Borgo BiancoMatilde - Ristorante & Boutique Hotel — Restaurant in Appennino Reggiano

We had our wedding here in June of last year, and would choose this venue wholeheartedly over and over again - in fact, we so wish we could live the whole day again! The location is beautiful, from the cluster of medieval buildings surrounding the terrace that make you feel like you have your own manor for the day, to the elegantly appointed indoor dining room, not to mention the breathtaking surroundings of the Appenine mountains all around you and the Pietra di Bismantova in the distance. There is also a deconsecrated church available for use for your ceremony or the meal which was a comforting backup option to have, though we were very lucky to be able to dine outside in the terrace area among the historical buildings as we had dreamed of. We opted to conduct our ceremony in the field at the end of the pathway, and then dine in the terrace area, and every part of it was like a dream, but there are so many other options as well, between the castle overlooking the Borgo, the deconsecrated church and the dining room, etc.

In addition to the fairytale-like setting, the staff was also amazing. The two coordinators with whom we had the most contact were professional and also immensely kind. They guided us through the whole process from start to finish, helping us through every decision and providing invaluable advice, from overall logistics to the smallest details. It was clear that they were personally invested in ensuring that we had a wonderful experience and came away from it with beautiful memories, and they absolutely succeeded. We also chose to stay the night in one of the very comfortable rooms available right on the premises, and this was absolutely the best possible choice. Finally, the chef is incredibly good at his craft, and the food was delectable.

The memory of our wedding at Borgo Bianco Matilde is one we will hold in our hearts forever, and we are endlessly grateful to the staff for making it...

I have never had a better meal or a better view. Borgo BiancoMatilde sits below the 10th century Sarzano castle and has unobstructed, breathtaking views of the Apennine mountain range. We enjoyed many dishes, including a classic, delicate cappelletti (tortellini) in hen’s broth and eggplant parmesan (the cheese made down the road at the Latteria Sociale San Giorgio and aged for 24 months) and the most beautiful soft boiled egg with a red yolk (!) and shaved truffle. I have never had kale tempura before - one green leaf looked like a little Christmas tree and this surprising dish was both crispy and creamy. The paccheri pasta with rabbit and venison medallions with porcini mushrooms were also favorites. For dessert we enjoyed lambrusco ice cream and Bianco Mangiare - yoghurt, ricotta and mascarpone sprinkled with fresh berries. The friendly, knowledgeable staff recommended a sparkling white - spergola - and red lambrusco that were both refreshing and smooth, complimenting the meal beautifully. There is a lovely terrace outside the dining room where we watched the full moon rise over snow capped mountains after our unforgettable...

What a magical place. The location sits atop a hill overlooking the town of Casina, offering gorgeous views of the town and expansive views of the region on the other side of the property. The food was outstanding, from beginning to end, and incorporated the best of the amazing regional specialties - we had some of the best charcuterie we've ever had, among other delights. The rooms were charming and the perfectly comfortable. Highly recommended, especially if you're touring...