Within the majestic medieval castle, the Castel dell'Aquila Restaurant invites you on a culinary journey into the heart of Tuscany, where the Lunigiana tradition blends with the art of fine dining. Our menu is a tribute to authentic and genuine flavors, the result of recipes passed down through generations, prepared with passion and dedication.
Here, every dish tells a story. You can savor our famous testaroli with pesto, delicious handmade ravioli, linguine, stewed game, and succulent cuts of meat, all accompanied by an excellent wine selection and irresistible desserts that provide a sweet finish to every meal. Our cuisine emphasizes fresh, locally sourced ingredients, with produce from our estate’s garden and orchard and local suppliers, ensuring an authentic and wholesome experience.
Each day at the Castel dell'Aquila Restaurant offers a unique culinary experience, with a different menu daily. At lunchtime, you can enjoy excellent first courses and tasty salads within the romantic courtyard of the castle. Dinner, served on the stunning terrace overlooking the Parco Elisir D’Amore, offers unforgettable emotions. Surrounded by the evening’s coolness, the magnificence of the castle,and breathtaking views that embrace mountains and fiery sunsets, you will taste the best of Tuscan tradition. As the sun sets, the magic renews, with candlelit dinners continuing until dessert, typically served in the enchanting and evocative atmosphere that only a starry sky can offer.
Make sure you have everything you need to fully enjoy this wonderful journey: you will delve into a magical world, with adventures to face and places to regenerate your soul.
Before setting off, visit the castle where you will find delicious dishes in romantic wicker baskets: typical products from Lunigiana ranging from herb pies to wonderful local cured meats, from authentic cheeses of the Apuan Alps to bread baked in the wood-fired oven from the 1400s, still perfectly functioning and also the typical focaccette cooked on texts, the sgabei, and the fresh Vermentino from Luni to complete it, surrounded by unspoiled nature among hundreds of olive trees, with fragrant lavender and lush broom plants nestled between hay bales or in the shade of a tree to breathe in a magical and timeless place that offers infinite emotions.
Dining at Castel dell'Aquila is an extraordinary moment: the stars, the candlelight, the stone contribute to creating a magical atmosphere. The dishes are simple but conquer thanks to the ancient traditional Lunigiana flavors.
From testaroli with pesto to ravioli, from linguine to game stews, from sliced meats to the most exquisite desserts. Every day you can experience an authentic culinary experience thanks to our dishes, prepared in respect of tradition and typical recipes, with herbs found in the woods for a journey into the gastronomic past of this land so rich in history.
In a place where every detail is cared for with love and every moment is an experience to be lived together, you can immerse yourself in a fascinating culinary journey. Let yourself be enveloped by the magic as you savor our proposals in a romantic and relaxing atmosphere. Treat yourself to the luxury of an exclusive moment, where the location and the food become an expression of love, and time stands still.
In the wonderful hanging garden of Castel dell'Aquila, suspended like a cloud in the sky, you will experience a one-of-a-kind aperitif dinner, immersed in a dreamlike atmosphere between breathtaking views, torches, lanterns and candles illuminating the night. The scene is set by the imposing stone wall of the castle, the enormous brazier, and the horizon stretching into infinity with the blue sky, which gradually turns red, for an unforgettable evening to share with loved ones.
How many times have you enjoyed an excellent dinner at a restaurant, knowing that you would never be able to replicate that delicacy in your kitchen and perhaps offer it to your guests? Under the expert guidance of our chefs, you will be able to learn the secrets of the trade and then enjoy a meal cooked according to the Tuscan tradition, made by you!
