La Festa dei 7 Pesci at San Lorenzo Ristorante

"The Feast of the 7 Fishes" is one of the most cherished Italian-American traditions.  Because seafood is so abundant in Italy and Catholicism encourages abstinence from meat on the eve of some religious holidays, dining on 7 types of fish (or two types of fish prepared 7 different ways) became a Christmas Eve tradition.  Although not widely celebrated in Italy, this custom dates back to early 20th-century America, when Italian immigrants in the United States wanted to pay tribute to their homeland, and is still carried on by Italian-American families today.   

This year, San Lorenzo Ristorante will honor this Italian-American ritual.  The restaurant is offering a pre-fixed menu on December 23rd and 24th for those who want to take part in this tradition. The menu is listed below, featuring many dishes that will make their debut during this event. Click here to reserve now! 

LA FESTA DEI SETTE PESCI (FEAST OF THE 7 FISHES)

Sunday, December 23

Monday, December 24

4 COURSE ~ $65 per person

ANTIPASTI (choice of)

ZUPPA DI ASTICE

Lobster Bisque, Bay Scallops, Fregola, Sherry, Chives

POLIPO

Grilled Octopus, Shaved Fennel, Artichoke, Fingerling Potatoes, Pancetta Vinaigrette

TONNO

Tuna Carpaccio, Blood Orange, Hearts of Palm, Osetra Caviar

PASTA (choice of)

RAVIOLI DI ASTICE

Maine Lobster, Roasted Fennel, Ginger, Lobster Jus

CHITARRA

Manila Clams, Squash Blossoms, White Wine, Calabrese Peppers

RISOTTO DI GRANCHIO

Lump Crab, Burrata, Chives, Black Garlic Aioli

SECONDI (choice of)

BRANZINO

Sea Bass, Baby Vegetables, Roasted Tomatoes, Olives, Acqua Pazza

SALMONE

Salmon, Asparagus, Shaved Beets, Basil Crema, Crushed Potatoes

CAPESANTE

Scallops, Sunchokes Purée, Baby Kale, Prosciutto, Parsley Pesto

DOLCI (choice of)

TORTA CAPRESE

Traditional Italian Dark Chocolate and Nut Holiday Cake, Whipped Mascarpone, Cranberry-Orange Coulis

TORTA DI RICOTTA e EGGNOG

Nutmeg and brandy-infused Ricotta Cheesecake, Caramel Sauce, Butter Cookie

SORBETTO

Sorbet of the Day served with Italian Wafer Cookie