Embassy of Italy in Muscat hosts 18th edition of 'The Italian Cuisine Week in the World'

Muscat: Starting from November 8 to 14, 2023, the 8th edition of the Italian Cuisine Week in the World is back under the theme “At the table with Italian cuisine: well-being with taste”. The initiative, which is endorsed each year by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, aims at promoting the Italian gastronomic culture emphasizing the regional specialties, the importance of a healthy lifestyle and attention to the environmental dimension of food consumption.

During the week, many initiatives will provide the opportunity to the public to taste the best of the Italian culinary tradition. Michelin-starred chef Paolo Gramaglia, the founder of “President” restaurant in Pompeii in Italy, will be in Muscat and will participate in a special evening at the Italian Residence indulging the guests with delicious Italian recipes and live cooking.

As the Embassy of Italy in Muscat also focuses on education, a Master Class will be presented by Chef Gramaglia at Oman Tourism College, highlighting the importance of having a healthy lifestyle through rich ingredients found in the Mediterranean Diet. The Embassy of Italy in Muscat also aims at promoting exchanges with young Omani chefs.

The Embassy of Italy in Muscat invites everyone to experience the Italian taste around the city:

BREZZA - JUMEIRAH MUSCAT BAY: Brezza at Jumeirah Muscat Bay presents ‘A Taste of Italy - a Journey from North to South.’ From the rich, olive oil-infused dishes of the North to the sun-drenched, seafood-laden specialties of the South, the menu captures the vitality and authenticity of each region's culinary heritage, embracing the harmony between taste and well-being. For more information: +968 7199 7759

COME PRIMA - CROWNE PLAZA MUSCAT HOTEL: Taste the essence of Italy through an exquisitely curated White Truffle Menu at Come Prima Restaurant. For more information: +968 24 660 660

FRESCO – ALMOUJ MUSCAT: Join Fresco Al Mouj for the Italian Cuisine Week and savor Michelin Star Chef Paolo Gramaglia’s dishes that capture the essence of Italy's culinary excellence from November 8 to 14, 2023. For more information: +968 9424 5174

TOMATO - INTERCONTINENTAL MUSCAT: Special Italian menu prepared with care of your well-being at Tomato at InterContinental Muscat from November 8 to 15, 2023. For more information: +968 24 680 000 or +968 9137 3243

TUSCANY - GRAND HYATT MUSCAT: Revel in the simplicity of fresh products with the art of fine cooking put together for you in Muscat's timeless Italian restaurant, Tuscany at Grand Hyatt Muscat. Experience the Italian Taste from November 8 to 14, 2023. For more information: +968 24 641 234

The Embassy will be sharing the promotions and very interesting videos of the week on its website: https://ambmascate.esteri.it and social media platform: Instagram @italyinmuscat