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Casadonna Reale
Castel di Sangro, Abruzzo, Italy · Independent · Accessible Luxury
Housed in a former 16th-century Benedictine monastery, Casadonna was meticulously restored by siblings Niko and Cristiana Romito to serve as a boutique hotel and the permanent home of their restaurant, Reale. Since moving to this location in 2011, the site has become a pilgrimage for gastronomes, blending minimalist contemporary design with deep-rooted Abruzzese traditions. The property integrates a high-level culinary academy and an experimental vineyard into its historic grounds, preserving the structure's austere monastic simplicity.
- 10 rooms
- Opened 2011
- Architect: Leonardo De Carlo; Studio Leonardoproject
- Interiors: Niko & Cristiana Romito
About Casadonna Reale
- Housed in a 16th-century Benedictine monastery, the property became the permanent home of chef Niko Romito's restaurant Reale after he and his sister purchased it in 2007.
- Reale has held three Michelin stars since 2014, the only three-star restaurant in southern Italy.
- The site also integrates a high-level culinary academy and an experimental vineyard at 860 meters elevation.
History
Housed in a former 16th-century Benedictine monastery, Casadonna was meticulously restored by siblings Niko and Cristiana Romito to serve as a boutique hotel and the permanent home of their restaurant, Reale. The property integrates a high-level culinary academy and an experimental vineyard into its historic grounds, preserving the structure's austere monastic simplicity. Since moving to this location in 2011, the site has become a pilgrimage for gastronomes, blending minimalist contemporary design with deep-rooted Abruzzese traditions.
The setting
2 km from 7th-century Basilica di Santa Maria Assunta.
Restaurants and bars
- Reale — Restaurant · Chef Niko Romito · Three MICHELIN Stars
Amenities
- Three-Michelin-star Ristorante Reale
- Niko Romito Academy culinary school
- Experimental vineyard growing Pecorino grapes
- Wellness features including in-room Hammam and Jacuzzi in suites
- Gourmet breakfast designed by chef Niko Romito
- Historic wine cellar located in former monastery stables
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