La Bettolina specials
€16
CARPACCIO
Sorrento “cuore di bue” tomatoes, wild oregano, Tropea red onions, Pantelleria capers in oil,
apple cider vinegar emulsion aged in cherry wood barrels at Acetaia San Giacomo, basil (Allergens: l)
€16
€18
MUSSELS
(limited availability) Grilled Scardovari, pepper sauce, basil, and lemon
(Allergens: b)
€18
€15
BRESAOLA
By Sergio Motta, ripe, olive oil and lemon - 60 g - (Allergens: -)
€15
€18
PASTA AND TOMATOES
Smoked Spaghettone from Verrigni, charcoal-grilled tomato sauce, stracciatella from Caseificio Stella Dicecca, basil oil — Served warm (Allergens: c, d)
€18
€34
THE TENTACLE
Grilled octopus, toasted almond cream, romesco sauce, salted lemon
(Allergens: b, e, l)
€34
The Sfizi
€12
THE MONDEGHILES
Traditional Milanese meatballs, made according to our recipe with gremolata mayonnaise (Allergens: c, d, e, i, q)
€12
€12
PUMPKIN FLOWERS
Deep-fried and stuffed with fresh sheep's milk ricotta and wild herbs, served with anchovy sauce
(Allergens: a, c, d, i)
€12
€14
THE FRIED DUMPLING
With “Spigaroli” San Secondo cooked shoulder of pork and 30-month-aged organic Parmigiano Reggiano from Azienda Agricola Iris (Allergens: c, d)
€14
OUR FRIED POLENTINA
Made with 8-row cornmeal, a heirloom variety stone-ground, and Gorgonzola DOP from Caseificio Pedretti (Allergens: c, d)
12
VEGETABLES ON THE GRILL
€16
THE EGGPLANT
ZUCCHINI
Grilled "Trombetta d’Albenga" zucchini and its flower,
basil pesto, grilled peach
(Allergens: e)
€16
The Shop
€7(+3 gluten-free dough)
OUR PLAIN FOCACCIA
Biscottata, seasoned with extra virgin olive oil and fried rosemary - 48 hours of leavening
(Allergens: d, m, n, q, -)
€7(+3 gluten-free dough)
€12(+€3 for gluten-free dough)
OUR TOPPED FOCACCIA
With Patanegra lard (Allergens: d, m, n, q)
€12(+€3 for gluten-free dough)
€21
A TRIO OF SENSATIONAL PRODUCTS
The Coppa and Lonzardo from Az. Agricola Bettella, the “Verdiano antiche razze” salami made from “Spigaroli” black pigs (Allergens: may contain traces of l)
€21
€21
CULATELLO DI ZIBELLO
Di Spigaroli, gold selection, aged over 24 months with butter flakes from Caseificio Pedretti (Allergens: possible traces of l)
€21
€18
MORA ROMAGNOLA RAW HAM
From the Zavoli Farm, 38 months (Allergens: may contain traces of l)
€18
€19
LA BÒCCA L'È MINGA STRACCA SE LA SA NÒ DE VÀCCA
Selection of the finest national and international cheeses, blackberry honey from Apicoltura Clerici, compotes and chutneys by Alessio Brusadin, served with organic herbal and flower infusions (Allergens: c, l)
€19
€8
THE GARDENER
From Cascina Pizzavacca - 100 g (Allergens: l, p)
€8
The Appetizers
€18
Seasonal truffles can beadded from 2 to 9
/
g
PRECIOUS FASSONA PIEMONTESE BEEF
Seasoned with a pesto made from capers, shallots, gherkins, chives, and mustard à l'Ancienne, or served with oil, salt, and pepper (Allergens: o, -)
€18
Seasonal truffles can beadded from 2 to 9
/
g
€18
LA BETTOLINA'S VEAL WITH TUNA SAUCE
Premium veal smoked by us in our cookshack, tuna sauce, roast gravy, garden chervil
(Allergens: a, i, l, o, p)
€18
€13
THE EGG.
Free-range white Livorno chicken from the “La Fornace” farm, poached, with seasonal vegetables and Parmigiano Reggiano cream (Allergens: c, i)
€13
THE CARPACCIO
Lightly smoked Black Angus beef, organic extra virgin olive oil, Parmigiano Reggiano, wild arugula
(Allergens: c)
18
Rice & Fresh Pasta
€25
MILANO RICE
(Espresso - 20-minute wait, minimum two people)
Authentic Carnaroli rice from Tenuta Margherita, cooked in chicken broth with Italian saffron
from the “Collina d’oro” farm, juniper-infused sour butter, 30-month-aged organic Parmigiano Reggiano from the Iris Farm, gremolata, veal marrow, and its demi-glace (Allergens: c, d, l)
€25
€18
OUR CAPPELLACCI
Stuffed with wood-fired beef brisket prepared in-house, creamed with cream from the Carena dairy, Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Reggio Emilia PDO aged over 12 years from “Acetaia San Giacomo,” veal demi-glace, and smoked pepper (Allergens: c, d, i, l)
€18
€18
LA TAGLIATELLA DE LA BETTOLINA
With traditional Cascina ragù sauce, organic Parmigiano Reggiano aged over 30 months (Allergens: c, d, i, l, p)
€18
SAUTÉED RICE (limited availability) Gorini Antica Riserva rice, Milanese-style, sautéed in butter, with gremolada and Parmigiano Reggiano — Served crispy on a napkin — (Allergens: c) 18
FROM THE BRACE
8 to 10
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THE RIBS & FLORENTINES
Our butcher’s selection of the best cuts based on daily availability, aged for up to 40 days in our aging room — Individual cut: approximately 500 g, depending on availability — Sharing cut: over 1 kg, depending on availability
8 to 10
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hg
€35
THE DIAFRAM.
From Creekstone Farm USA - 250 g cut
(Allergens: -)
€35
€30
HORSE TENDERLOIN
Butter-glazed, with wild pepper sauce and aromatic herbs — 200 g cut — (Allergens: c, p, o, l)
€30
€22
THE PIGEON
From the Laura Peri Farm, prepared three ways: grilled breast, butter-glazed thighs, marinated fillet,
served with a raspberry and herb sauce
(Allergens: c, l)
38
SLICED SUPREMA OF LOCAL GUINEA FOWL
Free-range from Fattoria La Fornace, grilled, served with its own roast sauce (Allergens: c, o, p)
€22
Our Tradition
€36
THE BETTOLINA SCHNITZEL
Premium local veal, prepared according to tradition, gently cooked in clarified butter, served medium-rare with smoked mountain potato purée, glazed shallots, and mixed greens – 300g cut (Allergens: c, d, i; gluten-free available upon request)
€36
€22
THE BRASATO
Angus Priest's Cap in Nebbiolo with smoked mountain mashed potatoes (Allergens: c, l, p)
€22
€23
THE SAUSAGE
Grilled Mora Romagnola from Az. Agricola Zavoli, smoked mashed potatoes, leeks with Balsamela from Acetaia San Giacomo (Allergens: c, l)
€23
CONTENTS.
€9
SEASONAL VEGETABLES
Grilled dishes, depending on garden availability
€9
MASHED POTATOES
With smoked mountain potatoes
(Allergens: c)
8
€6
THE BAKED POTATOES
With herbs from the garden (Allergens: c)
€6
LA MISTICANZA
With fresh cherry tomatoes, mixed seeds, marinated carrots, and vinaigrette
(Allergens: -)
7
OUTLINE OF THE DAY
6 to 10
OUR SPECIAL DESSERTS
€12
FIGS AND VANILLA
French-style shortcrust tartlet, light vanilla cream, figs, Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Reggio Emilia aged 12 years (Allergens: c, d, i)
€12
€12
OUR PLATTER OF FRESH FRUIT
Today's special served with whipped cream (Allergens: c)
€12
THE ROSE CAKE (Limited availability—serves 2—available only for dinner) Made according to our own recipe, with vanilla and orange, to be torn apart by hand,
served with our vanilla ice cream made with toasted “Alain Abel” Tahitian vanilla,
freshly churned in a Carpigiani machine (Allergens: c, d, i)
SWEETS.
30
€12
THE PROFITEROLE
With a creamy hazelnut sauce made with “Gentile Trilobata” hazelnuts from Az. Agricola Tomatis, a drizzle of Marco Colzani’s 60% Ecuadorian dark chocolate, and praline-coated hazelnuts, served in the dining room (Allergens: c, d, e, i)
€12
€9
THE PANMEINSÙ
Our take on traditional tiramisu with Milanese-style pan mein and mascarpone from Caseificio Carena
(Allergens: c, i)
€9
€12
THE FARMHOUSE TARTE TATIN
Apples with butter puff pastry, served with vanilla ice cream
freshly churned in a Carpigiani machine and Balsamela from Acetaia San Giacomo (Allergens: c, d, l)
€12
€8
CAT'S TONGUES
Served with cold “De Bartoli” Marsala zabaglione cream
(Allergens: c, d, i)
€8
€8
A CUDDLE.
Our selection of miniature pastries (Allergens: ask staff)
€8
€18
"ALAIN ABEL" CREAM ICE CREAM WITH TOASTED TAHITI VANILLA
Serves 2 - 300 g freshly whipped ice cream, served at the table with Cantiano Amarena cherries, chocolate pralines, and caramelized hazelnuts (Allergens: c, d, i, e - gluten-free available upon request)
€18
€8
THE FLOODED
Vanilla ice cream served with our 100% Arabica espresso or Borsci liqueur
(Allergens: c, i)
€8
LEMON SORBET
Organic and untreated, single-variety extra virgin olive oil, black lemon powder (Allergens - )
7
€8
THE SORBET
Daily special with fresh fruit
(Allergens: Ask the staff)
€8
Allergens
a. Fish, b. Shellfish, c. Dairy products, d. Gluten, e. Nuts, f. Shellfish, g. Peanuts, h. Lupins, i. Eggs,
l. Sulfur dioxide and sulfites, m. Soybeans, n. Sesame, o. Mustard, p. Celery
q. "Fresh product, subjected to prior reclamation treatment by freezing in accordance with the requirements of EC Reg. 853/2004, Annex III, Section VIII, Chapter 3(D)(1)."