Casadonna

I loved everything about this experience. I am not one who can afford such luxuries but I was travelling alone in Italy and when I saw that this gem was only a couple of hours away I booked a room in Castel de Sangro and booked into Casadonna Reale for the tasting menu. I have always loved food and cooking, I often get annoyed when we go out to eat and I think - I could have cooked that, I definitely didn’t think that leaving here. I have no idea how these amazing chefs can do so many different processes with the same vegetable. Or get so much essence from a bay leaf to make a beautiful sauce. It was truly a magical experience for me. The bread course was a phenomenon, I also make bread so to see a bread with such great crust, internal form and texture, slightly sour but savoury tasting - just wonderful. My only regret is that I couldn’t finish the almond cake at the end (I had ate a lot of the bread at this point). Travelling alone is one thing but eating alone is a totally different experience. At Cassadonna Reale I was made to feel so welcomed and comfortable, all the waiting staff had a smile, a kind word and a chat. It was lovely, I thank the waiter with the excellent moustache a lot for his recommendation of sights in Napoli to finish my trip. Thank you all. It was a wonderful experience.

We came all along from southern Germany to visit this place - and it was worth every mile of travel! Not only the restaurant offers a truly unique dining experience, also the whole structure is a stunning and unique place you should certainly visit, at least if you are into minimalistic stylish design. We had a blast - and being allowed to bring our 2 dogs along made it even more special. THANK YOU!

Casadonne Reale is everything anyone can dream of!! Heaven on earth!!! 3*** Restaurant is a culinary dream come true!! The best Michelin 3* we experienced. Rooms are absolutely amazing, stayed there twice!!! Had dinner there - twice!!! Breakfast - twice!!! Even when our flight was delayed and we arrived late, the staff waited for us to check in and offered a meal and bottle of wine in the lounge area! Every little detail is PERFECT!!!! We will be back for sure again and again.

Spent 2 days in Castel Di Sangro, in particular, to dine at Casadonna Reale. We both work in Manhattan and have dined at just about every Michelin starred restaurant in the city over the years. Reale was truly an exception, possibly the best meal we have ever experienced. We had the 11 course Ideale chef tasting menu for lunch on Saturday, along with the house vineyard's spetacular vino bianco, Pecorino. The restaurant is magical; simple, elegant place settings, minimalist, with all the focus on the food, detailed explanaitons of each course, in English. The view from the dining area over Castel Di Sangro was spectacular. Once in a lifetime experience, if you are a foodie, not to be missed. We will be back to stay at the Casadonna. Ciao!

I had read and told me a lot about Niko Romito and his food and life philosophy, and I thought I already knew everything. But when I went to Casadonna I realized that I knew nothing. This 16th century monastery is a contemporary temptation. Essential and rich, emotional and reflective, immediate and studied, just like Niko's dishes. The best cabbage of my life, a place with a great soul. Thanks Niko, thanks Cristiana.