At the table
Flavours that tell you where you are.
Home-made breakfasts, dinners in the castle's frescoed hall, tastings, and hospitality that carries on beyond the walls, driving you to the best restaurants nearby.
Breakfast (included)
The day starts in a frescoed hall, not in just any breakfast room.
Every morning you'll find cakes and biscuits baked by Laura, local specialities, cured meats, cheeses and hot drinks made properly, the way a barista makes them — not from a machine. It's one of the things our guests remember most. And yes, it's included in the price.
Any particular needs — gluten-free, egg-free? Tell us, if you can, before your stay. Laura already has something in mind for you; just give her the time to make it.
The restaurant
On Saturday evenings, the castle comes alive.
Every Saturday evening the restaurant is open: a dinner of traditional flavours from Le Marche, cooked by Laura and served in a frescoed hall that looks as though it belongs to another age. Few tables, local produce, wine from nearby, the right music in the background. Not a dinner: an evening.
Booking is recommended — places are limited.
The tastings
During the week, the tastings.
A couple of evenings a week we host our tastings of local wines, cheeses and cured meats: a selection of local labels alongside the best of the valley's small producers. You sit down, you taste, and we tell you the story behind each one. The best way to understand this land is to start with how it tastes.
Ask us which evenings they're running: the days change from week to week.
Beyond the castle walls
The other evenings? We'll get you to the table.
Castel di Luco sits in the middle of the countryside, and that's the beauty of it — but it also means that dinner out needs a car. And a good glass of wine and driving don't go together.
So on the evenings when we're not cooking, we drive you. We take you to one of the places a few minutes from the castle and come back to collect you. That way you enjoy your dinner — and that extra glass — with nothing to worry about.
The places within about 2–5 km where we can take you:
- Ristorante Pizzeria Il Sole — Acquasanta Terme — cooking from Le Marche, local specialities and pizza from a wood-fired oven.
- Cantine di Nené Pizzeria Ristorante — Acquasanta Terme — a characterful setting with local home cooking, chargrilled meat and excellent pizza.
- Ristorante Terme — Acquasanta Terme — traditional cooking from Le Marche, home-style dishes and seasonal specialities.
- Ristorante Tre Lanterne — Cagnano — a fine restaurant with regional cooking, refined dishes and a wide wine list.
- Agriturismo Il Roccolo — Pomaro — a farmhouse restaurant surrounded by green, with honest cooking, its own produce and traditional recipes.
- Pizzeria Vecchia Salaria — Ponte d'Arli — an informal pizzeria with a wood-fired oven, classic pizzas and simple local cooking.
- Other places and bars a little further out on request.
All you have to do is make yourself comfortable. We'll take care of the rest.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you might want to know
Is breakfast included in the stay?
Yes, breakfast is always included in the price of the stay. It is served every morning in the castle's frescoed hall and includes cakes and biscuits baked by Laura, cured meats, cheeses, local specialities and hot drinks made to order.
Can breakfast be adapted for intolerances or dietary needs?
Of course. If you have particular needs — gluten-free, egg-free or anything else — let us know before you arrive if you can. That way we can prepare everything with the care and time it deserves.
Does the castle have a restaurant?
Yes, the restaurant opens every Saturday evening. Dinner features traditional dishes from Le Marche, cooked by Laura with local ingredients and served in the castle's historic frescoed hall. Places are limited, so we always recommend booking.
When are the tastings held at the castle?
During the week we host a few evenings devoted to tastings of local wines, cured meats and cheeses. The calendar changes through the year, so do ask us at the castle or when booking which tastings fall during your stay.
What is served during the tastings?
The tastings showcase the best of Le Marche, with a selection of local wines alongside cured meats, cheeses and artisan produce from the valley. Each one comes with the story and traditions of the producer behind it.
Where can I eat if the castle restaurant is closed?
On evenings when the restaurant isn't open, we can drive you to restaurants and pizzerias a few minutes from Castel di Luco. We come back to collect you afterwards, so you can enjoy the evening without worrying about driving.
Is there a shuttle service to the restaurants?
Yes. For guests staying at the castle we offer a lift to a number of restaurants in the area on evenings when we aren't serving dinner ourselves. We'll bring you back to the castle afterwards.
Which restaurants are near Castel di Luco?
A few minutes from the castle there are several restaurants and pizzerias serving the cooking of Le Marche and local specialities. We'll gladly suggest the one that suits you and, where possible, drive you there ourselves.
Do I need to book for Saturday dinner?
Yes. Saturday dinner is served to a limited number of tables, to keep the evening intimate and the service attentive. We recommend reserving your table in advance.
Can I taste wines from Le Marche during my stay?
Yes. On tasting evenings you can try a selection of wines from Le Marche alongside local specialities, in an evening built around the real flavours of the valley.
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