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I've known Agnese's cuisine since years ago when she came to the Mercato della Terra in Bologna, then they started home delivery here too (from Roccamalatina) and I had my fill of seed and buckwheat crackers, but above all sweets with exquisite goodness and calm beauty. Coming to the blast furnace, and it's not the first time, is a bit like feeling at home. At least for those who appreciate healthy flavors, and the guys are all too nice and smart!

Nestled in the park this little restaurant/bakery is truly a gem. We ate very well and I dare say even better than the other restaurants in the area. The combination of flavors in the vegan/vegetarian dish (I'm talking about this as a vegan sympathizer) is not always simple, especially to satisfy unaccustomed palates but the dishes tasted were truly very tasty!!! We'll be back!

You are taking a walk among the Sassi of Rocca Malatina and you feel languid. Then you see salvation! Altoforno is an oven-restaurant in the heart of this beautiful park, open from Thursday to Sunday. Many delicacies are prepared here, with a wide choice of vegan and vegetarian products! Bread, pizzas, focaccias, savory pies, desserts... everything and more! The place is wonderful, in a small village surrounded by greenery which is at its best in summer. There is also a shop in the town of Roccamalatina and a sales point in Modena. Medium-high prices justified by the location and the choice of purely organic and quality ingredients.

The only sore point is the desserts, they aren't the best.

Stai facendo una passeggiata tra i Sassi di Rocca Malatina e ti parte un languore. Poi vedi la salvezza! Altoforno è un forno-ristorante nel cuore di questo bellissimo parco, aperto da giovedì a domenica. Qui vengono preparate tante prelibatezze, con ampia scelta di prodotti vegani e vegetariani! Pane, pizzette, focacce, torte salate, dolci... di tutto e di più! Il locale è meraviglioso, in un piccolo borgo immerso nel verde che d'estate dà il meglio di sé. È presente anche una bottega nel paese di Roccamalatina e un punto vendita a Modena. Prezzi medio-alti giustificati dalla posizione e dalla scelta degli ingredienti prettamente bio e di qualità.

Fantastic place tucked around the Sassi! The food offering is a range of dishes with biological and in season ingredients. The flavour combinations are unique and so so tasty.... I've travelled extensively around the world and this has to be one of the best impromptu lunches I've ever had. Make sure you leave space for dessert, to die for! Flavours that recall my childhood, living in these hills. And not forgetting the friendly welcome and service. Well worth stopping before or after a nice walk in this park. Can't wait to be back! NB the summer opening hours shown in Google are currently incorrect ... Correct ones are Thursday and Friday 11:00-18:00, Saturday 11-23:30, Sunday 11-20:00.

Immersed in the fantastic scenery of the Sassi di Roccamalatina there is a small oasis of pleasure. Specially chosen on Saturday evening because they offer pizza (I loved this philosophy of just one day for pizza... but I'll leave you to discover the reasons for yourself when you read the menu) we sat inside which is a super welcoming place, furnished with care by creating a familiar atmosphere that puts one at ease. Choosing the pizza is difficult because they are all special and inviting (a limited menu as it should be but which satisfies all palates) and so we opted to take them all and share them. Excellent dough and ingredients as well as the service (two nice, kind and professional girls served us). The only thing I absolutely recommend: Don't rush, enjoy the time and tranquility that this place gives you (unfortunately we had a train to catch in Modena and were forced to escape). And so since we were unable to thank these splendid women who made us live a unique and beautiful experience, we do it here with the hope of returning as soon as possible to taste much more P.S. we managed to catch the train 😉

We have been here many times, but it is always as if it were the first. Cozy place, delicious snacks that always vary, magical location. Well done!

In front of Sassi di Rocca Malatina, immersed in a tiny hamlet in the woods, lies Alto Forno, open from breakfast to dinner. In summer there are outdoor tables along the avenue, you can enjoy the fresh air and enjoy nature in the evening, the fireflies and the song of the cicadas. The interior is a vintage corner from the 50's and 60's, very nice. For dinner on Saturdays we serve pizza, it is also possible to have the vegan option, the veg "stracchino" on my pizza was excellent. Wise care of the dough and choice of raw materials. You can also ask for pizza to take away. It's not a cheap place but it's worth every penny. We will be back for lunch to try the vegan main dish!

It's the place I've eaten best in a long time. I really appreciated the menu made up of a few courses that cover every taste and dietary requirement, presented as true masterpieces, truly perfect combinations. The always smiling girls are another very positive point. Well done!