The Cardello Restaurant and Inn, in Casola Valsenio, is a place where the elegance of the location and the meticulous preparation of the dishes blend with the quality of local raw materials, selected and processed with full respect for territorial identity.
Located in the heart of the Vena del Gesso Romagnola, in the Faenza Apennines, Il Cardello has for years been a reference point for those seeking refined, essential, and authentic local cuisine.
The accommodation and dining facility stands next to the birthplace and estate of the writer Alfredo Oriani, a site of great cultural value that is highly recommended for a visit. Here, guests are welcomed with typical Romagna hospitality—made of smiles, attentiveness, and genuine cordiality. The cuisine at Il Cardello is seasonal and local, inspired by the rhythms of nature and the richness of the surrounding landscape.
From spring to late winter, seasonal ingredients take center stage in dishes where flavors, textures, and organoleptic nuances are crafted with precision and sensitivity. Great attention is dedicated to medicinal and aromatic herbs, grown in the property's own garden or sourced from the nearby Giardino delle Erbe in Casola Valsenio, as well as to "forgotten fruits"—azzeruoles, strawberry tree fruits, cornelian cherries, sorbs, "volpine" pears, jujubes, quinces, and ancient apple varieties—which give the dishes an experimental and identity-driven soul. This is a cuisine that combines gastronomic research and tradition, highlighting zero-kilometer cheeses and meats for an experience deeply rooted in the territory.
Open all year round
Opening Hours
Tuesday to Sunday from 12:00 to 14:30 and from 19:30 to 22:00.
