Essence

In the historic center of Terracina, the cuisine of Simone Nardoni shines on the table at his restaurant Essenza.
A reference point for gourmands in the area, Essenza invites diners to a location characterized by a design cured and elegant in symbiosis with a service that is first of all welcoming.
The guest here lives afood and wine experience that starts from the territory, respecting local products and their seasonality, and aims at substance and taste, without ever putting the customer's point of view in the background.

Drops of Excellence

Chef

Simone Nardoni

Chefs Alessandro and Valerio Testa, were born in the heart of Centocelle, and here they have returned after gaining experience in a number of excellent establishments. Their story, that of two brothers with one passion, catering, is an example of growth and success.

Purity and Taste

The Menu

No fads, no trends, no constraints to territory and tradition. The only real fil rouge is quality, arm in arm on the one hand with respect for seasonality and the product, and on the other with the desire to express, tell, amaze and satisfy.
The criterion that marks the transition from inspiration to the actual realization of a dish is the same one that gives the restaurant its name: telling the Essence of a taste, without overdoing it, without bringing ingredients to the plate that are not necessary.
The ingredient is always the protagonist and as such should be enhanced for its characteristics.

Purity and Taste

The Restaurant

A cuisine that can be described as "neoclassical" and exceedingly personal, which does not set geographical boundaries but always privileges the ingredient, both in terms of quality and the personal and empathetic relationship with the producer who makes it. The Essenza restaurant now boasts a Michelin star earned in 2021.
Chef-patron Simone Nardoni is also a member of JRE - Jeunes Restaurateurs d'Europe. Roman Summer.

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Essence can be found here

Via Cavour, 38 04019 Terracina

Official Water Partner