The Italian restaurant at METT Marbella – Estepona invites you to discover a gastronomic experience inspired by the culinary traditions of southern Italy, where authenticity, quality ingredients, and the Mediterranean lifestyle take center stage.
In a destination where gastronomy is an essential part of the Mediterranean lifestyle, Isola has become one of the most outstanding culinary offerings at METT Marbella – Estepona. Born in the iconic Jumeirah Islands Clubhouse in Dubai and now present in various international destinations, including Milan, where it occupies a prime location in the Palazzo Cordusio, Isola has found the perfect setting at METT Marbella – Estepona to bring the essence of southern Italy and its unique approach to Mediterranean cuisine to the Costa del Sol.
Inspired by the culinary traditions of southern Italy, a region known for the quality of its ingredients, its rich gastronomy, and its close relationship with the sea, Isola has created a menu that combines respect for traditional recipes, contemporary sensibility, and a cuisine based on the simplicity of the product.
With a relaxed and elegant atmosphere, the restaurant invites you to enjoy the Italian ritual of dining: from an aperitif at sunset to dinner in good company, centered around the pleasure of sharing.
A menu that travels through Italy through flavor
Isola’s culinary offering highlights some of Italy’s most representative flavors, offering a gastronomic journey of homemade pasta and Italian classics. Isola presents a delicious selection of favorite Italian dishes.
The menu begins with a selection of appetizers that reflect the freshness and Mediterranean character of Italian cuisine, with options such as burrata with seasonal tomatoes and basil pesto, tuna tartare with gazpacho and strawberries, or sea bass carpaccio with citrus and almonds. The pizzettes, designed for sharing, range from essential classics like the Margherita to creations incorporating iconic ingredients such as mortadella, burrata, and pistachio.
Pasta takes center stage on the menu, reflecting the artisanal tradition of Italian cuisine through dishes like ricotta and spinach tortelli, saffron and carabineros risotto, and spaghetti alla carbonara with guanciale and pecorino.
The main courses maintain this balance between tradition and Mediterranean produce, with recipes such as grilled octopus with chickpea hummus, sea bream acqua pazza, and classic veal cutletta alla milanese, as well as options like eggplant parmigiana and a selection of meats. The sweet ending pays homage to Italian pastry with classics like tiramisu and pistachio cheesecake, alongside more contemporary options such as a vegan dessert of sweet potato, yuzu, lychee, and hazelnut crisp, as well as Mediterranean-inspired ice creams and sorbets.
The experience is completed with a carefully curated list of Italian wines from some of the country’s most emblematic wine regions, designed to complement and enhance the culinary offerings.
The essence of Isola on the Costa del Sol
Integrated into the gastronomic offerings of METT Marbella – Estepona, Isola has established itself as a space where Italian cuisine is interpreted from a modern perspective, while maintaining the values that have made it one of the most beloved in the world: quality ingredients, tradition, and the pleasure of sharing a meal.
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