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Marco Polo - Ventimiglia (IM)

The Marco Polo restaurant, run for three generations by the Pani family, is located in a beautiful seafront position on the Ventimiglia promenade. The place is unmistakable: a building entirely made of wood, like a chalet, which stands out among the other signs of the beach establishments. The interiors are also completely made of wood: the overall atmosphere, warm and welcoming, may initially amaze with its originality in the context. The entrance precedes the two dining rooms. The main one has a rectangular plan, well-spaced tables and overlooks the private beach through large windows and a French door. In the kitchen there is Diego Pani, a young and concrete chef. Among his experiences, the kitchens of Vittorio Beltramelli, Joël Robuchon, Guy Savoy and three years at Louis XV in Monte Carlo together with Alain Ducasse. Marina Pani, sister of the Chef, and Sommelier Mattia Cavalli take care of the service in the room, which is precise, impeccable and extremely atte...

La Castiglia - Saluzzo (CN)











The Castiglia, built around the 12th century, was the fortified residence of the Marquises of Saluzzo, then a penal home until 1992.

Today part of its rooms is used as a restaurant and cafeteria, under the passionate leadership of Chef Luca Banchio and his wife Tamara Cavaliere.


The restaurant rooms have been tastefully renovated, with the lines of vaults and pillars highlighted by the play of light from art installations.

A cosy additional room with a single large table is available for convivial gatherings of up to 9 people.

There is no shortage of a pleasant outdoor area, which can be used during the warm season.


At La Castiglia Restaurant, we appreciated Luca Banchio's idea of cuisine: excellent raw materials, clean pairings with recognizable ingredients and traditional Piedmontese dishes flanked by a few contemporary proposals.

In each preparation we recognize technique, love and passion, relayed in the dining room with great savoir faire by his wife Tamara.












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