Ancient Rome inspires new Six by Nico menu
The food of Ancient Rome has served as inspiration for the latest offerings from Six by Nico, the ever-evolving tasting menu concept restaurant created by Nico Simeone.
Menus at the nine existing Six by Nico restaurants change every six weeks and the Belfast venue, which opened in 2019, will be serving up its own bacchanalian feast from March 16 until April 24.
The team, who are due to open a 10th UK venue in Aberdeen, have been unearthing ancient recipes to create a historically-adapted menu that brings their gastronomical creations to life in the 21st century.
Inspired by Roman traditions and interpreted through modern delicacies, ‘Ancient Rome’ will pay homage to the origins of foods we are familiar with and even enjoy today. From undiscovered recipes to the use of ancient ingredients that are widely used in the modern world, there is something for everyone in the next theme menu.
An immersive six courses includes – Cacio e Pepe – Crispy Pasta, Black Pepper & Parmesan Royale; White Asparagus, Crispy Duck Egg, Hazelnut & Brown Butter; Pompeii , Sole, Smoked Mussel, Lovage, White Turnip & Mussel Cream and Belly of Pork Fillet, Turned Rib, Cured Meat, Fennel & Toasted Fennel Seed, Date & Apple Compote, Braised Fennel.
Chef Nico Simeone, above, said: “Our teams have trawled through Roman recipe books to find a way to recreate dishes for the modern foodie. Let us not forget that the Romans were resourceful and inventive with their produce, with many of their dishes revealing the origins of Italian cuisine. Ancient Roman cuisine featured a diverse array of unusual dishes, strange food items, and unconventional cooking experiments, and we hope that our interpretation will allow our Belfast guests to enjoy the flavours and tastes of ancient Roman cuisine today”.
Diners can book a table now for ‘Ancient Rome’ at Six by Nico Belfast priced at £32 per person with the option to enjoy an expertly selected wine and specialist drinks pairing for an additional £27 at each restaurant. As ever, there is a vegetarian alternative available for every course, as well as snack sides available from £8 (for two).
To make a reservation and to book now, visit www.sixbynico.co.uk/belfast
