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Il Nido dell'Aquila, Monte Cavallo

Il Nido dell'Aquila, Monte Cavallo

Type
Restaurant
Municipality
Monte Cavallo (MC)

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Il Nido dell'Aquila in Monte Cavallo is a restaurant serving Marche cuisine, run by the Budassi family. The 2016 earthquake made it unusable and kept it closed until 2017. Today it operates in a wooden building with a large outdoor area. The name recalls the eagles that nest in Monte Cavallo.

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Il Nido dell'Aquila: location

The restaurant is in Monte Cavallo, on piazza Caduti di Nassiriya, 150 meters from the SP 20 Caspriano-Monte Cavallo road. Before the earthquake it was in the center of the village. Today it occupies a temporary home on the square. There is a large parking lot and easy access for people with disabilities.

Il Nido dell'Aquila: what it offers

The menu is Marche cuisine: traditional dishes prepared with local ingredients. Renzo Budassi works in the kitchen. The atmosphere is rustic but homey. There is also an outdoor gazebo for eating outside.

Il Nido dell'Aquila: things to see nearby

After lunch or dinner, the historic center of Monte Cavallo is worth a walk, with cobbled lanes, small squares and panoramic views. The remains of the medieval castle that once defended the village also survive. The area is crossed by trails for hiking and mountain biking. Some loop routes are part of the Ciclovia "La Porta della Sibilla" cycle route. The National Park of the Sibillini Mountains is a few kilometers away. Local events include the Sagra del castrato e del formaggio pecorino (a mutton and pecorino cheese festival) and the Sagra della Bruschetta. More ideas are on the page things to do in Monte Cavallo.

Frequently asked questions

Is Il Nido dell'Aquila accessible to people with disabilities?

The Monte Cavallo restaurant has easy access for people with disabilities. It also has a large parking lot, and it is on piazza Caduti di Nassiriya, 150 meters from the SP 20 Caspriano-Monte Cavallo road.

What happened to Il Nido dell'Aquila after the earthquake?

The restaurant is run by the Budassi family. Because of the 2016 earthquake it stayed closed until 2017. It then reopened in a wooden building on piazza Caduti di Nassiriya, while before it was in the village center.

Can you eat outdoors at Il Nido dell'Aquila?

Yes, the restaurant has an outdoor gazebo for eating outside. The wooden interior has a rustic but homey atmosphere.

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