Sicilian Restaurant Monza

Tasting Menu In Sicily with IButticè

We tell you about our mother earth

The restaurant with a Sicilian menu in Monza, Il Moro di Monza, is not only a place where Brianza’s biodiversity is celebrated, but there is also a table that pays homage to the Sicilian roots of the Buttice family. With the menu “In Sicily with IButticè”, chefs Salvatore and Vincenzo Buttice bring to the table the flavors, culture and passion of and for Sicily, offering a gastronomic experience that tells the Sicilian tradition in a contemporary way, which narrates the elegant, refined, poetic, sunny, musical, and capricious Sicily.

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Sicilitudine in the Sicilian Crayfish

One of the symbolic dishes of this culinary journey is “Sicilitudine in the Sicilian Shrimp”. This dish enhances the freshness and quality of Sicilian prawns, enriched with ingredients that enhance its sweetness and delicacy. A true explosion of flavors that transports guests directly to the Sicilian coasts.

For this combination, the inspiration came from some anecdotes of Isabella d’Aviz and Margherita di Savoia.

(Allergens: 1-2-5-9-12-14)

From Tuna to Tuna

“From Tuna to Tuna” is a gustatory journey that explores the different preparations of tuna, in this case the combination with a green apple and an umamic sauce with a Marsala base refers to a true and elegant Sicily. Each puff becomes a discovery, a journey through the scents and flavors of the Sicilian sea.

(Allergens: 1-2-4-6-7-10-14)

Pure Carnaroli Risotto from Groppello Cairoli and Sardines

Risotto is one of the dishes that best represents the meeting between Northern and Southern Italy. “The Pure Carnaroli Risotto of Groppello Cairoli and Sardines” a concept of fusion of Italian regional cuisine, combines pure Carnaroli rice with sardines or the seasoning of pasta with sardines, creating a dish with an intense and authentic flavor.

(Allergens: 1-2-4-5-6-7-9-14)

Paccheri Senatore Cappelli, Raffadali Pistachio and Sicilian Shrimp

The “Paccheri Senatore Cappelli, Raffadali Pistachio and Sicilian Shrimp”, a signature dish of the Butticè Chefs’ cuisine, is a course that combines Senatore Cappelli wheat paccheri with the unique flavor of Raffadali pistachio and the sweetness of Sicilian shrimp. A dish that celebrates the richness and variety of Sicilian cuisine and biodiversity.

(Allergens: 1-2-4-5-6-7-9-14)

Squid, Peas and Ricotta Vaccina Brianza

“Squid, Peas and Cow’s Ricotta” is a dish that combines squid with fresh peas and cow’s milk ricotta, creating a delicate and harmonious combination of flavors. A perfect example of how simple ingredients can create a dish that takes us, with puffs, from Sicily to Brianza in the blink of an eye.

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Duck, Apricot and Black Cabbage

For the second courses, “Duck, Apricot and Black Cabbage” combines the richness of duck with the sweetness of apricot and the strong taste of black cabbage. A sophisticated dish that enhances the quality of the ingredients and the unusual curiosity of the Butticè chefs.

In this case, the coherence between Sicilian gastronomy and the gastronomic proposal has been found by our chefs in the French domination of the island.

(Allergens: 1-5-7-8-9-10)

It was the Cassata

Finally, “Era la Cassata” is a contemporary reinterpretation of the classic Sicilian cassata. This dessert closes the meal with a touch of tradition and innovation, leaving an unforgettable memory of Sicily.

In this case, Chef Butticè with Pastry chef Lara Mariani have set themselves the goal of significantly reducing the presence of sucrose in one of the most representative courses of Sicilian gastronomic culture.

(Allergens: 1-3-7-8)

A Sensory Journey between Tradition and Innovation

The “In Sicily with IButticè” menu of the Il Moro Restaurant is a culinary journey that celebrates the Sicilian tradition with a touch of contemporaneity. Each dish is a tribute to the flavors and traditions of Sicily, reinterpreted with passion and skill by the Buttice chefs. It is an invitation to discover and appreciate the gastronomic richness of Sicily, through a unique and unforgettable sensory experience.

Conclusion

At Il Moro Restaurant in Monza, Sicily meets Brianza in a culinary experience that combines the best of both regions. Thanks to the dedication and expertise of chefs Salvatore and Vincenzo Buttice, each dish tells a story of passion, tradition and innovation. An experience to live and taste, to rediscover the authentic flavors of Sicily in the heart of Lombardy.