Introduction to San Martino Restaurant
The San Martino restaurant, located in the quiet hamlet of Rio San Martino in the municipality of Scorzè, province of Venezia, has a long and articulated history. The story begins with great-grandfather Francesco, born in 1867, who abandoned his career as a policeman in 1900 to open the tavern “At Campagnola” with his wife. The tavern offered traditional dishes, including “cicheto” accompanied by a classic “ombra” (a small glass of wine), and was a place where locals could gather to play cards and socialize.
The mise en place of the San Martino restaurant
Raffaele Ros and Michela Berto: A Journey Through Cooking and Dining
Raffaele Ros, the chef, and Michela Berto, the owner, have a long history of working together. Raffaele’s experience in the culinary world began at hotel school, and he later spent ten years working at Locanda Cipriani in Torcello. Michela, on the other hand, was born into a family of restaurateurs and has always been involved in the business. The two met in school and eventually decided to take over the San Martino restaurant, which had been in Michela’s family for generations.
Michela Berto and Raffaele Ros
The Turning Point: From Traditional Osteria to Michelin-Starred Restaurant
The turning point for the San Martino restaurant came when Raffaele and Michela decided to take the path of fine dining. They were inspired by a visit to the two-Michelin-starred restaurant Dolada, where they were impressed by the beauty and elegance of the dining experience. This marked the beginning of their journey towards creating a Michelin-starred restaurant, which was finally achieved in 2013.
The room of the San Martino restaurant
The Cuisine and Menus of the San Martino Restaurant
The San Martino restaurant offers a range of menus, including “The Winter Sea” and “Ideas in Motion”, both of which are dedicated to fish. The restaurant also offers a menu dedicated to “contemporary cicheti” called “The Table in the Cellar”, which is served in the summer. The dishes are carefully crafted to showcase the freshest ingredients and the chef’s attention to detail.
Raffaele Ros in the kitchen
The Cellar of the San Martino Restaurant
The wine list at the San Martino restaurant is carefully curated by Michela, who selects wines that complement the dishes on the menu. The list includes a range of old vintages, which are served when they are ready to drink. The restaurant’s wine list is a “viva” card that turns continuously, ensuring that customers always have something new to try.
The cellar of the San Martino Restaurant
Dishes on the “Ideas in Motion” Menu
The “Ideas in Motion” menu is a journey along the Adriatic coast, with dishes such as “Lisca” of pink prawns, “Cacciarolo” squid, and bigoi in salsa with marinated anchovies. The menu also includes a range of sweets, including a fondant of chocolate with green tea.
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Bigoi in sauce with marinated anchovies
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“Cacciarolo” squid, artichoke cream, artichokes and dried and smoked lemon powder
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Piazza Cappelletto 1 30037 Rio San Martino Scorzè (Ve)
Tel +39 041 5840648