Christmas 2023: Festive Italian Gastronomy at Penati Al Baretto

Penati Al Baretto, located in the heart of Paris, is ready to wow its guests for Christmas Eve 2023. Known for its intimate ambience and culinary excellence, this Michelin-starred restaurant offers an unforgettable festive experience with a distinctly Italian touch.

For this special occasion, Chef Alberico Penati has designed a menu that pays homage to Italy's culinary traditions, while bringing a refined modernity. At 190 euros per person, the menu offers a variety of exquisite dishes, reflecting the authenticity and richness of Italian cuisine.

The Christmas Eve 2023 menu begins with appetizers and canapés, followed by several choices for starters, including young beef carpaccio with parmesan cream and Alba white truffle, or sea bass cru with artichokes and Norcia black truffle.

The main course, meanwhile, offers a varied selection: from roasted turbot pavé with artichokes and almond pesto, to veal contrefilet with chestnuts and radicchio, to Vialone Nano risotto with Alba white truffle. Each dish is designed to celebrate the diversity and elegance of Italian gastronomy.

The farandole of desserts is a veritable festival for the taste buds, with classics such as Milanese Panettone "Biasetto", Tiramisù, and Giandiuotto, accompanied by a refreshing Sicilian mandarin granita.

At Penati Al Baretto, Christmas 2023 is not just a meal, it's a celebration of culture, culinary art and conviviality. It's the ideal place for those seeking an exceptional festive experience, imbued with Italian warmth and joy.

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Christmas Eve 2023 menu at Penati al Baretto
190 euros/person

Mises en bouches and canapés
And a choice of :

Carpaccio of young beef, parmesan cream and Alba white truffle

Or

Puff pastry with scallops, leeks and chive cream

Or

Raw sea bass, sliced artichokes and Norcia black truffle

Or

Warm salad of langoustines and gambas, Umbrian lentils and citrus juice

And

Nino Bergese" ravioli, runny egg, grated Norcia black truffle

And a choice of

Roasted turbot steak with artichokes, mushrooms and almond pesto

Or

Contrefilet of veal with chestnuts, radicchio and cream of morel mushrooms

Or

Linguine from Gragnano with langoustines and Norcia black truffle

Or

Risotto Vialone Nano with Alba white truffle

And a farandole of desserts

Panettone Milanese "Biasetto" Mille-feuille, Tiramisù, Giandiuotto and Sicilian mandarin granita