Home Restaurant "La casetta dei Raskatielli"

We were on the road and needed to stop for a quick lunch, and we accidentally found this amazing place which is actuallg worth a dedicated trip on its own. It's an oasis of peace, in the middle of nature! From the moment you cross the gate you are welcomed with kindness and care. Everything is calm, simple and genuine, just as it should be. We had an amazing lunch, with products and ingredients from the farm. We also had the amazing chance of trying out the Raskatielli, a special pasta from the town of Fardella. We were in awe of the deliciousness of the whole meal, from start to finish! But most of all we have been overwhelmed by the hospitality of the owners, showing real care for their day to day job, both when it comes to the farm and feeding hungry people. Rooms and a swimming pool make it possible to extend your stay a bit longer, if you want to truly benefit from the experience before going back tk our busy lives!

La casetta dei raskatielli. Si tratta di un home restaurant con la possibilità di poter abbinare un soggiorno in una delle sei camere ciascuna con bagno privato con ingresso indipendente situate all'interno di una vasta area agricola comprendente un orto in cui vengono coltivati a km 0 ortaggi verdure ed erbe aromatiche, un laboratorio dove la padrona di casa signora Laura produce un tipo di pasta fresca che è ottenuta dal mischiglio una miscela di farina di grano tenero grano duro e fave, i cosiddetti raskatielli donde il nome della location che vengono serviti con un condimento semplice di salsa di pomodori coltivati nel terreno di proprietà e olio ricavato dall'annesso uliveto. Gli antipasti di salumi e formaggi del territorio le zuppe di legumi le verdure del posto e le confetture di marmellata di fichi locali insieme al piatto forte dei raskatielli e ai dolci sapientemente preparati da Laura fanno di questo posto un vero presidio slow food. Si pranza all'esterno coi tavoli disposti all'ombra di alberi di alto fusto... a circa 800 m.di altitudine. È presente una bella piscina con sdraio e ombrelloni dove è possibile trascorrere per le famiglie una piacevole giornata . Un po' distante dalla struttura il signor Franco con il suo pick-up vi accompagnerà a visitare la grotta cantina dove viene conservato il vino ricavato dal sangiovese e malvasia bianco e rosso e vicino si muovono in libertà galline ovaiole e faraone e qualche maialino. La simpatia di Laura e Franco vi accompagnerà in una piacevole e indimenticabile esperienza enogastronomica e vi regaleranno un relax a contatto con la natura in questo posto bucolico situato all'interno del Parco del Pollino.

We absolutely recommend Francesco & Laura’s Home Restaurant/La Casetta Dei Raskatielli! We stayed in the area for 4 nights midweek, we drove past their road end a few times and we noticed the name/sign. Then we googled places to eat and we knew this place was the one as everything is homemade with the produce either from their farm or local suppliers. We sent Laura a whats app and were able to book a table. We arrived along with a German couple, so there was Italian, German and English conversation! We had a starter of a local charcuterie board with focaccia, bread, a bean dish and a red pepper dish. We especially loved the fig jam and dried sweet peppers. We then had Fardella fava bean pasta and a separate dish of wild boar. Then we shared a fig crumble with ricotta cream. All of the food was truly delicious. I had a glass of red wine, our total was £35 per person which we think is great value for the quality and overall experience. Not only this but Francesco and Laura took the time to sit down and chat to us all, we got to taste their homemade liqueurs - fennel, sloe/damson, walnut and Aniseed. All of which were amazing. This wasn’t just a meal but a very memorable experience.

it was a very nice stay. When you want to go to the south of Italy or you are passing through the south of Italy. We have had a very good experience. I think the place has a good quality-price ratio. The products are good and made in the same place, therefore breakfast, lunch and dinner were always delicious. You can communicate in English, Italian and German. I consider that Laura and Francesco are good hosts

Bravo Laura and Franco! We were served a multi course meal with our local family. Many dishes from their farm. After dining in Rome, Lucca, Cinque Terre and Florence, this was the best! The Raskatielli was bliss.