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PERLINA DI CASTELLO PEARL OF THE CASTLE In the late 18th century an Italian explorer Giuseppe Acerbi (1773-1846) traveled across Finland towards the North Cape, the northernmost part of Europe. Many know the travelogues Acerbi published, but most haven t heard about the treasure story related to his journey. The story began after Acerbi s death, when his secret journal was discovered. In the journal the explorer refers to the mystical Perlina di Castello, a treasure hidden somewhere in the city of Savonlinna. The stories about Perlina di Castello traveled fast among the treasure seekers. None knew exactly what the treasure was, but it was believed to be something of immeasurable value. Numerous Italian expeditions headed Finland to track down Perlina di Castello. The treasure was searched from Olavinlinna Castle and its surroundings. Regardless of the various attempts, none succeeded. At last, the treasure hunters started to believe that the whole story was just a myth and Perlina di Castello was forgotten. Now, over 200 years after Acerbi s travels we are ready to reveal you a secret. The treasure hunters seeking wealth and glory were looking for the wrong thing. For Acerbi, Perlina di Castello meant the warm hospitality and delicious food he discovered in an inn near Olavinlinna Castle. Thankful Acerbi decided to give the inn owners a collection of his secret family recipes, from which they began to prepare incomparable delicacies. As the explorer continued his journey towards the North Cape, he knew that he had left behind the true Perlina di Castello, Pearl of the Castle.
STARTERS PROSCIUTTO DI PARMA L Parma ham and fried gnocco fritto bread 1,20 /10g BRESAOLA L,G Air-dried beef, red-veined sorrel, Parmesan, olive oil and balsamic syrup 9,80 PIATTO DI CARNE L Parma ham, salami, air-dried beef, olive oil and a grissini bread stick 8,80 PIATTO DI TERRA L Mozzarella, roasted bell pepper, marinated olives, marinated champignons, pesto and a grissini bread stick 8,20 CROSTINI Toasted slices of rustic bread topped with cold-smoked salmon, capers and anchovies 7,80 M = Milk-free L = Lactose-free LL = Low-lactose G = Gluten-free ZUPPA DI PESCE SICILIANO L Pike-perch, prawns and garlic in a tomato & white wine broth, served with rosemary focaccia 8,60 ZUPPA DI FUNGHI L Creamy porcini mushroom soup and rosemary focaccia 9,40 INSALATA CAPRESE G Mozzarella, tomato, mixed lettuce leaves, basil, olive oil and balsamic syrup 7,40 SALADS INSALATA DI POLLO L Herb-marinated griddled chicken, mixed lettuce leaves, teardrop tomatoes, marinated bell pepper, courgette and red onion topped with Parmesan, croutons, pesto sauce and balsamic syrup 15,90 INSALATA DI SALMONE L Griddled salmon, mixed lettuce leaves, teardrop tomatoes, marinated bell pepper, courgette and red onion topped with Parmesan, croutons, pesto sauce and lemon mayonnaise 16,50 PIATTO DI CARNE
PIZZA Our pizzas are baked in a genuine Italian wood-fired oven and come with house tomato sauce and grated cheese. All pizzas are available gluten-free. Please ask your server. MARGHERITA Mozzarella, tomato and fresh basil 13,90 SAPORITA L Salami, olives and marinated red onion 15,20 REGINA Parma ham, mozzarella and tomato 15,60 VEGETARIANA L Champignons, roasted bell pepper, olives and marinated red onion 14,60 DIAVOLA SICILIANA L Anchovies, capers, tomato and olives 15,80 DIAVOLA L Salsiccia Piccante sausage, roasted bell pepper and marinated red onion 14,90 FISH PESCE DEL GIORNO Catch of the day with accompaniments Prices vary LUCCIO PERSICO L,G Pike-perch poached in white wine, basil & butter sauce, fresh tomato salsa, deep-fried courgette and vegetable polenta 22,60 PESCE BIANCO L,G Pan-fried whitefish, creamy crayfish sauce, root vegetable purée, buttery Brussels sprouts and tomato 21,30 SELEZIONE DI VERDURE L,G Tomatoes with creamed mushroom stuffing, herb mascarpone foam, vegetable polenta, caponata and deep-fried root vegetable chips 15,80
MEAT POLLO DELLA CASA Chicken breast wrapped in Parma ham, basil and mozzarella on toasted rustic bread, small onions in balsamic vinegar, peperonata, mixed lettuce leaves and pesto sauce 22,80 CARNE ALLA GRIGLIA L,G Grilled pork tenderloin, chicken and salsiccia sausage on a skewer, red wine sauce, peperonata and Parmesan & potato cake 21,20 CARNE DELL GIORNO Meat of the day with accompaniments Prices vary ARROSTO DI VITELLO GRIGLIATO L, G Grilled veal liver, red wine sauce, honeyed onion, root vegetable purée and roasted potato 19,80 BISTECCA ALLA GRIGLIA L, G Grilled beef steak, Parmesan sauce, buttery Brussels sprouts, tomato and roasted potato tenderloin 29,90 / sirloin 24,80 STUFATO DI POLLO L,G Roast chicken, olives, sun-dried tomato and garlic in tomato sauce, rosemary potatoes and parsley 17,60 RISOTTO & PASTA RISOTTO AI FUNGHI L,G Porcini mushrooms, onion, spinach, roasted pine nuts and Parmesan 15,80 RISOTTO AL TONNO G Griddled tuna, tomato risotto and herb mascarpone foam 16,90 PASTA AL RAGÚ L House Bolognese sauce, fresh tagliatelle, deep-fried root vegetable chips and Parmesan 15,40 PASTA DI POLLO L Herb-marinated chicken, fresh tagliatelle, creamy tomato sauce, sun-dried tomato, olives and mozzarella 16,80 RAVIOLI DI SALMONE E RICOTTA Smoked salmon & ricotta ravioli, creamy crayfish sauce, spinach and Parmesan 16,80 CARNE DELL GIORNO
DESSERTS MASCARPONE CON BISCOTTI DI MANDORLE Thin almond biscuits, vanilla mascarpone foam, raspberries, caramel sauce and chocolate 8,80 PANNACOTTA L, G Panna cotta with fruits marinated in vanilla syrup 7,80 TIRAMISU DELLA CASA Perlina-style tiramisu 8,90 DOLCE DEL GIORNO Dessert of the day with accompaniments Prices vary GELAT0 Ice cream: Vanilla (L), chocolate, limoncello, yoghurt & wild berries Sorbet (L,G): Raspberry 3 /scoop PER BAMBINI/ FOR CHILDREN TAGLIATELLE CON POLLO GRIGLIATO / CHICKEN AND PASTA L Griddled chicken breast, fresh tagliatelle, basil & butter sauce, lettuce, teardrop tomatoes and cucumber PIZZA BOLOGNESE / PIZZA WITH MINCED MEAT L Bolognese sauce SALMONE ALLA PESCATORE / FISHERMAN S SALMON L,G Grilled salmon, creamy crayfish sauce, thin-cut fries, lettuce, teardrop tomatoes and cucumber NOISETTE DI MAIALE / PORK FOR CHILDREN L,G Pork noisettes, herb butter, thin-cut fries, lettuce, teardrop tomatoes and cucumber PANNACOTTA