Discover the exquisite 2025 menu at Ristorante Leone Felice in Erbusco, Italy, where the garden leads the way.
Nestled in the prestigious setting of L'Albereta, Ristorante Leone Felice presents a refined menu for 2025 that celebrates seasonal bounty and regional specialties. This gastronomic experience highlights local ingredients with a modern Italian twist, offering carefully crafted dishes designed to delight food lovers and connoisseurs alike.
Starters
Begin your meal with vibrant and fresh starters that perfectly balance texture and flavor. Noteworthy plates include the crisp radicchi combined with ripe raspberries, the creamy richness of strachitunt cheese, and crunchy hazelnuts. The grilled artichoke accompanied by mint chimichurri and citrus spinach offers a refreshing herbal note, while the traditional insalata russa pop brings a nostalgic Italian favorite to your palate. For a truly fresh start, try the chef's composition of garden primizie and crunchy seasonal vegetables.
Mains
The mains showcase an impressive range of pasta and meat dishes rooted in tradition but elevated with gourmet finesse. Savor the delicate Plin pasta served with rich roasted sauce, veal sweetbreads, and aromatic black truffle. Or delight in Pacchero pasta paired with a luxurious ossobuco ragù and creamy saffron. The spaghetti with cuttlefish ragù and a light gremolada refreshes the palate with subtle citrus and herb notes. Meat lovers can indulge in the expertly prepared shredded stracotto with cabbage and polenta taco, herb-seasoned lamb cutlets with a silky hazelnut potato purée, or a succulent ribeye of wagyu beef, renowned for its marbling and tenderness. Also on offer are the tartare customized with your choice of seasonings and seared carpaccio with mustard and sweet-sour beetroot for a refined starter or main.
Desserts
Conclude your meal with a selection of classic and creative desserts that celebrate Italy’s celebrated cheeses and inventive sweets. The menu offers an array of exquisite cheeses such as Branzi, Formai de Mut, Strachitunt, Bagoss, and Gorgonzola — perfect for cheese aficionados seeking authentic regional flavors. For something sweet, indulge in the lemon, almond, and white chocolate dessert, delicate cream puffs filled to perfection with warm fondant chocolate, or the comforting combination of zabaione with pears and spices. The Caprese di Mariella adds a traditional touch with its beloved Italian cake heritage.
Drinks and Specials
Complement your meal with a selection of wines from the renowned Franciacorta region, alongside expertly crafted cocktails and a variety of beers to suit every taste. While the menu highlights seasonal and garden-fresh ingredients, special offerings and brunch options are available to explore the restaurant’s commitment to local sourcing and culinary innovation.
- Starters Radicchi and raspberries with strachitunt cheese and hazelnuts; Grilled artichoke with mint chimichurri and citrus spinach; Insalata russa pop; Garden primizie with crunchy seasonal vegetables.
- Mains Plin pasta with roasted sauce, veal sweetbreads and black truffle; Pacchero with ossobuco ragù and saffron cream; Spaghetti with cuttlefish ragù and gremolada; Tartare with customizable condiments; Seared carpaccio with mustard and beetroot; Shredded stracotto with cabbage and polenta; Herb lamb cutlets with hazelnut potato purée; Wagyu ribeye steak.
- Desserts Selection of local cheeses including Branzi, Formai de Mut, Strachitunt, Bagoss, Gorgonzola; Lemon, almonds and white chocolate; Cream puffs with warm fondant chocolate; Zabaione with pears and spices; Caprese di Mariella cake.
