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. Do you ...