Limone di Primavera: A Celebration of Spring

Angelena’s is bringing the flavor of an Italian spring to the Gulf Coast with a festive Limone di Primavera celebration on Thursday, April 23 at 5:30 p.m. Enjoy a celebration of Italy’s most beloved fruit, featuring an exclusive multi-course tasting as presented Executive Chef Ian Gillette which highlights the bright, aromatic flavors of fresh Italian lemons. Each course will be paired with Italian wines, selected by our house wine expert Matt Nichols, to complement the evening’s dishes.

Inspired by the sun-drenched coasts of Southern Italy, this special food and wine experience will transport guests to the Amalfi coast. The specially curated menu showcases the versatility of lemon across every course from handcrafted pasta, fresh seafood, grilled steak, to an unforgettable citrus-infused dessert.

“Our Italian lemon dinner is a tribute to the simplicity and elegance of coastal Italian cuisine,” said Executive Chef Ian Gillette. “Lemon isn’t just an ingredient it’s a symbol of freshness, warmth and the joy of gathering around the table.”

Guests will enjoy a multi-course tasting menu that highlights fresh seasonal ingredients and dedication to authentic flavors, with wine pairings selected to complement each course. The menus is as follows:

Gulf Snapper Crudo
Meyer lemon, Sicilian olive oil, sea salt, chili, strawberry

Paired with Benanti, Etna Bianco, Sicily 2023

Charred Asparagus

Herb labneh, salsa verde alla verbena, toasted focaccia breadcrumb

Paired with Castello di Volpaia Prelius, Maremma Vermentino, Tuscany 2023

Spaghetti al Limone

House made spaghetti, lemon, blue crab

Paired with Petilia, Fiano di Avellino, Campania 2021

Grilled Hanger Steak

Roman spring fritella, mint pesto, lemon

Paired with Tenuta del Cerro, ‘Colpetrone’ Memoira, Montefalco Sagrantino 2015

Limone Ripieno

Amalfi lemon posset, Amalfi lemon sorbet, olive oil, sea salt

Paired with Massolino, Moscato d’Asti, Piedmont NV

Price for the five-course, five wine dinner is $115 per person, plus tax and gratuity. As this is a special menu for the evening, there will be no substitutions. Seating for the dinner is limited, reservations are required and can be made by visiting our website www.angelenaspensacola.com or calling 850-542-8398.

Angelena’s Ristorante Italiano, located at 101 East Intendencia Street in historic downtown Pensacola, is inspired by the deep roots of our city’s history. At the turn of the century, Giatano Giardina, an Italian immigrant, was in search of the American dream and found it here in Pensacola. Angelena’s offers coastal Italian cuisine as well as an extensive list of Italian wines. Bar service begins at 4:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday with dinner service 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Friday -Saturday, 5:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. For reservations, please call 850-542-8398. For more information, please visit our website, www. angelenaspensacola.com