Il Gelso Nero Agriturismo In Castelnuovo di farfa

We didn't sleep here, but we had an amazing experience with a group pasta making class! After the bustle and chaos of the city of Rome, driving into the Italian countryside and slowing down to make something delicious with our hands was just what we needed! Would 100% recommend and repeat the experience, given the opportunity to travel to Italy again.

Siamo capitati per caso in questo agriturismo, approfittando della bella giornata di sole ci siamo diretti a Farfa e giunta l’ora del pranzo abbiamo contattato l’agriturismo chiedendo se c’era posto; ci è stato risposto di sì e in pochi minuti siamo arrivati alla struttura…nel verde …con una sala interna e un portico molto carino. Qualche minuto di attesa e veniamo fatti accomodare, attendiamo che ci venga preparata la tavola (qualche altro minuto) e ci viene chiesto cosa vogliamo bere…ci portano la carta dei vini e solo in quel momento ci viene comunicato che il pranzo prevedeva solo un menù fisso di cui ci vengono elencate le portate ma non il prezzo! Ecco avrei preferito che tale opzione ci venisse comunicata al momento della telefonata o appena giunti alla struttura e non dopo averci fatto accomodare e preparato la tavola…ho pensato fosse un caso ma poi è successo lo stesso ai commensali giunti dopo e allora ho capito che è proprio abitudine…ripeto…poco piacevole. Per quanto riguarda il pranzo le pietanze alcune le ho trovate molto buone (come i ravioli) il resto nella norma…quello che invece ho trovato al limite è la lentezza del servizio…abbiamo impiegato più di due ore per finire il pasto. Conto €35 forse un po’ troppo alto per quello che viene offerto.

Posto meraviglioso a conduzione famigliare. Immerso nel verde, adatto a chiunque voglia immergersi nella natura mangiando cibo prodotto dall’azienda agricola stessa. Proprietari super gentili e comprensibili. Unica nota stonata: rischiate di mangiare solo antipasti per quanto sono buoni!

A farmhouse immersed in the greenery of the Sabina, in the greenery itself since it is far from the main road, but it is worth the journey to get there, first of all for the peace and then for the nature and the air you breathe. Upon your arrival there will be two very nice dogs to welcome you and will escort you to the restaurant. I must say the outdoor seats are really beautiful covered with colorful flowers, upon entering the main room is rustic like a farmhouse but upon entering the second room it is all windowed and therefore very bright. Fixed menu 35 euros per person. They start with the appetizer, cured meats and cheeses from the area with jam for those who want to put it on the cheese, I must say you can feel the taste that the products are fresh, together they bring bread and a focaccia made by them, we fell in love with the focaccia, really good. As a second course, the idea of ​​2 first courses in perfect quantities is beautiful, I must say that this too is very good, As a second course we were brought a dish with sausage and wild chicory and a dish with pork and potatoes, I think the meat is home-grown as it melted in the mouth. To finish as dessert, Sabina biscuits and tart and coffee. Obviously water and wine are also included in the price. I must say, I ate very well and the quantities were plentiful, the idea of ​​the fixed price was beautiful, so you can eat very well without going down too much but with quality products. The only thing is the road to get there, it is narrow and bumpy in some places, so be careful especially if it rains because there is mud and leaves on the ground. But beyond that I absolutely recommend it.

An enchanting place of rare beauty. Amazing cuisine. Excellent value for money. What can I say..... not to be missed!

All very good, fresh and genuine. In particular cold cuts and recipes with "home-bred" pork.

I return to this place on a regular basis 2 or 3 times a year. Real farmhouse and not a disguised restaurant like many others. Excellent location surrounded by the greenery of a valley, a bit of effort to find it but with the navigator you can do it if it's the first time. Like all real farmhouses, limited choice between 3 or 4 first courses and some small variations even for the little ones. Excellent appetizers and local cheeses. Same choice for the second courses generally based between piglet and home-bred chicken. Recommended vegetables and potatoes. Even desserts and creams prepared by themselves with a variety of choices. Price normal considering the à la carte menu. Reservations are highly recommended, given that the rooms cannot accommodate very many tables and people.

Very intimate and welcoming. Excellent food!