Italia a Tavola: Sapori di Natale

Join us for a festive Christmas-themed Supper Club event, part of our “Percorso enogastronomico per le regioni d'Italia.” This December, we’ll celebrate the holiday season with a special regional Italian menu, served family-style to encourage sharing and reduce waste. Experience the warmth and authenticity of traditional Italian Christmas dishes, reimagined for a cozy, communal dining experience.

Event Date:

• Friday, December 6

Indulge in a curated 8-course dinner that brings together the best of Italy’s regional holiday traditions. Each dish is thoughtfully crafted to showcase the diversity of Italian cuisine, with both vegetarian and meat options available. Enjoy the company of fellow food enthusiasts as we share this memorable evening in true Italian style.

Exclusive Promotion: Buy 4 or more tickets together and receive an Apulia Gastronomia Gift Card worth $10 for each ticket purchased. For instance, purchasing 5 tickets grants you a $50 gift card. Invite your loved ones to this special event and continue savoring Italian delicacies at our store afterward.

Menu Highlights:

Antipasti:

• Crostoni di Polenta con Baccalà Mantecato: Grilled polenta slices topped with a creamy, whipped salt cod spread, a Venetian specialty (Veneto)
• Crostini di Pane con Caponata: Crispy bread slices served with a sweet and sour eggplant relish, featuring celery, olives, and capers (Sicilia)
• Polpo alla Luciana: Tender octopus slowly cooked in a tomato sauce with olives, capers, and chili, following a traditional Neapolitan recipe (Campania)
• Fritto Misto di Verdure: An assortment of seasonal vegetables lightly battered and fried, a classic Roman dish (Lazio)

(Paired with Kurtin, Traminer, Friuli Venezia Giulia)

Primo:

• Cappelletti in Crema di Parmigiano: Handmade pasta filled with meat, served in a velvety Parmesan cheese sauce (Emilia Romagna)

(Paired with Carobbio, Chianti Classico, Toscana)

Secondo:

• Agnello al Forno con Patate: Oven-roasted lamb chops with potatoes, seasoned with Mediterranean herbs (Puglia)

Contorno:

• Sformato di Verdure: A delicate baked vegetable custard, combining mixed vegetables with eggs and cheese (Toscana)

(Paired with Colli della Murgia, Selvato, Puglia)

Dolce:

A tasting selection of traditional Italian desserts served as small bites, including:

• Panettone : Traditional Milanese Christmas bread, soft and enriched with raisins and candied fruits (Lombardia)
• Cartellate: Fried pastries shaped like roses, dipped in vincotto or honey, typical of Apulian festivities (Puglia)
• Tiramisu con Cantucci : A Tuscan twist on the classic dessert, featuring cantucci biscuits soaked in Vin Santo (Toscana)

(Paired with Amaro Aranciù - Sicilia)

Dress Code: We encourage guests to dress as they would for dinner at a friend's house.

Tickets: Limited seats are available, and booking is required. The ticket includes all courses. Come and share this special evening with us as we celebrate the holidays and the rich flavours of regional Italian cuisine.

We look forward to sharing an unforgettable night with you!

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Rily Kitchen, 26 Sousa Mendes Street, Toronto, Canada