eet our great friend Chef Giancarlo Polito. He is a legend in his own lunchtime. We really do love him. He's larger than life and is definitely a 'celeb'.
"We cook with passion, with love, and to make you smile" says Giancarlo.
I think that he is right. Whenever, I accompany guests, Gianci, as we like to call him, is larger than life, entertaining and convivial.
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Montone
Montone's centuries' old fortified ramparts, splendid churches and monasteries, harken back to its medieval past. Along the geranium-adorned shadowy lanes, (where cars are not allowed) you can hear the twitter of the swallows' and the whoosh of their wings ad they fly by your bedroom window.
Montone's vantage point there are truly breathtaking vistas.
The famous medieval military commander, Braccio Fortebracci, was born here to a noble local family. It is their 14th century family residence, in the heart of Montone, that has now become La Locanda del Capitano, The Captain's Inn.
⬆︎ You may not be fluent in Italian, but the video is worth a watch!
10 Bedrooms
La Locanda del Capitano offers ten charming bedrooms. All have private bathroom.
The bedrooms are personally furnished by the owners with antique family furniture as well as fine reproduction pieces made by local craftsmen. There is no pretence. The rooms are of average size, comfortable and quiet.
As days get longer and nicer, breakfast and dinner are served on the verandas, each with unique views of the old village.
Dining
The restaurant and adjoining dining terrace are small and cozy.
The culinary skills of celebrity Chef Giancarlo Polito, whose philosophy is to retrieve the foundation of Italian cooking, by designing dishes with authentic Italian traditions, using original, and wherever possible, local grown ingredients, integrates past and present cooking methodologies.
Wines
Chef Giancarlo Polito has a enviable cellar. His selection of excellent wines from outstanding regional and national producers adds to the culinary event.
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