauteed spinach

Wine Pairing: Bottega Soave Classico DOC
Pesce marinato alla siciliana

Cold cured fish, citronette, capers, pistachios, microgreens

Wine Pairing: Masseria Altemura Falanghina IGT
Caprese di AQUA Forte
vegetarian dishes

Tomato jelly filled with mozzarella mousse, EVO oil, fresh basil, toasted ciabatta

Wine Pairing: Tenuta del Melo Gavi DOCG
Carpaccio di funghi
vegetarian dishes

Button mushrooms carpaccio, citronette, Parmigiano Reggiano, truffle oil

Wine Pairing: Pratello Catulliano Lugana DOC
vegetarian dishes
Vegan dishes

Primi

PASTA AND RICE
Tagliatelle al ragù bolognese

Homemade tagliatelle with classic slow cooked beef Bolognese Ragout

Wine Pairing: Frescobaldi Chianti Classico DOCG
Chitarrine prosciutto crudo e tartufo

Homemade square spaghetti, Parma Ham, Parmigiano fondue, truffle oil

Wine Pairing: Dezzani Barbaresco DOC
Gnocchetti vongole e basilico

Homemade pasta dumplings with clams, clam stock, EVO oil, fresh basil

Wine Pairing: Alois Lageder Sauvignon Blanc
Spaghettoni all’aragosta

Bronze-drawn thick spaghetti, lobster meat, lobster stock, lemon zest

Wine Pairing: Frescobaldi Alie Rosé Toscana IGT
Ravioli di magro
vegetarian dishes

Homemade ravioli with ricotta, spinach, Parmigiano Reggiano, sage butter

Wine Pairing: Tenuta del Melo Gavi DOCG
Risotto carciofi e porri croccanti
vegetarian dishes

Italian Carnaroli rice, artichoke, pecorino cheese, leak, Modena balsamic vinegar

Wine Pairing: Alois Lageder Gewürtztraminer
vegetarian dishes
Vegan dishes

Secondi

MAIN COURSE
Polpo alla piastra, patate e olive

Pan fried octopus, baked potato, taggiasca olives, sour yogurt sauce

Wine Pairing: Frescobaldi Remole Toscana Bianco IGT
Pesce del giorno all’ acqua pazza

Catch of the day poached in white wine, cherry tomatoes, olives, capers, potatoes

Wine Pairing: Rocca di Frassinello Vermentino IGT
Bistecca di manzo, salsa ai porcini, verdure al forno

Australian premium beef striploin, porcini and truffle sauce, baked vegetables

Wine Pairing: Tenuta San Guido “Guidalberto” Toscana IGT
Agnello con salsa al pistacchio e zucchine

Low temperature cooked Australian lamb rack, pistachio sauce, marinated zucchini

Wine Pairing: Dezzani San Carlo Barolo DOCG
Pollo alla Valdostana

Slow cooked chicken, white wine, Fontina cheese, mushrooms, roasted potatoes

Wine Pairing: Bottega Merlot Trevenezie IGT
Parmigiana di melanzane
vegetarian dishes

Fried eggplants, scamorza cheese, tomato sauce, basil gel, mozzarella mousse

Wine Pairing: Sasseo Primitivo del Salento IGT
vegetarian dishes
Vegan dishes

Dolci

DESSERTS
Tiramisù

Homemade savoiardi, Illy espresso coffee, mascarpone, cocoa powder

La Caprese

Flourless chocolate and almond cake (gluten free), vanilla sauce

Cannoli siciliani

Traditional Sicilian cannoli, ricotta filling, pistachios, candied orange

Meringa della Passione

Panna cotta, merengue and passion fruit

Sgroppino al limone

Tradition lemon sorbet cocktail with Prosecco and vodka

Gelati e sorbetti

Selection of premium homemade Italian ice-cream and sorbets.
Ask your waiter for today’s special flavors.

vegetarian dishes
Vegan dishes

FORMAGGIO

Cheese
Misto di formaggi

Selection of three Italian cheeses, homemade preserves, dried fruit, honey

Wine Pairing: Castellare San Nicolò Vin Santo del Chianti DOCG
vegetarian dishes
Vegan dishes

Dine at AQUA Forte

Experience the best Italian fine dining in the historic city of Galle. 

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