Six by Nico in Leeds is launching a captivating new menu inspired by the stunning Amalfi Coast of Italy. From July 1st to August 11th, diners can indulge in the flavors of southern Italy through a six-course tasting menu, now also available as a four-course lunch option for the first time.
Embrace ‘La Dolce Vita’
The Amalfi Coast is renowned for its breathtaking scenery, colorful architecture, and, of course, its exquisite food and drink. The new menu at Six by Nico is designed to transport guests to this picturesque region, offering a culinary adventure that captures the essence of ‘La Dolce Vita’—the sweet life.
Six-Course Tasting Menu
The six-course tasting menu combines traditional and modern Italian cuisine, taking inspiration from beloved dishes of southern Italy. Each course is crafted to reflect the rich, flavorful history of the Amalfi Coast, ensuring a truly immersive dining experience.
Course One – Parmesan Polenta
- Espuma, Truffle, Mushroom Ragout
The opening course features a luxurious Parmesan Polenta with a creamy espuma, earthy truffle, and a rich mushroom ragout.
Course Two – Heirloom Tomato
- Green Olive Tapenade, Salted Lemon, Lovage Emulsion & Whipped Ricotta
This vibrant dish showcases the freshness of heirloom tomatoes, complemented by a tangy green olive tapenade, salted lemon, a delicate lovage emulsion, and whipped ricotta.
Course Three – Spaghetti Nero
- Toasted Sourdough, Chilli, Confit Garlic & Scamorza Foam
A twist on a classic, the Spaghetti Nero is paired with toasted sourdough, a hint of chilli, confit garlic, and a light scamorza foam.
Course Four – Black Pollock
- Bagna Cauda, Zucchini, Braised Fennel, Basil Dressing
The seafood course features Black Pollock, accompanied by bagna cauda, zucchini, braised fennel, and a fresh basil dressing.
Course Five – Trio Of Pork
- Belly Of Pork, Pancetta Ham Jam, Nduja Cannelloni, Smoked Onion, Pickled Summer Squash
The Trio of Pork combines belly of pork, pancetta ham jam, nduja cannelloni, smoked onion, and pickled summer squash for a savory and hearty dish.
Course Six – Delizia Al Limone
- Lemon Mousseline, Polenta Cake, Caramelised White Chocolate, Yoghurt Sorbet
The dessert is a delightful Delizia al Limone, featuring lemon mousseline, polenta cake, caramelised white chocolate, and a refreshing yoghurt sorbet.
Four-Course Lunch Menu
For those looking for a more spontaneous dining experience, Six by Nico is also introducing a four-course lunch menu. Priced at just £20, this option includes the amuse bouche and dessert, with diners choosing between courses two or three for their starter, and four or five for their main. Available mid-week from 12-4pm, the lunch menu also offers a special wine pairing to enhance the meal.
Authentic Culinary Journey
The menu is designed to evoke the feeling of summer and transport guests straight to Italy. Starting with the elegant Pomodori Antichi—green olive tapenade, salted lemon, lovage emulsion, and whipped ricotta—diners will experience the fresh, vibrant flavors of the Amalfi Coast.
The seafood course, Pollock Nero, brings the taste of the Mediterranean to life with bagna cauda, zucchini, braised fennel, and basil dressing. For dessert, the classic Delizia al Limone is reimagined with lemon mousseline, polenta cake, caramelised white chocolate, and yoghurt sorbet.
Flexibility and Inclusivity
Six by Nico is committed to catering to all dietary requirements. A full vegetarian menu is available for each new concept, and diners can mix and match courses from the meat and veggie menus. Special dietary needs and allergens can also be accommodated upon request, ensuring everyone can enjoy the dining experience.
