Authentic Italian cuisine is filled with unique flavors, mainly thanks to its fresh, local ingredients. It is best known for its refined dishes, often enhanced with olive oil, various flavorful cheeses, and charcuterie. Among the many specialties of authentic Italian cuisine, you'll find pasta, polenta, focaccia, delightful desserts like tiramisu and panna cotta, and of course, the iconic pizza.
Antipasti: An introduction to Italian cuisine
An essential part of Italian gastronomy, antipasti have been serving as appetizers before the main course (literally "before the pasta") since ancient times. Antipasti act as a teaser for the various piatti that may be offered. Traditionally, they precede pasta dishes, but you can also enjoy them before a delicious pizza.
Antipasti are typically composed of sun-kissed vegetables like zucchini, tomatoes, eggplants, or bell peppers. However, they often feature cheese, charcuterie, or seafood in their composition.
Whether served hot or cold, you'll find traditional bruschettas with mozzarella and tomatoes, grilled eggplants with Parmesan, rolled eggplants with mozzarella, Sicilian arancini, rice balls stuffed with mozzarella and Bolognese sauce, and much more.
In authentic Italian cuisine, antipasti can be garnished in various ways. You can fill them with sun-kissed vegetables, Italian cheeses, charcuterie, or seafood, according to your desires. Opt for mozzarella, gorgonzola, and ricotta for cheeses. Guaranteed flavors!
Discover the specialties that have made our success
Chez Mario owes its success to the numerous specialties of authentic Italian cuisine that we prepare in an artisanal manner at our restaurant located in Lausanne, Switzerland. On the menu at Chez Mario, you will find delicious antipasti, which will prepare your palate for our piatti (main dishes). Finally, you can conclude your Italian culinary experience at our restaurant by selecting one of our delightful dolci (desserts).
If you want to taste antipasti worthy of authentic Italian cuisine, don't miss our bruschetta italiana, an Italian toast with flavors of the sun, consisting of fresh tomatoes, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, basil, and homemade oven-toasted bread. We also invite you to enjoy our succulent focaccia, a tasty and skillful combination of cherry tomatoes, basil, oregano, and olive oil.
Chez Mario is also well-known for its artisanal pizzas, crafted from traditional ingredients sourced exclusively from our local partners. We cultivate a love for the taste of authentic Italian pizza to delight your palate! Come and discover or rediscover the traditional Margherita, Marinara, Romana, Siciliana, and Capricciosa, or indulge in our specialties ("Our Le Celebri Pizze Di Mario"): Bella Italia, Burrata, Rimini, Parmese, Tronchetta, Pulcinella, or the Margherita Vera Napoli, to savor authentic and delicious pizzas!
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