ISMAYA Group presents a spectacular two days of chef collaboration, showcasing the art of handcrafted Italian culinary masterpieces with Ti Amo Toscana, Italian Culinary Venture by Osteria Gia. Osteria Gia’s Executive Chef, Tommaso Gonfiantini will be hand in hand with Capella Ubud’s Executive Chef, Nicola Russo, on 29-30 November 2022 only at Osteria Gia PIM 2. With Chef Nicola Russo’s wealth of experience working in internationally acclaimed Michelin starred restaurants and luxury hotels across the world and Chef Tommaso’s that has served exceptional Italian delicacy with a mind of creativity for his patrons, each dinner course has been carefully selected to elevate the culinary experience and tantalize the palate.
Dwiartha Putri, Marketing Manager, Osteria Gia believes that, “We continuously strive to create outstanding and memorable experiences every single time customers try our Italy’s most rustic delicacies. This collaboration highlights our delectable culinary concepts and provides an opportunity for guests to explore interesting taste especially for the demanding palate. Through the joint venture of the two finest chefs and our team, we have the opportunity to create unique and engaging experiences by using different techniques, unique ingredients and mouth-watering flavors. This ensures each guest leaves with a memorable Italian dining experience at Osteria Gia .”
Ti Amo, Toscana!
This season's collaboration, Osteria Gia will highlight culinary maestros and is known for his achievements in getting the Michelin Star rating during his first Chef de Cuisine role, Chef Nicola Russo. Originally from Pisa, Italy, Nicola Russo’s culinary career is inspired by his love and respect for the art of cooking, fresh ingredients, and nature. At 33, he moved to Hong Kong for his first Chef de Cuisine role in Tosca fine dining restaurant and received a One Michelin Star Rating in 2018 and 2019. Since 2020, Chef Russo oversees operations at Capella Ubud’s flagship dining destinations, Api Jiwa and Mads Lange. Joining Nicola Russo in the kitchen is our beloved chef Tommaso Gonfiantini, Executive Chef of Osteria Gia. Tommaso brings a twist to classic Italian eateries, fuses together nostalgic traditions from the past with a fresh contemporary vibe. Serving the tastiest and most rustic Italian delicacies
The two notable chefs are so excited to collaborate and present irresistible special menus starting from Baccala Black Cod and Ceci Al Rosmarino (Japanese black cod, crispy cecina chickpeas and fragrant rosemary), Hokkaido Sea Urchin Risotto Cacciuccato (arborio rice, bisque, lemons and aglio e olio sea urchin tartare), Pici Alla Senese with Iberico (homemade spaghetti, pork shank, and sausage ragu, pecorino di pienza, and black winter truffle) and Limoncello Tiramisu (lemon mascarpone custard, ladies fingers limoncello syrup, and flambe Tuscan merengue). Challenge your palate with these scrumptious cuisines!
With years of experience in the food and beverage industry, ISMAYA Group operates in more than 100 locations including award-winning restaurants, lounges, and festivals. Striving to bring “The Good Life” closer to its patrons, ISMAYA continues to provide innovative culinary and lifestyle experience for customers all around South East Asia (including Indonesia) and the Middle East.