Wine tasting and traditional dishes (i.e. how the tavern works)
With Osteria della Cipolla Rossa we also re-propose the old Tropean tavern where we used to go, bringing something to eat, to drink a glass of wine.
Today, unlike a long time ago , you won't have to bring anything: just tell us that we can cook for you.
In the morning we look at what the market of the day offers. We don't buy anything but we publish on our website two or three (2 or 3) dishes , to be paired with our wines, that we would like to cook:
- Osteria dellla Cipolla Rossa would like to be the old Tropean tavern (IT IS NOT A RESTAURANT) and therefore the central element is wine.
- booking is mandatory and can only be made by email with the telephone number indicated. It is possible to book only for the current month (starting from the first day of a given month it is possible to book, subject to availability, for any day of the same month) with the exception of non-European customers who face a long journey to come to us
- on the day of the wine tasting (or the evening before) based on the market of the day, but without purchasing anything, we think of a few dishes (2/3), to pair with our wines (3/4), that we would like to cook
- we then send an email to the booked customers attaching the "Proposal of the day" with the relative price
- after having verified the "Proposal of the day" and the relative price, the customer who intends to carry out the wine tasting must make the final confirmation of the booking which must be sent via email no later than 9.00 am. of the day of the tasting. If the "Proposal of the day" is not confirmed by 9.00 am on the day of the tasting, as we no longer have time to purchase the ingredients and cook for the customer, the reservation will be considered canceled
- having taken care of the final confirmation of the booking, we shop for the ingredients and cook only for the booked customers and in such a way that it is ready for the agreed time
- all this because we do not use refrigerators, freezers and technological equipment in general in order to have artisanal freshness, authenticity, flavor and eco-sustainability. All the preparation will be disposed of the same day
- the "Proposal of the day" is made up of the wines (3/4 glasses of wine, each of a different quality from the others), the dishes (2/3 "Tastings of poverty") combined and the cultural/scientific elements (history, traditions; geography, food products, cuisine etc. of Tropea and its territory) which constitute an integral part of it
- to the "Proposal of the day", which may not be to their liking, there is no alternative and therefore only after having read it will the customer be able to confirm any booking (booking is mandatory)
- the price of the "Proposal of the day" is starting from approximately €120.00 per person (additional drinks/dishes excluded);
- wine and water are the only drinks we offer
- the CUISINE is VEGETARIAN (and like all Mediterranean cuisine it is based on ancient grain flours, vegetables, cheeses and sometimes poor fish), it is inspired by tradition and when it is in season it has the protagonist is the red onion from Tropea
- there are 2 tables (four seats each) which cannot be joined together and reservations are mandatory - the ingredients are chosen based on criteria of authenticity and respect for the environment; everything proposed is handcrafted
- the ingredients are chosen on the basis of criteria of authenticity and respect for the environment; everything offered is handcrafted
- our mission can be summarized as follows: "A pristine environment for real food for the emotion of a healthy man"
- to combat waste and keep the environment healthy, we ask you to change your cutlery and glasses as little as possible,thank you
- Osteria della Cipolla Rossa is not a luxury place but something very simple that takes away form to give substance
- Osteria della Cipolla Rossa has recently changed its location which is now almost on the beach where once there was a beautiful onion field, the room is outdoors and we are still in the process of modernization and renovation
- We accept groups of up to 10 people hungry not only for traditional dishes and good wine but also for historical and scientific culture
At the last minute
For those who do not know the philosophy of Osteria della Cipolla Rossa (just described above) and contact us after 9 am, we propose the tasting of three wines (i.e. 3 glasses of wine) accompanied by a some morsels of traditional food prepared in relation to the availability of time and ingredients.
The price, including cover charge and a bottle of water for every 2 people, is €60.00
