Shangri-La Eros New Delhi Welcomes Back Michelin-Starred Chef Riccardo Sculli for an Exclusive Pop-Up at Sorrento
New Delhi, Nov 20: Shangri-La Eros New Delhi will celebrate the vibrant flavours of Southern Italy this November as One Michelin-starred Chef Riccardo Sculli returns to Sorrento for an exclusive five-day culinary showcase from 26 to 30 November 2025. Drawing inspiration from the coast of Calabria -where land and sea meet in effortless harmony – the pop-up will offer guests a rare opportunity to experience Chef Sculli’s signature expressions of purity, provenance, and elegant simplicity on the plate.
The award-winning Italian restaurant Sorrento – honoured with the prestigious Golden Q from Ospitalità Italiana – has long stood as the city’s benchmark for refined Italian cuisine. Renowned for its artisanal craftsmanship and devotion to natural, high-quality ingredients, the restaurant now invites Chef Sculli to reinterpret its culinary story. This collaboration introduces Delhi to a dining
experience that is both comfortingly familiar and refreshingly contemporary, rooted in heritage yet expressed through a distinctly modern lens.
At his Michelin-starred restaurant Gambero Rosso, perched along Calabria’s azure coastline, Chef Sculli has reimagined Southern Italian cuisine with a philosophy grounded in integrity. For him, cooking begins not with recipes but with nature’s charm, what the fishermen bring in that morning, what the fields yield that day. The sea dictates the menu, and seasonality shapes the story. The outcome is a meal that carries the quiet confidence of restraint, dishes that linger like memory.
The curated set menu unfolds as a journey through Calabria’s coastal soul, beginning with choices such as Cold Tuna Tataki or a vibrant Marinated Vegetable Salad. The primi course showcases Chef Sculli’s mastery with offerings such as Risotto with Hokkaido Scallops or handmade Tortello filled with Ricotta and a surprising as well as succulent Aubergine reimagined with a modern take. For the second, guests may choose between Farm-Raised Chicken Breast with Organic Carrot and Ginger, Pan Seared Lamb Rack with Cauliflower and Hazelnut, or Eggplant Parmigiana featuring glazed eggplant, hazelnuts, and red onion for a refined vegetarian celebration. The experience concludes with indulgent dolce options, including a rich Hazelnut, Cocoa and Vanilla creation and the classic Coffee Panna Cotta – “Cappuccino”.
Beyond the set menu, the à la carte selection presents Chef Sculli’s culinary signatures in their full glory. Standouts include Tiger Prawns adorned with Sea Urchin Emulsion and Burrata, Saffron Lobster with an unexpected pairing of Raspberries and Soya, Spaghetti with Prawns and Black Winter Truffle. The offerings span from Chilean Sea Bass with White Asparagus to Pan Seared Lamb Rack. Each dish is a testament to the chef’s commitment to letting premium ingredients shine through with thoughtful, minimal intervention.
Born in Toronto to Calabrian parents, Sculli’s journey began in his family’s kitchen and matured into a pursuit of culinary expression that bridges continents. His plates reveal his dual identity – the precision of a classically trained chef and the intuition of someone who still cooks with the sea breeze in mind. Each composition, from delicately cured fish and handmade pasta to contemporary seafood pairings, recalls his mastery of balance, lightness, and depth.
For his Delhi showcase, Chef Sculli presents a bespoke tasting and à la carte menu, crafted exclusively for Sorrento.
Speaking about the collaboration, Abhishek Sadhoo, General Manager, Shangri-La Eros New Delhi, says “Welcoming Chef Sculli to Sorrento is a celebration of shared values – of artistry, respect for produce, and an unwavering pursuit of excellence. Through this collaboration, we invite our guests to experience not just Italian cuisine, but a way of life defined by beauty and authenticity.”
The set menu and a la carte menu are available for Lunch and Dinner. The set menu is priced at INR 5000 plus taxes, while diners looking for a more layered, indulgent experience can choose the wine-accompanied menu at INR 7500 plus taxes.