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The Art of the White Truffle with Giorgio Locatelli | A Four-course tasting menu and wine pairing

This December, Locatelli at the National Gallery invites you to experience something truly extraordinary. On Friday 12th December, Locatelli and the team will host a four-course tasting dinner to showcase the versatility and flavour of white truffles — a unique dining event inspired by Italian excellence and true Italian terroir

A Seasonal Dinner by Giorgio Locatelli at The National Gallery

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The Art of the White Truffle celebrates Italy’s most prized ingredient — Il Tartufo Bianco. Guests will enjoy a four-course tasting menu created by Giorgio Locatelli and paired with exceptional wines, each course showcasing the rare Umbrian white truffle from San Pietro a Pettine. Book your place now.

The Art of the White Truffle

White truffle season marks one of the most anticipated moments in the Italian culinary calendar. Hunted in the misty forests of Umbria, these truffles are revered for their intoxicating aroma and delicate, earthy flavour.

Fresh white truffles can only be enjoyed for a few short weeks each year — they cannot be cooked or preserved without losing their magic. Instead, they are gently shaved over each dish, transforming simple ingredients into extraordinary experiences.

For this exclusive dinner, Giorgio Locatelli has crafted a menu that reflects his philosophy of simplicity and seasonality. Each course is designed to honour the purity of the truffle, complemented by carefully chosen wines to heighten the sensory journey.

The Evening’s Programme

7:00pm – The Story of the Truffle
Discover the world of White Truffle — from its origins in San Pietro a Pettine to the delicate art of truffle preparation. Learn why these truffles are never cooked and how their fleeting season inspires some of the most exceptional dishes in Italian cuisine.

7:45pm – Four-Course Tasting Menu and Wine Pairing
Guests will sit down to a four-course dinner crafted by Giorgio Locatelli and his team, each course showcasing freshly shaved white truffle paired with outstanding wines from our cellar at Locatelli.

White Truffle Dinner Menu

Pane di grano arso, patate e rosmarino, olio d’oliva

Potato and rosemary sourdough, extra virgin olive oil ve
Paired with Franciacorta Cuvée Prestige Ed.45, Ca Del Bosco NV
Battuta di Manzo, Tuorlo Confit, Tartufo Bianco
Beef tartare, confit egg yolk, shaved white truffle
Paired with Bramìto Chardonnay, Ca stello Della Sala, Antinori 2023

Risotto al Tartufo Bianco

Acquerello risotto, 24-month aged Parmigiano Reggiano, white

Paired with Impero Blanc De Pinot Noir, Fattoria Mancini 202

Costoletta di Vitello e Purè di Patate, Finferli e Tartufo bianco
Veal chop, potato purée, girolles, white truffle
Paired with Barbaresco Rizzi, Rizzi 2020

Panettone e Zabaione al Tartufo
Toasted panettone, truffle zabaione
Paired with Maculan Dindarello, Breganze, 2023

Event Details

📅 Date: Friday 12th December 2025
🕰 Time: 7:30pm – 10:30pm
📍 Location: Locatelli at The National Gallery, Sainsbury Wing
💷 Price: £280 per person

Includes: Four-course tasting menu with wine pairings

A Celebration of Italian Craft and Seasonality

The Art of the White Truffle is more than a dinner; it’s a tribute to the fleeting beauty of nature’s rarest ingredient. Within the timeless surroundings of The National Gallery, Giorgio Locatelli transforms this short truffle season into an evening of sensory discovery, Italian excellence, and culinary artistry.

Spaces are strictly limited, with just 24 seats available.

Join us for this unforgettable evening celebrating The Art of the White Truffle — where Italian craftsmanship meets the heart of London’s art and culture.

Book your place now.

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