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Gourmet Getaways in Northern Italy



If food inspires you to travel then you can do no better than Italy as a gastronomic destination. Diverse cuisine and sensational flavours in the stunning setting of these hotels make dining out an unforgettable experience that you will take home with you. The array of traditional and contemporary dishes is refreshing and you will find something to suit all budgets and appetites.
Châteaux & Hôtels Collection suggest a selection of hotels that offer a unique gastronomic experience in Northern Italy, each with its own character and ambience but always endorsing their unrivalled excellence for comfort, service & location.

Hotel Villa Fiesole
(Country – close to Florence)
This boutique hotel in Fiesole, which is surrounded by a fascinating blend of history, culture and landscape, is only 3km from the historical centre of Florence. Here you have the best of both worlds. The delicious restaurant boasts panoramic views of the hills from the terrace while you relish the seasonal flavours of Italy. Main courses include Val d’Arno cockerel in a mustard sauce with crunchy salad or tiger shrimps wrapped in bacon, potatoes and lentils of Castelluccio.
Menu from: 30 to 60 Euros

Cappuccini in Franciacorta
(Mountains/Country – Cologne in Franciacorta)
This hotel offers a place of serenity to relax and enjoy nature at its best. From the elegance of the restaurant to the charm of the rose garden and olive groves, guests can appreciate the tranquil countryside of Franciacorta. With a traditional menu using local produce, you can make the most of this delightful cuisine in such a superb setting.
Menu from: 45-70 Euros

Antica Corte Pallavicina
(Country – Polesine Parmense)
This fascinating family-run hotel in the Emilia-Romagna region is full of history and surrounded by beauty. Being close to the river Po provides an ideal climate for local produce, particularly well suited to the curing of Italian meats and to the cultivation of vegetables and vineyards. The restaurants here offer a unique & memorable experience, where you can savour the splendid cuisine of the local area, typical and respecting local traditions, but at the same time refined. The Cavallino Bianco restaurant maintains gastronomic traditions, by preparing local cuisine with a look back to the past, cooking deep-rooted recipes in the old style, offering them as they have been handed down to the family through the centuries.
Menu from: 75 to 85 Euros

Town House 8 in Galleria
(City – Milan)
Situated in Milan this is a great location to discover the grand monuments such as the famous “Duomo” (Cathedral), the Opera House and unmissable limitless shopping. You can enjoy different traditional culinary dishes in the elegant “La Sinfonia” restaurant which is exclusively for guests, while actually overlooking the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele from the inside. This restaurant goes the extra mile by ensuring that they meet individual requirements and preferences.
Menu from 200 Euros (very fine dining) 

L’Andana
(Close to Chianti & Sienna, overlooking the Tuscan Hills)
Surrounded by vineyards and olive groves, this natural setting merges with a fascinating history. The building that now houses L'Andana was once a Medici villa where Grand Duke Leopold II and his court resided during the summer season. Its own restaurant, “La Villa”, has an intimate dining room with an elegant stone fireplace and a veranda with superb views. Dishes vary with the season, reflecting genuine local traditions. With delicate flavours from the land and sea, some specialities include risotto with peas, streaky bacon and pecorino cheese, anglerfish and courgette flower tortello, stewed octopus and borlotti beans, and ossobuco (cross-cut veal shanks braised with vegetables, white wine and broth) with potatoes and celery.
Menu from: 75 to 190 Euros

Cenobio dei Dogi
(Seaside -16km Portofino)
This charming hotel on the splendid Ligurian River is an idyllic spot for a relaxing holiday or a quick getaway, surrounded by the nature of mount Portofino and the Paradise Gulf. The two restaurants here not only offer a distinctive gastronomic experience but also spectacular views in a unique location. The Á la carte menu offers delicious dishes cooked with fresh and seasonal ingredients. La Terraza summer restaurant overlooks the historic promenade of Camogli, offering an exclusive place to fully enjoy the typical Ligurian cuisine.
Menu from: 40 to 140 Euros

Grand Hotel Bristol Resort & Spa
(Seaside – Rapallo 28km)
Overlooking the Portofino Promontory and housed in an elegant Art Nouveau style that dates from 1908, this hotel is in one of the Gulf’s most charming areas. The restaurant roof garden "Le Cupole" boasts a breath-taking view of the Tigullio Gulf from the terrace, offering a regional cuisine with an international touch in a superb setting. The tempting entrées, the warm, home-made bread, an impressive wine list and the gentle background music create an unforgettable gastronomic experience. The à la carte menu varies according to season, including flavoursome delights such as; carpaccio of red tuna, veil of salted mullet roe, tortelli filled with preboggion (a typical local herb) on a delicate cream of vaise and a walnut cream, and chicken in a potato and almond crust with sweet and sour tropea onions.
Menu from: 35 to 60 Euros

Locanda dei Mai Intees
(Country – Azzate)
The Locanda dei Mai Intees is a beautifully restored 15th century private villa situated in a pretty medieval town overlooking Lake Varese with a magnificent view of the Monte Rosa Massif and the foothills of the Lombardy Alps. The Mai Intees restaurant serves regional dishes accompanied by a selection of splendid wines. Some favourites include pumpkin ravioli with butter and marjoram and grilled amberjack with aromatic herb sauce. If you are looking for something extra special and intimate then you can pre-book the romantic private room for two only.
Menu from: 35 to 100 Euros

Hotel Superior Parco San Marco Beach Resort Golf & Spa
(Country, Mountain, Seaside – Cima di Porlezza, 15km of Lugano)
Sitting on the enchanting lake Lugano, just 15km from Lugano city and Lake Como, this hotel offers a vast subtropical park with something for everyone to enjoy, and particularly attractive to families. The three Á la Carte restaurants offer special places to dine serving mediterranean & international cuisine. You can enjoy the chef’s haute cuisine in the elegant surroundings of the Ristorante & Bistro San Marco, relishing the exciting aromas and flavours. Ristorante Gourmet "La Terrazza" is a perfect setting for couples that want to dine in a relaxed and romantic environment, with exclusive use of the terrace or conservatory. Another opportunity between the end of April and October is to wine and dine in the charming Ristorante "Grotto" San Marco which is open six days a week for traditional Italian specialties, either by the fireside in the cosy, rustic ambiance of a 200-year old vaulted cave, or on the terrace with its impressive panoramic views.
Menu from: 36 to 70 Euros