Ca' Matilde — Restaurant in Colline Matildiche

Last night we experienced Ca’ Matilde for the first time based on a personal recommendation, and it did not disappoint. We chose the vegetable menu and it was simply amazing. I don’t usually post reviews but this was so good I felt compelled to share our experience. Our evening started with a peaceful walk through their beautiful vegetable garden while sipping a glass of Lambrusco. Then we sat on the outside patio and were served the memorable “Hello from the kitchen” — a starter platter of beautiful small bites that were creative and oh-so scrumptious. The courses kept coming and we had difficulty deciding which was our favorite. Each course was unique and beautiful in presentation, and the depth of flavor is difficult to describe here. It became evident early on why it earned a Michelin star rating— it’s a dining experience for the senses.

We want to thank the owner, Marcella, for ensuring we received top notch service the entire time we were there, and compliments once again to Chef Andrea for serving us a meal we will...

Is chicken in season in October in the Food Valley of Italy? That is the mystery of our dinner at this Michelin starred restaurant.

The experience didn’t start well and the food didn’t make up for the unengaged and awkward service and stiff environment. We opted for the “CON I PIEDI PER TERRA” menu. With a focus on meat and supposed seasonal ingredients. We were disappointed at every turn.

The most truly unexpected and unenjoyable of the 5 course tasting menu was the unappetizing gamey / selvatico tasting and smelling chicken stuffed ravioli as the “primo” course after two forgettable appetizers.

Of all that we tasted, the chocolate brownie bite as part of the complimentary petit fours at the end of the meal was the most enjoyable.

The service was also second rate. We were left with the bread basket and empty wine glasses during our dessert course. No mention of after diner drinks options or cafe.

Exiting the restaurant to the open crisp air of Reggio was the other highlight of the evening.

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A typical farmhouse set amidst busy farmland producing some of the best produce in Italy, this place houses a Michelin-starred restaurant and offers a few rooms. ||||Drinks before dinner came with the most delicious parmesan I've tasted. Our dinner was excellent - the chef's take on the region's traditional food, with good Parma ham, a wonderful aubergine tarte tatin served with chocolate and cardamom ice cream and ginger, good ravioli, delicious risotto wrapped in pancetta, interesting pork, and a deconstructed zuppa inglese. The wine was also excellent, and service charming and helpful.||||The rooms are a little basic, reasonably comfortable but perhaps a little stark. Breakfast was disappointing given the resources of the kitchen - great coffee and apple juice, some fresh fruit and creme fraiche, but the bread and croissants were not fresh and rather poor, and the jams in little hotel-sized commercial pots. A little more effort is required if you are offering rooms attached to such a...