Recently it was the birthday of a good friend of ours and to celebrate the occasion four of us went out for a special meal. We wanted to try somewhere new to all of us and Il Caminetto Resort which has opened recently is somewhere our friends have long thought looked an interesting place, when driving past. It was then recommended to them by other mutual friends who have eaten there and were impressed. It was therefore we all felt definitely worth trying and for me especially with my love of sunsets its unique position overlooking the lake meant it had so much going for it. Under new management the building has been decorated in a unique manner using beautiful colours and furnishings that create a delightful environment.
With it's position overlooking the Lago di Bolsena from a height of 540 metres above sea level the views are absolutely stunning.
The restaurant is small but that was part of its charm as was the hand written menu which was not easy to decipher without the help of the staff, but it was much more interesting to discuss ones meal with the restaurateur. The dishes are all local specialities that change with the seasons. Besides this restaurant the resort does also have facilities for large functions and a veranda cafe on the premises, as well as offering eight individually decorated bedrooms. The latter I have only seen on the internet site but they certainly look sumptuous.
Just wait till you see some of the photographs I took that evening and have visited the website for yourself. I think those of you already here in Italy, especially those in the locality will be beating a path to its door. It is very easy to find at KM marker 102 on the Cassia Nord just outside Montefiascone on the road towards Bolsena.
For the rest of you sorry to keep telling you about places that you can only at this time visit virtually, but then that is what reading my blog is all about isn't it. Getting to enjoy in a small way the little bit of Italy that we are currently lucky enough to be living in and thanks to the wonders of the internet am able to share with you in this fun way.
May it even inspire some of you to come and visit us soon in Italy. The blue links within the text will take you to the restaurants own website and to my own album of photos on Flickr - Il Caminetto
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I really hope that you will have the time to look at my full album of photos taken that evening at this simply stunning location Il Caminetto Montefiascone. The sunset fans amongst you, of which I know there are quite a few, will I think be especially interested.
Remember to check out the website Il Caminetto Resort for the full experience.
I have posted several comments this morning all of which have disappeared so.......
ReplyDeleteThis place looks amazing, the food good enough to eat and those sunsets....... no words to descibe them. Diane
Hi Linda , what a wonderful place to eat, the food looks tasty and just look at the view. :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat did you all have to eat? Your photos are enticing ..a great way to tempt us over to the fabulous Italy .. especially to your area.
This looks amazing! The views are stunning but I love the interior as well.
ReplyDeleteHi Linda .. Your photos are fabulous. What a great place to have a meal. Tasty food and brilliant views. What did you all have to eat?
ReplyDeleteVery enticing indeed. Yes sure is a way of tempting us over to Italy, well not just Italy, but your area!! On my list which is growing weekly. :-)
wow, this does look like a stunning place! I'm checking out their website right now :)
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful! It looks like you had a lovely meal. Thanks for sharing your beautiful photos. Thanks also the fliker link to photos of your succulents. I just love succulents! They are such an interesting and unique plant and so easy to grow.
ReplyDeleteAnne- It looks like it might be working! The food was delicious but I cannot recall exactly what the other couple had, although one of them had boned rabbit which was apparently delicious. The pictures were of the food we had a mixed fried fish and an anchovy dish for anti's then for secondo we both had beef, mine was the steak, it was all mouthwatering. Enticing and tempting ,jolly good.
ReplyDeleteMy list of places to visit now reads like an encyclopaedia!
Erin - Let me know what you think after you have looked at the website :)
ReplyDeleteAlissa - It was a lovely evening and I cannot wait to go again! I thought you would be interested to see that we both grow the same succulents,they certainly like the climate here in Italy.
ReplyDeleteI did send you a comment earlier but obviously it was one of the ones that went AWOL. Looks like a great place to go to and that sunset.... Diane
ReplyDeleteThanks Diane. It has been a difficult day with comment confusion, so I appreciate your second attempt. I have in fact turned off moderation for now as it seemed that was the main problem!
ReplyDeleteI knew you would go for the sunset, there are some more of that sunset on Flickr, if you get time do take a look, as I know you like sunsets as much as i do.
Alright!!!! That is most definitely now on my list of restaurants to visit in this area! Thanks so much! I might just take my folks there this September. Is there anything vegetarian on the menu?
ReplyDeleteIt looks divine. What could be better than dinner at such a place with good friends?
ReplyDeleteThe food looks great; but the views are worth another look.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a good choice. View A+++ and food A+++
ReplyDeleteHi, what a beautiful visit! Thank you for coming to my blog and so making me find you! Lovely food and chat, and a wonderful view! Cheers from Germany
ReplyDeleteSome Birds - Both the interior and the views from Il Caminetto are simply stunning.
ReplyDeleteJo - I would say it would be a lovely place to take your family. The menu was just one hand written card so I can not say for sure. It was difficult to read and it was far more fun to discuss the menu with the staff. I think it is the sort of place that would be very flexible towards its customers requirements. You could always contact them first. I think the number is on the website, if not I have it.
Jennifer - It was divine and a great place to spend time. Thanks for visiting and commenting.
Lakeviewer - There is also a cafe/bar so it is possible to stop by just for a drink and to soak up the view.
Martha - Definitely A* so glad we have discovered this gem.
Angela - Welcome, delighted you found your way here and commented, it is much appreciated. We did have a lovely evening and are so pleased to have found this new restaurant.
This is now on my list of places to go...
ReplyDeleteHow gorgeous and the food looks delicious. One day I'll make it to Italy, if I can drag my husband onto a plane.
ReplyDeleteOh, yes, Linda! That is part of the fun of visiting your blog – enjoying such a phenomenal dinner location and that view!! So happy you were able to catch the sunset in these gorgeous photos. Thank you as always for sharing your life in Italy with us. xo – g
ReplyDeleteIt looks so very lovely but also a place to relax and enjoy. I went over to Flickr to look at the photos. So glad I did. There is one sunset that looks like fire in the sky. Thanks for the tour and photos.
ReplyDeleteDid you find my latest pictures, too? We even have one of those nbeach baskets on our terrace! And always cake for visitors!
ReplyDeleteOh, the view is just amazing! I wish I could jump on the next plane and fly out to Italy, it just all looks so friendly, beautiful and inviting... Whilst I can't actually do that, I'll just enjoy your lovely pictures. Thanks for sharing them, it's like a "virtual holiday" ;-) Love from London x
ReplyDeleteThe place is lovely and the food looks delish, too bad it's a bit too far away for me!
ReplyDeleteCathy - I think you will like it, get M to take you soon.
ReplyDeleteCarol - Keep nagging, mine hates flying but we got to China this year!
Georgina - It is a perfect location to watch the sun setting from.
Mya - I am so pleased you popped over to Flickr, for the full experience :)
Angela - Beach Baskets what a brilliant idea. Not sure if I have seen your latest photos, where are they, blog or somewhere else? I will visit you and take a look.
Madoemoiselle P - Just pop it on your wishlist of places to visit :)
Saretta - You never know one day you might just pass this way.
Che dire!
ReplyDeletePanorama mozzafiato sul lago...cucina eccellente
e grandi spazi per rillassarsi..
giudizio 10/10
Grazie Anonymous :)
ReplyDeleteIt looks wonderful - interior, exterior, sunset and especially the food!
ReplyDeleteWL - Yes it is wonderful, looking for an excuse for a return visit now.
ReplyDeleteOh boy!!
ReplyDeleteI'd LOVEEEEEEEEEEEE to live there!!! It looks HEAVENLY!!!!
Leesa -Maybe you will get to some and see this beautiful lake for yourself one day.
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