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MINNECI is an Italian fine dining restaurant at Zirkelschmiedsgasse 28 in Nuremberg, Germany, and it holds a 2026 recommendation from the Michelin Guide. The restaurant has operated since 2003 in a 16th-century Renaissance building in the city's old town.
The kitchen works with Italian classics and updates them each month. Influences from the Mediterranean and Dalmatia come from the patron's homeland in southern Croatia. Pasta, fish and meat are prepared à la minute with fresh, seasonal and regional produce. Der Feinschmecker describes the cooking as sometimes refined, sometimes modernized, and always precisely executed.
The ricotta tortelli with duck liver mousse is a standout, served with caramelized figs in cassis butter and a sharp balsamic foam. The venison loin comes in a traditional style with chestnut cream. The carbonara is reworked as pecorino ravioli with a fried quail egg, crispy pork cheek and pepper foam. The menu changes monthly, so the dishes on your visit may differ.
The dining room combines natural stone, wooden beams and a vaulted cellar. In summer, the outdoor garden with palms, roses and lemon trees is open. The wine list holds around 440 labels from Italy's leading winemakers, alongside a selection of Croatian wines.
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An elegant ambiance featuring natural stone and wooden beams, a vaulted cellar, and a cozy outdoor area await you. The kitchen excels with a six-course menu and a small à la carte selection.
Concept Authentic Italian restaurant in a stylistically authentic Renaissance building. À la carte and tasting menu, 4/5/6 courses, lunch options of 3–5 courses. Culinary Style Italian classics kept up to date. Sometimes moderately refined, sometimes excitingly modernized, but always flawlessly executed. Stuffed pasta simply cannot surpass ricotta tortelli paired with duck liver mousse. This is especially true when caramelized figs in cassis butter contribute sweetness and balsamic foam adds a delicate, tangy richness. An irresistible, butter-tender venison loin arrives at the table in a very traditional manner with chestnut cream, while the Carbonara is playfully deconstructed: as pecorino ravioli with a fried quail egg, crispy pork cheek, and pepper foam. Brilliant! Wine 440 labels from Italy’s top winemakers, complemented by a remarkable selection of Croatian wines. Ambiance La vita è bella! Dreamy Italian atmosphere, highly professional hospitality. Verdict The definitive address for enchanting culinary detours to Italy.
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