Circolo della Caccia Monte Vangelo In Castellarano

Excellent, very quaint location, generous servings. I recommend Harley-Davidson owners to take the longer route, as the short road is a dirt road with huge ruts, suitable for dirt bikes or off-road vehicles.

We went out to dinner with some colleagues at this restaurant called "Circolo della Caccia," which is up in the hills of the Reggio Emilia province. It’s basically perched right on top of the hills, and the first thing I noticed when we arrived was just how stunning the landscape is. You get this incredible view stretching out over all the rolling hills as far as the eye can see. It’s absolutely beautiful. The restaurant itself is quite isolated—there’s really nothing else around, which gives it this wonderfully peaceful, rustic feel. There’s a lovely rustic terrace where you can just soak in the view over the hills. When we stepped inside, the atmosphere was also really simple and rustic. We went up to the first floor to eat, and at first it was empty, but as the evening went on, it filled up completely and got pretty full. As for the food, we ate pretty well overall. I remember the tortelloni, some horse tartare meatballs that were quite good, and also had carpaccio. Everything was generally tasty, nothing mind-blowing, but definitely good. The one thing I didn’t love was the Lambrusco gelato, which really wasn’t to my taste, and the others with me didn’t enjoy it much either. But aside from that, everything else was pretty decent. Service-wise, it was okay, nothing special, nothing terrible. At first, the staff seemed a bit rustic themselves, but given the place, that kind of fits the vibe. They were friendly and polite enough, so no complaints there. Overall, I liked it. The landscape alone is a reason I’d definitely go back, maybe on a summer evening when it’s cooler up there—definitely bring a sweater in the summer because it stays nice and fresh. And I can imagine in winter it gets pretty chilly. So I’m looking forward to another summer visit with friends or family!

We started with the fried porcini mushrooms, which were simply spectacular: crispy on the outside, soft and flavorful on the inside, a dish worth the visit alone. The homemade giardiniera was a delightful surprise: fresh, crunchy, and balanced, with artisanal care evident in every bite. The horse tartare with truffle and mustard is a triumph of flavors: top-quality meat, elegantly paired with the aroma of truffle and the bold note of mustard. A place that combines tradition, quality, and a passion for good food. Highly recommended!

The restaurant is in an incredible location, with breathtaking scenery both at sunset and in the evening, with its illuminated villages. The dinner was incredible, with delicious dishes featuring both game and other dishes. We took their advice and enjoyed a Reggio Emilia platter (which changes regularly), mountain cappelletti, and wild boar cappellacci. Everything was delicious, and the service was attentive and unobtrusive. Always call to reserve!

Super super food, great staff, beautiful place

Spartan aperitif, enchanting place

Beautiful dinner on the cool, panoramic terrace. Excellent service. Delicious food and good value.

The view is the icing on the cake.

Summer escape. An ideal place to escape the summer heat, it overlooks the valley and is a great spot for stargazing. The food is good, especially the game options like venison, lamb, and fried mushrooms. The location is also excellent for aperitifs with friends. I highly recommend trying it.

Il posto è mistico, surreale. Dista 20 minuti dalla città e l’escursione termica in orario aperitivo è di circa 7-8 gradi in meno, alla sera addirittura meno. Già qui potremmo fermarci con la recensione perché il gioco vale tutta la candela. Tuttavia, nonostante sia già un punto a favore, quando arrivi ti trovi in un contesto MERAVIGLIOSO, avvolto nella natura. Finito qui? Assolutamente no, cibo a menu tutto buonissimo (scrivo la recensione alla decima visita), di qualità veramente scelta. Non provare i cappellacci al cinghiale è un crimine, ma tutto quello che è a menù non vi deluderà. Menzione speciale per Alessandro, super disponibile e gentile. Bravi ai gestori, 10 stelle!!!