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Il Rosmarino is the restaurant of the Hotel La Meridiana, a magnificent five-star hotel that has always been a member of the prestigious Relais & Chateaux association located in the hinterland of Albenga. This jewel nestled in the first hills of the Ligurian hinterland is no exception, combining the charm and character of an enchanting location with a gastronomic offering intelligently based on regionality and market offerings. You will find a detailed reportage of La Meridiana Hotel & Golf Resort in lemilleUnanotte. The restaurant can be reached via a scenic paved driveway, which in the evening is enriched by the magic of the lights of candle-powered lanterns. The highly refined rooms adorned with fresh flowers, vintage silverware, collections of fine porcelain and antique paintings benefit from a high-class atmosphere. The spectacular dehors, in which the wrought iron chairs covered in Provençal fabrics stand out, is used for summer dinners. This is where ...

I Faraglioni restaurant, set in the central body of the Baia delle Zagare Resort, Handwritten Collection - of which you will find a rich report in lemilleUnanotte - is located in one of the most spectacular panoramic positions of the entire Gargano promontory, along the coast road that connects Mattinata to Vieste. The vast internal lounge has a contemporary and linear design. The most sought-after and evocative part develops along large windows designed to eliminate the boundaries between inside and outside, guaranteeing each table visual continuity with the sea horizon. The structure is literally perched on the limestone cliff, overlooking the famous bay in a zenithal position. The view is magnetic: the gaze dominates the turquoise waters and the two monumental white stone stacks (the "Arch of Diomedes" and the "Scissors") that emerge from the sea, framed by the white cliffs and the surrounding Mediterranean scrub. I Faraglioni restaurant, spec...

The Fàula restaurant is located in the Langhe hills inside the prestigious Relais Casa di Langa, of which lemilleUnanotte publishes a rich reportage. Its name, which in local dialect means "tale", was chosen in homage to the centuries-old tradition of the region which wants families and friends to spend time together sharing stories. The restaurant overlooks an entire glass wall onto the large terrace from which to enjoy the splendid panorama of the Langa hills, with Serralunga d'Alba in the foreground. You can access it directly by lift from the Reception floor, first encountering the room with the bar counter, and, in front of this, the air-conditioned cellar, which can in turn host small convivial meetings. The Fàula Restaurant impressed us in an extremely positive way. Chef Daniel Zeilinga has crystal-clear talent and a world-class hand: with each course the impression of being in front of a star of the first magnitude was strengthened in us. All...

Il Verbano, Hotel and Restaurant, is a pleasant "Boutique Hotel" located on the Isola dei Pescatori with a magnificent view of Lake Maggiore. Its gastronomic restaurant operates under the management of Chef Marco Sacco of Piccolo Lago. Once you reach Fishermen's Island in 5 minutes by boat, you will be welcomed in the reception room of the hotel. The large rectangular dining room is characterized by the entire side wall with windows with a magnificent lake view. The atmosphere is that of a period villa with the typical Palladiana floor. Il Verbano is a small corner of Paradise in which to taste signature cuisine, local and beyond, and then relax while experiencing the quiet and unparalleled magic of the Lake. Here Chef Marco Sacco, from breakfast to lunch, from aperitif to an intimate and exclusive dinner, has prepared a journey of flavors that ranges from the most typical of the area, to be enjoyed both in the simplicity of traditional recipes and in t...

Rosmarino is the restaurant of Hotel La Meridiana, a magnificent five-star hotel that has always been a member of the prestigious Relais & Chateaux association, located in the hinterland of Albenga. You will find a detailed report on La Meridiana Hotel & Golf Resort in lemilleUnanotte. The restaurant can be reached via a scenic paved path, which in the evening is enhanced by the magic of candlelit lanterns. The refined environments adorned with fresh flowers, vintage silverware, collections of fine porcelain and ancient paintings, benefit from a high -class atmosphere. Experiencing the warm and muffled atmosphere of a Relais & Chateaux is always an exciting and unmissable experience. This jewel nestled in the first hills of the Ligurian hinterland is no exception, combining the charm and character of an enchanting location with a gastronomic offering intelligently based on regionality and market offerings. Over the years, many Chefs have passed here wh...

Located at the highest point of the magnificent Nuvole Garden Hotel, about which you will find an extensive report in lemilleUnanotte, the Sole by Stefano Mattara restaurant represents its unmissable "fine dining" offering with the added bonus of spectacular views of Como and the Swiss Alps. You can get there by car or by a spectacular 7-minute funicular ride from downtown Como. All the interiors were designed by Zoltan Varro, a bold and visionary designer deeply connected to Lake Como, who wanted to dedicate a corner of heaven here to the star food. Furniture, accessories and dreamlike elements are the tools that accompany visitors on the sensory journey offered by the restaurant. At Ristorante Sole by Stefano Mattara we had a truly rich and stimulating gastronomic experience, cerebral and full of surprises, in an absolutely unique setting of refined elegance seasoned by a spectacular panoramic view. Stefano Mattara's cuisine is modern, cultured and re...

Dama-Dama Restaurant is located in Porto Ercole inside the prestigious Argentario Golf & Wellness Resort, Autograph Collection. It is accessed from the scenic lobby of the Resort, going down one floor of the immense central staircase as an alternative to the elevators. The restaurant's interior is divided into two large rooms, the first of which faces the terrace, which is overlooked by full-wall windows. "Dama-Dama" is the scientific name for the fallow deer, a beautiful species that can be found in the forests that cover Argentario. The restaurant is an ironic and contemporary vision of an elegant mountain retreat. The faux hunting trophy designs and natural fabrics make it an unexpected place within the resort. At Dama-Dama Restaurant we tasted excellent cuisine based on the ingredients, flavors and colors of the territory with a pinch of innovation. Chef Emiliano Lombardelli, originally from the area, works with impeccable technique a beautiful w...

The Ristorante Il Grifone is located in a panoramic position inside the prestigious Palazzo di Varignana, a splendid residence on the hills of Bologna, about which lemilleUnanotte has published an extensive report. The anteroom features marble floors, stucco and frescoed walls and ceilings, a staircase and a grand piano. The stylistic refinement of the rooms is in perfect harmony with the historical context of the villa where the restaurant is located, the imposing Palazzo Bentivoglio, located on the top of the hill. The small rooms, elegant and discreet, are decorated in pale tones with soft lighting that creates an intimate and relaxing atmosphere. At Ristorante Il Grifone we had a rich gastronomic experience in an environment of refined elegance. Francesco Manograsso is the interpreter of a modern cuisine that, while linked to the culture of the Bologna hinterland in the choice of ingredients, is resolutely oriented towards imaginative reinterpretations that are v...

Quattro Sensi is the regional cuisine restaurant of the Borgobrufa SPA Resort, a splendid "adults only" hotel just a stone's throw from Perugia, about which you can read a detailed report in lemilleUnanotte. The room at Quattro Sensi is very large, with large windows all the way around, overlooking the beautiful panorama of the Umbrian hills, with views as far as Assisi. The picturesque and well-stocked Cantina is located at the entrance. Chef Andrea Impero works in the kitchen with a young and motivated team. Quattro Sensi is a hotel restaurant capable of offering a fine regional dining experience. Andrea Impero's cuisine is of substance and quality, using ingredients that are the result of a careful selection of local producers, rightly mentioned on the menu. In fact, there are more than 70 excellent suppliers, each one personally known, with their family stories and daily dedication, the true root of the ethical and social philosophy that is b...

La Corte dei Papi is the restaurant of the Relais of the same name in Cortona, Tuscany, of which lemilleUnanotte has published an extensive photographic report. The complex is an old mansion dating back to the 1700s, tastefully restored and surrounded by a large park. The restaurant is located in the original wine cellar of the manor. The two dining rooms are preceded by a small sitting area. The rooms are romantic and full of character, with stone walls, beamed ceilings and terracotta floors. La Corte dei Papi is a precious address for its intimate, elegant and relaxed atmosphere: a charming restaurant where you can dine romantically by candlelight in the two precious indoor dining rooms or in summer by the pool in a fairytale setting. Part of a magnificent Relais with exclusive rooms and suites, the restaurant is ideal for ceremonies and high class weddings. The cuisine offers traditional and local flavors with some very centered creative ideas. D...

Il Principe di Belludia is the fine dining restaurant of the magnificent Sicilian luxury resort Il San Corrado di Noto, a Relais & Châteaux luxury property that lemilleUnanotte has written extensively about. To reach the dining room, you pass through some of the resort's common areas, and once inside, you pass by the picturesque Cantina, which can be seen through the large windows. The classic style dining room has wooden floors and a warm atmosphere of great comfort conferred by the pleasing combinations of fabrics and colors. At the Prince of Belludia Restaurant, we had a rich and stimulating, cultured and sophisticated dining experience in a delightful setting of refined elegance. Martin Lazarov's cuisine is a constant quest for perfection, calibrating flavors, aromas, textures and quantities with an innate sense of harmony. Southern influences are complemented by homages to the Langhe, through exaggerated elaborations supported by a solid and mature techn...

Osteria Casa Pasta is the informal poolside restaurant of the magnificent luxury resort Il San Corrado di Noto, about which you can read a full report in lemilleUnanotte. The room and the wood-fired oven for wonderful pizzas are a single open space protected by side windows that look directly onto the resort's immense main pool, a veritable lagoon that at night takes on a magical, fairytale atmosphere. The Osteria Casa Pasta is a light and informal corner in a spectacular setting of refined elegance where you can enjoy typical Sicilian cuisine. The aim, perfectly achieved, is to bring to the tables of the lucky guests the enveloping and irresistible taste of street food, to evoke an explosion of images in the mouth and to evoke ancestral sensations. The absolute protagonist is the Mediterranean, from trinacria to other suggestions of southern Italy, such as gourmet pizza and other recipes that have characterized Magna Graecia since its origins. The setting, of incom...

La Cucina Restaurant belongs to Kurhaus Cademario Hotel & SPA. The location, at 850 meters above sea level with breathtaking views of Lake Lugano, is exceptional. To reach the restaurant rooms, one passes through the Hotel's common areas. Beyond the crystal compass, the vast lobby, which combines fine woods, stone and textiles, is undoubtedly aesthetically striking. La Cucina del Kurhaus Restaurant is a refined and complete hotel cuisine, using high quality raw materials in an exceptional setting. Very interesting is the possibility of composing a completely vegan or vegetarian, gluten-free and lactose-free meal from the menu. You will dine while enjoying a breathtaking view that alone is worth the trip. Do you want to post your comment? Make yourself the Critic on the Blog! Post your comment: