Ristorante Banfi held its official grand opening for friends, neighbors and press in April. The seven course meal was prepared by Ristorante Banfi Chef Guido Haverkock and Michelin two-star Chef Heinz Beck of the prestigious La Pergola roof garden restaurant in Rome's Cavalieri Hilton Hotel. The chefs created the regular (yet seasonal) menus for Castello Banfi's Ristorante and Taverna incorporating classic Tuscan fare with Mediterranean influences.

 Ristorante Banfi offers four tasting menu options: three courses with wines for 60.00 Euro (approx. $52), three courses without wines for 45 Euro (approx. $39), five courses with wines for 85.00 Euro (approx. $74), and fives courses without wines for 60.00 Euro (approx. $53). The Ristorante open for dinner Tuesday through Saturday from 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and reservations are required.

The more casual Taverna Banfi is open for lunch between 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday and reservations are strongly recommended. To make reservations at either of these restaurants, call (+39) 0577 816 001 or e-mail ristorante@banfi.it

Ristorante Banfi Opening Gala Menu

Carpaccio of seabass with black olives and zucchini in a vinaigrette sauce
San Angelo Pinot Grigio 2001

Risotto with spring vegetables
Fontanelle Chardonnay 2000

Asparagus ravioli with wild dove breast in balsamic sauce and tarragon
Colvecchio Syrah 1999

Herb encrusted rack of lamb with eggplant purée and cherry tomatoes
SummuS 1998

Venison cooked in a salt crust with red wine reduction and onion confit
Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino 1997

Selection of cheeses with dried fruit bread and plum marmalade
Poggio all'Oro Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 1990

Mascarpone parfait with honey and crispy almonds on orange ragout
Florus Moscadello di Montalcino 1999