Pensione Iolanda In Castelli

A very local place serving honest local dishes. The ravioli were divine with loads of forcing and the taccon were very unique with a wild herb sauce. The food was served on incredibly gorgeous plates that our server painted. The owners were very friendly and offered us to see the collection of ceramics that she painted. A lovely place in a lovely village. I highly recommend both.

Delicious, family-run, it exudes the traditions of Abruzzo and Castellana. Try the truffle gnocchi.

We stumbled upon a truly warm place by chance, super food and wonderful, friendly people, we will definitely be back🤩🤩🤩

When you review a place, it's not just about the food, but also the people who welcome you. Peppino and his daughter were incredibly kind and sweet to us. We'll be back soon to enjoy your delicious, homemade dishes and chat with you again. Thank you ❤️

Ristorante da Iolanda is a delicacy of home-made food that you absolutely must try. Starting with the appetizers, of course, and continuing with the homemade maltagliati (a type of pasta) known as TACCONELLE (a type of pasta made with Gran Sasso herbs), the grilled lamb, the garden side dishes, the cheeses, and "our wine," as Mr. Peppino calls it. Everything is top-notch, including the desserts, which are homemade, of course.

Excellent restaurant with traditional Abruzzo cuisine. For the first course, hand-made pasta with verdura, ravioli with ricotta in tomato sauce and others with mushrooms. They changed plates for each dish. Excellent red house wine Montepulciano. For the second course, fried lamb and veal. The portions are large. Vegetables from their own garden, their own olive oil. For dessert, tiramisu and pizza dolce. Thank you very much. Everything is very tasty.

We discovered this restaurant by chance, and it was a pleasant surprise. The typical dishes are delicious. The appetizers and first courses are excellent. The simple and functional location gives the impression of a village tavern. Recommended.

Family atmosphere, excellent cuisine We had a great time, and at the end of lunch we were surprised by some cheerful music played by Peppino on an accordion.

You know when you come home and rediscover those flavors that were hidden in your mind? That's what it was like to eat at Trattoria Iolanda. Wonderful, well-matched food, and the Tacconi with Gran Sasso herbs? Excellent. Well done, please don't believe in the lure of easy money. Stay so genuine. Thank you.

We had the house appetizer and two first courses. The first courses were truly worth it, as they were well-cooked and flavorful, and the portions were generous. The appetizer, however, was average. The place is quite small but cozy. A bit lacking in overall cleanliness (chairs and surrounding surfaces, ceiling). If you're stopping in Castelli, it's definitely worth stopping by.