Podere Rega - Capaccio

On our first night in Europe, which was also my birthday, I wanted something special that was not too taxing for a jetlagged couple. Podere Rega was the perfect... read more On our first night in Europe, which was also my birthday, I wanted something special that was not too taxing for a jetlagged couple. Podere Rega was the perfect choice. It took several calls from Canada before I could reach the owner: this is a small operation and in the off season the staff may be minimal. When I reached the owner/ chef, she offered options for dinner. I took the simplest: antipasti, frutta e dolce for 35E p.p. including wine. When we arrived at their lovely rural property access is along a cypress lined lane we were warmly welcomed by their server and seated in a room in which, for the first hour, we were the only guests. Without further ado, we were brought bread, then an astonishing progression of small plates . Two local products were featured over and over: bufala mozzarella and various forms of pork salumi, guanciale and other home made products. Everything but the salumi was freshly made prepared just moments before. Even the bread appeared to be straight from the oven. Traditional recipes prepared with a keen eye to preserving authenticity, using only local materials yet given a stylish personal touch but the inventive chef, whom we were pleased to meet later in the dinner. Though the dishes were very abundant indeed, an incredible bargain at the fixed price we never felt sated or overwhelmed and never felt we had crossed the line from gastronomy to gluttony. It was perfect, ending with a light dessert and if I recall correctly a small digestif. From my notes, here were the dishes: 1. Two different pains de brioche, some crostini with herbs and a rice filled bread made with smoked bufala mozzarella 2. Rustico nests filled with cheese and a phyllo pastry with zucchini and mozzarella 3. Mozzarella in carrozze fried, breaded mozzarella with a light herb sauce 4. Single vegetarian polpetta with a tomato sauce 5. Fried zucchini blossoms filled with ricotta 6. Three ample platters of salumi, all produced at the podere: Sorpressata di maiale, pancetta and mortadella 7. Toasts with guanciale di maiale (pork cheek) and walnuts 8. A platter of three individual mozzarella balls 9. Pureed eggplant with fried bread crumbs and strips of eggplant skin 10. A tower of zucchini strips mixed of course with bufala mozzarella At this point the server offered us another dish, which we declined, going straight to: 11. Whipped ricotta and fig marmalade in a phyllo shell

The experience of dining at Podere Rega was the climax of the trip to the Cilento Coast and the visit to the majestic ancient city of Paestum. The setting is ve... read more The experience of dining at Podere Rega was the climax of the trip to the Cilento Coast and the visit to the majestic ancient city of Paestum. The setting is very beautiful and the food is excellent. The menu is a variety of local dishes with the use of local produces and cheeses. Mainly the dominant freshly made Mozzarella di Bufala which originates in the area. Exquisitely prepared all the servings we had were fantastic. The wine list is equally good with very unique whites from the Coast and the Napoli province. The desserts list is heavenly with most of the selections prepared with the use of the local honey,as in the old traditions of the first inhabitants of the area which used honey as the food of the Gods. The service is impeccable, professional and with the outmost attention to details, Nothing is missing at Podere Rega. Any visitor should plan a stay at this Agriturismo, which offers very comfortable rooms. Sunsets and sunrises are a must to see!

Every dish we had was great from antipasti to dessert. We would have eaten here twice but we were only in paestum for a day. read more Every dish we had was great from antipasti to dessert. We would have eaten here twice but we were only in paestum for a day.

We arrived walking from our wonderful hotel villa Rita . We came to beat‘’idyl place at the river Trabe. Only One menu one one and A log of positive surprises.... read more We arrived walking from our wonderful hotel villa Rita . We came to beat‘’idyl place at the river Trabe. Only One menu one one and A log of positive surprises. If you dont Like Buffalo cheese and fris veg.... stay away. Elsewhere comeback and enjoy a wonderful meal andgreat service

This restaurant is like a bow and arrow. Placed across from the Greek ruins within eye shot, it's a perfect launching spot for an arrow of the classic Italian c... read more This restaurant is like a bow and arrow. Placed across from the Greek ruins within eye shot, it's a perfect launching spot for an arrow of the classic Italian cuisine. Family oriented and friendly, the cuisine is classic. Never would one expect to find such a place nestled upon the beautiful pasture and farming landscape. Off the beaten path yet a must visit prior to experiencing 450 BC.