O Me O Il Mare
Gragnano, Italy
⭐1 Star
The Experience
From Michelin Guide
Known around the world as the town of pasta, Gragnano is still home to small-scale pasta-makers renowned for their top-quality pasta. To reinforce this fact, this restaurant is housed in a building (dating back to 1695) once used as pasta factory. Now boasting a modern, spacious dining room with a vaulted ceiling and open-view kitchen, the restaurant serves three tasting menus, all with strong links to the region but also featuring more creative touches. The region also takes pride of place on the wine list – it’s worth asking the talented and experienced sommelier for her recommendations.
Unique Things
From Visitor Experiences
- Historical Venue: The restaurant is located in a building that dates back to 1695, originally used as a pasta factory, adding a layer of historical significance to the dining experience.
- Open Kitchen Experience: Guests can witness the culinary process unfold in the open kitchen, creating an intimate and engaging atmosphere.
- Dynamic Chef and Wine Pairing: Chef Luigi Tramontano and his wife Nicoletta offer a unique dining experience, with Luigi's Michelin-starred background and Nicoletta's wine expertise combining to create a memorable meal.
Ingredient Stars
From Visitor Experiences
The most honored or signature ingredients at the Michelin-starred restaurant O Me O Il Mare in Gragnano are:
Local high-quality pasta: Gragnano is world-renowned for its artisanal pasta, and the restaurant emphasizes this by being housed in a historic pasta factory and featuring pasta prominently in dishes like the classic "La Barzanella," which celebrates the region's culinary heritage.
Fresh seafood: Reflecting the restaurant's name ("Me or the Sea"), seafood is central to the menu, with dishes such as the "Seafood Risotto" showcasing the freshest catch of the day, prepared with precision to highlight natural flavors.
Mediterranean and local land ingredients: The cuisine blends traditional Mediterranean flavors with ingredients from the local land, elevated by creative techniques and presentation, ensuring a balance of tradition and innovation.
These ingredients are significant as they root the restaurant firmly in its regional identity—Gragnano's pasta tradition and the bounty of the nearby sea—while allowing the chef to reinterpret them with contemporary culinary artistry. The fresh pasta and seafood form the backbone of signature dishes, offering diners an authentic yet refined taste of Campania's culinary excellence.
Menu & Pricing
Current Offerings & Prices
O Me O Il Mare – Gragnano
Michelin 1-Star Restaurant
Italian Contemporary, Modern Cuisine
Price Level: €€€
Tasting Menus
- The restaurant offers three tasting menus, all strongly linked to the Campania region with creative touches.
- Exact menu names, courses, and detailed descriptions are not publicly listed.
- Average price for a meal (appetizer/entrée or entrée/dessert) is around €120 per person, indicating a fine dining experience with multiple courses.
À la Carte Options
- Specific à la carte dishes and prices are not available in the current sources.
- The cuisine focuses on high-quality pasta and regional ingredients, served in a modern style with a creative approach.
Menu Descriptions and Courses
- The menus emphasize the heritage of Gragnano pasta, with dishes showcasing local pasta makers' products.
- The setting is a historic pasta factory building with a vaulted ceiling and open kitchen, enhancing the dining experience.
Special Seasonal Menus
- No explicit information on seasonal or special menus was found in the current data.
Summary of Pricing
| Menu Type | Price | Currency | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasting Menus | Approx. €120 | Euro (€) | For appetizer/entrée or entrée/dessert |
NOT_FOUND for detailed set menu names, specific dish descriptions, à la carte options, and exact prices.