The sea offers truly unique emotions: the salty breeze that caresses your skin, the light dancing on the waves at sunset, the sound of shells echoing through the memories of your best summers.

What if you could capture all that magic in a single dish?

The Chef’s Grand Cruditè, served at the restaurant of the Grand Hotel & Riviera, is a symphony of freshness and refinement that celebrates the treasures of our sea through delicate, balanced notes.

Every bite is a journey of flavour: the sweetness of the shellfish, the pure salinity of the oysters, the herbal aromas, and the tangy touch of balsamic pearls come together in perfect harmony. A dish that changes every day: we only use the freshest catch to bring you the authentic taste of the Tuscan coast. That’s why the Chef’s Grand Cruditè is never quite the same twice.

Fancy recreating it at home? Just source the freshest ingredients and follow our chef’s guidance. Success is guaranteed!
 

Ingredients

• Sicilian langoustine
• Gillardeau oyster
• Red prawn tartare with salted basil crisp
• Mazara red prawn
• Scallop with dill and balsamic pearls
• Sea bass carpaccio with cress sprouts

Preparation

The Grand Cruditè is born from a simple yet precise gesture: enhancing the purity of the sea without altering it. Chef Tettamanzi, head of the Grand Hotel & Riviera kitchens, carefully selects each ingredient and handles it with the utmost delicacy to preserve its texture and natural character.

The Gillardeau oysters are served naturally to offer a perfect balance of creaminess and salinity. The langoustine and Mazara red prawns are served whole, meaty and aromatic, finished with a few drops of extra virgin olive oil to enhance their natural sweetness. The red prawn tartare is enriched with a crispy basil wafer, while the scallop is elevated by fresh dill and balsamic pearls that add a bright citrusy note.

The dish is completed with sea bass carpaccio, gently marinated and garnished with cress sprouts for a fresh, vegetal finish. Each element is plated with care to please the eye as much as the palate. If you prepare it at home, enjoy this dish at sunset with a glass of sparkling wine or a crisp white.

To savour its true essence, order it at our restaurant during your stay in Lido di Camaiore—and let yourself be swept away by the flavours of the Tyrrhenian Sea.