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Villa Traiano
Samnite cuisine: tradition and authenticity
The cuisine of Benevento is one of the most authentic in Campania. Far from mass tourism, it has preserved peasant recipes handed down for generations, with simple ingredients and intense flavours.
Dishes not to miss
First courses
- Cicatielli al ragù: hand-made pasta with a slow-cooked meat sauce, a Samnite Sunday classic
- Lagane e ceci: a humble dish that became a Campanian classic (pasta and chickpeas)
- Cavatelli with broccoletti: fresh pasta with local turnip tops and chilli
Main courses and sides
- Cardone: wild cardoon in broth, the quintessential Christmas dish
- Coniglio all’ischitana: baked rabbit with cherry tomatoes and aromatic herbs
- Caciocavallo impiccato: grilled melted cheese, served on home-style bread
Sweets and liqueurs
- Torrone of Benevento: the famous artisan nougat, soft or crunchy
- Strega liqueur: the iconic digestif made from 70 herbs
- Scazzetta del cardinale: a skullcap-shaped cake with sponge and cream
Dining at Villa Traiano
La Vista Roof Garden at Villa Traiano is the panoramic restaurant on the top floor of the hotel, with 360° views over the city. The chef’s contemporary Campanian cuisine reinterprets Samnite classics with a touch of elegance.
- Dinner: 7:30-10:30 PM (closed on Mondays)
- Breakfast: 7:00-10:00 AM with a buffet of local products
- Bar: open until 11:00 PM with signature cocktails and Sannio wines
- Reservation: recommended, contact us
The wines of Sannio
Benevento sits at the centre of an excellent wine region. To pair with local dishes:
- Aglianico del Taburno DOCG: a powerful, structured red, among the best in the South
- Falanghina del Sannio DOC: an elegant white with floral notes
- Piedirosso: a light red, perfect with first courses
Our concierge can arrange tastings and food-and-wine tours in the wineries of the Sannio.
Discover the flavours of Benevento by staying at Villa Traiano. Book now.
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