Restaurant
"da Loredana"
Restaurant da Loredana, traditional local cuisine in Castel del Monte (AQ)
The restaurant is the hotel’s pride and joy, which is why the kitchen is managed directly by the owners. The menu is based on seasonal products and ingredients sourced primarily from local suppliers, including meats, cheeses, and legumes from farms and agricultural businesses located near the village—truly zero-kilometer.
Among the products on our table you’ll find the following Slow Food Presidia typical of the area: pecorino canestrato from Castel del Monte, lentils from Santo Stefano di Sessanio, mortadella from Campo Tosto, chickpeas from Navelli, beans from Paganica, solina wheat from the Abruzzo Apennines, L’Aquila liver sausage, turchesa potato.
Saffron from the Navelli plain, the most flavorful and prized in the world, is featured in many of our recipes.
Our specialties are fresh pasta, prepared daily by Loredana following traditional family recipes passed down through generations, and meat cooked strictly over charcoal, including lamb from Castel del Monte and the ever-present Abruzzo arrosticini.
A large wood-fired oven located in the dining room allows us to cook pizzas and flatbreads whose dough is lovingly prepared directly by Gianni.
With 150 seats, the restaurant is also suitable for hosting banquets and receptions. Thanks to the ample space, we organize children’s birthday parties and many other events.
Our specialties
Traditional local dishes, expertly prepared following ancient Abruzzo recipes.
Sheep's ricotta and handmade pasta, the perfect combination to create this excellent filled pasta served with a simple tomato sauce.
Traditional Castel del Monte soup with one of the most famous Slow Food Presidia: lentils from Santo Stefano di Sessanio.
Small gnocchi made with water and flour, strictly hand-shaped with 3 fingers, combined with seasonal vegetables to create a delicious soup.
Charcoal-grilled lamb. Born and raised among the lush meadows of Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park, it delivers unforgettable flavors.
Skewers with small pieces of sheep meat typical of the most ancient Abruzzo tradition.
A cornerstone of Castel del Monte tradition, filled with cheese, always on our tables, from casual dinners with friends to banquets for important occasions.
A land of shepherds, Castel del Monte has always had traditional sheep cheeses among its products. Now a Slow Food Presidium for years, Pecorino Canestrato from Castel del Monte pairs well with any meal.
The typical Abruzzo cace e ova, a soft cheese-based mixture. Served hot with tomato sauce, excellent as an appetizer or main course.
