Food & Drink
The Restaurant Cafè
Castle Elvira, built in the early 20th century and abandoned 100 years ago, has reopened following a magnificent restoration. Inviting up to 12 guests to stay in the castle and the castle cottage we welcome you to luxuriate in our six uniquely designed suites and enjoy exclusive use of our elegantly landscaped private gardens and pools as well as 37 acres of olive and citrus groves and glorious parkland. Indulge in our refined Pugliese hospitality, relax, and let us spoil you our experienced team is here to create your dream bespoke experience.
The menu
Our private chef Fabiana, from Salento, who has decades of experience cooking for many high-end palazzos and masseria kitchens, is passionate about traditional Cucina Salentina. Her daily menus, which include using our homegrown citrus fruit, pomegranates, and fresh herbs, are full of locally sourced, seasonal ingredients, to which she adds her own twists to create new takes on classic Pugliese cooking.
The rooftop
The castle’s rooftop terrace is the perfect spot to gaze at the glory of a Southern Pugliese sunset.
Guests are invited to sip cocktails, sample local wines and Prosecco whilst taking in the spectacular 360-degree vistas. Our team is on hand to serve rooftop aperitif under the stars whilst you enjoy the gentle background music played on our Sonance bespoke sound system, we can even provide you with a live string quartet, as you wish.
The mobile cocktail bar
Our aim is to provide guests with the most seamless and relaxing experience while you are with us.
With that in mind our mobile vintage Ape cocktail bar will ensure you have a steady flow of drinks whenever you desire. Simply call our team from one of our numerous hospitality phones and our three-wheeled Ape will arrive in minutes to provide you with mixed drinks and snacks.
