Ristorante Montecorvo – The traditional rabbit dish of Ischia

Ristorante Montecorvo: Fabulous Rabbit & Bucatini with Rabbit Sauce

Welcome to Ristorante Montecorvo, a hidden gem nestled in the scenic hills of Forio, on the beautiful island of Ischia. This charming restaurant offers a warm, rustic atmosphere, surrounded by lush greenery and Mediterranean beauty, providing the perfect setting for a memorable dining experience.

The Montecorvo restaurant in Ischia is renowned for its authentic island flavours. Today, we’re diving into two of their most cherished dishes: Coniglio all’Ischitana (Fabulous Rabbit in cherry tomato sauce) and Bucatini with Rabbit Sauce Spaghetti. Both recipes highlight the vibrant ingredients and rustic charm of Ischia.

Fabulous Rabbit in Cherry Tomato Sauce (Coniglio all’Ischitana)

Ingredients:

• – 1 whole rabbit, cut into pieces
• – 500g cherry tomatoes
• – 3 garlic cloves
• – fresh rosemary, thyme, and bay leaves
• – 200ml white wine
• – olive oil, salt, and pepper

Instructions:

• 1. Marinate the rabbit with garlic, rosemary, thyme, and bay leaves for at least 2 hours
• 2. In a large pan, sauté garlic in olive oil until golden, then brown the rabbit pieces on all sides
• 3. Add white wine and let it evaporate
• 4. Stir in the cherry tomatoes, season with salt and pepper, and cook on low heat for about 1 hour, allowing the sauce to thicken and the flavours to meld.

Bucatini with Rabbit Sauce

Ingredients:

• – rabbit (for sauce, use leftover rabbit or fresh)
• – 500g bucatini pasta
• – 500g peeled tomatoes
• – garlic, onions, and rosemary
• – olive oil, salt, and pepper
• – grated Pecorino cheese

Instructions:

• 1. sauté garlic and onions in olive oil. Add rosemary and the rabbit, browning the meat.
• 2. add peeled tomatoes and simmer for about 1 hour, allowing the rabbit to tenderize and infuse the sauce.
• 3. Cook bucatini pasta al dente. Drain and toss with the rabbit sauce.
• 4. Serve with grated Pecorino for an extra touch of flavour.

These dishes reflect the heart of Ischian culinary traditions, and Montecorvo restaurant delivers them with rustic, authentic charm.

Whether you’re a fan of rich, savoury flavours or simply want to indulge in a beautiful meal after a day of exploring Ischia, Ristorante Montecorvo promises a memorable Italian experience. Don’t forget to book your table and savour this island’s traditional specialities!