Cà Leonilda In Cison di valmarino

We are 4 classmates from year 1 in school, now turned 60 and were cycling in this part of Italy in Prosecco country. It was getting about lunchtime and we were aware that if we tried to find lunch during the siesta hour, we would starve. About 1130 in the morning after a rather arduous climb in the heat, we came down a hill and suddenly saw before us, this beautiful restaurant the Casa Leonilda in a lovely green field. The dining room had been laid out with a table for a largish gathering, facing an open field and lit by beautiful sunshine. We were warmly welcomed and even though it was early, the hostess (Daniela?) and her chef made a special effort to rustle up a delightful lunch for us. This was bread, salami, ham, a variety of vegetable dishes and marmalades, a coarse pate and other delicacies that are local to the region and all manufactured on their farm. Most importantly we had Prosecco manufactured on the premises. It was spectacularly good, cold, rejuvenating and made the rest of our ride much easier than it might have been. I understand there’s a field for caravans and motor homes too, with facilities. A lot of the furniture and items on display in the restaurant are quite quaint and different and add to the ambience of the place. We really enjoyed the food and drink and meeting the people who run it. Very Strongly Recommended.