A particularly special dinner was dedicated to the new 2018 menus of the four Ragosta Hotels Collection last March 2018 at Palazzo Montemartini in Rome, Italy.

Ragosta Hotels Collection is a group of four 5-star hotels in Rome, Amalfi Coast and Taormina. The locations of the four hotels are in some of Italy’s most beautiful corners. Palazzo Montemartini is in the heart of Rome, La Plage Resort is located in front of Isola Bella at Taormina in Sicily while the other two, Hotel Raito and Relais Paradise are located in the ancient Etruscan town of Vietri Sul Mare in the Amalfi Coast.

 

Palazzo Montemartini is an elegant modern hotel in the center of the city (close to Termini station) that is crossed by the ancient 6th-century Servian walls, located next to the Baths of Diocletian and the church of Santa Maria degli Angeli. Between ancient history and modern design, the hotel is characterized with original marbles and stuccos that blend in a refined frame of style.  At Palazzo Montemartini, it is possible to admire the eternal city from above, at the Terrazza Montemartini, which offers a unique panorama of Rome. The Senses Restaurant & Lounge Bar, with one evocative central fountain and an open space, is a conducive place for business lunches, intimate dinners or special events.

 

Palazzo Montemartini Executive Chef Simone Strano created some Sicilian dishes, reminiscent of his origin, combined with Roman cuisine. They were creative yet respectful of the genuineness of flavors and tradition.

 

Antipasti: Arancino di alici, con caponata e composta di cipolla rossa, Uovo 65 ° crema di Blu del Moncenisio, con funghi cardoncelli ‘nduja e corallo al prezzemolo, Patata gomitolo, con crema di mandorle pizzute, fichi e foie gras, Carpaccio di gambero rosso, con bottarga di muggine, mandarino e ricotta di bufala
Primi / First Course: “Carbonara” di tonno, Ravioli gamberi piselli e placton
Secondi / Second Course: Guancia di vitello all’arancia rossa e ortaggi al timo
Dolci / Dessert: Arancino di ricotta, mantecato al pistacchio e marmellata di arancia amara, Etna d’amare, Zuppetta di fragole speziata, con gelato allo yogurt, Pera pecan

 

La Plage Resort is in the Sicilian town of Taormina complete with the luxury of a private beach. It is an eco-friendly resort that has bungalows surrounded by nature, a beach club equipped with umbrellas and loungers, open kitchen and bar. The Fusion restaurant provides a splendid postcard view with Isola Bella right in front of it.

 

La Plage Resort Executive Chef Cristhian Busca, originally from Piedmont then landed in Sicily proposes a sea of dishes using prime ingredients from the sea and products from the surrounding areas.

Antipasti: Crudo di gamberoni e mela verde, con mozzarella di bufala ragusana, cardamomo e pomodoro confit, Ricciola affumicata alla resina di pino, con ricotta fresca e crudaiola di datterino, Arancino di seppia e ricci di mare, con verdure di campagna e peperoncino dolce
Primi / First Course: Ravioli pistacchio e burrata, con pomodori canditi, loro passata e polvere di agrumi
Secondi / Second Course: Catalana di astice e frutta, con caviale di limone e riduzione del suo corallo, Triglia farcita al pane nero e agrumi, con spuma di pastinaca e parmigiana croccante
Dolci / Dessert: Cassatina di ricotta fresca, con zucchero fondente e biscotto alle mandorle, Setteveli di cioccolato, con crema gianduia e cereali croccanti, Semifreddo al passito di Pantelleria e uvetta, con piparelli e caramello liquido, Cannolicchi vari

 

Ragosta Hotels Collection has two outstanding hotels along the Amalfi Coast in the town of Vietri Sul Mare. Hotel Raito is positioned on the cliff of the Amalfi Coast, with an unforgettable view of Vietri sul Mare, giving an impression of being suspended between the blue of the sea and the green of the citrus and olive groves. The Vietri ceramics characterize the hotel, with its terraces with swimming pool and bar overlooking the sea in addition to the grill that’s open in the summer.

 

Not far from Hotel Raito is Relais Paradiso.  It is a private villa with suites that allow absolute relaxation and privacy, a swimming pool and gardens.

 

Hotel Raito Executive Chef Francesco Russo, acclaimed for the realization of special events, realized some of his guests favorite appetizers like the sfogliatella riccia stuffed aubergine parmigiana on Luciana moscardini sauce. His menu evokes a gastronomic ride along the sea of the Amalfi Coast.

Antipasti: Sfogliatella riccia, farcita di parmigiana di melanzane, su ragù di moscardini alla Luciana, Battuta di tonno pinna gialla, con pistacchi e chutney di mango, zenzero e vaniglia, Carpaccio crudo di spigola in marinata di lime, limone e lamponi con salsa yogurt
Primi / First Course: Il mio Aglio olio e peperoncino
Secondi / Second Course: Baccalà in olio di cottura, servito con crudo di scarola riccia, con papacelle e polvere di olive, Polpo arrosto al sale affumicato, con scapece di melanzane e aceto al frutto della passione
Dolci / Dessert: Un giro in costiera…, Tiramibù, Melanzane al cioccolato

 

Palazzo Montemartini

Largo Giovanni Montemartini
00185 Rome (RM), Italy
Tel: +39 0645661
Email: info@palazzomontemartini.com
Website: http://www.palazzomontemartini.com/

La Plage Resort

Via Nazionale 107/A
98039 Isola Bella, Taormina (ME), Italy
Tel: +39 0942 626095
Email: info@laplageresort.com
Website: http://www.laplageresort.com

 

Hotel Raito

Via Nuova Raito, 9
84019 Vietri Sul Mare (SA), Italy
Tel: +39 0897634111
Email: info@hotelraito.it
Website: http://www.hotelraito.it/

Relais Paradiso

Strada Provinciale Vietri Raito Dragonea, 10
84019 Vietri Sul Mare (SA), Italy
Tel: +39 0897632301
Email: info@relaisparadiso.it
Website: http://www.relaisparadiso.it/