La Porta di Agartha – A Heavenly Gateway to Taste and Soul
There are places where you don’t just go to eat, but where you take a journey. La Porta di Agartha is one of those places. High on the slopes of Mt. Epomeo, Italy, this special culinary destination is hidden like a gateway to another world – literally and figuratively. Inspired by the mysterious map of Agartha (which hangs on the wall in the restaurant and immediately fascinated us), you don’t just enter a restaurant here, but an atmosphere of magic, warmth and wonder.
From the moment you drive up the winding mountain road, the experience begins. Nature unfolds with every bend, until you arrive at a little paradise. Hammocks sway gently in the wind, the sweetest dog greets you cheerfully and the smell of homemade pasta with herbs from the garden greets you.
In the kitchen is a wonderful mother, a mistress of taste, who cooks with a kind of love and peace that you can almost taste in every bite. Her hands make magic out of tradition. The daughter, a fantastic hostess with the energy of a world traveler and the flair of a life artist, welcomes you with a smile that makes you feel at home right away. She runs this special place with a heart that is as big as the mountain on which it is located.
The ribs? Mythical. Gently cooked, spicy, with a hint of smoke that evokes memories of ancient fires deep in the Earth. The pasta? Hand-rolled, perfectly al dente, accompanied by vegetables that had been kissed by the sun in their garden earlier that day. The tomato sauce? Sang ripe, earthy and at the same time light – as if the central sun of Agartha itself was watching while she was cooking.
There are wonderful relaxation spots spread across the grounds where you can stare at the sky, sipping a homemade limoncello, and dream about secret tunnels to the interior of the earth. But for us it is clear: the true entrance to Agartha is not hidden under the earth's surface, but is right there on your plate - at La Porta di Agartha.
A magical, gastronomic trip where love, tradition and adventure come together. A must for every traveler with taste.
The review is slightly exaggerated, but we really had a great time and ate deliciously. 😇😘
Tarek Laarif
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13 Aprile 2025
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