In the heart of the city of Lodi, the starred restaurant La Coldana offers a gastronomic experience of excellence through a unique and varied proposal of four tasting menus. Among them, the latest addition is the Km30 Menu, a project that celebrates the richness of the Lodi area and tells a story of connection and sustainability through innovative and surprising dishes.
A menu that captures the essence of the territory
The Km30 Menu is a declaration of love for the Lodi area. Each dish is the result of a scrupulous selection of raw materials from within a 30-kilometer radius of the restaurant, expressing the utmost connection with the seasonality and authenticity of the territory. The goal of Alessandro Proietti Refrigeri, Executive Chef of La Coldana, is to create dishes that are not only good, but also sustainable and able to tell the story of local gastronomic traditions, revisiting them in a modern key. The result? Culinary creations capable of surprising with daring combinations of flavors that range between Nordic and Oriental influences, while maintaining strong ties to Lodi's roots.
The uniqueness of the Km30 Menu
The Km30 Menu represents a uniqueness in the Italian starred restaurant scene for three reasons. Sustainability in terms of freshness, working exclusively with seasonal and local raw materials. Economic sustainability, offering a haute cuisine experience at an affordable price: 58 euros for 4 courses, a unique price in the fine dining sector in Italy. Sustainability with suppliers, thanks to a direct collaboration with local producers who share the same philosophy of quality and respect for the environment.
This menu is not only a tribute to the territory, but also a way to show that haute cuisine can be accessible without losing identity and quality.
A comprehensive offering: tasting menus
While celebrating the authenticity of the area through Km30, La Coldana offers several tasting menus to satisfy any diner. The Tradizione Menu is a journey through classic flavors revisited with a contemporary twist. The Innovazione Menu is designed for those who wish to explore bold and modern combinations. The Vegetariano Menu offers a journey that celebrates the ingredients of the earth, where creativity and taste come together in surprising dishes. This variety allows guests to enjoy a complete gastronomic experience, ranging from celebrating the land with Km30, to discovering innovative flavors.
The heart of the project: sustainability and creativity
“For me, being sustainable means working with the freshest and selected products, helping small suppliers who follow environmentally friendly production methods,” says the chef. This commitment translates into an approach that reduces environmental impact by shortening the food supply chain and enhancing local excellence. Among the suppliers that contribute to the quality of the Km30 Menu we find realities of excellence such as Caseificio Carena, Molino Pagani, Ceramiche Martina Geroni, Società Agricola Giuseppe Colombo, Macelleria Pagani, and many others. Collaborations that guarantee products of the highest quality, respecting seasonality and territory.
Education and training: investing in the future
For the past six months or so, Proietti Refrigeri has been collaborating with local hotel and cooking schools, offering students the opportunity for training internships directly at the restaurant. This initiative not only promotes hands-on learning, but also conveys the importance of sustainable and locally linked cuisine.
The dishes
The tasting offers a sensory experience ranging from the delicacy of local cheeses to the intense flavors of fresh produce such as eel, to dishes that combine flavors and ingredients in surprising ways. Each course is a synthesis of tradition and modernity, where the chef's creativity is combined with the authenticity of local products. Among the most popular dishes we find the duck foie gras in terrine with orange, apple with Grand Marnier, cocoa grue and milk pan brioche, a perfect balance between sweetness and intensity. The risotto with acid reduction, roasted eel, sake and white onion tincture, which combines freshness and spicy notes in a harmonious combination.
The veal in two services, which plays with the contrast between the softness of the sweetbread and the richness of the kidney, enriched with a touch of dark chocolate. Capon ravioli with saffron, parsnip and savory, a delicate and aromatic dish that celebrates the flavors of tradition. The lamb with tenderloin and prosciutto, accompanied by Pannerone, turnip greens, hazelnuts and bergamot, a perfect blend of rusticity and sophistication.
Turnips, roots and vegetables, a composition that explores textures and flavors, paying homage to the freshness of the earth. Hops, rye and cashews, a surprising dessert that closes the journey with creativity and originality.
Hospitality that makes the difference
At La Coldana, the pleasures of the table are combined with room service of the highest quality. Under the expert guidance of owners Alessandro Ferrandi and Fabrizio Ferrari, the team welcomes guests with discretion and professionalism, creating an environment that enhances the dining experience and makes it even more special. With its innovative approach that respects traditions, La Coldana not only enhances local products, but also helps build a support network between producers, restaurateurs and customers.
Thanks to the Km30 Menu, La Coldana proves that haute cuisine can be accessible, sustainable and linked to the territory, without sacrificing excellence. A unique experience that continues to evolve, bringing the beauty of the Lodi area to the table.
Contact
La Coldana
via del costino, Cascina Coldana, 26900 Lodi LO
Tel: 0371 431742
