When nature appears to fall asleep, in reality it enters a period of rest called dormancy. Rhythms are slower and travel becomes an intimate experience, away from the busier tourist trails, alternating shared moments and delicious cuisine with wellness and new discoveries. The unique charm of the sea and the mild climate, accompanied by new colours and scenarios in which to immerse yourself, make the Piazzetta and Monte Portofino the perfect backdrop to a luxurious hotel experience that offers plenty of wonderful landscapes and panoramas to savour.
DaV MARE: THE NEW MENU AND WHITE TRUFFLE
Long renowned for its passion and tradition, DaV Mare, the Splendido Mare restaurant, now brings together the Portofino coast with the richness of the hinterland and the mountains in an original new fusion. There are delicious combinations like Grilled octopus with artichokes and horseradish and unions with the finest products of other regions in dishes like Confit Carmagnola rabbit with pine nut sauce and green beans.
Alongside classics like Carosello Portofino and the timeless CondiviDaV - a selection of dishes designed exclusively for 2 or more people, to share with family and friends - you can now amaze your taste buds with “Mixed pasta” with lamb sauce, sesame aubergine and Parmesan, a twist on the typical Cassoeula, revisited with fish, pork sauce, Soft egg with Parmesan foam and grilled leek. To round off a magnificent dinner, delicious desserts like Hazelnut millefeuille and caramel ice cream, made with Misto Chiavari hazelnuts from the Val Sturla, and Montebianco.
Among the other seasonal delicacies, white truffle takes centre stage: Egg tagliolini, white truffle and gravy stands out among the first courses. There are also exclusive tasting menus of 3, 5 and 6 courses which vary each time at the discretion of the chef. “Sharing has always been part of our DNA,” explains Head Chef Davide Galbiati, a concept which, in addition to the numerous dishes currently on the menu, will reach its zenith with the Christmas Eve dinner with an appetiser to by shared by all diners, perfect for creating a relaxed and convivial atmosphere just like the best Christmases at home.
Sharing not only in the restaurant but also at the bar with the weekly Saturday Mix Together events: scintillating masterclasses with the DaV Bar team to discover the great classics of mixology and the Splendido Mare twists on them using local products.
GASTRONOMIC EVENTS
Following the Dom Pérignon event of 29 October, up next on 19 November is the Vintages of the Veuve Clicquot Grand Dame.
On 3 December white truffle will take the spotlight with a dinner event that will take place simultaneously in all DaV and Da Vittorio restaurants, and this will be followed on 10 December by an appointment with the French bubbly of Italian entrepreneur Alberto Massucco. The season will conclude with the traditional Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve dinners and the New Year’s Day brunch.
Reservations are required for all events.
EMBRACING NATURE AND DISCOVERING THE MOUNTAINS
At this time of year the fishing village is an evocative place that encourages contemplation and meditation; it is the perfect time to discover the numerous romantic paths - with various alternatives for both beginners and experts - which lead from the Piazzetta to the magnificent Parco di Portofino, offering breath-taking views over the sea and walks immersed in nature. The discoveries continue at the La Portofinese eco-farm, a genuine “park within a park” where the guests of Splendido Mare can discover the autumn herbs of the Mountain, savour delicious tastings of the seasonal produce at Osteria dei Coppelli, and listen to the stories of Mino Viacava, owner of the eco-farm and a Portofino native whose family has lived in the town for generations. In order to enjoy the allure and the colours of the sea also in the winter, guests of Splendido Mare can also go on Veuve Clicquot boat trips with onboard picnic to iconic locations like the Gulf of Portofino, the bay of San Fruttuoso, Camogli and Cinque Terre National Park.
WELLNESS FOR BODY AND MIND
Slowing down, in complete harmony with nature as it rests, also means treating yourself to valuable little moments of total relaxation in the intimacy and comfort of your own room or suite. This season, guests of Splendido Mare can take advantage of a wide array of treatments such as stress-releasing and relaxing massages to reduce muscular tension and restore calm and tranquillity, aromatherapy with cinnamon, sweet orange, myrtle or cypress aromatic oils for combating seasonal malaise, and reflexology to re-establish the body’s equilibrium.
For information and to book your experiences: +39 0185 267802 or concierge.spm@belmond.com.
