Chef Ardenia Diamanti

Chef At Home in Charlotte Amalie

I’m a professional Chef since eleven years. I’ve developed my skills through Italy, London, Spain, Swiss, Japan, Caribbean; working in Japanese, Italian, mexican, french and spanish Michelin starred restaurants. I love every kind of product and I’m specialised in seafood and vegetarian meals. Available to create menus with any kind of special request.

For me, cooking is...

My favorite kind of art that reflect me the most.

I learned to cook at...

I had the honour to work together with Albert Adrià, and my two masters have been Chef Kentaro San and Chef Hideki San from Koy Shunka

A cooking secret...

Use very fresh and high quality products and preparing them respecting their natural properties

My menus

Japan essence

STARTER

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Tuna tataki, tomato caviar, ponzu

Sashimi carnival

FIRST COURSE

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Cold somen, akami tartar, salmon roe, tomato coulis, caviar and chives

Japanese sea carbonara, with bottarga, scallops and marinated egg yolk

MAIN COURSE

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Cod marinated in white miso, topinambur purée, roasted vegetables

Wagyu sukiyaki, shiitake mushrooms, egg yolk

DESSERT

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Ichigo shirt, cotton cake and strawberries

Perfect mango and coconut

Sublime gift for a bright night

STARTER

All inclusive

Homemade cracker with sliced avocado and salmon eggs

Fresh oyster served natural with lemon

Fresh oyster with ponzu (soya and citric sauce)

Slightly and gently roasted oyster with a little bit of togarashi (Japanese chili)

Confit and roasted artichoke served with a mole (Mexican sauce) of pistachio and mint

FIRST COURSE

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MAIN COURSE

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Homemade ravioli filled with ricotta and truffle, served with mushrooms of season

Black cod marinated two days in white miso, served with burrata cream and spaghetti made with roasted yellow pepper

DESSERT

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White chocolate elastic ganache with fruit season salad

A little dark chocolate, slightly salted and spicy

Italy in autumn

STARTER

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Roots salad, with Gorgonzola and walnuts

Cabbage lasagna with mozzarella Parmesan and crispy bacon

FIRST COURSE

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Handmade ravioli filled with ricotta cheese served with mushrooms and truffle

Pumpkin risotto and pumpkin seeds

MAIN COURSE

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Cod slow cooked in milk “mantecato style”, with chickpeas, crispy onion and lemon zest

Pork loin stuffed with balsamic vinegar and radicchio (Red chicory), with a bitter-sweet fresh endive salad

DESSERT

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Apple strudel served with walnuts crumble and toffee cream

Decomposed tiramisu

French air

STARTER

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The ratatouille inspired by the movie

FIRST COURSE

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Crepe with Brie, mushrooms and truffle

MAIN COURSE

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Sea bream a la meuniere with textures of courgette and crispy almonds

DESSERT

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Tarte Tatin special edition

Viva Mexico

STARTER

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Cold avocado veloutè with “pico de gallo” of cucumber and tomato

FIRST COURSE

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Green taco with shrimps, pumpkin seeds sauce and creme fresh

MAIN COURSE

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Boneless chicken leg with dark chocolate sauce, crispy nachos and acid mango brunoise salad

DESSERT

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“Dulce de calabaza”, hazelnut crumble and cinnamon whipped cream

Autumnal season

STARTER

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Insalata di radici, gorgonzola dolce, miso e condimento alle noci

FIRST COURSE

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Risotto ai funghi, tar tar di gamberi e shiso

MAIN COURSE

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Baccalà marinato in miso, carciofi alla brace e consommé ai carciofi e pepe bianco

DESSERT

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Zucca di Hokkaido glassata, gelato ai semi di zucca

Chef Ardenia's reviews

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48 services

Ardenia and Steve cooked up an incredible meal for my Mum’s 60th birthday. Ardenia was great throughout the planning process and adapted the menu based on our conversations. The food was delicious, they set up the table beautifully and the kitchen was spotless when they left - thank you!

Chef Ardenia produced three excellent meals for the adults alongside some simple, but also delicious, food for the kids. We would definitely hire her again!

Ardenia and her team did a fantastic job! The food was super delicious and creative. I‘d definitely recommend her.

Nonostante la giovane età, la chef si è dimostrata molto preparata. È stato piacevole chiacchierare con lei, a fine serata, delle sue esperienze professionali giro per il mondo. Consigliata!

We enjoyed our experience with Ardenia and Steve so much that we booked another meal. The menu was completely different, down to the cocktails, but as wonderful as the first one. Each item was beautifully presented and delicious. I can’t recommend them enough. It was a fabulous experience.

Ardenia was in constant contact with us regarding menu, allergies, location and arrival. Presentation was beautiful and the food was better than expected. A large part of our group was late due to travel problems, and the food was kept and served for all when they arrived with no problem or reduced quality at all. The kitchen was spotless when they left. The meal made out first day in Italy something we will talk about the rest of our lives.

Ardenia and Steve were outstanding. I cannot recommend them highly enough. It was some of the best pasta I have EVER had. The dishes were exquisite, delicious and beautifully presented. The whole service from start to finish was incredible. They were polite, charming, attentive and gave us a truly special evening. Book them sharpish!! You won’t regret it.

Ardenia and Steve went above and beyond for our group. We recommended them to the Airbnb host for future guests. I'm still thinking about the ravioli they made for us. Phenomenal experience, vibes, and overall service.

Lovely meals and great service. They looked after us really well. thank you

Ardenia and Steve were absolutely incredible. Their friendliness and explainations were great. And then the food... we all agreed that the dishes were the best we ever had! Would for sure have Ardenia cook for us again, if we are ever back in Barcelona.

Very good experience from A-Z. Ardenia is very reliable. She cooks very good dishes, presented extremely nicely on the plate.