Simone, the young and passionate chef at La Ninfa is cooking up food the locals love. It is great to see the newly renovated hotel doing well. A local contact sent me some photos. I look forward to trying it when I return to Ponte a Serraglio in early 2025.
Call or email the hotel for more information…
Phone..+39 0583 1390033
Email…info@laninfahotel.com
Website…https://www.laninfahotelristorante.com
Lucky Casoli has its own restaurant. We visited on an autumn Sunday.
It was quite warm outside but the fire was on inside, making a lovely welcome.
The room is charmingly decorated.
We chose pasta fritta as a shared antipasti.
A delicious, large serve of lasagna followed.
…and porchetta with a side of potato chips.
In warmer months there are tables available outside, offering views over the mountains.
A short walk after lunch showed us a little of the entrance to Casoli.
Below is a previous post I wrote about Casoli
Pippo’s on the Brennero road is a great place for pizza, hamburgers and more.
There is outdoor seating, excellent for summer days.
My pizza was delicious.
My friend loved her hamburger and chips.
There is a bar as well.
It was busy on the Tuesday evening when we were there…a good sign. The service was fast and friendly.
Pippo’s…phone 349 366 0694
There are some fun evenings ahead at Ristorante Del Sonno in Viale Umberto 1, 146/148, La Villa coming up with live music over the next weeks.
On 11th July there will be an Acustic Band.
On the 12th July Martina Tellini dance.
18th July will be Misto Rock.
Charlotte Potter will be singing on 23rd July.
The 26th July will see an evening of music with I ragazzi d’America
Blackout will entertain on 2nd August with a musical evening.
On 16th August there will be an Acustic band.
Please call (39) 335 619 7303 for more information and bookings.
Called “The Seige at the Castle” the first ever medieval feasts will be held in Casabasciana on Saturday 8th July at 6.00pm and Sunday 9th July at 11.00am in Vico Pancellorum.
There will be an opening of the drawbridge followed by the opening of the gastronomic stands, with delicious traditional dishes, along the streets of the village.
Every half hour spectacular shows, with flag throwers, bow and arrow archers, swordsmen, soldiers and musicians will entertain in the main piazza.
Entry is free. For itinerant lunch or dinner the charge will be €25.
These events sound like great fun!
A small farmers’ market has begun Monday mornings in La Villa, in the square behind the Teatro Accademico, near the walking bridge.
Local producers from the area are on hand to sell their products. We get to meet and talk to people who grow our food.
The market will also be held in Piazza degli Alpini in Cafaggio, Fornoli, on Thursday morning.
This is a great initiative. It is excellent to support local food producers. I bought something from each stand and I am delighted with my purchases. Let’s hope it is a great success.
The restaurant at Algergo Corona is in a beautiful setting over looking over the Lima River. In spring and summer it is especiially delightful when there are tables outside on the terraces. With the weather beginning to warm up the outdoor dining should begin soon..
We were invited last night to meet the new chef, Stefano Gallo, and try the new menu. Stefano has lots of experience both in Italy and overseas. This is evident in the execution and presentation of the dishes we enjoyed.
We chose a five course degustation menu and asked the chef to select them for us. Every one was delicious…take a look. 1. red mullet with pappa al pomodoro. 2.seafood soup. 3. cacio e pepe (particularly delicious) 4. cappelletti (another favourite) 5. cod with endive. The cheesecake dessert was a delightful extra.
I look forward to trying more dishes on the menu soon. I’m sure they will be every bit as good as the ones we enjoyed.
Ponte a Serraglio is very lucky to have a wonderful fruit and vegetable shop owned and run by the lovely Piera. She and her husband come from Sicily where they still have a farm.
This Christmas they have selected some delicious treats from Sicliy to sell in their tiny shop. It is now brimming with great Christmas gifts or special things for feasts with friends and family.
Of course they still have their regular supply of excellent fruit and vegetables.
Christmas is not far away!
We are very lucky to have an excellent new shop in La Villa, Bonta Toscane, that sells local produce.
The shop is well stocked with a great selection of cheese, fresh pasta, honey, olive oil and much more…all locally produced.
I was delighted with my purchases yesterday and will happily become a regular shopper there. I encourage everyone to shop local, especially when it is as good as this.
Dolce e Salata, a new shop selling bread, cakes, biscuits, pasta and other goodies has opened in Via Umberto I in La Villa. It is where there was a small bread shop a while ago.
The friendly owner, Titti, was kept busy this morning and was running low on a few things when I arrived. There was queue when I arrived and it was growing longer as I left.
A new opening is great news for Bagni di Lucca. I wish the shop success and hope it is well supported.
Opening hours…
Monday – Friday…6.00 – 15.00
Saturday… 7.00 – 13.00
Sunday Closed.
Bella Bagni di Lucca 