A short distance from the centre of Gerace, a charming old village, is A' squella, a restaurant with a friendly, family atmosphere that will welcome you with its rustic style that heralds genuine, traditional local cuisine.
The staff and owners will make you feel at home and explain the dishes to your satisfaction, from the ingredients to their preparation.
From appetisers to desserts, via cheeses and pulses, each dish will transport you to the atmosphere of times gone by where homemade pasta and seasonal vegetables were, and here still are, the basic ingredients of a genuine cuisine rich in flavour.
Finally, you can end your meal with the aromatic bergamot liqueur, a full expression of the atmosphere and scents of the region.
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Agora
The Agorà Restaurant reflects with its atmosphere and cuisine the typical characteristics of the Civita area. Situated in the historic centre of the village, in Piazza Municipio, it presents itself to guests as a structure with a familiar yet refined appearance.
The restaurant's three rooms can accommodate up to 150 people. The first, with 52 seats, has a window facing the square, the second, the gala room, which lends itself well to hosting important banquets, with its 70 seats is finely decorated with terracotta mosaics and houses the 'pizza corner', on view. The third room, finally, is an elegant and reserved environment, with 30 seats, and houses the Agorà wine cellar, where excellent wines and spirits can be chosen by guests.
At the Agorà Restaurant you will find all the traditional Calabrian and Arbëreshë dishes, based on the valorisation of 'poor' ingredients, revisited with creativity and skill by our chefs and combined with the flavours of quality local products.
Thanks to rich hors d'oeuvres made up of tasty samples, you can experience all the most typical flavours of the area, from cheeses to cured meats, ham, seasonal fritters and extra virgin olive oil, to the goodness of country-style potatoes and seasonal vegetables.
Among the many specialities, you cannot miss the different formats of handmade pasta and a wide selection of the best cuts of meat, locally produced.
Those who arrive at the Agora will be assured of being welcomed and projected into a culture handed down for centuries, based on the values of family, hospitality and conviviality.
At the Court of Frederick II
The Alla Corte Di Federico II Restaurant is located inside the impressive Frederician castle in Roseto Capo Spulico (CS), a structure dating back to the 11th century that rises majestically on a rock overlooking the Ionian Sea and that, after careful restoration, represents a classic example of Frederician architecture.
The restaurant aims to evoke and revive the atmosphere and charm of the era, with characteristic and carefully designed rooms that fit perfectly into the structure, without altering its architectural features. The walls of the interior rooms show the living stone, enhanced by furnishings, rich carpets and imposing fireplaces. Having lunch or dinner in this structure means being welcomed into an ambience of high times, of great elegance, where one can immerse oneself in a distant era, enriched by gastronomic proposals typical of the local and Mediterranean cuisine, with special attention paid to the excellence of the territory.
Actors and Spectators
The "Attori e Spettatori" restaurant and pizzeria is located in Naples, just a few steps from the Lungomare promenade and is run by the Liberato brothers, who, driven by their love of cooking, carry out a continuous search for innovative and top-quality raw materials to make every culinary creation a magical moment for their customers. Attori & Spettatori wants to be for its customers an example of elegance and hospitality, combined with state-of-the-art working methods, without ever forgetting the past. Since 2001, Antonio and Sergio Liberato have been on the Neapolitan Pizza scene. Year after year, trying different leavening techniques and thanks to the search for high quality raw materials supplied by the best and most renowned local producers, they have made the pizza at Attori & Spettatori an art, with its 18-hour leavening time. The menu also includes a careful selection of traditional Neapolitan dishes to be enjoyed with wines from local or international wineries.
Azienda Agricola Il Tempio
The Azienda Agricola 'Tempio' is located in Capaccio - Paestum, a short distance from the archaeological area of the Temples, and was born out of respect for the traditions of local gastronomy and respect for the typical products of the area, children of a long peasant history.
One of the company's strengths is its buffalo breeding, an element deeply linked to the history of the place, which is complemented by the preparation of dairy products and typical first and second courses that customers can consume at the bistro, an environment that is both cosy and modern in design. Confectionery creations made with seasonal fruit and home-grown raw materials complete the gastronomic offer. The structure is surrounded by greenery and has an Educational Farm and a play area to make family days even more enjoyable.
Chiar di Luna Restaurant
The Chiar di Luna Restaurant is located in Laino Borgo (CS) within the Pollino National Park, Italy's largest nature reserve. The location, surrounded by greenery, is not far from centres dedicated to rafting and outdoor activities. The restaurant, with its rustic furnishings, is characterised by a peaceful and familiar atmosphere, where the kindness and friendliness of the staff stands out. The gastronomic offer emphasises seasonal local products, including mushrooms and wild boar meat, with great attention paid to the quality of the raw materials.
It is the ideal choice for those who wish to treat themselves to a regenerating break amidst the Pollino nature, perhaps after trekking or rafting along the Lao river.