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SPRING - SUMMER 2014
POLLO DELLA CASA
PERLINA DI CASTELLO – PEARL OF THE CASTLE
In the late 18th century an Italian explorer Giuseppe Acerbi (1773-1846) traveled across Finland towards the North Cape, the northernmost part of Europe. Many know the travelogues
Acerbi published, but most haven’t heard about the treasure story related to his journey.
The story began after Acerbi’s death, when his secret journal was discovered. In the journal
the explorer refers to the mystical Perlina di Castello, a treasure hidden somewhere in the
city of Savonlinna. The stories about Perlina di Castello traveled fast among the treasure
seekers. None knew exactly what the treasure was, but it was believed to be something of
immeasurable value.
Numerous Italian expeditions headed Finland to track down Perlina di Castello. The treasure
was searched from Olavinlinna Castle and its surroundings. Regardless of the various
attempts, none succeeded. At last, the treasure hunters started to believe that the whole
story was just a myth and Perlina di Castello was forgotten.
Now, over 200 years after Acerbi’s travels we are ready to reveal you a secret. The treasure
hunters seeking wealth and glory were looking for the wrong thing. For Acerbi, Perlina
di Castello meant the warm hospitality and delicious food he discovered in an inn near
Olavinlinna Castle.
Thankful Acerbi decided to give the inn owners a collection of his secret family recipes, from
which they began to prepare incomparable delicacies. As the explorer continued his journey
towards the North Cape, he knew that he had left behind the true Perlina di Castello,
Pearl of the Castle.
STARTERS
M = Milk-free
L = Lactose-free
LL = Low-lactose
G = Gluten-free
PROSCIUTTO DI PARMA L
Parma ham with gnocco fritto dough puffs
1,00 €/10g
VITELLO TONNATO L,G
Veal with tuna sauce, rocket leaves and sun-dried cherry tomatoes
8,80 €
PIATTO DI CARNE L
Parma ham, Spianata Romana salami and veal, rocket leaves, olive oil and a grissini breadstick
8,40 €
PIATTO DI PESCE L
Salmon carpaccio, marinated king prawns, grilled scallops, rocket leaves, lemon olive oil
and a grissini breadstick
8,20 €
VITELLO TONNATO
PIATTO DI TERRA
Mozzarella di bufala, marinated olives, artichokes and orange-marinated fennel, pesto
and a grissini breadstick
7,80 €
CARPACCIO DI SALMONE L,G
Cured salmon, red onion, flat-leaf parsley, lemon juice, olive oil and Parmesan cheese
6,80 €
RAVIOLO CON ZUPPA DI ZUCCA
Sun-dried tomato & taleggio cheese ravioli with creamy pumpkin soup
7,80 €
SALAD
INSALATA CAPRESE G
Mozzarella di bufala, tomato, rocket leaves, basil and olive oil
7,40 €
INSALATA DI POLLO L,G
Devilled chicken, mixed salad leaves, marinated & grilled artichokes, marinated red onion,
teardrop tomatoes and grilled zucchini
15,60 €
INSALATA DI GAMBERI L,G
Grilled king prawns on skewers, mixed salad leaves, marinated & grilled artichokes,
marinated red onion, teardrop tomatoes and grilled zucchini
16,40 €
PIZZA
Our pizzas are cooked in an authentic Italian wood-fired oven. All pizzas are topped with our own
tomato sauce and grated mozzarella. Gluten-free pizzas are also available.
UNO
Mozzarella di bufala, teardrop tomatoes and basil
12,90 €
DUE L
Spianata Romana salami, olives and red onion
13,80 €
TRE
Parma ham, mozzarella di bufala and teardrop tomatoes
14,80 €
QUATTRO L
Marinated & grilled artichokes, teardrop tomatoes, olives and marinated red onion
13,60 €
SETTE
CINQUE L
King prawns, cured salmon and scallops
15,20 €
SEI L
Homemade Bolognese sauce
13,20 €
SETTE L
Salsiccia sausage, red peppers and red onion
13,40 €
FISH
PESCE DELLA GIORNO
Seafood catch of the day, sides of the day, price of the day
Price of the day
SALMONE ALLA GRIGLIA L,G
Grilled salmon, yogurt & basil sauce, vegetable polenta, grilled zucchini and
orange-marinated fennel
19,80 €
CAPASANTE GRIGLIATO
Grilled scallops, sun-dried tomato & taleggio cheese ravioli, pumpkin sauce,
orange-marinated fennel and stewed spinach
26,80 €
MEAT
POLLO DELLA CASA
Chicken breast wrapped in Parma ham, basil leaves and mozzarella di bufala on toasted
rustic bread, balsamico pickled onions, stewed red peppers, mixed salad leaves and pesto sauce
19,20 €
MAIALE ALLO SPIEDO L,G
Grilled pork tenderloin on skewers, red wine sauce, stewed red peppers and
Parmesan & potato cake
18,80 €
CARNE DELL GIORNO/MEAT DISH OF THE DAY
Sides of the day
Price of the day
BISTECCA ALLA GRIGLIA G
Grilled steak, pecorino cheese sauce, root vegetable cake, caponata
and rosemary potatoes
fillet 29,60 € / sirloin 24,20 €
SELEZIONE DI VERDURE L,G
Tomatoes with a mushroom and vegetable stuffing, yogurt & basil sauce, vegetable polenta,
caponata and deep-fried root vegetable crisps
14,80 €
STUFATO DI CARNI L,G
Slow-roasted beef, salsiccia sausage, olives and sun-dried tomatoes in a tomato sauce,
served with cep risotto
17,60 €
MAIALE ALLO SPIEDO
RISOTTO & PASTA
RISOTTO AI FUNGHI L,G
Mushrooms, onion, spinach, toasted pine seeds and Parmesan shavings
15,20 €
RISOTTO AI GAMBERI L,G
Crab risotto with saffron, grilled king prawns, citrus sauce, onion, teardrop tomatoes
and rocket leaves
16,20 €
RAVIOLI AI PESCI FUMANTE
Smoked vendace & spinach ravioli, stewed spinach and Pecorino cheese sauce
16,40 €
PASTA BOLOGNESE
Classic pasta Bolognese, fresh Pappardelle pasta, deep-fried root vegetable crisps
and Parmesan cheese
14,80 €
PASTA DI POLLO L
Devilled chicken, fresh Pappardelle pasta, creamy tomato sauce, sun-dried tomatoes,
olives and mozzarella di bufala
16,80 €
RISOTTO AI GAMBERI
DESSERTS
MASCARPONE CON FRUTTI DI BOSCO LL
Mascarpone & vanilla foam, berries marinated in wild berry & balsamico syrup, coconut crisp
7,40 €
PANNACOTTA
Panna cotta with homemade caramel sauce and seasonal toppings
7,20 €
TORTA DI CIOCCOLATO L
Italian chocolate cake, vanilla ice cream, raspberries and amarettino almond biscuits
8,90 €
SELEZIONE DI FORMAGGI
A selection of Italian cheeses with fig jam
Price of the day
GELATI
Ice cream: vanilla (L), tiramisu, limoncello, yogurt & wild berry,
Sorbet (L, G): Raspberry, flavour of the day
3€/scoop
PANNACOTTA
BAMBINI
CHICKEN PASTA L
Grilled chicken breast, creamy curry sauce, teardrop tomatoes and deep-fried root vegetable crisps
8,00 €
PIZZA BOLOGNESE L
Bolognese sauce, homemade tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese
8,00 €
SALMON L,G
Grilled salmon, yogurt & basil sauce, fries, green salad, cantaloupe melon, teardrop
tomatoes and cucumber
8,00 €
PORK L,G
Pork noisettes, pumpkin sauce, fries, salad, cantaloupe melon, teardrop tomatoes and cucumber
8,00 €