Christmas and the following festivities represent a moment of family union, religious and non-religious traditions, relaxation and good food. Everyone is going to live those days according to the customs and habits that are most appropriate. But, if you really want to surprise your loved ones, the watchword is “Villa Crespi” by Cinzia and Antonino Cannavacciolo.
The well-informed will be thinking, reading this article, a name a talent. Well you are just right! Antonino Cannavacciolo depicts the chef par excellence and television personality. He began his career in restaurants in Sorrento peninsula, and then worked in France and Strasbourg.
In 1992, together with his wife Cinzia Primatesta, he took over the management of the historic Moorish style residence of Villa Crespi, a few minutes from the village of Orta San Giulio, part of the circuit of the most beautiful villages in Italy. Since 2012, this elegant hotel and restaurant have been part of the Relais and Chateaux circuit.
As a starred chef, he can boast two Michelin Stars, one gained in 2003 and the other one in 2006, Cannavacciuolo has been able to build with his gastronomic art and his empathy as a character, thanks to the debut on TV in 2013 at “Hell’s Kitchens”.
Villa Crespi is an icon for hospitality, a temple of gastronomy and good taste. Refinement and attention to detail make this historic residence, which has always celebrated love, an exclusive location for a thousand and one nights where you can organize weddings, private ceremonies, unforgettable occasions.
Choosing to spend Christmas at Villa Crespi makes everything very magical, wrapped in a fabulous atmosphere, pampered by the exquisite courses of the chef, immersed in a charmed village on the shores of Lake of Orta, to enjoy an unforgettable experience.
It is the ideal place to even toast to the new years. Suitable for the needs of young and old, equipped with every comfort, with the possibility to enjoy deep relaxation in the luxurious and equipped Spa. Open all year round, this structure is unique in the world for its style that combines the excellence of the territory, the natural beauty of Lago d’ Orta, the unique flavours of Chef Antonino and the perfect touch of Cinzia Primatesta.
Charming and imposing Villa Crespi is surrounded by a spectacular park of 1000 square meters, practically a natural set in which you can set different moments of an event, from the welcome cocktail, the cutting of the cake, is also directly connected to the Relais from the restaurant Veranda. In the garden it is possible to organize purely symbolic rites, while religious or civil ceremonies can be celebrated in the nearby medieval village.
The flagship is undoubtedly the starred restaurant of Cannavacciulo. 3 elegant rooms, with inlaid ceilings and a magical veranda overlooking the garden. Each room has its own style, but they are adjacent and communicating, with a total capacity of 120 seats.
The cuisine of the star chef is creative and Mediterranean, a fusion of tradition and research based on the quality and refinement of products. The proposals skillfully combine the flavours of Campania, homeland of the Chef, with those of Piedmont, his adopted land. Pasta, cheese and meat from Piedmont meet fish from the Mediterranean, in dishes that will earn both your palate and your eye.
Relais has 14 rooms, 6 Classic and 8 Suite, immersed in an impressive atmosphere, guaranteed by the attention to detail with canopy beds and drapes. Besides, future brides can take advantage of the Wellness Suite, practically an ideal retreat where they can relax with a wellness path just before the big event.
The location offers comprehensive advice to make every private event memorable and exclusive. Event planner, Chef, Maître and Sommelier: a team of experts is available to build and customize the details, realizing the expectations. Villa Crespi in a pre-Christmas atmosphere is, therefore, the perfect gift! A complete package for those of you who love good food, culture and nature, to relax and toast with friends and family.
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by Stefania Abbruzzo