Casamatta Restaurant

Casamatta is a 1 ⭐️ restaurant inside a wine resort. The atmosphere is beautiful and the food experience was nothing less than that. We were particularly impressed by the non alcoholic pairing. We really enjoyed a 6 course menu experience, great attention to details and service. We’ve been to a few 1 star restaurants and this was one of the top experiences. I wouldn’t be surprised if they gain a second star soon.

Fantastic restaurant located in a beautiful castle in a winery resort. We had the 110eur 6 course meal, everything was super original and tasty from the beginning to the end, very technical dishes where you can see the work of art from the chefs with sublime local ingredients. Absolutely recommended !

During our stay at Vinillia Wine Resort, we dined at Casamatta on one evening. The service was exemplary, and the chef demonstrated notable competence and creativity. However, several factors somewhat detracted from the overall experience. We opted for the four-course menu, which, to our surprise, did not include wine pairings. Accordingly, we contacted the sommelier and selected two glasses of a local sparkling rosé and a bottle of Fiano, produced by a winery owned by the same individuals behind the restaurant and hotel. While the wines were of good quality, they did not reach an exceptional standard. The cuisine was satisfactory and served in appropriate portions; however, the lamb dish was disappointing due to its insubstantial nature. While I understand that establishments of this type often serve smaller portions—a common practice—serving bones merely to be gnawed on was unsatisfactory. The accompanying photograph illustrates this point clearly. On reviewing the bill, we observed that the two glasses of Puglian sparkling wine cost €40, and the bottle of Fiano €65, despite the latter retailing at €13 on the producer’s official website. While it is understandable that restaurants impose a premium on wines, a fivefold markup on the Fiano—considering it is a house wine—seems excessive, especially within an establishment that markets itself as a "Wine Resort." In conclusion, while the restaurant offers good culinary quality, it exudes a somewhat pretentious atmosphere and maintains an overpriced wine list.

Interesting food experience. Everything was really tasty, flavours were incredibly vivid and all combinations were made in order to highlight each of them at best. I must say I fell madly in love with the "fake" macaroon with safran rice. I could have eaten ten! Staff is impeccably attentive, friendly and approachable, contributing to the relaxed atmosphere this magic and charming place offers. Thank you for the experience :)

We went to celebrate my wife's birthday. It feels almost superfluous to write a review. What can I say about perfection that perfection itself isn't already certainly saying over and over again to everyone who comes here to meet it? The experience was quintessentially Michelin-starred in every way, with not even the smallest flaw. Happy birthday, indeed.

Wow. I think that was the word I used most that night! Fantastic experience - super attentive hosts, the food was phenomenal with interesting and intricate flavours. Reading the descriptions of the tasting menu I was underwhelmed but so glad we did it - just amazing! Such a beautiful setting and experience, photos will never do it justice.

Our small group had reserved a table and arrived punctually. Upon entering, we were asked to wait, this extended to ten minutes, with no explanation and little sense of welcome. Once seated, we found ourselves next to a large table that included vibrant children and their family dogs, a curious decision for a Michelin star setting. The meal began on a promising note. A sparkling wine was offered as an aperitif, crisp, elegant, and perfectly judged. The amuse bouche were thoughtful and balanced. These, as it turned out, would be the highlight of the experience. The asparagus was forgettable, neither offending nor engaging. What followed was a raw prawn tart with bearnaise. Visually appealing, but served with no cutlery. When asked, the waiter smiled and said "its the joke". We felt it was too large for this but attempted to eat it anyway. Once it fell apart we requested utensils, along with a laugh from the staff as though the discomfort was part of the show. Next came a course of veal liver with parmesan and cacao powder, whose strong flavours were aiming at contrast but achieved only confusion. A plate of oyster water and fava beans was a visual muddle that tasted much as it looked. The main course of cod, which is not native fish in the region a puzzling centrepiece for a restaurant awarded a green star, was described dramatically as "cod, cod et cod" and was less a triptych than a discordant trio. One piece was cooked with care, though drowned beneath an assertive parsley sauce. The fried component was clumsy and dull, and the most pleasant element of the raw preparation was the accompanying melon. Strangely, this dish was paired with a bold, sediment-heavy red wine, whose weight overwhelmed the fish entirely. Other pairings were poorly timed. A pale ale and a white wine arrived within a single course, leaving us to guess which glass belonged to which idea. And yet, the setting is undeniably beautiful. The restaurant sits in a region blessed with exquisite ingredients and wines, one could almost feel their presence, just out of reach. I hope in the future, Casamatta can utilise its own terroir and local produce to allow the menu to rise to meet the venue.

A fantastic Michelin star restaurant in a castle. Can it get much better? Great food. And I suggest staying in the resort it’s in. Vinilia.