This summer, Terra by Carlo Cracco’s usual delicious Italian selection has been extended to include La Dolce Vita – a seasonal showcase of cocktails and small bites served every evening as part of an exclusive pop-up. Designed to evoke a leisurely aperitivo hour, the experience pairs chef-designed complimentary canapés with immense drinks.
A vibrant list of refreshing cocktails features the namesake masterpiece, La Dolce Vita – a blend of gin, Aperol, sweet wine, apple juice and topped with prosecco foam and scattered rose petals. It’s a bright Italian summer expressed in drink format. The Lemon & Basil Smash – limoncello, gin, lemon juice and basil leaves, finished with a rim of dried citrus peel powder, sea salt and fresh basil – brings a sophisticated frenzy of herbaceous flavour. There’s also the crisp Portofino Mule, the sunset‑inspired Almond Sunset, and for those sidestepping alcohol, a bright, bubbly Virgin Peach Bellini – because alcohol‑free doesn’t mean second best.
It doesn’t stop there. Whilst you’re sipping on your aperitif, the chefs at Terra offer carefully curated complimentary canapés. You might enjoy delicate combinations such as fluffy focaccia with prosciutto, rich aubergine with sharp capers, tomato and mascarpone, or a silky beef tartare with powerful shaved truffle. These morsels are designed to tease your palate – thoughtful bites reflecting Italian creativity.
The full Terra by Carlo Cracco menu invites you to explore further – beginning with elegant antipasti, moving through finely dressed pasta, and culminating in standout meat and fish dishes. Each plate whispers of inspiration drawn from the warmth & charm of Italy’s sun‑soaked shores – light, fragrant, bright, delicious.
Linger in Terra with the summery La Dolce Vita cocktails and the exquisite canapés, or continue the evening with dishes from antipasti through to secondi. Either way, summer evenings in Terra by Carlo Cracco are an indulgence that feels spontaneous yet perfectly composed – like summer itself, fleeting but unforgettable.
