Michelin-starred Santamaria has a new take on tapas

Lucy Taylor, March 17th, 2009

Atlantis, The Palm’s Ossiano Bar -- three-star Michelin chef Santi Santamaria’s first restaurant outside Spain -- will introduce a special tapas menu next month.

Coming into play on April 10, the menu reflects Santamaria’s “Catalan roots and love of fresh seafood”, according to a spokesperson for the outlet.

“His cooking, in traditional Catalan style, is…dominated by his respect for the seasonality of food,” she added.

The Prestige Tapas promotion will offer a set menu of 14 courses, which will continuously evolve to include seasonal produce.

The menu will include traditional delicacies such as scallop prepared with grapefruit and orange oil, served carpaccio style; a red mullet escabeche, prepared in a marinade and served over an onion jam; mussels with paprika oil served with sofrito, a light sauce of garlic, onion and tomatoes in olive oil; and Middle East-inspired dishes such as lentils with foie gras.

Guests can choose the Prestige Menu for AED 450 (US $123) per person and experience the full set menu of 14 courses.

Alternatively, diners wanting to experience fewer dishes can try select items for AED 60 (US $16) per dish.

Ossiano is open from Monday to Saturday for dinner only.