Osteria New Eremo, Caldarola

Osteria New Eremo: location

The osteria is in Bistocco, a hamlet of the municipality of Caldarola, in the province of Macerata. The village lies along the Chienti river and grows around the church of San Rocco. It is in the area of Lago di Caccamo, along the provincial road to Camerino.

Osteria New Eremo: services

The kitchen reworks simple local recipes in an innovative way. Gnocchi del vescovo and the appetizer tasting are the most recommended dishes. The restaurant also has a large wine cellar with a selection of local wines. In the regional register of accommodation facilities it is listed as a rural accommodation business: for lodging, it is best to ask directly.

For those looking for a place to sleep, the other properties in the area are on the page about where to stay in Caldarola. Before setting out, it is best to contact the restaurant directly to find out whether it is operating and what services it offers.

Things to see near Osteria New Eremo

Around Bistocco stand the ruins of two medieval watchtowers, part of the defensive system of the da Varano family. Above the hamlet are the remains of the Benedictine abbey Sancti Latronis de cripta saxi. Around the year 1000 its monks had jurisdiction over the village below.

Lago di Caccamo is a short distance away. In the hamlet of Pievefavera stands a 13th-century castle surrounded by olive groves sloping down to the lake. On the southern shore of the lake there is a Roman archaeological area.

In Caldarola, Pallotta Castle, the symbol of the town, is closed to the public for restoration work following the 2016 earthquake. It is best to check whether it is open before visiting.