restaurant
“It must be Castelvetro” are the words of Augusto Cremonini, President and CEO of IF&B and the companies under the Cremonini Group, as he pays homage to the town in which the Cremonini family has always lived and loved.
In fact, in August 2023, a restaurant project was born that combines entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for gastronomy with heart, tradition and hospitality. Restaurant “Il Castello” It overlooks the charming, neat and chequered square of this small historic village.
“The idea to open a restaurant came from the desire to give something back to a land that has taught us so much and that still amazes us today,” Cremonini explains. “My whole family and the company have always been drawn here. The choice of location was also no coincidence, we had been thinking about it for a while and waiting for the right time. The place was closed for a long time before another restaurant was opened. So we wanted to breathe new life into it.“
But there is another reason, which has to do with the desire to create a space that feels like an extension of the family home, a place to welcome friends, clients and colleagues and spend lunches and dinners together. The person who oversaw the kitchen has always been Augusto’s mother. TinaYou can create delicacies that have become true traditions. The “secret” recipe that meant kindness and hospitality to Cremonini.
“We wanted to replace the kitchen at home with one that we could open to the public.” Augusto Cremonini emphasizes: “It serves as a business card for the restaurant and also for customers. Local specialities and dishes made from my mother’s recipes. These are not to be missed..“
Thus, in less than a year, “Il Castello” gives the town a new lookWe offer high quality gastronomy with a true soul and sophisticated atmosphere that comes from tradition. A place to meet From morning to evening, we offer a selection of drinks starting from breakfast, lunch and aperitifs. For example: A wall lined with all kinds of alcohol Dinner and an after-dinner parade with special selections.
It is a place where young people gather, including a team whose average age is around 25 years old. Although the chef is only 22 years old, he already knows his job well.
cooking
It all starts in Tina’s kitchenHer recipes bring back memories, shared tables and lots of flavours: unforgettable dishes etched in the memory of many friends who used to visit the Cremonini home. Evolution then introduced other suggestions for perfecting them, along with a solid selection of meat cuts.it’s something I’m really proud of thanks to the fantastic research and production. Cremonini Group itself.
Among the dishes The simple directness of traditionVillage trattoria, Revisited with major improvementsThe elegance in service and food presentation adds to the experience.
“To learn my mother’s recipes and discover their secrets, The chef attended her “classes” for about three months.. There he slowly became acquainted with her tortellini, traditional tortellini, ragu and the now famous tagliolini ai due prosciutto. These are always on the menu. Also available on rotation are tagliatelle with asparagus sauce and lasagna with green pasta sheets.“
And these are full-bodied dishes, full of flavour and honesty. Tina still visits the restaurant a few times a month to make sure everything is running smoothly.Feel at homeBut before you choose any of these specialties, you can’t help but sample the cold cuts.The best option, for example Prosciutto di Parmawhich is in addition to our own production, Clutter di Cantinalike seasoning Culatello It has typical characteristics of “good” mold. To be precise, Coppa di Parma, Salame di Felino, Bresaola, Mortadella and Culatello. Only PDO and PGI, made with Italian ingredients.Processed in a factory in the country of origin“
The slicing is done right in the dining room, with a unique feature that’s sure to get your saliva flowing even more. It’s a dish worth sampling, not to mention the variety of dishes that accompany it, ranging from warm tigelle to fried gnocco to homemade giardiniera.
And then there is the product that is most emblematic of the Cremonini family history: meat.Grilled and juicy. The menu options are very extensive. “For carnivores, it’s a paradise. Depending on the season, you’ll find a fantastic and sometimes unique selection of meats, including American, Australian, South American and Japanese Wagyu beef. But there are also two delicious options.”Two lines of our own selection: the Val Padana Karima Chain and the Polish Scotina Mazura selection, true excellence“
finally, desserta variety of choices where homemade ingredients were essential. In fact, we recommend you choose the homemade ice cream.Flavored with the most precious honey of the region, Traditional balsamic vinegar of Modena from Antica Acetaia Luigi Cremonini.“
address
Ristorante Il Castello
Piazzale Roma 7, 41014 -Castelvetro di Modena MO
Phone number 059 708058
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