L’Elmo Di Ottone: The Feel And Taste of Italy 

GRAND BAHAMA, BAHAMAS – L’Elmo Di Ottone, the newest Italian restaurant in Grand Bahama, brings the flavours and ambience of Italy to diners whose palettes crave culinary variety.

The second high-end dining venture by Chef Tim Tibbitts and his wife Rebecca, a certified sommelier, L’Elmo Di Ottone is located on the marina front of the Unexso Building, just across from the couple’s first venture, the highly successful Flying Fish, a favourite of locals and visitors.

The Tibbitts believe it is the perfect location to showcase their Italian dishes, prepared using traditional methods which result in an authentic texture and smoky flavour and are carefully crafted in both a specially built outdoor wood oven and the indoor kitchen. 

Chef Tim uses his culinary expertise to create a diverse range of dishes, including delectable pastas, hearty sandwiches, refreshing salads, tempting appetizers, and indulgent desserts.

Rebecca said, “From the wood oven guests can have a variety of crispy, thin crust pizzas with topping ingredients imported just for L’Elmo Di Ottone. From the Primavera, Finnochio and Capriciossa to Margharita, Quattro Funghi and more.”

“All of L’Elmo Di Ottone’s pasta, with the exception of the Bucatini, and all its bread is made on premises,” said Rebecca.

“So, from the cavatelli, which is small pasta shells, with pesto, peas, broccolini and goat cheese, bucatini (a thick hollow spaghetti-like pasta) with the house San Marzano tomato sauce, basil and parmesan, to the gnocchetti (like gnocchi made with potatoes but smaller) with lobster, lobster cream and lemon zest, it’s a wonderful Italian journey.”

She added, “Let’s not forget that Italians are known worldwide for their “Nonna’s” meatballs,” Rebecca said, “And, L’Elmo Di Ottone’s meatball dish, which is made of beef, veal and locally bought sourced pork (Berkshire Bahamas Farm) meets that standard.”   

Of course, no Italian meal is complete without wine and Sommelier Rebecca has a wide selection from which to complement the restaurant’s offerings from the couple’s import shop Sea Gates Wines located at the RayVin Mall.

Whether you are a foodie or simply love to explore new tastes, L’Elmo Di Ottone is the perfect spot for a delightful dining experience that will leave your taste buds wanting more.

They are open 6 days a week (Tuesday to Sunday), the menu is kept up to date on the website www.elmodiottone.com.  Reservations are appreciated and can be made at 242-805-8832.