How do you describe this wonderful restaurant? Everything is perfect. Let's start with the welcome we received for our dogs. We were given a quiet spot with mats, water, and dog treats. Our meal was a dream. We started with a non-alcoholic cocktail. Beef tongue with a horseradish sauce. Delicious homemade tagliatelle. Ossebuco. Dessert with ice cream and popcorn, very original. We shared a wine pairing. Generous half glasses. Axel and Eva Maria provide a warm welcome. Spoken languages: English, Italian, German, and Dutch. We've been coming here for several years, and the quality remains consistently high. Highly recommended. But note: Il Cardinale is open from April to mid-November. Check the website. Curt and Lia.
curt spanier
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12 Ottobre 2025
10,0
We had the most romantic Italian night with a cozy and kind of magical atmosphere. This place is truly a hidden gem with fantastic food and amazing hosts. They just know how to create the perfect night. Can't recommend it enough xx
Chiara Ruoss
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23 Settembre 2025
10,0
The best food experience in Italy is here.
We are looking forward to be back,
Good vibes from Seychelles
LegrenZOB
Kenneth Gendron
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18 Settembre 2025
10,0
A real treat. Extremely friendly, helpful and professional. Top quality food and service.
Phil Mulchinock
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25 Agosto 2025
10,0
without words and enjoy again and again
Karin Hersche
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23 Agosto 2025
10,0
We came here three times during our short vacation! Absolutely recommend it, with top-notch service and food. We'd love to come back. Best regards, BiHu
Hubert Beyer
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05 Agosto 2025
10,0
Arriving in Cartoceto, during dinner time, our attention falls on tables prepared with care and elegance, in a small glimpse that together with the lights of the sunset, frame an evening that promises to be wonderfully pampered and exquisite.
And so it was. In every part.
Starting from the place, the food, the wine, and of course the owners, who made the difference.
We will return to be pampered by you!
alexa eusepi
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06 Luglio 2025
10,0
Great surprise in a charming village! Delicious food and fantastic hospitality. Worthy of a Michelin mention
Serge van Voorst
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29 Giugno 2025
10,0
We had one of the most outstanding culinary experiences of all time with Eva-Maria and Axel! Right next to the historic main square, in a very idyllic alleyway, lies a temple of culinary delights of the highest quality! While Eva-Maria conjured up magic in the kitchen, Axel entertained us with exquisite courtesy and plenty of humor! He has been at home all over the world – but in Cartoceto, he has found his home in the Osteria del Cardinale, on a small farm, and with his animals. ABSOLUTELY ALL ingredients are homemade – and if absolutely necessary, then only regional and of the highest quality. We had the set menu – on Axel's recommendation – and Eva-Maria's food was exactly what we were looking for! Our dog was also well looked after. Cartoceto has become something of a "super-enjoyment spot"! A must-visit! ❤️😍🤩
Martin Spiegelhofer
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02 Giugno 2025
10,0
Every week, on the closing day, we want to pamper ourselves in places that allow us to relax, eat well and chat with family.
At Osteria del Cardinale we found a familiar and at the same time professional environment; but above all dishes that make you say "wow" from the first bite.
Thanks to Eva Maria who prepared us dishes that were different from the usual, going beyond our "comfort zone" and to the combination of the dishes proposed by Axel, full-bodied and above all local wines, in which one sip leads to another.
Emiliano Eusepi
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27 Maggio 2025
10,0
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