Essenza is Valentina Rasà’s signature cuisine: dishes that start from Sicilian memory and reach the table with technique, balance and ingredients chosen one by one.
It is not tied to a single address. Essenza lives wherever it finds the right setting: a historic residence for a season, a winery for an evening, a seaside terrace for a weekend.
The common thread is always the same: just a few covers, a menu that follows the seasons and the pleasure of sitting down at the table together.
Essenza’s cuisine is the result of a journey that begins with chef Valentina Rasà’s childhood memories and arrives at modern techniques and meticulously chosen ingredients.
Tradition meets a contemporary touch, for an experience that is not only culinary but also emotional.
We believe in the magic of encounters and in the table as a place to share stories, laughter and emotions: every Essenza dinner aims to be a small ritual of beauty and authenticity.
For a season, Essenza moves into a host residence or venue, with lunches and dinners open to the public.
One evening or a weekend in an unexpected place: a dedicated menu, limited seats, booking required.
Opening periods with a seasonal menu, for those who want to come back and watch it change.
Private dinners, four-hands dinners, tastings with pairings: on request, for groups and special occasions.
Where to find Essenza in the coming months. Seats are limited: book directly from each date or write to us for a private dinner.
Choose a date from the calendar or tell us your idea: a private dinner, an experience for a group, a residency at your venue. We’ll reply with availability and details.