01.06 – 04.07 – 01.08 – 04.09 – 31.10
A Convivial Dinner – Edition 03 is an invitation to slow down and reconnect around the table, transforming dinner into an authentic moment of dialogue and sharing. On the first day of selected months, Dimora delle Balze and Lumìa Organic Restaurant present an immersive dining experience celebrating the Sicilian territory through a convivial table and seasonal ingredients grown in the fields surrounding the Dimora, reinterpreted with a contemporary sensibility by Chef Gabriele Camiolo.
At the heart of the evening is a “blind” menu, conceived as a journey of discovery revealed course after course, designed to spark curiosity, emotion, and participation. Guests are invited to let go of expectations and allow themselves to be guided by their senses, through a gastronomic narrative inspired by the land, the sea, and the light of the season. Each dish becomes a chapter in a wider story, evoking memory, identity, and the culture of the territory.
The menu will remain entirely blind — the land itself will dictate the rhythm of the evening. Throughout the dinner, guests will be involved in moments of live preparation and culinary demonstrations, where gesture becomes central once again and transforms into a shared language. Between courses, guests will be encouraged to interact, exchange stories, and connect through food, creating a natural flow of conversation and conviviality. Composed in four acts, the menu of A Convivial Dinner evolves in harmony with the rhythm of nature. Each act is conceived as a chapter revealing ingredients, techniques, and stories, offering an authentic narrative in which raw ingredients take centre stage. The table itself becomes a genuine and lived-in space, where encounters, exchanges, and flavours shape our idea of conviviality. Every dish, gesture, and interaction contributes to creating a complete experience that goes beyond taste, touching memory, culture, and a sense of belonging.
Throughout the evening, the Chef will guide guests through moments of live cooking, making the experience even more immersive and personal. Between courses, guests will be invited to interact and share impressions, stories, and fragments of conviviality. Dinner thus becomes a living narrative, where every dish, gesture, and moment forms part of a shared story.
The gastronomic journey will be accompanied by a curated wine pairing developed in collaboration with selected partners — wines carefully chosen to enhance each course, guide the palate through the seasons, and complete the experience in a harmonious path of flavours and aromas.
01.05 Benanti
01. 06 Tasca D’Almerita
PROGRAMME
h 20:00 – Welcome drink & Reception
h 20:30 – A Convivial Dinner
This experience is open to guests who wish to enjoy a culinary experience set in the Noto countryside. Places are limited and booking is essential via email at lumia@dimoradellebalze.com or by telephone on +39 0931 1805361 and +39 327 9064756
