An Authentic Gourmet Experience for Connoisseurs at “Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko”

The elegant restaurant Come Prima at “Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko” once again surprises with a memorable gourmet experience for food lovers ready to embark on an adventure and delight their palate with a virtuoso dance of flavors.

Guests of the restaurant awarded Best Hotel Restaurant in Bulgaria for 2020 will have the opportunity to enjoy a wonderful 7-course menu prepared by executive chef Nikola Todorov. He has worked in many Kempinski hotels around the world and trained under the exceptional chef Rémi Giraud at one of the most iconic 2-Michelin-star restaurants, Les Hauts de Loire.
The tasting experience is inspired by the coming summer days and combines high-quality local and seasonal products.
What could be a more elegant welcome at the foothills of Pirin than starting your special dinner with beef tartare, black caviar from Bulgarian aquaculture and black truffle from the Balkan Mountains.

Next comes a shrimp carpaccio, a nod to more southern latitudes thanks to its pairing with passion fruit and the well-chosen spiciness of red hot pepper.

Step No. 3 is the risotto, where the saltiness of well-matured pecorino cheese intertwines with the sweetness of langoustines and zucchini, complemented by green pistachio.
The fourth level of the tasting menu is a sole fillet with an extremely delicate flavor, and served with basil, tomatoes and crab, it makes a wonderfully balanced Mediterranean dish.

The main course stars quail and foie gras,

which are elegantly combined with sweet potato, orange and almond foam.
The evening ends on a fresh note with a dessert of fresh strawberries marinated in mint, buffalo yogurt ice cream and honey.
Every dish is carefully matched with a suitable wine or champagne for a complete taste, and paired with the premium series of extra virgin olive oils from Nobleza Del Sur: Eco Day & Eco Night.

It is very important to note that the whole menu follows the zero-waste concept, and all parts of the products are used in different forms in the preparation of the food.
This tasting dinner is an invitation to celebrate the most beautiful things in life from the terrace of the Come Prima restaurant, overlooking the peaks of Pirin. The team of the 5-star hotel will offer new tasting menus every two months, so that the products are always seasonal and fresh.

To enjoy this gourmet dinner, you need to make a reservation at least 24 hours in advance at +359 749 88888 or at guestservices.grandarena@kempinski.com.