Castel di Sangro, Abruzzo
Contrada Piana Santa Liberata, 67031 Castel di Sangro (AQ), Italy
Reale, the restaurant of chef Niko Romito, is one of the most influential contemporary restaurants in Italy. Located at Casadonna in the mountains of Abruzzo, it holds three Michelin stars in the 2026 Guide. Romito’s cooking is known for extreme clarity, concentration of flavor and a research-driven approach that can make apparently simple ingredients feel completely new. Vegetables, bread, pasta and carefully treated proteins are presented with an almost architectural sense of precision.
The restaurant is at Contrada Piana Santa Liberata, 67031 Castel di Sangro (AQ), a short distance outside the town center, surrounded by open countryside and mountain scenery. The setting is deliberately calm and minimal, matching the philosophy of the cuisine.
For travelers arriving by public transport, Castel di Sangro is the local railway point, although in the 2026 timetable some connections are operated by replacement buses, especially toward Sulmona. From the station or town center, a taxi is the simplest option for the final short journey to Casadonna. For international visitors, Rome Fiumicino is a practical major airport; driving to Castel di Sangro takes about 2 hours 45 minutes in normal traffic. Because Reale is outside the urban center, a rental car or pre-arranged transfer is usually the most convenient choice.