Gastaldia D'antro - Pulfero

North of Cividale, lost in the valleys on the way to the Slovenian border, this site (obviously renovated from ruins! was the residence/offices of the local gastaldo, the king’s steward. A small, cute and intimate restaurant with rooms if want to overnight in a quiet environment. Not far from here, at walking distance, there is a church inside the cave (Grotta San Giovanni d’Antro perfect to match visit-meal time, but check their opening times. Welcome drink was offered (I can’t recall when was the last time we had such a WELCOME service in a restaurant ; we ordered as appetizers dried meat cuts, a slice of savory pie, local cheeses and a particular ewe cheese with wild garlic (4,00 p/p ; pasta with wild garlic pesto (7,00 ; crêpes with dandelion greens (7,00 ; braised wild boar with veggies and polenta (12,00 ; slice of sachertorte and a slice of sponge cake with marmalade (4,00 each . Local cuisine with seasonal herbs and ingredients, everything was delicious, strictly homemade. Has all the four Ps; product (great simple dishes , price (good priced and adequate portioned , place (not posh but pleasant , promotion (more word-of-mouth but big S of sympathy, host Maurizio The best gastronomic experience we had in this trip. I would pair it to this quote “To eat is a necessity, but to eat intelligently is an art” (François de La Rochefoucauld

Which is really hidden. But the food was incredible good, the staff very friendly. Also the wines, which were suggested by the owner, were very tasty.

If you desire a great meal cooked with local herbs, vegetables and spices, this is the place. A medieval gem set in the woods with intricate wood carvings is the background. The proprietor Maurizio wil tell you everything you can imagine about the local surroundings and perhaps more than you care to know. The food is excellent and different and you won't be disappointed if you let Maurizio choose the dishes for you. Vegetarians are in heaven here, but you can also taste game and assorted meats.

The place is nice, eaten and drank very well, I would have given an evaluation more, but in the service to the table there were imperfections, say so.... come back to eat, found well, the nice holder, prepared. stars.

Spectacular location, the food is seasonal so you have to go back several times to get all the delicacies made with local products. We ate very well, from the appetizer to the dessert. absolutely recommended!