In Umbria, in the Sibillini Mountains Park, about 30 km from Norcia, there is an enchanted village: Castelluccio di Norcia. Here you will find the best solution if you are looking for a restaurant for groups and want to organise your holiday in Castelluccio di Norcia.
If you decide to spend a holiday or just a few days in Umbria, surrounded by nature and immersed in the local culture, food and wine, you must visit this charming village. We are open from April to October and for organised groups from November to March. Between May and July you will have the chance to enjoy the famous phenomenon of the Flowering, but the rest of the time the view of Castelluccio is always special!
Every year in spring and summer, the plateau at the foot of Monte Vettore is transformed into an explosion of colour, with thousands of flowers blooming in unison, leaving you breathless. Don’t worry about the organisational details, just get ready to admire the spectacle. There are large car parks with a convenient shuttle service that will take you straight to the flowering fields.
And if you want to make sure you get to the top, check out Castelluccio’s webcam, which is powered by solar energy and takes a photo of the plain every five minutes.
It is well worth the journey, and not just at this time of year. It is a place out of time, where man and nature have forged a unique relationship, especially after the devastating earthquake of 2016 that flattened the small village in the Sibillini Mountains. Men who used to fight, proud and fearless shepherds who did not give up and started to live again, stronger and more in love with their land.
What you feel is a dichotomy between a past that has indelibly marked the area and the wonder of the landscape that disappears in the distance, between the majesty of Monte Vettore and the vastness of Pian Grande.
On the slopes of Poggio di Croce you can admire Bosco Italia, a boot-shaped coniferous forest planted in the 1960s to commemorate the first centenary of the unification of Italy. It is the perfect place for those who love the mountains, trekking, horse-riding or cycling and breathing in the surrounding nature.
The Ciccora e Misterino restaurant is located in the middle of this beautiful setting.
Hippocrates said ‘Let food be your medicine and your medicine be your food’ and no quote could better describe a gastronomic experience that will leave no one indifferent.
A cosy atmosphere that will make you feel right at home, with friendly people who will discreetly accompany you on your culinary journey.
The menu offers delicious local dishes that tell the true story of the area, such as Casteluccio PGI lentils, cheeses and mushrooms from the farms of Pian Grande.
The black truffle of Norcia is, of course, the star among the specialities. If you prefer meat dishes, the restaurant offers a selection of mutton, lamb and pork from farms 0 km away, prepared according to renowned local traditions. Last but not least, there is an excellent wine list.
Each course at the Cioccora e Misterino restaurant will surprise you and make you rediscover flavours you have too often forgotten. See our reviews
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It is advisable to book in advance to ensure you and your group get a table in the restaurant.
Here you will find all the contacts and if you would like to stay longer, to enjoy the wonderful places we have mentioned and to taste the delicious local cuisine, the hotel also offers overnight accommodation at Villa Tardioli, also in the centre of Castelluccio.
Rich in history, legends, breathtaking views and delicious recipes, come and visit this part of Umbria!
