One of the loveliest medieval villages in the Piacenza hills, Castell'Arquato rises in tiers above the Arda valley, crowned by the Visconti fortress and a Romanesque collegiate church around a single sloping piazza.
When to visit Castell'Arquato
Average highs and lows across the year.
What to see first
What to eat, and drink
- The dishPassatelli in meat brothBreadcrumb and Parmigiano Reggiano strands gently cooked in meat broth.
- The dishTagliatelle al Ragù BologneseSlow beef and pancetta ragù on fresh egg tagliatelle, with a little tomato, milk and a long, gentle simmer.
- The wineColli Bolognesi Classico Pignoletto
- The wineRomagna Albana
Eating and drinking in Castell'Arquato
Well-loved everyday tables and Michelin stars, each checked open.
- Bar Ristorante La Rocca 1964Trattoria
- Ninety's San LorenzoPizzeria
- La Rocca da FrancoTrattoria
- Ristorante La CantinacciaTrattoria
- Del Voltone • Ristorante con EnotecaTrattoria
- Ca'Os Locanda & GrillOsteria
Sleeping in Castell'Arquato
Well-reviewed places to stay, each checked open, by town.
- B&B Mulino Marsa
- Dimora del Podesta’
- Hotel Leon D'Oro Castell' Arquato
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