La Fontanella

Restaurants nearby

• Damini Macelleria & Affini★ Michelin You’ll be surprised by the entrance to this restaurant – the door opens into one of the region’s best-stocked butcher’s, delicatessen and general retailer of niche food products. It’s well worth taking time to browse the shelves before making your way to the dining room to the rear, where wine bottles line the walls (the wine cellar is also superb). Meat takes centre stage at Damini, including top-quality meat from the region and further afield. The menu features classic dishes alongside more creative options, plus a few more exotic ingredients.7.9km
• Le Cedrare You head through a delightful garden to get to this restaurant housed in a room once used as a conservatory for citrus trees in the 18C Villa Perez-Pompei-Sagramoso. Here, the owner-chef serves delicious regional cuisine which he prepares with particular attention to beautiful presentation. He also makes use of extra-virgin olive oil produced in the countryside around Illasi, with a small selection of oils available for tasting, including the restaurant’s own.6.4km
• Stilla Run by an enthusiastic and committed young couple who left the big city to restore the family home and transform it into an elegant, welcoming restaurant, Stilla stands in a tranquil location surrounded by vineyards. Here, Silvia creates original, generous and colourful cuisine which is showcased on an à la carte with just a few dishes which change regularly. We particularly enjoyed the freshly seared bonito served with wild spinach, sour cherries and a cherry barbecue sauce. Meals are served on the outdoor terrace in summer. Accommodation is also available in five beautiful yet functional gue6.5km
• I Tigli An iconic pizzeria which has brought Italy’s favourite street-food snack right up to date! With almost 30 years’ experience behind him, Simone Padoan knows how to make difficult things easy: he uses a mix of wholemeal flours and pays meticulous attention to natural leavening processes to create a dough which has a crispy crust yet soft interior. He also focuses on different types of toppings, including fish, meat and vegetables – whether your preference is for traditional or more imaginative pizzas, every option is of the highest quality. A choice of excellent desserts provides the perfect con8.1km

Includes Michelin / Black Pearl / guide picks (reference quality, no prices); data from Overture, Michelin Guide and others.