Ristorante da Omar Menu Overview in Jesolo Italy
Nestled in the heart of Lido di Jesolo on Via Dante Alighieri, Ristorante da Omar offers a vibrant culinary journey through Venetian-style seafood and pasta specialties. This family-run eatery is beloved for its fresh local ingredients and authentic flavors that transport food enthusiasts straight to the Venetian coast.
Starters
Capesante e canestrelli feature tender scallops paired with delicate canestrelli clams, a perfect introduction to Venetian seafood.
Caponata al pesto con pescato di giornata combines a sweet and tangy eggplant caponata with vibrant pesto and the fresh catch of the day for a colorful, flavorful start.
La Fresca piccante di sottili ortaggi con calamari e mazzancolla scottati offers a spicy medley of fresh vegetables accompanied by seared squid and mantis shrimp for those craving a bit of heat and texture.
Vellutata di verdure con tartufo nero e volpina is a silky vegetable soup enhanced by black truffle and volpina fish, blending earthy and oceanic notes.
Antipasto misto classico veneziano is a traditional Venetian mixed starter plate loaded with scallops, clams, mantis shrimp, local cheeses, and classic Venetian delights like baccalà mantecato and sarde in saor.
Mains
Ristorante da Omar's mains showcase the rich bounty of the Adriatic Sea paired with regional pasta traditions, offering a robust and authentic Venetian dining experience.
- Spaghettini con calamaretti e pepe: tender spaghettini pasta tossed with baby squid and black pepper for a subtly spicy seafood flavor.
- Linguine con zotoli e piselli: linguine pasta paired with fresh zotoli clams and sweet peas, a light and fragrant dish.
- Spaghettone di Gragnano con telline e scampi: robust Gragnano spaghettone pasta with tender telline clams and succulent scampi shrimp delivers hearty coastal flavors.
- Orecchiette con tonno o ricciola con capperi e salsa basilico: classic orecchiette pasta served with tuna or amberjack, accented by capers and fresh basil sauce for a fragrant finish.
- Risotto frutti di mare "bruscandoli" e "sciopeti": a seafood risotto infused with local bruscandoli herbs and sciopeti clams for a fragrant taste of the Venetian lagoon.
- Branzino con uova e asparagi: fresh sea bass elegantly paired with eggs and asparagus, a refined dish reflecting seasonal produce.
- Guazzetto alla jesolana tradizionale: a traditional Jesolo-style seafood stew brimming with the freshest local catch.
- Scampi al sale o ferri: scampi shrimp prepared simply with salt or grilled, highlighting their natural sweetness.
- Baccalà alla veneziana: salt cod prepared in the classic Venetian style for a comforting and traditional flavor.
- Anguilla sull'ara: grilled eel delicately prepared to accentuate its rich flavor, a must-try for seafood lovers.
Desserts
Complete your meal with classic Italian desserts that perfectly balance richness and sweetness.
- Tiramisu: ladyfingers soaked in coffee layered with mascarpone cream and dusted with cocoa powder.
- Zabaglione al Marsala con salame di cioccolato: a luscious Marsala wine zabaglione accompanied by rich chocolate salami.
- Budino di mele: a comforting apple pudding that makes for a sweet and satisfying finale.
Drinks and Specials
Complement your meal with carefully selected local wines that pair beautifully with seafood, or enjoy a refreshing coffee or beer in the welcoming atmosphere of Ristorante da Omar. While there are no listed specials in the current menu, the restaurant offers seasonal catches and daily fresh seafood highlights that showcase the best of Jesolo's coastal cuisine.
