Whether you’ve been following along with Ristorante Lucia’s Tour d’Italia series, or you’re a newbie looking to get in on the fun, head to their North End location on Thursday, October 19th for the next stop: Molise. The Italian experts have been journeying through their homeland one dinner at a time since 2018, and this month’s installment explores the region that’s north of Campania and sits partially on the Adriatic Sea. Snap up a spot for the six-course dinner that’s thoughtfully paired with regional wines for $120 per person here. The evening kicks off at 6:30pm with Bruschette di Caciocavallo Molisano, which are crispy breads enriched with renowned Southern Italian cheese, and are followed by sauteed meatballs with fresh tomato & basil, shoelace-shaped pasta in pork sauce, and traditional salted cod (take a look at the menu below).

If you want the full Molise experience, you can also sign up for an immersive class on Sunday, October 15th at their sister restaurant in Winchester, which will include a hands-on cooking experience, personalized notebooks, tried-and-true recipes, stylish aprons, and a convivial family-style feast. Snag tickets here for $70.

TOUR D’ITALIA MOLISE MENU

Course 1:
Bruschette di Caciocavallo Molisano
Crispy breads enriched with renowned Southern Italian cheese.

Zuppa di Farro Molisana
Hearty soup of beans, chickpeas & farro.
Paired with: Di Majo Norante Falanghina

Course 2:
Le Pallotte Cacio e Uova
Sauteed meatballs with fresh tomato & basil.
Paired with: Di Majo Norante Sangiovese

Course 4:
Maccheroni Crioli
Shoelace-shaped pasta in pork sauce.
Paired with: Di Majo Norante Ramitello

Course 5:
Baccalà con la Mollica
Traditional salted cod, breaded and fried with flavors of raisin, walnut, anchovy & garlic.
Paired with: Di Maio Norante Cabernet

Course 6:
Rosacatarre Capelliate
Rose-shaped sweet treats.
Paired with: Grappa del Molis