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A taste of Italy
22 March 2024 @ 7.00pm to 11.00pm
About A taste of Italy
To celebrate the arrival of the Three “Sibyls” from Guercino, Waddesdon would love to invite you to an evening of Italian delights.
Read more: Guercino at Waddesdon: King David and the Wise Women
They will, of course, start with a glass of fizz and canapes in our wine cellars, followed by a five-course menu, each paired with outstanding Italian wines in the Manor Restaurant.
The dinner will begin at 7.00pm with Prosecco and canapés in the Wine Cellars. After, dinner will be served in the Manor Restaurant. After dinner, you’ll have the chance to browse the range of wines, including those tasted, in the Manor Shop. Departure will be 11.00pm.
Please arrive promptly at 7.00pm at the entrance of the Wine Cellars to the right of the Main Door on the North Front, and a member of staff will meet you there.
Menu
Canapes & Champagne in the Cellars
Asparagus salad with bocconcini, crispy pancetta & light honey dressing
Solosole Vermentino Poggio al Tesoro 2022
Braised spring leek risotto
Reva Grey Lanche Bianco 2021
Smoked eel carpaccio with beetroot tapenade & toasted pine nuts
Attems Trebes 2019
Roasted Porchetta with cavolo nero, patate al forno & marsala sauce
Tenuta Luce 2017
Occelli Di Vacca with fig chutney & candied walnuts
Ornus dell’Ornellaia 2019
Coffee with pasticcini
Tickets
Please see important booking information below.
Booking information
Location:
Manor Restaurant at Waddesdon
Tickets required:
No grounds admission ticket is needed. This is an after-hours event and the gardens and house will be closed.
Age guidance: This event is for ages 18+
There will be a Challenge 25 policy on the night.
Dietary requirements:
The restaurant is happy to cater for dietary requirements with advance notice. Please include a note in the Dietary Requirements/ Access Needs box on the checkout page when booking your tickets.
Dress code:
The dress code for the evening is lounge suit.
Parking information:
Parking will be available directly in front of the Manor on the North Front, near the cellars and Manor Restaurant. No cars can be left overnight, please arrange your transport accordingly.
For Sat Nav users, the postcode is HP18 0JH. The main visitor entrance is via Silk Street.
Once you have turned onto Silk Street, you will pass through a set of gates and see a small hut ahead of you. Ignore Visitor Car Park signs and follow the main road up to the Manor until you reach a set of gates. Press the intercom and wait for a member of the Security team to answer. Please state that you are here for the Rothschild Wine Dinner and they will open the gates.
Continue up the road until you reach a fountain. A member of staff will be there to greet you and show you where to park. Parking will be directly in front of the Manor, near the wine cellars and Manor Restaurant.
Accessibility:
Parking is accessible, and step-free access to the Manor Restaurant is available.
About Waddesdon Manor
Waddesdon Manor is an extraordinary French Renaissance-style chateau located in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, approximately 14 miles from Bicester and 25 miles from Oxford.
Built between 1874 and 1889 by Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild, a member of the prominent Rothschild banking family, the manor is renowned for its opulent architecture, exquisite interiors, and extensive collections of art and decorative objects.
Set amidst picturesque gardens and parklands, Waddesdon Manor offers visitors a glimpse into the lavish lifestyle of the late 19th-century European aristocracy.
Today, it is managed by the Rothschild Foundation, a family charitable trust, on behalf of the National Trust, which took over ownership in 1957. It serves as a cultural destination, hosting exhibitions, events, and educational programs while maintaining its status as one of England’s most cherished historic houses.
Discover more about Waddesdon Manor, including opening hours and access information.