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The
Resort Castiglione on Ichia Island in Italy |
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Isabella
D'Angelo with Manager Vincenzo Ungar |
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The
Il Guarracino Ristorante
is located in a complex called Castiglione in
a verdant valley which slopes right down to the sea, its beautiful
flowers and tall pine trees give it an ideal atmosphere of calm
and relaxation. A cable way connects the park "castiglione"
with the Ristorante "Il Guarracino" overlooking the
sea. Historians of antiquity, Strabo and Pliny the younger, as
well as the famous Neapolitan physician Sasolino, have praised
in their writings the natural hot springs of the Castiglio.
Castiglione is open each April to October and offers visitors
the following amenities, ten swimming pools, eight of which contain
thermal water with temperatures between 85 and 100 degrees, which
are continuously cleaned; Olympic size swimming pool filled with
sea water; private sea front areas; a natural sauna; underwater
jet massages; a kneipp pool, a luxurious thermal department where
it is possible to take mud baths, and receive beauty treatments
and massage therapy, as well as two marvelous restaurants where
you can enjoy dinner with friends.
Mr. Vincenzo Ungaro, the restaurant manager since
1997, has a long history working in the world's best restaurants.
He and the chef Giuseppe Savarese offer excellent
cuisine. Mr. Ungaro believes that running a restaurant is an art
because, along with providing a first class cuisine, there must
be a proper atmosphere to make guests feel at home and create
a memorable experience for every patron. Actors, managers, politicians
and members of royal households gather and meet in Ischia, a gorgeous
island sitting on the rocky shore with a breathtaking view of
the sea. Access is via the hotel parking or if traveling by sea,
complete mooring facilities are available.
Under the careful direction of Mr. Vincenzo Ungaro and Mr. Guiseppe
Savares, cooks and pastry makers renew the extraordinary Neapol
cuisine with a slight international touch. They use the finest
fresh fish for hors d'oeuvres, main dishes, and tasty "marine"
first dishes, including Pummarola e'piennolo and linguine
(all'astice) with lobster, and pastiera napoletana and rugolino
liquore for a perfect finale. The wine list provides a wide
selection of all the best in Italian and foreign wines.
In the evening the restaurant becomes a very romantic place, with
piano music to compliment the quiet, intimate dinners or highlight
a festive feeling for those who are celebrating a very special
anniversary. This is the perfect place at day's end to grant yourself
a moment of freedom.
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Appetizer:
Marinato Di Pesce
Bandiera alla Mela Verde
(A special fish from the mediterranean
w/ Green Apple) |
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First
Course:
Pasta Pummarola E'Piennolo
(Handmade Pasta
w/ Tomatoe &
Pino Seed |
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Isabella
DíAngelo lives in Rome Italy, and will be contributing
stories for the Toque of Rome.
We welcome her to our fabulous
Food & Beverage International staff. |