The Alajmo brothers have done more than simply keep the family business ticking along. Since 1994, when Massimiliano took over the kitchen from mother Rita, and brother Raffaele took over management of the dining room, they've added café bar Il Calandrino, traiteur and deli A Vittorio, and the restored Hotel Maccaroni to their mini gastronomic empire in the otherwise undistinguished town of Sarmeola di Rubano near Padova.
The brothers' parents remain involved in the family business, while sister Laura manages Il Calandrino. Despite the array of gastronomic temptations on offer, it's fair to say that most have come for one thing: Chef Massimiliano's tasting menus, dubbed Adesso, I Grandi Classici and in.gredienti. All showcase the experimental bent you'd expect of a Veyrat alum, but one that's married to deep regard for his local cuisine. For Alajmo's most popular and most frequently requested dishes, try I Grandi Classici, including his Saffron Risotto, Squid Ink Cappuccino, Suckling Pig with Mustard and Coffee Powder, and Tiramisu. Sommelier Angelo Sabbadin will gladly pair any of the menus to a range of solely Italian, or international wines. The simultaneous publication last year of the restaurant's cookbook in.gredienti in Italian and English brought Massimiliano's complex cuisine to a wider audience. Their current project is the recently launched satellite of Le Calandre in
Behind the stove: Massimiliano Alajmo
Always on the menu: The most popular dish is the Radicchio alla Milanese with Mustard Sorbet and Pomegranate Perfume with Raspberry Vinegar
Random fact: Le Calandre's customers report that the classic dish Risotto with Saffron and Liquorice Powder has strong aphrodisiac qualities
Wine list: €28 - €4,500 (£19 - £3,047)
Menu: Adesso €175 (£118), I Grandi Classici €175 (£118), in.gredienti €200 (£135)
Le Calandre, Via
+39 04 96 30303 www.calandre.com
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