iodio puro menu overview
Located in the heart of Modena, Iodio Puro offers an exquisite culinary journey celebrating the freshest seafood with innovative Italian flair. Their 2024 menu is a thoughtfully curated selection where each dish highlights premium ingredients and creative preparation, inviting food enthusiasts and seafood lovers alike to indulge in flavors that dance between tradition and modern gastronomy.
starters
Begin your meal with a selection of dazzling starters that showcase the finest raw and cooked seafood. The signature "Nudo & Crudo" features an assorted platter of raw fish cuts and seafood, reflecting the freshest market availability — a sophisticated starter for true connoisseurs. Explore delicate flavors with "Alice in Wonderland," combining marinated anchovies, creamy burrata, fennel julienne, and a unique friggione-style sauce. Another highlight is the "Yuzu Style," amberjack sashimi marinated in zesty yuzu sauce for a citrus-kissed experience.
Other enticing options include the "Il Bloody Mary dello Chef," a vibrant tuna tartare with tomato and orange coulis; silky "Sashimi di Salmone" served with steamed basmati rice, marinated red cabbage, and mint yogurt; and the "Nigiri Iodio Puro," featuring white fish tartare, vegetable tabbouleh, and orange gel. For a savory touch, try "Il Calamaro Birichino," seared calamari with sautéed chicory, cherry tomatoes, and herb breadcrumbs, or "La Parmigiana Gourmand," grilled shrimp paired with tender eggplant.
- Il Polpo Modenese: BBQ octopus with a touch of oriental flavors
- Sognando California: Tuna roast-beef infused with porchetta aromas
- Il Profumo di Mare: A vibrant seafood salad prepared with various cooking methods
mains
The mains at Iodio Puro continue to impress with a variety of pasta and fish dishes that celebrate coastal flavors and local specialties. Dive into the "Spaghettino Iodio Puro," a luxurious pasta dish featuring oysters, scampi, and red shrimp, delivering a briny yet delicate taste. The "Strascinato 'Made in Sud'" blends white fish, eggplant, and salted ricotta for a comforting, rich experience.
For lovers of classic Italian flavors, the "Fettuccina Cacio, Pepe e Acciughe" offers a creamy pecorino sauce enhanced with marinated anchovies, while "Frutti di Romagna" features fregola pasta complemented by seafood in an aromatic herb broth. The "Amore Intercontinentale" combines scialatielli pasta with tuna, capers, cherry tomatoes, and bonito flakes, bringing a fusion of textures and tastes to your plate.
- L'Orto di Vittorio: Salted cod with lemongrass carrot cream and seasonal vegetables
- Yellow: Tataki-style amberjack with caramelized endive and ponzu sauce
- Oplà: Gratinated monkfish served over a vegetable caponata
- Clementina Mon Amour: Fish fillet accompanied by potatoes and classic Mugnai sauce
- La Zuppetta Iodio Puro: A rich coconut, peas, fish, shellfish, and seafood soup
- Il Gattopardo: Tuna steak with tender eggplant and Trapanese pesto featuring olives, capers, and tomatoes
desserts
To conclude your dining experience, Iodio Puro serves a selection of delicate desserts that complement the fresh seafood themes with subtle sweetness and refined textures, perfect for a memorable finale.
drinks
Enhance your meal with a thoughtfully selected natural wine or enjoy the refreshing local beers available. Iodio Puro also offers coffee to round off your dining experience, creating a perfect balance with their seafood specialties.
