Ristorante Reality Castello – Verduno
Ambience & Location
The Ristorante Reality Castello is picturesquely situated in a historic castle in Verduno – a true gem overlooking the hills of Piedmont. The ambiance is stylish, elegant, and thought through down to the last detail – a place that invites you to enjoy yourself.
Price Range & Service
The restaurant's prices are in the upper range – which generally matches the setting. The service was friendly, but overall not up to the expected level for this price category. Minor inattention and a lack of sensitivity when dealing with complaints somewhat marred the overall impression.
Appetizers
• Tongue: Surprisingly finely prepared, tender, and flavorfully balanced – a successful start.
• Tomato soup: Pleasantly warm, very aromatic – a clear recommendation.
Cold Dishes
The cold appetizers impressed with their quality, freshness, and attractive presentation.
Main Course – Veal Fillet
Unfortunately, a low point of the evening: The veal fillet was disappointing in both texture and flavor – flimsy in places, unevenly cooked, and served without truffles, contrary to the menu. Only after a follow-up inquiry did the kitchen respond with a brief response – without any real apology. At least the house did not charge for one portion of the veal fillet, which somewhat defused the situation. Nevertheless, more leniency or at least genuine regret would have been appropriate for such a lack of quality.
Conclusion
A stylish restaurant in a unique location with a lot of potential – the ambiance is absolutely convincing. The kitchen demonstrates its talent with the appetizers, but is noticeably weaker with the main course. The service falls short of the venue's standards – polite, but not proactive or particularly attentive.
The partial reimbursement of the main course was correct, but it does little to change the fact that one can expect consistently high quality from a restaurant of this caliber.
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Summary
Aspect
Rating
Ambience
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 – impressive and stylish
Service
🌟🌟🌟 – friendly, but not top-notch
Value for Money
🌟🌟 – quality and standards are sometimes inconsistent
Appetizers
🌟🌟🌟🌟 – fine and flavorful
Main Course
🌟🌟 – disappointing, but partially refunded
👉 Recommendation: If you're looking for a stylish dinner atmosphere with good appetizers, this is the place for you. However, for gourmets with high standards for consistently first-class cuisine and service, there's still room for improvement.
Richard Schrepfer
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05 Luglio 2025
6,0
Wonderful hotel! We spent one night in the Foresteria annex and had a superb stay. The property itself is gorgeous, and our room was spotless, comfortable, and fairly priced. The location is ideal—just a short drive from Barolo and perfectly situated for exploring the Alba region’s rolling vineyards. We had a private wine‑tasting and cellar tour led by the excellent Fabio, whose knowledge and experience made for a great visit! Dinner in the hotel’s restaurant was a highlight. We ate in a breathtaking 16‑century dining room, and every course was delicious and reasonably priced. Don’t miss their outstanding cocktails, either! I would happily return and recommend this hotel to anyone visiting the area.
MW G
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22 Aprile 2025
10,0
Queste giornate di primavera ci hanno invogliato a passare una domenica in famiglia in campagna e come sempre la scelta del Real Castello di Verduno non poteva rivelarsi più azzeccata . Cibo delizioso, gli gnocchi erano superlativi ed anche le carni , vini ottimi , servizio attento e discreto e il tutto circondati da un panorama mozzafiato in un giardino fiorito. Come sempre consigliatissimo !
marta j
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06 Aprile 2025
10,0