Menù 2024 - Il Grifone Ristorante Fine Dining
Il Grifone invites you to indulge in a sophisticated fine dining experience in the heart of Castel San Pietro Terme. Their 2024 menu masterfully blends traditional Italian flavors with contemporary culinary innovation, spotlighting fresh, local ingredients that delight both the palate and the eye.
Starters
Begin your meal with creatively crafted starters that set a refined tone. Each dish showcases the chef’s artistry in balancing textures and fresh seasonal ingredients, perfect to awaken your appetite.
Mains
The mains menu is a celebration of Italian culinary heritage with inventive twists. Highlights include the airy Gnocchi Soffiati, enriched with vibrant beetroot, spring vegetables, and crispy guanciale, and the aromatic Risotto alle Erbe Spontanee featuring sea vegetables and a hint of black lemon. For pasta aficionados, the Spaghetto di Lino all’estratto di Carota combines smoky smoked sea bass bottarga and oyster leaf for a delicate yet bold taste.
Other standout dishes include Tortelli Borragine e Granchio Blu, pairing goat ricotta and caper fruit with finesse, and the Sugo della Domenica, a comforting combination of ravioli, pecorino cheese, and classic tomato sauce. For lovers of seafood, the Merluzzo del Mediterraneo Arrosto is a roasted Mediterranean cod accented with crispy tubetti, pepper, laurel, and lemon zest.
Meat selections remain equally impressive: the Costina di Wagyu served with asparagus, potato purée infused with extra virgin olive oil, and celery-apple jus offers richness and balance, while the Pernice Rossa combines tender breast and thigh with oyster mayonnaise, caramelized onions, and vibrant chard.
Desserts
Conclude your dining experience with a selection of refined desserts that blend delicate flavors and artistic presentation. Options range from the forest-inspired Fragoline di Bosco e Asparagi enriched with matcha and hibiscus flowers, to the refreshing Camomilla e Lime accented by honey and thyme.
For lovers of rich contrasts, the Oro Verde combines chocolate with extra virgin olive oil and the subtle floral notes of helichrysum, while Pistacchio e Mango marries exotic yuzu and cardamom. The Pavlova al Pepe di Sichuan offers a unique twist with guava, kiwi, and coconut for a peppery-sweet finale.
Drinks and Specials
Alongside the menu, Il Grifone offers an exquisite selection of fine wines and carefully crafted cocktails that complement each dish. Whether you prefer a robust Italian red or a refreshing aperitif, the drink options enhance your dining journey.
- Gnocchi soffiati - Light gnocchi with beetroot, spring vegetables, and crispy guanciale.
- Risotto alle erbe spontanee - Creamy risotto infused with sea vegetables and black lemon.
- Tortelli borragine e granchio blu - Filled pasta with goat ricotta and caper fruit.
