Sicilia

Catania

Italia

Sono lo Chef Giuseppe, uno chef siciliano appassionato e legato alla tradizione, la cui cucina affonda le radici nel territorio e nelle tradizioni dell'isola. Nato e cresciuto in Sicilia, traggo ispirazione direttamente dalla terra stessa e nutro un immenso rispetto per i suoi ritmi naturali e la sua generosità.La mia cucina è definita dalla stagionalità e da un'autenticità senza compromessi. Dalla mia azienda agricola, produco e utilizzo personalmente olio extravergine di oliva di alta qualità, erbe aromatiche, frutta di stagione, verdure selvatiche, mandorle, arance e limoni.Questi ingredienti sono completati da altri prodotti accuratamente selezionati da una solida rete di produttori locali e da bancarelle di fiducia nei vivaci mercati di street food. Questo approccio diretto "dal produttore alla tavola" garantisce che ogni elemento nel piatto sia al massimo della freschezza e del sapore.Attraverso i miei menu, presento una visione raffinata della gastronomia siciliana, saldamente radicata in tradizioni secolari, ma elevata da una meticolosa selezione degli ingredienti, una tecnica precisa e una presentazione curata. Ogni piatto racconta una storia dell'isola: i pomodori maturati al sole, le erbe aromatiche, l'olio d'oliva dorato, il finocchio selvatico, i frutti di mare freschi, le mandorle, gli agrumi e i cereali antichi che definiscono l'anima della Sicilia.Il risultato è un'esperienza culinaria che si percepisce al contempo come autenticamente rustica ed elegantemente raffinata: onesta, vibrante e ricca di sapore, offrendo ai miei ospiti un vero assaggio della Sicilia al suo meglio.

A starter with marinated swordfish, Lemon potatos with prawns and gratin mussels

Crispy Sicilian-style fried calamari and fresh anchovies, served with a delicate parsley mayonnaise

Crispy Sicilian Calamari

Linguine with line-caught grouper, sweet Pachino cherry tomatoes and fresh parsley

Linguine with line-caught fresh fish Fish

A curated selection of Sicilian olives, sun-dried tomatoes and artichokes preserved in extra-virgin olive oil, with hand-crafted crostini topped with bottarga and Sicilian citrus-infused olive oil

Sicilian olives and sundried tomatoes

Char-grilled swordfish and jumbo king prawns, accompanied by a crisp and aromatic fennel salad

Char-grilled Swordfish and Calamari

Sicilian Lemon Granita

This menu is strongly rooted in Sicilian tradition: seafood-heavy (swordfish, grouper, prawns, calamari, anchovies are all staples), bright Mediterranean flavors (Pachino tomatoes, fennel, parsley, citrus, olives, artichokes), and classic desserts like cassata and granita with brioche. It feels elegant, fresh, and perfect for an intimate private dinner by the sea or at home. The seafood focus evokes Sicily’s island heritage beautifully.

Sicilian Shores

Pan-seared grouper fillet with a golden pistachio crust, herb-roasted potatoes and a velvety olive sauce

Oven baked grouper fillet with a golden pistachio crust, herb-roasted potatoes and a velvety olive sauce

Grouper Fish & Pistacchio

Medietrranean Fresh Grouper Fish & Pistacchio

Artisan almond granita with a tiny peace of brioche

Artisan almond granita

Sicilian Style Artisan Almond granita

A generous selection of olives, sun-dried tomatoes and golden eggplant croquettes, with artisanal crostini drizzled with homemade extra-virgin olive oil

To start tasting

Eggplants polpette, Olives and Crostini

Delicately marinated calamari tagliatelle with fresh stracciatella and a bruschetta of sautéed prawns with ripe vine tomatoes

Marinated calamari & Prawns Bruschetta

Marinated Calamari & Prawns Bruschetta

Spaghetti with hand-crushed Sicilian almond pesto and crispy fried fresh anchovies

Spaghetti with Almonds pesto

Spaghetti with Almonds Pesto

This version keeps the authentic Sicilian soul with strong island signatures: eggplant, almonds, pistachios, anchovies, grouper, olives, and classic desserts. It feels refined yet traditional, perfect for a sophisticated private dinner. The seafood and nut elements highlight coastal and inland Sicilian heritage beautifully.

Sicilian Almond & Sea Menu

Marinated sun-dried tomatoes, artichokes preserved in extra-virgin olive oil, briny cucunci (caper berries) and golden Sicilian arancini

Sundried tomatoes and Arancini

Tender eggplants alla pizzaiola — slow-cooked in rich tomato sauce with Mediterranean herbs and a delicate touch of fresh anchovies

Tender eggplants alla pizzaiola Style

Hand-crafted carnaroli risotto with sweet Mediterranean white prawns and garden zucchini

Risotto prawns and Zucchini

Falso Magro — an iconic Sicilian stuffed veal roll, slow-cooked to perfection and served with sautéed fine green beans and young glazed carrots

Sicilian style Stuffed veal rolls

Fresh Siclian Seasonal Fruit

This menu beautifully captures Sicilian tradition — from classic arancini and caper berries (cucunci) in the aperitif, to slow-cooked eggplant with Mediterranean herbs, seafood risotto, the beloved hearty Falso Magro, and signature desserts. It balances vegetarian starters with rich meat and seafood elements, offering an elegant yet rustic private dining experience rooted in island heritage.

Sicilian Heritage Menu

The beloved Sicilian sweet and sour eggplant medley with olives, capers and celery, served at room temperature

Classic Traditional Caponata Siciliana

A selection of fine Erei mountain sheep's milk cheeses, bite-sized arancini, miniature Sicilian pizzette and crostini with extra-virgin olive oil and cherry tomatoes

Selection of Sicilian cheese and Classic Tiny Arancini

Hand-rolled spiral pasta with a vibrant pesto of crushed Sicilian almonds, fresh basil and sun-ripened tomatoes

Busiate fresh pasta with Pesto Trapanese

Succulent beef meatballs braised in a tangy sweet and sour onion sauce, alongside grilled bell peppers and garden zucchini

Veal meat balls with Sicilian Sweet and Sour Onions

A Sponge cake, ricotta, orange fruit, pistachio and candied fruits

Sicilian Cassata cake

This menu stays deeply authentic to Sicilian cuisine with strong regional touches — mountain sheep cheeses from the Erei hills, iconic arancini and pizzette, the quintessential sweet-sour caponata, Trapanese pesto (a western Sicilian specialty), and the beloved agrodolce-style meatballs. It offers a balanced, hearty countryside feel while keeping the bright Mediterranean spirit and classic desserts. Perfect for an elegant yet comforting private dinner.

Sicilian Countryside Menu

Tipical Sicilian cruncy cannoli stuffed with ricotta cheese

Classic Cannoli with Sweet Fresh Ricotta Cheese

Artisanal crostini with Sicilian cherry tomatoes and extra-virgin olive oil, lemon-infused marinated anchovies, warm nocellara olives and sun-dried tomatoes

A selection of Warm Black olives and marinated anchovies

A Catanese classic of fresh sardines filled with toasted breadcrumbs, pine nuts, golden raisins and aged pecorino

Stuffed Beccafico style Sardines

A popular Sicilian pasta with slow-simmered tomato sauce, crispy fried aubergine and hand-grated salted ricotta

Maccheroni Pasta Norma style

Whole calamari stuffed with aromatic breadcrumbs and Mediterranean herbs, served on a bed of sweet carrots and crisp fennel salad

Mediterranean Calamari Filled with Aromatic Breadcrumbs

This menu is quintessentially Sicilian, showcasing beloved regional specialties like Catania’s sarde a beccafico, the legendary Pasta alla Norma with fried aubergine and salted ricotta, and stuffed calamari. It balances fresh seafood, vibrant vegetables, and traditional antipasti with the island’s signature sweet-salty contrasts and classic desserts. Elegant, authentic, and perfect for an intimate private dining experience.

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Sicilian Shores

Indicazione delle abilità e specialità di Chef Giuseppe Branca

Crispy Sicilian Calamari

Linguine with line-caught fresh fish Fish

Sicilian olives and sundried tomatoes

Char-grilled Swordfish and Calamari

Sicilian Lemon Granita

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