La Corniola In Pescocostanzo

This restaurant next to the Relais Ducale hotel offers refined dishes, a small menu, and a very pleasant atmosphere and service. Given the rather high prices, it's definitely not the perfect option for your entire stay, but it's definitely worth a try.

A simple and elegant restaurant with attentive and very friendly service, refined and flavorful dishes, beautifully presented, and a respectable wine list. We'll definitely return when in the area.

A pleasant evening with friends in a simple yet welcoming atmosphere. Top-notch service and interesting dishes that combine tradition, local ingredients, and innovation. The wine list is excellent. Recommended!

We've dined at La Corniola twice, exactly one year apart, the last time a few days ago. We returned after a pleasant experience last year and with high expectations, justified especially considering the simple mention in the Michelin Guide and the elegant and refined atmosphere. It's also for this reason that I allow myself to be picky, something I don't usually reserve for restaurants where initial expectations are lacking; the premise was a given. There have been no significant changes to the basic menu over the past year, so we preferred to choose something we hadn't already tried the previous year. While last year we were impressed by both the appetizers and the first courses, as well as the lamb as a main course, this year only two out of four dishes, between appetizers and first courses, completely convinced us. As a second course, to round out the meal (coming from days of being a bit tired from our efforts at dining, we preferred to avoid structured main courses), we ordered a selection of cheeses that unfortunately fell short, especially considering the price tag—an issue we encountered throughout the menu, but which isn't a particular problem for me. The wine list is appreciably extensive, and while we had no trouble navigating it, the service team could probably offer a little help for those less experienced. The service is young and eager, but a bit hesitant, and could use more training, especially to match the environment, which requires it. On the other hand, the more experienced staff maintains a formal demeanor that is commendable, but could be mistaken for excessive coldness. These last considerations had already come to light the previous year, but they didn't stop us from returning in the hope of finding that extra something, still missing, both in the kitchen and in the dining room, and that makes the difference between a Michelin mention and a first star. This is by no means utopian, considering the very respectable premises, the elegant setting, and a cuisine that understands and respects the raw materials, especially local ones, but which should dare more.

Excellent mix of tradition and innovation, very refined venue, top-notch service. Very satisfied, I will definitely be back!