Castagneto In Arona

One of the best restaurants I know!

Very refined restaurant, I had a truly wonderful dinner, the dishes are very carefully prepared and of excellent quality without neglecting the size of the portions.

Every time we return, we're welcomed into a very welcoming and comfortable restaurant. Everyone is friendly and the food is delicious. In nice weather, you can eat outside with a beautiful view. It's a pleasure to return. Ample parking is available for guests.

Amazing food, great service. A lovely place for Sunday lunch with family or friends.

Historic restaurant with excellent food in a classic setting. Very interesting coffee and liqueur menu.

Very traditional location with a beautiful panoramic view! Excellent food. Impeccable service. Very family-friendly atmosphere. The price is absolutely right for the setting. Highly recommended.

Unfortunately, we live a bit far away, otherwise we'd return more often. But every time we find the same warmth and discreet welcome as always. We feel like we're at home. Always thoughtfully prepared dishes and quality products. Fair prices. Compliments to all the staff, and... see you soon.

🇮🇹 Castagneto - Castagneto 😋 Bib Gourmand - Bib Gourmand 🍴 Piedmontese - Piedmontese-style Italian cuisine 🎗️ Castagneto has been open since 1969. Its name literally translates to "chestnut orchard." Located on the slopes of Monte Montrigiasco, near Arona and Lago Maggiore, Castagneto's simple decor exudes warmth and relaxation, offering views of the mountains and surrounding Lombardy. The rustic building is recognizable by its traditional roof and brick walls, blending seamlessly with the landscape. There's also a garden terrace with outdoor tables, perfect for soaking up the sun on a sunny day. 🎗️ The menu is limited to a la carte options. We recommend the Tagliatelle al ragù d'anitra, which features homemade flat tagliatelle tossed in a fragrant duck ragu sauce. It's not heavy on the stomach, and the duck is minced and prepared to the perfect tenderness without any unpleasant odor. Next up is the long-named Spaghetti neri leggermente piccanti con calamari, gamberetti, salicornia e pomodorini confit, featuring homemade black spaghetti mixed with a variety of seafood, including squid, shrimp, and shellfish. The pasta has the perfect aroma of squid. When you bite into it, you'll experience the crispness of the salicornia and the sweetness of the confit tomatoes. Finally, we finish with the Bonet delle Langhe con gelato alla nocciola, a local dessert from the Piedmont region, a soft and creamy custard-like texture. The restaurant serves it with hazelnut ice cream. 📃 À LA CARTE Tagliatelle al ragù d'anitra (14 €) Home made tagliatelle with duck ragù Spaghetti neri leggermente piccanti with calamari, gamberetti, salicornia and pomodorini confit (16 €) Home made black spaghetti with seafood and salicornia slightly spicy Tagliata with black angus and zucchini (22 €) Black angus sliced ​​beef with potatoes and zucchini Torta with mele, cannella, limone and gelato alla crema (7 €) Apple Tart, cinnamon, lemon and cream ice cream Bonet delle Langhe with gelato alla nocciola (7 €) Banghe bonet with hazelnut ice cream 📌 Score: 👍 Best value-for-money local restaurant in Northern Italy Culinary Skills & Flavors: 14/20 Wine: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Value for Money: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Technique: ⭐️⭐️ Chef's Identity: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Ambience: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Service: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 📍 Visit: May 2025 🚗 Parking: Parking behind the restaurant 🕛 Operating Hours: Wed-Sun 12:00-14:00, 19:00-21:30, Closed Mon-Tue 💰 Price: 20-40 € 🧥 Dress Code: Casual

5 stars with honors. What can I say? A warm, understatedly elegant, and welcoming atmosphere. The staff is kind and attentive, and the menu offers a wide range of tantalizing dishes; the best of all are Piedmontese dishes prepared and served with refinement and elegance. And to top it all off, a fabulous wine list. Undecided, we opted for carafe wine, a little hesitant for fear of being a bit subdued for the restaurant. Not at all, the sommelier appreciated the choice, and we enjoyed an excellent Nebbiolo. And to finish, excellent desserts. Well, with a few rare exceptions, the restaurant scene on Lake Maggiore offers mostly mediocrity disguised as high-sounding names and inadequate prices. Here, the cherry on top was the bill: it's rare to find such a good value. A true favorite on the list of favorite restaurants.

Very good and plentiful food, "too cute" service, relaxing atmosphere. Brave