La Locanda del Castello In Dozza

Unfortunately, we were disappointed by the service. The children had ordered pasta, and the waiter didn't ask if we wanted it served with our appetizers, which is a fairly standard courtesy in a family restaurant (children generally don't like to wait too long). As a result, after we finished our appetizers, we waited about 30 more minutes before the children's main courses arrived. This was far too long and hardly acceptable. The food is decent, and the place is very pleasant, but you get the feeling that the new management still needs to find its footing to reach the expected level of a true Italian restaurant. The problem seems to stem primarily from a lack of experience in the dining room: a professional waiter would normally have anticipated the children's order and coordinated the timing with the kitchen. With additional staff in the kitchen and better-organized service, the establishment has potential, as the setting is lovely. We'll keep an eye on it and hope for improvement.

Welcoming atmosphere, friendly waiters. Very good food.

Stunning view and excellent traditional cuisine! We had dinner at this restaurant in the little square right in front of the Rocca di Dozza. The location offers a breathtaking view of the Imola hills. The dishes are traditional: the meat is excellent and the fresh pasta is superb. Their summer cappelletto, scabiola with cherry tomatoes, mint, and lime was truly delicious, truly exceptional! A fresh, unique, and flavorful dish. The staff is young, welcoming, and very attentive. Special thanks to Nicolò for his wonderful service throughout the evening. Thank you!

At the gates of Dozza Castle lies a simple restaurant with slightly dated furnishings, but in a wonderful location with an exceptional panoramic view. For an aperitif or coffee, you can sit in the shade of some trees on a cool, breezy terrace, overlooking the hills and the massive castle walls—a spectacular sight. For lunch, you can sit either in the large dining room or in the adjacent rooms with huge windows overlooking the valley. We had lunch with typical Bolognese crescenti (fried dumplings), called gnocco fritto in Modena, and a delicious assortment of cured meats. The service, perhaps due to a misunderstanding, wasn't exceptional, but it was friendly and very kind, with a touch of typical Bolognese joviality. Overall, a nice experience. I expected to spend a little less, but not too much. Access to the bathrooms was really inconvenient; I don't know how a disabled person could manage two flights of narrow, steep stairs.

Excellent experience, good food in a beautiful medieval setting. The mutton was truly excellent. The wine selection is extensive and excellent. Highly recommended.

Yesterday, a group of 54 of us were visiting Dozza and stopped for lunch at your restaurant. We thank you for your hospitality, your professionalism, your attention to intolerances, your service, and, last but not least, the excellent food. We were all satisfied and enthusiastic. On behalf of everyone, thank you, the secretary.

What can I say? We celebrated my son's first communion. Everything was perfect: excellent and plentiful food, good wine, excellent service. No waiting, everything was perfectly organized. It's the first time, with such a large number of guests, that I've been 100% satisfied. The staff was exceptional. I thank Nicolas and all the guys for making this day unforgettable. Nothing to say, just a heartfelt thank you! ❤️ Not to mention the location... breathtaking view of the hills ❤️

We stumbled upon this beautiful place by chance. Excellent food, very helpful owner. We highly recommend it.

This restaurant is located opposite the Rocca di Dozza Imolese. We had good Balanzoni, lasagna, and mutton. The price was perhaps a little high for traditional dishes, but considering it was Easter Monday, it's understandable.

Being a restaurant with a spectacular view, we found a hair in the parmesan.