Venue: Lungomare Nazario Sauro
Website: https://www.bludigrado.it/it
Blu di Grado – Dinner Experience is a unique event designed to offer a fresh way of experiencing the sea: a grand communal dinner where everyone can participate in their own style, yet within a single, evocative setting.
The event will take place on Saturday 13 June 2026, on the Grado seafront, from 7.30 pm to 1.00 am.
Access to the area will be permitted from 7.30 pm to 8.00 pm. The evening will officially begin at 8.00 pm: participants are therefore invited to take their seats by that time.
How to take part
Participation is by booking only, with a registration fee of €15 per person.
The fee includes:
table setting (tableware and cutlery);
0.5 litres of water;
a lanyard with a glass;
entertainment throughout the evening;
an official event souvenir.
TICKETS ON SALE FROM 20TH MAY HERE.
Dress code
Blu di Grado is an immersive experience, visually as well.
All participants are asked to wear at least one item of clothing or an accessory in blue, in keeping with the event’s theme
The food: two options
The event is designed to be flexible and convivial, offering two different ways to participate when it comes to food.
Ordering from participating restaurants: It will be possible to order a takeaway menu from restaurants taking part in the initiative, at a cost of €35. Each restaurant will offer a different menu: this will allow even members of the same group to choose different dishes and share them during dinner. Menu reservations must be made directly with the chosen restaurant, agreeing on the method of advance payment with them. Menus can be collected from 6.00 pm to 7.45 pm at the restaurant. Gluten-free and vegan options are also available.
LIST OF RESTAURANTS, in alphabetical order:
RISTORANTE AL DOGE, Via Gaetano Donizetti, 3 - 34073 Grado; +39 0431 84144; ristorantealdoge@gmail.com
MENU
OPTION 1: IL DOGE DI MARE (GLUTEN FREE)
- Small Doge starter: cod tartlets with green apple and mint (4) chickpea and octopus millefeuille in tempura (4) sea bass tartare with wild berries and ginger (4, 14).
- Two first courses: Catalan-style gazpacho with prawns (2,4,9,14) monkfish caponata with croutons (4)
OPTION 2: IL DOGE DI TERRA (VEGAN AND GLUTEN-FREE)
- Green starters from the Doge: millefeuille of chickpea cream and tempura vegetables; savoury panna cotta with caramelised onions (6); tempura sage leaves with potato and almond cream (8)
- Green first course duo: spiced chickpea and spinach balls on a bed of coconut, curry and toasted almond cream (8); vegan burgers made with quinoa and lentils served with potato rösti, carrots, mixed salad leaves and turmeric mayonnaise
ALLERGENS: (2) shellfish; (4) fish; (6) soya; (8) nuts; (9) celery; (14) molluscs
PAYMENT INFORMATION: Account in the name of Al Doge s.a.s di Troian Tiziano & c IT08P0862264590016000104560
RISTORANTE ALLA PACE, Piazza Duca d'Aosta, 20 - 34073 Grado; +39 0431 81551; amministrazione.allapace@gmail.com
MENU
OPTION 1: SEA HORIZON
- Catalan-style prawns, squid fettuccine and santonego mayonnaise
- Warm paccheri, hazelnut-infused broad bean cream, canestrello pasta with confit cherry tomatoes
OPTION 2: RADICI DI TERRA
- Angus carpaccio, soft-boiled egg and truffle
- Friulian suckling pig fillet with santonego cream and potatoes
ALLERGENS: shellfish, cereals, eggs, fish, nuts, molluscs
PAYMENT INFO: Account in the name of ALLA PACE SRL IT47H0862264590016000106968
RISTORANTE ALLA VECCHIA MARINA, Calle Lunga, 26 - 34073 Grado; +39 392 5434915; fedele.danilo@live.it
MENU
- Creamed salt cod balls (1/4/7/8)
- Mezze maniche pasta with lagoon cuttlefish (1/14)
- Stewed baby octopus with grilled polenta (14)
ALLERGENS: 1 gluten; 4 fish; 7 milk; 8 nuts; 14 shellfish
PAYMENT DETAILS: IT79C0862264590016000310314
RISTORANTE BRUNO MASANETA, Via Marina, 12 - 34073 Grado; +39 388 304 8696; info@trattoriabrunomasaneta.it
MENU
- Marinated tuna with Cantabrian anchovy mayonnaise
- Savor di Otragano
- Seafood couscous
ALLERGENS: crustaceans, molluscs, fish
PAYMENT DETAILS: IT53B0708564590000000551050
RISTORANTE DA FRANCO, Viale Italia, 26 - 34073 Grado, +39 338 312 7639; info@hotelvillapatrizia.com
MENU
Seafood platter
- Red mullet mousse on fried polenta (3/4)
- Squid and fennel salad with orange zest (14)
- Octopus and potato salad (14)
- Tuna carpaccio with lemon dressing (4)
- Baked king prawns with olives (2/12)
- Swordfish caprese sautéed in orange juice (4/12)
Fried food that doesn’t burn
- With stuffed sardines (3/4)
- Umbrina fish sticks (3/4/7)
- Aubergine and swordfish balls (3/4)
- Salted cod lollipops (3/4/7)
- Prawns fried in rice paper (2)
ALL GLUTEN-FREE
ALLERGENS: 2 Shellfish; 3 Eggs; 4 Fish; 7 Milk;12 Sulphites; 14 Shellfish; * Frozen/blasted
PAYMENT INFO: IT48K0306964599100000000012
RISTORANTE DE GUSTIBUS, Via Marina, 28 - 34073 Grado; +39 346 3168921
MENU
- Cuttlefish salad
- Prawns in Savor sauce
- Breaded sardines
ALLERGENS: shellfish, eggs, fish, peanuts, molluscs
PAYMENT DETAILS: Account in the name of Verbanaz Andrea IT11W0306964599100000002124
RISTORANTE DUCA D'AOSTA, Piazza Duca d'Aosta, 24-26 - 34073 Grado; +39 0431 80102; info@ducadaostagrado.it
MENU
- Rosso di Sera: Seared baby squid on a bed of mixed salad leaves, crispy pancetta, flavoured with basil.ALLERGENS: shellfish
- Boreto Rinchiuso: Handmade egg ravioli filled with Boreto & Polenta, served with its own reduction, polenta crisps and balsamic vinegar caviar.
ALLERGENS: gluten, eggs, fish, dairy, sulphites
PAYMENT INFO: IT75Z0887764590000000314245
RISTORANTE IL PANINO, Via Venezia, 8 - 34073 Grado; +39 0431 613675; ristoranteilpanino@gmail.com
MENU
- Seafood starter with a selection of our coastal delicacies (2/4/14)
- Marinated sea bass on a bed of rocket (4)
- Red prawns from Mazara del Vallo with a hint of Nocellara del Belice olive oil (2)
ALLERGENS: 2 Shellfish; 4 Fish; 14 Molluscs
PAYMENT INFORMATION: at UniCredit, payable to RISTORAZIONE ITALIA S.R.L.: IT63O0200864590000104750266
RISTORANTE IL PROSCIUTTAIO - PROSCIUTTERIA, Campiello della Torre, 2 - 34073 Grado; +39 0431 668289; info@ilprosciuttaiodal1961.com
MENU
- Tomato focaccia stuffed with stracciatella and San Daniele ham
- Fusillone di Gragnano alla Crudiola with crisp vegetables, cacioricotta and lightly smoked trout
- Vitello Tonnato with caper flowers and semi-dried tomatoes
PAYMENT DETAILS: IT53G0306964599100000002835
RISTORANTE IN PIASETA, Piazza XXVI Maggio, 20 - 34073 Grado; +39 0431 876086
MENU
- Octopus salad (4)
- Seafood scialatielli (4,5,9)
- Baby octopus alla Luciana on Neapolitan frisella (5,9)
ALLERGENS: 5 fish; 4 shellfish; 9 gluten
PAYMENT INFO: IT83X0306964599100000003131
RISTORANTE MANDRACCHIO BISTROT, Piazza Marinai D'Italia, 10 - 34073 Grado; +39 333 1176521
MENU
- Catalan-style prawns
- Sea bass roulade stuffed with baby courgettes and their flowers, served on a bed of couscous with basil and tomato sauces
ALLERGENS: celery, shellfish, fish, gluten, eggs
PAYMENT INFO: IT43P0862264590016000310249
RISTORANTE MAREA, Via dei Provveditori, 6 - 34073 Grado; +39 0431 81206; info@hotelmarea.it
MENU
OPTION 1: SEAFOOD MENU
- Bites of larded mullet on caramelised red onion
- Cuttlefish and asparagus salad from our local waters
- Steamed prawns on julienne strips of blanched and spiced vegetables
OPTION 2: LAND MENU
- Beef carpaccio on rocket with cherry tomatoes, shavings of Grana Padano and balsamic vinegar
- Rice salad with local vegetables
- Golden turkey with tartar sauce and a medley of vegetables
ALLERGENS: celery, shellfish, fish, soya, eggs
PAYMENT INFORMATION: CASSA RURALE FVG - Grado Branch IT12B0862264590016000102801
MOTUS CONTEMPORARY BISTROT, Viale Europa Unita, 34 - 34073 Grado; +39 380 2125299; info@motusbistrot.it
MENU
OPTION 1 (ALSO AVAILABLE GLUTEN-FREE)
- Local sardines, breaded with traditional saor onion cream and bay leaf powder (4)
- Paccheri pasta with shelled prawns and mantis shrimp (2)
- Salad with seasonal vegetables
MENU OPTION 2 (VEGAN):
- Quinoa with vegetable ratatouille, sesame avocado, smoked tofu, mango, red apple and garden sprouts
- Mixed pasta with rocket pesto, cherry tomatoes, white asparagus and toasted almonds
- New potato salad with parsley and Mortegliano apple cider vinegar
ALLERGENS: 2 Shellfish; 4 Fish
PAYMENT INFO: IT92S0862264590016000310456
RISTORANTE SANTA LUCIA, Campo Porta Nuova, 1 - 34073 Grado; + 39 0431 85639; info@santaluciagrado.it
MENU
- Steamed cuttlefish flavoured with wild fennel from the lagoon
- Cold barley risotto with Grado prawns, avocado and diced potatoes
- Diced tuna in Venetian carpione sauce
PAYMENT DETAILS: payable to Santa Lucia di Lucrezio Giovanna IT06C0887764590000000337305
Bring your own dinner: You can take part by organising your own meal, bringing food from home and sharing it with your friends at the table. You will NOT be able to bring drinks.
Wine, desserts and...
During the evening, there will be four dedicated corners selling wines (CANTINA BROJLI, BORGO FORNASIR, VINI ROSSATO and VILLA VITAS), featuring a selection of local labels, and an area dedicated to ice cream (GELATERIA LA GIOIOSA and GELAGRADO), coffee (TORREFAZIONE GORIZIANA) and desserts (PASTICCERIA MOSAICO). In addition to the wines, there will also be a corner dedicated to cocktails, thanks to the collaboration with GINTONEGO.
Wines, cocktails and desserts are not included in the participation fee and can be purchased directly on site.
ML MAR E LAGUNA will also be present, showcasing its home and personal fragrances, including a scent inspired by shades of blue, perfectly in keeping with the evening’s mood.
Entertainment
Throughout the evening, there will be various entertainment segments designed to enhance the experience and complement the event’s atmosphere.
In the event of bad weather, the event will be postponed to the following day. Reservations for restaurant menus will close one week before the event.
Seats available: approximately 700.
The event is organised by Consorzio Grado Turismo and EMPORIO ADV, in collaboration with the Municipality of Grado, PromoTurismoFVG, Grado in Rete and Confcommercio.
For information: info@bludigrado.it