Ristorante Reale In Castel di sangro

Sublime Every time you come to this restaurant, you have a unique experience that stays with you for a long time. Chef Romito remains the number one in the Italian culinary scene. When you leave the restaurant, you already want to try it again as soon as possible...

I'd like to describe in words what I perceived and received from this place, and from the food, of course, which releases a strong and wonderful energy. What truly amazed me was the coherent union between the environment and the food, which fully captures the meaning of the word "well-being." The white, the emptiness, the space of the place allows you to appreciate the elements, gives you the time and attention to notice the beauty, just as on a plate you can clearly distinguish the food that stands out and take the time to fully savor the wonderful flavors and be amazed. Refinement, Elegance, Time, Details, Care, Inspiration, Beauty, Magic, Fragrances, Wonder, HAPPINESS. I'm posting photos of the dishes that most impressed me: the breadsticks, the mixed salad, the zucchini, the transformation of the fig leaves, the sage, the pepper absolute! A place to return to! I don't want to define it as an "experience" as something to do once and never again, just to try it. An intense and relaxing moment in which to abandon yourself with trust, a practice we can repeat to satisfy our spoiled... and beloved inner child! Thank you, see you next time! Letizia

Love, sacrifice, genius, and madness are just some of the ingredients needed to run a three-Michelin-star restaurant. The elegant, minimalist dining room welcomes you with a sober refinement that leaves full focus on the true protagonist: the dish, where technique and creativity interact without ever overdoing it. The tasting menu doesn't include an amuse-bouche; it begins directly with the first course. The oyster and chicory, the duck, and the pepper and bread are exceptional; the sheep's ricotta ravioli and onion absolute are memorable; the dessert is perfect, and the dark chocolate sorbet is breathtaking. The service is impeccable, discreet, and punctual; Francesca, who realized after the first course that I'm left-handed, always sets the table without following the rules, but with my comfort in mind. Reale is not just a place to dine, but an experience to remember, worth the trip.

A once-in-a-lifetime experience, inspiring poetry, dishes that, beyond the flavorful journey, amaze you with their sight, accompanied by wines whose aromas take you on a journey of imagination. Each course surprises, astonishes, inspires, and the location conveys the energy of times gone by, blending modernity and elegance, bringing antique objects, furnishings, and structures back to life with delightfully original solutions. The only discordant note in this impeccable setting is the waiters' and sommeliers' poorly maintained, sometimes wrinkled, uniforms, and shabby shoes.

I expected a different experience. A Michelin-starred restaurant should have multiple tasting menus.

We went to Reale for lunch. I must admit, it's my first three-star restaurant, and I chose Reale for the chef's incredible reputation and his presence in numerous international rankings (top 50, for example). Honestly, I would have expected a little more in every way. The most beautiful thing is probably the location, although not unforgettable considering it's not a city restaurant. Regarding the service, it was very good, even if a little mechanical at times (I prefer slightly more informal service, as much as possible in a starred restaurant, of course). At other two-star restaurants I'd tried, there were various experiences during the dinner (changing rooms, visiting the kitchen), while here the experience was classic. The dishes were good—some very good. The bread and pepper (despite it not being my favorite vegetable) was truly incredible. What I must say, however, is that the ingredients were very simple, prepared in an incredible way that perhaps I'm not capable of appreciating. But in the end, the dishes consisted of extremely simple elements. The photos in the Michelin guide showed dishes with much more advanced ingredients. I think you have to be a true culinary expert to fully appreciate Reale; even for people who frequent other Michelin-starred restaurants, it seems perhaps too conceptual.

Must try. Thank you all for welcoming us and serving us, pampered and revered. Thank you so much. It was a magnificent dinner, a truly unique experience. Thanks in particular to the chef and the head waiter, as well as to all the staff with whom we enjoyed spending time. Kindness, professionalism, and courtesy to the max. Needless to say, the food and the wine pairing for the tasting menu we opted for were wonderful. See you next time!

Absolutely stunning. Best service I’ve ever had. Delicious food. Chef came out to greet us :)

Ebbene sì. Sono tornato a distanza di qualche anno al Reale per festeggiare i miei 50 anni. Devo dire come sempre che ha reso memorabile il mio compleanno festeggiato in famiglia. Niko, Cristina e tutti i ragazzi della sala sono veramente magnifici!!!!

Io e mio marito volevamo regalarci un’esperienza gourmet, e così abbiamo prenotato cena e pernottamento nella suite reale della struttura. Riguardo alla cena non si mette in dubbio la grande ricerca e perizia tecnica, che giustifica le tre stelle Michelin del ristorante e il relativo costo della cena e della selezione dei vini. Meno giustificabile il costo del pernottamento, in una stanza sì molto bella e confortevole, con vista panoramica e cura nell’arredo, ma in una località non particolarmente rinomata e ricercata. Per capirci avremmo speso di meno in una camera 5 stelle con vistaColosseo. Tornando al gradimento della cena, abbiamo apprezzato, ma non siamo rimasti appagati, probabilmente per un nostro limite.