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Dinners Under the Stars

1st, 8th and 15th August with live music – 21st August with stargazing

Under the magic of the summer sky, Valle di Assisi comes alive with flavour, music and stars. August is just around the corner: we look forward to welcoming you to our unmissable Dinners Under the Stars, featuring a sumptuous buffet designed to ensure you enjoy unforgettable evenings.

Our journey begins with live music for the first three special evenings on 1, 8 and 15 August.

On 8 August, Valle di Assisi turns 18

Dinner Under the Stars, Live Music and Birthday Cake

Right from the very first day, there’s been one number that’s guided us: the number 8.

On 08.08.08, at 8.00 pm, our adventure began. It was Nonna Regina who kicked things off, cutting the ribbon at the opening ceremony at the age of 88.

This year, Valle di Assisi turns 18 and our head of the family, Dr Giampiero Bianconi, celebrates his 81st birthday. Two mirror-image numbers, like the past and the future meeting in the present.

Coincidence or good fortune? It matters little. On 8 August, we look forward to welcoming you to celebrate together with a Dinner Under the Stars, live music, a toast and a birthday cake.

On 21 August, however, the live music will give way to the wonders of the cosmos with a special evening dedicated to stargazing.

Below you can get a preview of the buffet menu!

SATURDAY 8 AUGUST: OUR FIRST 18 YEARS – DINNER UNDER THE STARS & LIVE MUSIC, PLUS BIRTHDAY CAKE

Family gathered outdoors at night celebrating with a large birthday cake

Outdoor evening party with yellow balloons and people socializing around tables

Valle di Assisi turns 18: The Big Summer Party!

THE BUFFET MENU

STARTERS BUFFET:

Platter of cured meats
Cheese platter
Colfiorito bread plait
Ovoline
Pannatella
Scrambled eggs with truffle
Loaf of panzanella
Chickpea and prawn salad
Greek salad
Caesar salad
Marinated anchovies
Prawns in cocktail sauce
Smoked salmon
Octopus and potato salad
Salt cod in tempura
Mussels au gratin
Meatballs in tomato sauce

FIRST COURSES:
Paccheri with cherry tomatoes, pancetta and pecorino
Gourmet pinza alla pala

MAIN COURSES AND SIDE DISHES:
Porchetta-style suckling pig
Grilled seafood (skewers, squid and prawns)
Barbecue with prawns
Roast potatoes and mixed salad

DESSERT:

Birthday cake: Valle di Assisi turns 18!

Selection of desserts
Iced watermelon
Ice cream trolley

Prices for the evening (Dinner Under the Stars with Live Music):
€50.00 per adult
€25.00 for children up to 12 years old
(Included for guests on half-board)

SATURDAY 15 AUGUST: DINNER UNDER THE STARS & LIVE MUSIC

Chef preparing fresh pasta outdoors at sunset

Ferragosto: discover the Umbrian traditional menu

THE BUFFET MENU

Cheese Platter
Colfiorito Braided Cheese
Colfiorito ‘Ovoline’
Colfiorito ‘Pannatella’
Scrambled Eggs with Truffles
Panzanella Loaf
Chickpea and Prawn Salad
Greek Salad
Caesar Salad
Marinated Anchovies
Prawns in Cocktail Sauce
Smoked Salmon
Octopus and Potato Salad
Salt Cod in Tempura
Mussels au Gratin
Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

Colfiorito Potato Gnocchi Made to Order with Traditional Goose Ragù and Shavings of Pecorino
Potato Gnocchi with Fresh Sautéed Pachino Tomatoes, Swordfish, Capers and Basil

Traditional Roast Goose
Oven-Roasted Veal Loin
Roast Potatoes
Mixed Salad

Finger Dessert Buffet:
Zuppa Inglese
Ice Cream
Chilled Watermelon

Evening prices (Dinner Under the Stars with Live Music):
€50.00 per adult
€25.00 for children up to 12 years old
(Included for guests on half-board)

21 AUGUST – DINNER UNDER THE STARS WITH ASTRONOMICAL OBSERVATION

Person stargazing through a telescope at night

An al fresco buffet dinner, followed by a guided observation of the deep sky and the planets using Astronomitaly’s professional telescopes.

Our extensive buffet menu, prepared by our kitchen team, is currently being finalised and will be online soon!

Prices for the evening (Buffet dinner + Observation):
€60.00 per adult
€35.00 for children up to 12 years old
(Dinner included for guests on half-board)

Astronomical Observation only (without dinner / for guests on half-board):
€20.00 per adult
€10.00 for children up to 12 years old

SABATO 1 AGOSTO CENA SOTTO LE STELLE CON MUSICA DAL VIVO

People serving themselves at an outdoor buffet with chef cooking on a grill

STARTER BUFFET:
A selection of cured meats
A selection of pecorino and caciotta cheeses
Ovoline from Colfiorito
Cow’s milk ricotta
‘Primo sale’ cheese from Colfiorito
Chickpea and Trevi black celery salad
Panzanella with fresh seasonal vegetables
Grain salad with datterino cherry tomatoes
Couscous with vegetables
Bruschetta with chickpea hummus
Bruschetta with chicken liver pâté and red onion from Cannara
Bread, focaccia, torta al testo
Stewed meatballs

FIRST COURSES:
White lasagne with seasonal vegetables and sausage

MAIN COURSES AND SIDE DISHES:
Mixed grill (chicken, sausage, capocollo, veal and lamb)
Roast potatoes and salad buffet

DESSERT:
Chilled watermelon

SELECTION OF FINGER DESSERTS:
Sicilian cannoli
Puff pastry cannoli with salted caramel
Chocolate tartlets with pistachio cream and red berries
Butter tartlets with custard and wild berries
Maritozzi with cream
Panna cotta with red berries and caramel

ICE CREAM TROLLEY:
Chocolate
Pistachio
Hazelnut
Stracciatella
Lemon
Strawberry

Prices for the evening (Dinner Under the Stars with Live Music):
€50.00 per adult
€25.00 for children up to 12 years old
(Included for guests on half-board)