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Il Pirana offers a carefully curated selection of fresh seafood dishes, crafted from high-quality ingredients and presented with refined elegance. This menu overview guides you through enticing starters, sumptuous mains, delightful desserts, and refreshing drinks, perfect for those seeking authentic Italian coastal flavors in the heart of Prato.
Starters
Begin your culinary journey with a selection of fresh and flavorful antipasti showcasing the bounty of the sea. Highlights include the Guazzetto bianco di veraci e calamari, a delicate stew combining succulent veraci clams and tender calamari. The Insalatina d'astice e agrumi offers a vibrant salad featuring sweet lobster paired with zesty citrus fruits, creating a refreshing contrast. For a sampler, the Degustazione di tre antipasti presents a trio of varied appetizers, perfect for sharing. Freshness is paramount with options like the Cruditè di pesce fresco, an assortment of raw seafood, and Gamberi freschi sgusciati, freshly peeled prawns that melt in your mouth.
Mains
The main courses at Il Pirana celebrate the rich flavors of the sea through expertly prepared seafood pasta, risotto, and fish dishes. Try the Mezzi paccheri di pasta fresca al ragù di scorfano, featuring fresh pasta dressed in a savory scorpionfish ragù. The Risotto alla pescatora in bianco delivers a creamy white seafood risotto teeming with shellfish. For lobster enthusiasts, Spaghetti con astice offers perfectly cooked spaghetti with tender lobster meat. The Calamari e gamberi in frittura combines crispy fried calamari and prawns for a delightful textural experience. Elegant fish options include Filetto di branzino allo zenzero e cipolline, a sea bass fillet accented with ginger and pearl onions, and Branzino in crosta di sale, a whole sea bass baked in salt to lock in moisture and flavor. The Catalana mista di astice e scampi is a luxurious mixed lobster and langoustine dish dressed in Catalan style. Additional specialties include ravioli stuffed with fresh fish and various risotto and fish fillet preparations honoring Italian coastal culinary traditions.
Desserts and Drinks
After indulging in a seafood feast, conclude your meal with sweet treats and carefully selected beverages. Il Pirana serves desserts that complement the fresh flavors of the menu, while the drink selection includes a variety of fine wines and beers chosen to enhance your dining experience. The restaurant also offers coffee for a satisfying finish to your meal.
Specials
- Filetto di pesce nobile all'isolana - A noble fish fillet prepared with traditional Isolana ingredients for a rich and aromatic main course.
- Astice alla catalana - Lobster prepared in the vibrant Catalan style, highlighting fresh and bold flavors.
