Ristorante Badessa
Address and contacts
Via Case Secchia, 2/A - 42013 Casalgrande
0522 989138
Restaurant
The restaurant is located inside the old 19th century dairy belonging to the Spalletti Counts and is a wonderful example of agricultural architecture in the neo-Gothic style built by the famous architect Cesare Costa starting in 1856.
A few meters away are Villa Spalletti and the Court of Villa Spalletti which fit into the extraordinary setting of an architectural complex that hosted the King and Queen of Italy, surrounded by a historic park considered one of the most important in Emilia Romagna.
The interior of the restaurant has been completely restored and it is possible to admire the original characteristic elements of the structure (internal flue, 17-metre internal well and original maps).
All this setting is the backdrop to the slow-food model restaurant, with the recovery of ancient Emilian recipes and culinary research around PDO excellence. such as Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Reggio Emilia and Parmigiano Reggiano.
We speak English, Spanish, Italian and Emilian dialect.
The Badessa Restaurant has been designated by the Enoteca Regionale dell'Emilia-Romagna "Ambassador of Emilia-Romagna wine in the world" and in 2019 it received the award as "Best Young Osteria in Italy" from the Slow Food publisher.
The restaurant has 4 rooms with independent entrances.
Central hall: it is the largest hall and has the hexagonal plan typical of ancient dairies. In the center is the column with the flue inside.
Red Room and White Room: originally intended for salting and maturing, they have a lower seating capacity than the central room.
Balsamic niche: it is a small inlet next to the visible underground well 17 meters deep. Accommodates 3 small tables for 2 people.
Opening times
Weekdays: 12.00 - 2.00 p.m. / 7.00 - 10.00 p.m.
Sunday and holidays: 12.00 - 2.30 p.m. / 7.00 - 10.30 p.m.
Weekly closure: Monday
Reservation is recommended
Type of cuisine
Traditional local cuisine
Particular attention to the rediscovery of lost flavours, seasonality and a short supply chain.
Fresh stuffed pasta and attention to cooking distinguish the cuisine.
Typical menus:
Cured meats of own production;
Nilde leek tortelli with traditional Reggiano balsamic vinegar;
Candies of the Abbess;
Fillet abbess.
Among the desserts, the English soup with special cream and the Antico Badessa sorbet.
WINE LIST
Alongside national and international wines, it is also possible to choose a wide variety of local wines, with more than 40 labels of Lambrusco wines, also fermented in the bottle, as has always been the case in the past with the vinification of Lambrusco Reggiano.
Capacity
Average price
From € 45.00
How to get there
Casalgrande
By car
From Reggio Emilia exit of A1 Motorway: National Road SS467 in the direction of Scandiano-Sassuolo.
From Reggio Emilia take National Road 9 in the direction of Modena, turning right at Rubiera to Casalgrande (National Road 486).
Seguire le indicazioni per San Donnino e Villa Spalletti.
By train
From Reggio Emilia Railway Station: Reggio Emilia-Sassuolo local train service.
By bus
From Reggio Emilia, Piazzale Europa: bus No. 96 or 68.
At client's disposal
Dining rooms with independent access
Summer expanse
Possibility of guided tours before, during or after the meal
Products at km 0
Possibility of receiving large groups
Possibility of reserving rooms
Own vegetable garden
Services and facilities
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