PIEVE DEL BORGO 6&2, Emma Villas

This restaurant in San Piero in Bagno’s historic centre takes its name from its young chef Gianluca da Gorini, who prepares original and creative cuisine inspired by the traditions of this beautiful hilly region as well as his own more imaginative creations. Frequently used ingredients include mushrooms, game, freshwater fish and Mora Romagnolo suckling pig, often combined with other more exotic fare. There’s a particular emphasis on dishes cooked over the barbecue grill, which gives ingredients such as lamb, eel and pigeon a particularly pleasant texture and flavour.

Once off the main road, follow a series of twists and turns uphill to reach the village of Acquapartita, at an altitude of almost 800m, where you’ll find one of the best restaurants in the region. Here, the Bravaccini brothers are at the helm, with chef Simone creating dishes that are proudly focused on local ingredients such as mushrooms, trout and game. His signature dish of wild boar is delicious and full of flavour – the meat is sliced tartare-style so that it cooks quickly and is then served covered with soft mashed potatoes sprinkled with juniper. Front of house, his friendly and skilful

At the entrance of the village of Moggiona, along the road connecting Camaldoli to Poppi, Il Cedro welcomes you with homely aromas and genuine flavors. Mariangela and Cristina – one in the dining room, the other in the kitchen – share the Tuscan tradition with enthusiasm and warmth, offering rustic dishes, sincere smiles, and a family-like atmosphere.

Situated in the charming village of Bagno di Romagna and surrounded by beautiful rolling hills, Teverini is a culinary name full of history in this area. The cuisine here demonstrates different traditions – the local region is an obvious influence (especially its mushrooms), but fish and seafood also feature along with plenty of vegetables.

Mater is a "retreat" where time seems to stand still and silence reigns supreme. The surrounding nature provides the perfect backdrop for a culinary offering that harmonizes beautifully with the environment. The dining room, welcoming and elegant, features an open kitchen on one side and large French doors on the other, flooding the space with natural light and offering a stunning view. The offerings range from the “Madre” menu to a lighter option called “In libertà”: 3 courses of your choice, plus 1 dessert (the same for the entire table). We recommend the sweetbreads, delicate and tender, fl