The story
Al Monte sits quietly on Via Venezia in Rosolina, anchoring a steady run of Adriatic seafood for diners who prefer substance over spectacle. The Grossato family has guided this kitchen for years, building a routine around two uncompromising standards. Freshness drives every decision while quality dictates what lands on the pass.
Seasonal availability shapes every plate rather than a fixed recipe book. Diners often start with the house appetizer, featuring grilled scallops, tender cuttlefish, sweet prawns, and spider crabs alongside saor marinated mazzancolle. Hearty pastas arrive straight from the pot, including spaghetti tossed with veraci clams and delicate tagliolini paired with sea bass.
The kitchen also prepares fresh pasta daily to accompany richer plates like shrimp risotto and mud crab gnocchetti. Even the sweet course stays grounded in the same hands, serving a warm sfogliatina layered with chantilly cream and fresh strawberries. This market-driven approach earned them the Faccino Contento + distinction from ilGolosario, which praised their honest focus on premium raw materials. Soft frescoes inspired by the nearby wetlands cover the dining room walls, creating a backdrop that feels both personal and restrained.
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