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Reviewers at L'Argine a Vencò rave about the inventive carrube, fagioli, e gelato al rosmarino, calling it a genius balance of sweet and savory. The overall vibe is one of rustic elegance, where bold, surprising flavors feel both refined and deeply comforting.
“Carob, beans, and rosemary ice cream. The aroma of legume with rosemary is amazing. It makes so much sense — the rosemary cleanses the palate along with the carob. The carob cream with the bean reminds me a bit of the red bean paste used in Japan. It's innovative for the average Italian — starting with strawberry and ending with something like this. Beautiful that there's freedom in using ingredients, not dedicating fruit only to desserts or vegetables only to savory dishes.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered L'Argine a Vencò. Most active: Francesco Zini
Dishes mentioned
- Pane con farina di riso e fiori di zucchina
Zucchine friuliane con salse di friggitelli e roviola, e noccioline
This is a Friulian zucchini, pan-fried with two sauces: one with friggitelli peppers and robiola cheese, and another with hazelnuts and a few pine nuts on top. The zucchini seems almost raw, but the hazelnut aroma is incredible — it makes it very rich and effective for an appetizer. The sauce is really something else.
- Fragola in umido con pesto di erbe di campo e ortica
- Pane ammollato con salsa di pane, semi di finocchio e riduzione di vino bianco
Cozze con basilico e acqua di parmigiano
Mussels with basil and Parmesan water. The basil aroma is incredible — basil with Parmesan almost feels like a tomato pasta. I'm not a big mollusk eater, but they keep the sea flavor. The flavor transition is gradual: it starts with the acidity and umami of Parmesan, then moves to the herbaceous bitterness of basil, and finally the decisive sea taste. The mussels are delicate, not overwhelming — it's perfect. This might be my favorite so far.
