What to order at Talea by Antonio Guida

Must order
Ossobuco and vitello tonnato, plus the truffle bruschetta and spaghetti carbonara the hotel calls signatures.
Signature dishes
Ossobuco, Vitello tonnato, Truffle bruschetta, Spaghetti carbonara
Editor tip
Lunch is served on Saturday and Sunday from 12:30 to 15:00, and the hotel publishes a separate weekend lunch menu and an Italian Evenings menu.
CuisineItalian
Price$$$$
NeighborhoodCorniche
HoursMon, Thu-Fri 18:30-23:00, Sat-Sun 12:30-15:00, 18:30-23:00, closed Tue-Wed
ChefAntonio Guida
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