Entertaining guests is a pleasure and an honour. Conversations knit together the stories of our lives. We are interwoven in a universal net of colourful threads that bond us together. The world is a small place. Through conversations, as well as food, we celebrate our love for life.
For your guests and for your family you can order at Il Valentino a selection of specialty pastries, and cakes.
Afternoon Teas
Ricotta soft biscuits
A favourite of our clientele, a very light delicious mini-cake that melts in the mouth. Warning. Once you try one... you are hooked
Euro 10.00 for 10
Marzipan traditional biscuits (ricciarelli).
Only to be found fresh chez-nous, made with almond pasta. Also ideal for after dinners.
Euro 10.00 for 10
Butter biscuits
Ideal for teas, this recipe comes from Venice. Other assorted biscuits of varied shapes and tastes are available.
Euro 20.00 for 25
Eclairs and bigné: chocolate or cream
A scrumptious but deceptively naughty treat. The “shell” of this pastry contains no butter.
Euro 2.50 each
Crostata Tray
Serves 12 portions, Shortcrust pastry with strawberry, or blackberry jam.
Euro 36.00 a tray
Chocolate and Pear tray
Serves 12 portions, celebrates the match between this fruit and chocolate.
Euro 36.00 a tray
Sponge Cake
For you to dress (jams, creams, chocolate, fruits).
Euro 24.00 serves 12 portions
Party Desserts
Carrot Cake
A staple in the Irish tradition, ours comes without icing, to keep it light.
Euro 15.00
Orange Cake
A recipe from the world acclaimed "Gambero Rosso" Italian guide, full of flavour of orange zest. Suggestion; serve with custard cream.
Euro 15.00
Fresh Fruit Tart
With fresh fruit in season, a colourful and refreshing option.
Euro 25.00
Chocolate Marble Cake
A recipe from the Italian Dolomites, simple and rich, soft and rewarding. Suggestion; serve with hot chocolate on the side.
Euro 18.00
Othello Coffee Cake
Simple but refined, with Italian coffee flavour. Serve surrounded with accompanying coffee beans.
Euro 25.00
Chocolate Cake
A light but rich recipe, layered with chocolate topping.
Euro 25.00
Kids Party
Pizza Margherita Tray
Serves 12. Toppings: tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, fresh basil leaves.
Euro 40.00
Focaccia Tray
Serves 12. Simple or with your fillings of choice (parma ham, Scamorza cheese, prime tuna chunks).
Euro 24.00 (without filling)
Meringues
Simple, with almonds, in a meringue cake option.
Price upon request.
Birthday Cake
Chocolate, fruit, creamy, spongy... just ask. Every child has a favourite.
Price upon request.