menu degustazione at ristorante i tenerumi
Discover a vibrant plant-based culinary journey at Ristorante I Tenerumi, nestled on the enchanting Isola di Vulcano in Sicily. This innovative menu degustazione features a creative selection of starters, mains, and desserts crafted from local, sustainable ingredients, delivering a fresh and authentic taste of Italian vegetarian cuisine.
starters - an explosion of fresh flavors and textures
Begin your meal with a selection of vibrant starters showcasing Sicilian bounty and inventive pairings. The Mezedes combines crisp cucumber and watermelon with earthy beetroot, red algae, and almond ricotta, served alongside honeyed black bee bread and crunchy walnuts, finishing with a surprising touch of dark chocolate. For a zesty note, the Cavolo Trunzu with peppery rocket and fresh lemon awakens the palate, while the Insalata di Pomodoro offers a complex medley of marinated oxheart tomatoes, shallot soy dressing, tomato seeds, and tangy datterini preserved in lime, enhanced by tomato stem oil and juice. Other highlights include the smoky Peperone Arrosto featuring grilled pepper, concentrated pepper paste, lime-glazed pepper glaze, dried pepper cream, and parsley oil, the nutty Cosaruciaro bean with miso and pistachio, the tangy fermented Lattuga with goat buttermilk and charred shallot mayonnaise topped with black sesame, and the smoky Yakitori-style Melanzana with chickpea shoyu, cold eggplant cream, garlic, and mint. Finally, enjoy the fresh Radicchio salad with pine nuts and yogurt, the earthy Lenticchie with seaweed in a rich vegetable broth with lentil miso, the luxurious tortelli filled with liquid yolk, acid butter, and black truffle, the aromatic Giarratana saffron noodles in a reduced onion broth and almond oil, and the sweet and tart Carote glazed in carrot miso with finger lime, goat curd, and fermented carrot juice.
desserts - a refreshing end to your meal
Conclude your dining experience with delicately crafted desserts that balance sweetness and freshness. The Treccia with mango cream offers a luscious tropical finish, while the Fico d'India sorbet, accented with lemon and salt, cleanses the palate with its invigorating citrus notes.
drinks and specialties
Complement your meal with expertly prepared cocktails, fine Sicilian wines, and fresh coffee offerings available throughout the day. The restaurant’s commitment to a sustainable and locally inspired menu extends to its beverage selection, promising a well-rounded and unforgettable dining experience on the scenic shores of Vulcanello.
experience the innovative vegetarian flavors of sicily
Ristorante I Tenerumi invites you to indulge in a thoughtfully curated, fully vegetarian tasting menu that celebrates the rich agricultural heritage and coastal bounty of Sicily. Each dish is a testament to culinary innovation, blending traditional ingredients with contemporary techniques to create a uniquely memorable dining adventure set against the breathtaking Isola di Vulcano backdrop.
