Paranga Restaurant

Name: Paranga Restaurant
Address: InterContinental Malta, St. Julian's, Malta, STJ 3310
Telephone: 2376 5064
Price range: €31 to €50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

192 Reviews

€31 to €50

Sicilian

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Paranga is a seaside restaurant, set on teak decking above the rippling Mediterranean Sea. Here one is certain to find and an enticing and exclusive atmosphere where the centre of attention is the pristine and unspoiled natural culinary flavours. Chef de Cuisine Jake Mangani presents a menu characterised by superb array of stimulating and diverse Sicilian flavours interpreted in both a traditional and contemporary style. Fresh fish and shellfish arrive daily from local fishermen, creating, with certainty, a peak of individual interest or the ideal fare for a special occasion. All of which may be enjoyed with an ideally selected aperitif an impeccably paired wine, and concluded with a digestif from the wide selection on offer.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 25, 2022

May 2022

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9:30 PM

Booked 7 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Sicilian, Mediterranean, Fish
Hours of operation
Daily 12:30 pm–3:00 pm Daily 7:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
2376 5064
Website
http://malta.intercontinental.com/gastronomy/paranga/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Claudio Farrugia

Location
InterContinental Malta St. Julian's, STJ 3310
Neighborhood
St. Julian's
Parking details
Enjoy a 3 hour complimentary parking when dining at Paranga.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Calamari Farciti con Fricassea di Gamberetti, Pomodoro, Basilico e Acciuga alla Piastra^€12.80
Roasted squid, stuffed with a fricassee of prawns, anchovies, tomato, breadcrumbs, lemon zest and basil served with a quinoa and prawn cracker, tomato and Kalamata olive purée
Sella di Coniglio Avvolta in Guanciale, Cotta a Bassa Temperatua e Alette di Pollo Brasate€12.00
Slow cooked rabbit saddle wrapped in cured pork cheek, braised chicken wings, crunchy shallots, kale crisp
Carpaccio di Barbabietole Rosse, Albicocche e Formaggio di Capra€8.00
Beetroot carpaccio, diced dry apricots in agro dolce, crumbled Chèvre cheese, apricot purée, walnuts, rocket salad leaves
Millefoglie di Melanzana Croccante e Scamorza Affumicata€9.00
Chunky and crisp aubergine crackers, layered with a smoky scamorza cheese, red chard and a cherry tomato sauce, basil gel
Cozze alla Tarantina€12.50
Fresh mussel sauté pot, in a slightly spicy roasted tomato sauce, grilled artisan focaccia
Bignè di Coscia d'Anatra Sfilacciata e Foie Gras Arrostito in Padella con Brioche Tostata e Chutney di Kumquat al Rosmarino€16.50
Pulled duck leg beignet and pan seared foie gras served on toasted brioche with a kumquat and rosemary chutney
Crudo di Pesce e Gamberetti€13.20
Marinated fresh local Scarlet prawns in lemon and chives infused olive oil, beetroot cured fresh salmon, white fish tartare, citrus gel
Antipasto Misto Mare€16.00
Grilled octopus tentacles, pan roasted prawn and scallop, deep fried fish cake, carrot and ginger purée, dill gel

Zuppe

Soups

Zuppa di Batate, Carote e Rosmarino con Castagne€7.50
Sweet potato, carrot and rosemary soup with chestnuts
Guazzetto di Pesce e Crostacei€12.50
Mediterranean fish broth with fresh clams, mussels, prawns, squid and filleted white fish

Primi - Pasta & Riso

Starters - Pasta & Rice

Paccheri Artigianali di Gragnano IGT alla Norcina con Vellutata di Burrata€9.50
Large tube Gragnano pasta, with an Umbrian typical pork sausage, shallots, nutmeg, orange zest, crushed black pepper ragout, burrata cheese sauce
Linguine Artigianali di Gragnano IGT con Pesce Bianco, Puré di Melanzane e Basilico, Marmellata di Pomodorini al Timo^€11.50
Artisan Gragnano flat pasta with white fresh fish in a delicate spicy white wine and wild fennel sauce, aubergine and basil puree, cherry tomato & thyme marmalade
Spaghettoni Artigianali di Gragnano IGT alla Carbonara€11.00
Thick Gragnano spaghetti with crispy smoked cured pork cheek, Pecorino Romano cheese and egg yolk
Tagliatelle Artigianali ai Sentori di Limone allo Scoglio€14.80
Lemon scented artisan tagliatelle pasta, tossed in a light prawn bisque with fresh clams, mussels, squid and fish fillets
Pappardelle Artigianali con Coda di Bue Sfilacciata, Dadolata di Zucca, Purea di Porro e Scaglie di Parmigiano€12.50
Flat wide artisan pasta with pulled oxtail meat, diced pumpkin, leek purée, Parmesan cheese shavings
Gnocchi alla Piemontese con Cacio e Pepe€8.50
Typical Piedmont style potato gnocchi with a Pecorino cheese and coarse black pepper sauce
Panciotti con Capesante e Gamberi, Vellutata allo Zafferano€16.50
Fresh pasta parcels with a scallop and prawn farce, saffron velouté, fresh Romanesco broccoli, tomato julienne
Risotto Acquerello alla Zucca e Taleggio€10.00
Acquerello risotto with pumpkin purée, Taleggio cheese, candied cashews and a hint of sage
Risotto Acquerello al Nero di Seppia con Gamberi, Calamari€15.00
Black cuttlefish ink Acquerello risotto with prawns, squid, bisque and chives

Secondi dl Mare

Main Course - Fish & Shellfish

Crudo di Pesce e Crostacei del Giorno
Select your Crudo of fresh fish and shellfish from our daily catch
- D.M.P
Ombrina al Vapore ai Sentori di Affumicato€27.00
Steamed, smoky flavoured Black Meagre, caponata, black olive powder, courgette and basil purée
Fritto Misto€22.80
Deep fried platter of fresh fish fillet bites, prawns, squid and white-bait, lemon-chive mayo
Misto Mare€25.50
Roasted fresh fish fillets, squid and prawns, basil infused olive oil dressing, orange gel
Polpo ai Ferri€26.60
Barbecued octopus, chick pea and snap bean ragout, potato and onion croquette, tomato gel
Filetto di Salmone in Padella, Tre Variazioni di Cavolfiore€19.50
Pan seared fillet of fresh salmon, textures and temperatures of cauliflower
Caciucco alla Livornese^
An Italian fish stew which originated in the early stages of the 17° century in the northern fishing village of Livorno; half lobster, squid, mussels, prawns, fresh fish fillets, clams all cooked in a shell fish and tomato bisque with a hint of chili and lemon juice, served with garlic bruschetta
- A Persona€39.00
- Per Due€74.00

Pesce Fresco del Giorno

D.M.P. Fresh fish from our daily catch, cooked in an variety of ways of your choice. Ask you server for the recommended cooking method to your choice of fish

Al Sale
Baked in a salt crust
Alla Pentola
In casserole
Al Acqua Pazza
Poached in a broth with cherry tomatoes, basil an onion
Ai Ferri
Barbecued
Alla Mugniaia
In butter and lemon
Alla Livornese
Pan fried with onion, tomato, garlic and parsley

Secondi di Terra

Main Course - Meats / Vegetarian

Filetto di Manzo Scottona alla Piastra*€29.00
250g Griddle roasted Heifer beef fillet, potato fondant, mushroom Dxelles, grilled king oyster mushroom, truffle scented jus
Controfiletto alla Griglia, Salsa di Fondo Pepata*
Grilled rib-eye, peppered jus, caramalised shallots
- Vitella di Latte - Milk-Fed Veal 300g€24.50
- USDA Black Angus Pregiato - 300g Prime Cut USDA Black Angus€36.00
Petto di Pollo Ruspante al Forno, Farcito con Lardo di Colonnata, Castagne e Rosmarino€19.20
Baked corn-fed chicken, stuffed with cured fatback, chestnuts and rosemary, sweet potato mash and sautéed Brussels sprouts
Petto d'Anatra in Padella, Inumidito col Suo Sugo, Puré di Albicocche, Riduzione di Bacche di Bosco, Ragù di Orzo e Cerfoglio€21.80
Pan seared basted Barbary duck breast, apricot purée, forest berry reduction, barley and chervil ragout
Sella d'Agnello Arrosto, Purea di Patate al Coriandolo, Bietola Appassita in Padella, Salsa di Carote*€23.60
Roasted lamb chump served with a coriander scented potato mash, wilted Swiss chard carrot purée
Polenta in Padella, Tofu alla Griglia, Purea di Piselli, Pomodori Canditi€16.00
Shallow fried cornmeal with grilled tofu, pea purée, candied tomatoes, fried rocket leaves
Parmigiana di Melanzana Tradizionale€16.00
Fried and baked sliced aubergine layered with tomato sauce, basil, Parmesan cheese and Mozzarella

Contorni

Side Dishes

Insalata di Rucola, Pomodorini e Scaglie di Parmigiano€3.00
Rocket leaf and tomato salad with Parmesan cheese shavings
Insalata Mista€2.20
Seasonal mixed leaf salad
Verdure di Stagione€3.00
Seasonal fresh vegetables
Patate Fritte€2.00
Potato fries
Cubetti di Patate in Camicia al Forno€2.00
Roasted rosemary potatoes

What 192 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

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CarlosLuiz
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excelent food, service, team and Sea view....................................
GD
GregoryD
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall4food5service5ambience4
Food and service excellent. Good quantity while not over facing you. When the sun went down it went a bit cold and the staff kindly closed the doors and the sliding roof. Make sure you make a reservation as the restaurant is very popular.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Lancashire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very impressed. Great setting and vibe. Very well trained and friendly staff. The food was very good. I enjoy octopus and the barbecued octopus I had hear was the best ever. Incredibly tender and tasty. Highly recommended!
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IvanV
New England
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My guests were immensely satisfied with the food. First time they had chargrilled octopus as a main course and they loved it. I had to have soup only owing to a post op diet I must follow. The Chef prepared an exquisite bisque based soup that was the highlight of my week. Fantastic
CT
CTUK
London
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall1food1service3ambience1
Food was unseasoned and poorly presented. Having visited a number of fantastic restaurants across the island, this really was a let down. I’m surprised hotel intercontinental are linked to it.
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Ma11
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
A pleasant Sunday lunch, food was tasty and well presented. However, it would be good to have a canopy outside as it was too hot in the afternoon and thus we could not enjoy our food and ambience as much as we would have liked.
TD
TracyD
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
We enjoyed all the food except for the fritto misto - specifically the white-bait and fish fillet bites. It tasted very fishy, like either it's not fresh or not seasoned well. The others food though, specially out mains were on point and portions were just right.
DG
DanG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Hi, Giulia and Isabel are amazing managers. Thank you again. Daniel
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mohameds
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
everything was amazing we really enjoyed our dinner
AK
AbtinK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nice place at the sea, great food and great service
J
Joselores
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 19, 2022
overall3food4service4ambience2
Too noisy placa. Not very confortable seats. Food was correct but nothing special.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Surrey
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely food. Excellent service. Good menu. Recommended
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Nils
London
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We shared a turbot. It was excellently cooked and all of the staff anxious to give us a good experience.
AD
AliceD
Malta
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Super restaurant très bonne cuisine et superbe vue mer A refaire
OT
OpenTable Diner
Berlin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent restaurant with friendly staff and great food
EM
EleonoraM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of my favorite in the island, never disappoint !!
WD
WilliamD
Malta
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 11, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Very good experience, the staff was very friendly.
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Loransa
Edinburgh
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I came here with my friends for a dinner and everything was absolutely perfect. The drinks, the food - so good we kept talking about it after the dinner, and the service - friendly! Would highly recommend and if ever back in Malta, will definitely give another visit.
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Hilde
Malta
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food Romantic atmosphere Awsome service Ty for meet my needs regarding allergy Here you eat safe they care Keep up
OT
OpenTable Diner
Tasmania
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
First day of reopening- anniversary lunch my partner couldn’t attend due to being Sick, I went and had an amazing lunch, great service and food
l
luv2dine
Hertfordshire
285 reviews
vip
3.0
285 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2021
overall3food3service4ambience4
Rather disappointed in our New Years Eve lunch. My carrot & fennel soup was good, the fish soup spicy & the selection of bread rolls were nice. Beef fillet very good, however the white fish (sea bream & sea bass) on the roasted selection were tasteless, prawns cooked nicely & had flavour. Despite a sunny 17 the wall heaters were on & there were no open windows, didn’t feel very Covid safe I’m sorry to say.
PR
PeterR
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 30, 2021
overall4food5service5ambience4
food and service was excellent just the white wiggling plastic chairs were rather unpleasant
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
A relaxing and friendly restaurant with excellent food and wines. Recommended.
JD
JuneD
Glasgow
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 25, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Highly recommended, excellent food with first class service
M
Mitchell
Minneapolis
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
A memorable Christmas! What a wonderful meal and service!
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Nimi
Malta
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 27, 2021
overall5food3service5ambience5
It was amazing but we found the quality of the food a bit lower than usual.
M
Maria
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 20, 2021
overall2food3service4ambience2
Food was just ok, would’t recommend this place. Moules and see food dish was not pleasant to eat.
JM
JMHH
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2021
overall5food4service4ambience4
We booked Paranga for our anniversary dinner and it was lovely! Prosecco on arrival and the food was great - highly recommend!
TD
TatianaD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was perfect! We had 5 different mains from the menu (fish and meat) for sharing, and they were all amazing! P.S. Their white chocolate fondant is a MUST TRY!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Little Rock
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great restaurant with excellent food, wonderful ambiance, and fantastic service. Definitely one of the best places to eat in Malta.
GI
GIANLUCAM
Malta
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 6, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Tutto estremamente perfetto..hanno reso la mia serata speciale. Ottimo cibo, staff eccellente. Location stupenda
c
cherylm
Glasgow
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 5, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
A beautifully located restaurant with lovely views by the sea. All the staff were extremely attentive and professional who went over and above to give us a relaxed, atmospheric experience. The food was outstanding and the service was very prompt. Highly recommended eating here. It was our favourite restaurant in the two weeks we were on holiday. Thank you! Cheryl and Mark
OT
OpenTable Diner
Glasgow
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 14, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
The atmosphere was lovely - great view and little lights on every table. Very picturesque. We had the fresh sea bass baked in salted crust and the staff performed silver service. The food was delicious.
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 13, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have eaten here several times. The food , service and location are all excellent. Eat a la carte or choose your fish from the slab and say the way you want it cooked. Either way the meal is first class and the prices are very reasonable.
H
Hilde
Malta
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 26, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
A lovely eving with amazing view and fantastic food 🙏💕 Ty for take my allergies serious mean the world to me
KO
KevinO
Dorset
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 20, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food with excellent service overlooking the water.Perfect
A
Amextessa
London
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on September 19, 2021
overall5food4service5ambience5
Wonderful dinner, service and ambience is excellent, so charming and relaxed. Would recommend.
BC
BrandonC
Malta
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 16, 2021
overall5food5service4ambience5
Very quiet, next to the beach and romantic for dining
C
Coleen
Glasgow
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 13, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
The fish carpaccio, roasted octopus and fresh fish of the day were sublime
J
Jess
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 13, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was the perfect setting for our anniversary meal! The staff were very accommodating and made the evening amazing

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Paranga Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 192 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 25, 2022

May 2022

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Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

9:30 PM

Booked 7 times today

InterContinental Malta St. Julian's, STJ 3310

Additional information

Neighborhood
St. Julian's
Hours of operation
Daily 12:30 pm–3:00 pm Daily 7:00 pm–11:00 pm
Cuisines
Sicilian, Mediterranean, Fish
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Enjoy a 3 hour complimentary parking when dining at Paranga.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Claudio Farrugia
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://malta.intercontinental.com/gastronomy/paranga/
Phone number
2376 5064

Paranga Restaurant

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Antipasti

Calamari Farciti con Fricassea di Gamberetti, Pomodoro, Basilico e Acciuga alla Piastra^€12.80

Sella di Coniglio Avvolta in Guanciale, Cotta a Bassa Temperatua e Alette di Pollo Brasate€12.00

Carpaccio di Barbabietole Rosse, Albicocche e Formaggio di Capra€8.00

Millefoglie di Melanzana Croccante e Scamorza Affumicata€9.00

Cozze alla Tarantina€12.50

Bignè di Coscia d'Anatra Sfilacciata e Foie Gras Arrostito in Padella con Brioche Tostata e Chutney di Kumquat al Rosmarino€16.50

Crudo di Pesce e Gamberetti€13.20

Antipasto Misto Mare€16.00

Zuppe

Zuppa di Batate, Carote e Rosmarino con Castagne€7.50

Guazzetto di Pesce e Crostacei€12.50

Primi - Pasta & Riso

Paccheri Artigianali di Gragnano IGT alla Norcina con Vellutata di Burrata€9.50

Linguine Artigianali di Gragnano IGT con Pesce Bianco, Puré di Melanzane e Basilico, Marmellata di Pomodorini al Timo^€11.50

Spaghettoni Artigianali di Gragnano IGT alla Carbonara€11.00

Tagliatelle Artigianali ai Sentori di Limone allo Scoglio€14.80

Pappardelle Artigianali con Coda di Bue Sfilacciata, Dadolata di Zucca, Purea di Porro e Scaglie di Parmigiano€12.50

Gnocchi alla Piemontese con Cacio e Pepe€8.50

Panciotti con Capesante e Gamberi, Vellutata allo Zafferano€16.50

Risotto Acquerello alla Zucca e Taleggio€10.00

Risotto Acquerello al Nero di Seppia con Gamberi, Calamari€15.00

Secondi dl Mare

Crudo di Pesce e Crostacei del Giorno

Ombrina al Vapore ai Sentori di Affumicato€27.00

Fritto Misto€22.80

Misto Mare€25.50

Polpo ai Ferri€26.60

Filetto di Salmone in Padella, Tre Variazioni di Cavolfiore€19.50

Caciucco alla Livornese^

Pesce Fresco del Giorno

Al Sale

Alla Pentola

Al Acqua Pazza

Ai Ferri

Alla Mugniaia

Alla Livornese

Secondi di Terra

Filetto di Manzo Scottona alla Piastra*€29.00

Controfiletto alla Griglia, Salsa di Fondo Pepata*

Petto di Pollo Ruspante al Forno, Farcito con Lardo di Colonnata, Castagne e Rosmarino€19.20

Petto d'Anatra in Padella, Inumidito col Suo Sugo, Puré di Albicocche, Riduzione di Bacche di Bosco, Ragù di Orzo e Cerfoglio€21.80

Sella d'Agnello Arrosto, Purea di Patate al Coriandolo, Bietola Appassita in Padella, Salsa di Carote*€23.60

Polenta in Padella, Tofu alla Griglia, Purea di Piselli, Pomodori Canditi€16.00

Parmigiana di Melanzana Tradizionale€16.00

Contorni

Insalata di Rucola, Pomodorini e Scaglie di Parmigiano€3.00

Insalata Mista€2.20

Verdure di Stagione€3.00

Patate Fritte€2.00

Cubetti di Patate in Camicia al Forno€2.00

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