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Discover a thoughtfully crafted selection of Carloforte's traditional flavors enhanced with modern twists at Ristorante Da Nicolo. This menu showcases fresh, local ingredients that celebrate the coastal heritage and culinary excellence of Sardegna.
Starters
Begin your meal with exquisite starters that blend the sea’s bounty with Sardinian tradition.
- Culurgiones di pasta allo zafferano con salsa al Vermentino: Delicate saffron pasta dumplings served with Vermentino sauce, enhanced by bottarga di tonno, salted walnuts, salicornia, and a touch of black cuttlefish ink leaf.
- Cannolo croccante di pane carasau con gamberi, cozze e zucchine grigliate su bisque di crostacei: A crispy carasau bread cannolo filled with shrimp, mussels, and grilled zucchini, all served atop a rich crustacean bisque.
Mains
Savor the essence of the sea with expertly prepared dishes that highlight premium local tuna and seafood.
- Linguine alla Nicolo: Classic linguine pasta tossed with oil-cured tuna, capers, olives, pecorino cheese, and a zest of lemon for a bright finish.
- Semaforo di tonno rosso: A refined red tuna medley featuring fior fiore cuts, eggplant caviar, tomato coral, spiced tuna royal, layered potatoes, lime mayonnaise, ventresca, prosciutto crust, and two-texture Swiss chard with wasabi cream.
- Polpo alla Nicolo con acqua di soia e balsamico su panissa di ceci alla carlofortina: Tender octopus with soy water and balsamic vinegar, served on Carloforte-style chickpea panissa, offering a harmonious blend of flavors and textures.
Desserts
Conclude your dining experience with traditional sweets that evoke the rich flavors of the island.
- Cassata Carlofortina con ricotta di pecora, rum, zafferano, canditi e salsa alle fragole: A classic Carloforte dessert combining sheep’s ricotta, fragrant rum, saffron, candied fruits, and a fresh strawberry sauce for a sweet, aromatic finish.
