Italo Reggio Emilia Menu

The menu at Italo Reggio Emilia offers a delightful selection of traditional Italian dishes, each prepared with a perfect balance of rich flavors and high-quality ingredients. The restaurant’s Antipasti di Terra section presents savory options like Affettati misti con gnocchino fritto, a platter of mixed cured meats with fried gnocchi, and the Tortino di erbazzone con crema di parmigiano e zafferano, a savory cake of erbazzone (a type of spinach and leek tart) served with parmesan and saffron cream. Another standout is the Nido di zucca con uovo in camicia, a delicate nest of pumpkin, poached egg, fondue cheese, and black truffle, offering a combination of textures and rich flavors.

For seafood lovers, the Antipasti di Mare section features refreshing options such as Tartare di gamberi con rapanelli marinati, shrimp tartare with marinated radishes, and Insalata calda di polpo con verdure di stagione, a warm octopus salad with seasonal vegetables. Other tempting dishes include Piccolo fritto azzurro di alici e baccalà con maionese aioli, a small fried platter of anchovies and salted cod with aioli mayonnaise, and Calamaretti grigliati con tobinambur e pinoli tostati, grilled baby squids with Jerusalem artichokes and toasted pine nuts.

The Primi di Terra features comforting pasta dishes such as Tortelli verdi e/o Tortelli di zucca, green or pumpkin-filled tortelli, and Cappelletti in brodo, traditional pasta filled with meat served in a savory broth. The Tagliatelle al ragù di carne, tagliatelle with meat ragù, offers a hearty, flavorful experience, perfect for those craving a satisfying main course.

For seafood mains, the Fregola in guazzetto di mare, a Sardinian pasta dish in seafood broth, and the Ravioli di baccalà con stracciatella, datterini e capperi, salt cod ravioli with stracciatella cheese, cherry tomatoes, and capers, are notable highlights. Tentazioni del cardinale, a specialty offering a blend of unique flavors, also graces the menu.

Meat lovers will appreciate the Filetto Café de Paris con patate al forno, a filet mignon served with Café de Paris sauce and roasted potatoes, and the Tagliata di filetto con crema di parmigiano e tartufo nero, sliced steak with parmesan cream and black truffle. Another indulgent option is the Roast beef di vitello con salsa tonnata e fondo bruno, veal roast beef with tonnato sauce and brown stock.

For seafood mains, the Tagliata di tonno in crosta con glassa di miele e taccole alla senape e melograno, tuna crusted with honey glaze, mustard snap peas, and pomegranate, is a standout, as is the Polpo grigliato con hummus di ceci e barbabietola e fiore di cipolla caramellata, grilled octopus with chickpea hummus, beetroot, and caramelized onion flowers.

The Contorni selection features simple yet flavorful sides, including a fresh Insalata mista, grilled Verdure grigliate, and a vibrant Insalata di finocchi, arance e pinoli, fennel salad with oranges and pine nuts.

Finally, the dessert menu offers tempting options like Salame di cioccolato con zabaione, a chocolate salami with zabaglione, and Cestino di biscotto con crema al mascarpone e scaglie di cioccolato, a biscuit basket with mascarpone cream and chocolate shavings, providing the perfect sweet ending to the meal. The menu at Italo Reggio Emilia masterfully combines tradition with creativity, offering something for every palate.