Services & Cuisine
The Cuisine of Casentino
Casentino's cuisine is simple and sincere — deeply tied to the land and its rhythm. It was born from peasant wisdom, from the respect for the seasons, and from the joy of sharing what one has. Every dish tells the story of this valley: its forests, its pastures, its stone villages, and its Sunday family lunches.
🥔 Potato Tortelli
The true symbol of Casentino — large, soft ravioli filled with mashed potatoes, garlic, cheese, and a hint of nutmeg. They're dressed with a rich meat ragù or melted butter and sage. When they reach the table, conversation stops for a moment — then smiles appear. One bite, and you're right in the heart of the valley.
🍅 Scottiglia
A rustic stew of mixed meats — chicken, rabbit, pork, lamb — slowly simmered in red wine and tomatoes. Its rich aroma fills the house, and the sauce begs to be scooped up with slices of Tuscan bread.
🐗 Wild Boar Stew
The taste of the forest in a dish. The boar is marinated in red wine with bay leaves and juniper berries, then cooked long and slow until it becomes tender and deeply flavored. It's the flavor of Casentino's wild heart.
🧀 Cheeses and Mountain Flavors
From aged pecorino to fresh ricotta, from hand-churned butter to fragrant mountain honey — these are the simple, genuine flavors that make a Casentino table so special. Perfect with a glass of local red wine and a friendly conversation.
🌰 The Sweet Side of Casentino
When autumn arrives and the woods turn golden, it's time for castagnaccio — a chestnut flour cake baked with pine nuts, raisins, and rosemary. Soft, rustic, and full of forest aroma. The ricotta cake, tender and comforting, tastes like home and warmth.
🍷 A Toast to Casentino
No meal here ends without a toast: a glass of Valdarno di Sopra DOC red wine, or a small glass of vinsanto served with homemade cantucci biscuits. It's a way to celebrate life, friendship, and the joy of sharing.
Breakfast / Dinner
See our menu attached to the fridge in the kitchen