Activities for couples For adults Deals & Discounts Luxury experiences Dinner packages Food & drinks

Experience a 12-course tasting menu in Ragusa with wine or non-alcoholic pairings. Enjoy theatrical storytelling woven through the evening.

Highlights

• Immerse yourself in a 12-course tasting menu with wine or non-alcoholic pairings
• Enjoy a theatrical presentation and storytelling woven through the evening
• Experience an intimate atmosphere with a maximum of 12 guests per night
• Interact with the chef and learn about the inspiration behind each dish
• Savor a menu that marries Sicilian ingredients with Nordic precision

Description

Step into a candlelit villa above Ragusa and leave the ordinary at the gate. Requiem is not just dinner – it is an intimate fine dining experience where haute cuisine, theatrical storytelling, and Nordic soul converge. Created and hosted by Michelin-trained chef and acclaimed television personality Mikko Rautiainen, known for his appearances on Britain’s Got Talent and other Got Talent franchises worldwide, this experience invites you to witness food as both art and emotion. From the moment you enter, the atmosphere is charged, you are welcomed personally by Mikko, whose background bridges world-class kitchens and international stages, ensuring that every detail – from the temperature of your glass to the cadence of the evening – is deliberate. Requiem breaks away from the expected. This is not pasta, pizza, and limoncello. Instead, you will explore a 12-course tasting menu that marries Sicilian ingredients with Nordic precision. Dishes might feature line-caught sea bass in saffron beurre monté, beef tataki with black garlic ash, or an inverted cannolo dusted with cocoa and pink pepper. Each course is presented with an element of a story - sometimes subtle, sometimes disarming - that connects the flavours on the plate to the unfolding narrative. Requiem is designed as an emotional journey. Each act of the menu corresponds to a chapter in a story about memory, grief, transformation, and renewal. These are moments meant to linger in your mind long after the taste fades. The themes of Requiem include grief, loss, and personal transformation. There is no graphic content, but the performance is emotionally charged and may be intense for some guests. The evening is suitable for those seeking a deeply immersive experience that engages not only the senses but also the heart. Choose from a 12-course menu in three formats: food only (no beverage pairing), with curated wine pairings, or with bespoke non-alcoholic pairings such as wild rose kombucha, clarified tomato consommé with cucumber ice, and kefir soda with lemon balm. All pairings are crafted to enhance the flavour journey and reflect the emotional tone of each chapter. Every ingredient tells a story of place. Fish is bought directly from trusted fishermen at dawn, vegetables come from small farms in the Iblean countryside, and herbs are cut from the villa’s garden just before service. Mikko works closely with local artisans - potters, glassmakers, and woodworkers - to create the vessels that hold each course. Even the candles and floral arrangements are sourced from local makers, making Requiem a true collaboration with the surrounding community.

Includes

12-course tasting menu (Requiem) Optional beverage pairings (wine or non-alcoholic) All tableware, service, and performance elements Access to the villa and garden for the evening Dietary adjustments with 48 hours’ notice

Important Information

• Duration: 3–3.5 hours Dress code: Elegant evening attire recommended Languages: Experience conducted in English (basic Italian/Finnish available upon request) Group size: Up to 12 guests Location: Private villa in Ragusa (exact address provided after booking) Contact on the day: Provided on confirmation, available via WhatsApp

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund