Gioachino Rossini was famous not only for his musical talents. He was also a great gourmand. At the age of 37 he gave up composing operas and devoted his undivided attention to pleasing his palate. He would spend his days frequenting restaurants and trying new dishes prepared by his friends. He was a particularly big fan of truffles and foie gras. You will find a selection of historical recipes for the composer’s favourite dishes in the programme of Il turco in Italia soon to open on our stage.
Two of them – hen alla Rossini and pasta alla Rossini – are featured on postcards to be found in some Italian restaurants in Warsaw. Each postcard entitles you to buy a ticket to a performance of Il turco at a 20% discount (except for the opening night). Discounted tickets are available at the opera’s box office only.
List of participating restaurants:
1. Mąka i Woda
ul. Chmielna 13
2. Delizia
ul. Hoża 58/60
3. Chianti
ul. Foksal 17 (Here, you may also sample a selection of 'alla Rossini’ dishes from 15 to 31 March.)
5. Mamma Marietta
ul. Wołoska 74A
6. Ave Pizza
ul. Topiel 12
7. Mela Verde
ul. Chmielna 8
8. Il Caminetto
ul. Zwycięzców 46
9. Aceto Balsamico
ul. Wawelska 60
10. Trattoria da Antonio
ul. Żurawia 28
11. Restauracja St Antonio
ul. Senatorska 37
12. San Lorenzo
al. Jana Pawła II 36
13. Boscaiola
ul. Wiślana 8
ul. Dobra 56/66
Bon appetit!
