Welcome Dinner

Saturday, September 14, 2024

7:30 PM — 9:30 PM

The Welcome Dinner is on our first night, Sept. 14th at the Villa Bernardini for all guests who are arriving on Saturday, September 14th. Seated dinner at long banquet table. The cost is 55€ per person - includes a glass of wine. RSVP required to give a chef a head count. Garden party attire for the ladies and sports jackets are suggested for the gents, but not mandatory!

Appetizer

  • Beef Carpaccio served on a fresh bed of rocket with shaved Parmesan

  • Panzanella Salad featuring ripe tomatoes, cucumber, and crusty bread

First Course

  • Ravioli filled with creamy Ricotta and fresh Spinach

  • Tortelli Lucchesi, a traditional pasta stuffed with delicious seasonal fillings

Second Course

  • Chicken Carpaccio, thinly sliced and elegantly presented

  • Veal Escalopes, pan-seared to perfection for a rich flavor

Sides

  • Oven-roasted Potatoes, crispy on the outside and tender within

  • Grilled Vegetables, a medley of seasonal produce cooked to enhance their natural flavors

Dessert

  • Classic Tiramisu, a delightful coffee-flavored treat layered with mascarpone

  • Creamy Gelato, offered in a variety of luscious flavors for your enjoyment

Tuscan Soirée

Monday, September 16, 2024

6:30 — 9:30pm

The Tuscan Soirée, celebrating Anne’s birthday, is scheduled to take place on Monday, September 16th, at one of the beautiful terraces of Villa Borgo Bernardini. Guests can look forward to an enticing selection of heavy Italian appetizers, as well as a variety of cocktails, fine wines, and champagne. The dining experience will be buffet style, allowing for a relaxed atmosphere rather than a formal seated meal. The cost for this delightful evening is priced at 55€ per person. Ladies are encouraged to don garden party style apparel, while gentlemen are invited to wear sports jackets; however, these suggestions are not mandatory. To enhance the ambiance, a live Italian jazz quintet will provide our entertainment throughout the evening, adding to the charm of this special occasion — see their band promo video below!