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“Tradition is a gift of the past to the present.

We must be grateful for this gift, respect it and use it wisely”

Roberto Vicario
Executive Chef

Welcome to

This restaurant was created by the idea of four friends in love with food and Sri Lanka,
with a clear mission to bring the culture and tradition of Italian food to the unique
atmosphere of Galle Fort. AQUA Forte is committed to offer authentic Italian cuisine,
without compromises.

Italian cuisine is art, passion, love for the ingredients and respect for the tradition and we
want you to be part of this fascinating journey.

At AQUA Forte we also believe that the restaurant setting and ambience have to enhance
the experience of our guests for a truly authentic, unique and memorable time.

To pay tribute to our name, special attention was put in selecting the right artwork. Around
you on the walls, the etchings (called “Acquaforte” in Italian) are by a world-renowned
Italian artist, and a detail in decorating this menu. Those beautiful masterpieces, the
artisanal handmade copper tableware, the high-quality plates and glassware, and
everything else in AQUA Forte will set the perfect stage for our protagonists: our authentic
Italian food and wine.
 Degustation Menu

Antipasti
STARTERS

Battuta di gamberi alla mediterranea

Prawn tartare with lemon, black olives, capers, cherry tomatoes, herbs

Wine Pairing: Rocca di Frassinello Vermentino

Prosciutto San Daniele e sottaceti

San Daniele ham, homemade mixed pickled vegetables

Wine Pairing: Alois Lageder Sauvignon Blanc

Primi
PA S TA A N D R I C E

Ravioli del plin cacio e pepe

Homemade ravioli with ricotta and pecorino cheese, black pepper broth, pecorino cracker

Wine Pairing: Alois Lageder GewÜrtztraminer

anatra e balsamico di Modena

Risotto all’
Italian Carnaroli rice, duck, Modena balsamic vinegar, Parmigiano Reggiano crackers

Wine Pairing: Alois Lageder Krafuss Pinot Nero 2015

Secondi
MAIN COURSE

Pollo alla cacciatora

Chicken rolls stuffed with olives and vegetables, tomatoes sauce, taggiasche olives

Wine Pairing: Antinori Peppoli Chianti Classico

Dolci
DESSERTS

Your choice from our dessert menu

Wine pairing: Antinori Muffato della Sala Bianco

Six course menu – LKR 9,100 per person – Minimum 2 people

Wine Pairing: 5 wine glasses (75 ml) + dessert wine (50 ml) – LKR 9,900 per person

Prices include all taxes except 10% service charge.

 Antipasti
STARTERS LKR

Prosciutto San Daniele e sottaceti 2,900

San Daniele ham, homemade mixed pickled vegetables

Wine Pairing: Alois Lageder Sauvignon Blanc – LKR 2,700

Tartara di manzo 3,200

Beef tenderloin tartare, beef jus, savory zabaione cream, caper flowers,
Carasau bread
Wine Pairing: Alois Lageder Loewengang Chardonnay – LKR 5,900

Battuta di gamberi alla mediterranea

2,400
Prawn tartare with lemon, black olives, capers, cherry tomatoes, herbs

Wine Pairing: Alois Lageder Loewengang Chardonnay – LKR 5,900

Insalata di polpo, patate e olive taggiasche

2,800
Octopus, potatoes, taggiasche olives, Extra Virgin Olive oil

Wine Pairing: Alois Lageder Gewürztraminer – LKR 3,100

orto
Uovo nell’
1,900
Sous vide cooked egg, bread crumble, vegetables, sweet peas
sponge, pickled cauliflowers

Wine Pairing: Bottega Prosecco Spumante Brut – LKR 1,900

Parmigiana di melanzane 2,100

Fried eggplants rolls with mozzarella cheese, burrata and basil tomato sauce

Wine Pairing: Sasseo Primitivo del Salento – LKR 2,600

Prices include all taxes except 10% service charge.

Wines by the glass:150 ml
Vegetarian Dishes
 Primi
PA S TA A N D R I C E LKR

Paccheri all’
amatriciana 2,700
Bronze-died pasta with rich tomato and cured pork cheek sauce, pecorino
romano cheese

Wine Pairing: Antinori Santa Cristina Toscana Rosso IGT – LKR 2,400

Tagliatelle al ragú bolognese 2,900

Homemade tagliatelle with classic slow cooked beef Bolognese Ragout

Wine Pairing: Antinori Peppoli Chianti Classico – LKR 3,200

Spaghettoni di Gragnano all’

aragosta 4,800
Bronze-died thick spaghetti, lobster meat, lobster bisque

Wine Pairing: Alois Lageder Loewengang Chardonnay – LKR 5,900

Tagliolini neri alle seppie 2,400

Squid ink homemade tagliolini, squid, seafood bisque, lemon zest

Wine Pairing: Alois Lageder Loewengang Chardonnay – LKR 5,900

Risotto all’
anatra e balsamico di Modena 2,900
Italian Carnaroli rice, duck, Modena balsamic vinegar,
Parmigiano Reggiano crackers

Wine Pairing: Alois Lageder Krafuss Pinot Nero 2015 – LKR 5,800

Gnocchi di patate al pesto 2,200

Potato gnocchi, traditional basil pesto sauce with pine nuts, pecorino cheese
and EVO oil

Wine Pairing: Alois Lageder Sauvignon Blanc– LKR 2,700

Ravioli del plin cacio e pepe 2,800

Homemade ravioli with ricotta and pecorino cheese, black pepper broth,
pecorino cracker
Wine Pairing: Alois Lageder GewÜrtztraminer – LKR 3,100

Prices include all taxes except 10% service charge.

Wines by the glass:150 ml
Vegetarian Dishes
 Secondi
MAIN COURSE LKR

Filetto di dentice, cavolfiore, porri e barbabietola 2,800

Red snapper fillets, cauliflower purée, baked leeks and beetroot pickles

Wine Pairing: Masseria Altemura Falanghina del Salento IGT – LKR 2,800

Cotoletta di tonno alla milanese 4,200

Breaded tuna steak, pan fried in butter “Milanese” style, green salad

Wine Pairing: Villa Antinori Bianco Toscana IGT – LKR 2,400

Bistecca di manzo australiano 6,500

Australian premium beef cube roll “au jus”, truffled potatoes

Wine Pairing: Le Serre Nuove dell’Ornellaia Bolgheri DOC – LKR 6,400

Pollo alla cacciatora 3,500

Slow cooked chicken, vegetables, tomatoes sauce,
taggiasche olives

Wine Pairing: Antinori Peppoli Chianti Classico – LKR 3,200

Tavolozza d’
autunno 3,500
Mixed mushrooms cooked in different ways and textures,
pumpkin purée, vegetables jus

Wine Pairing: Emotivo Montepulciano – LKR 1,800

Polenta di montagna 2,900

Polenta with mixed mushrooms, taleggio cheese, red cabbage

Wine Pairing: Dezzani Stardé Barbaresco DOCG – LKR 3,700

Prices include all taxes except 10% service charge.

Wines by the glass:150 ml
Vegetarian Dishes
 Dolci LKR
DESSERTS

Tiramisù 1,600
Layered homemade savoiardi (ladyfingers) dipped in espresso coffee,
mascarpone cheese, flavored with cocoa

Wine Pairing: Antinori Muffato della Sala Bianco – LKR 1,800

Dolce bosco 1,800

Ricotta and cream cheese mousse, berries, sbrisolona crumble, honeycomb candy

Wine Pairing: Homemade Berries Liqueur – LKR 1,400

Fondente Valrhona, zucca e amaretto di Saronno 1,800

Valrhona dark chocolate mousse, pumpkin and Amaretto jelly, chocolate
shortbread, pistachios, Maldon salt

Wine Pairing: Barolo Chinato – LKR 2,400

Gelati e sorbetti 400/scoop

Selection of premium homemade Italian ice-cream and sorbets.
Ask your waiter for today’s special flavors.

Formaggio
CHEESE

Misto di formaggi 2,100

Selection of three imported italian cheeses, homemade preserves, dried
fruit, and honey

Wine Pairing: Antinori Muffato della Sala Bianco – LKR 1,800

Prices include all taxes except 10% service charge.

Wines by the glass:150 ml
Vegetarian Dishes