Among the Flavours of Cilento: a journey between sea, inland hills and tradition
From the sea breeze of Casal Velino to inland tables, all the way to Paestum and Velia: a selection of flavours and places we most often recommend to our guests.
Cilento is not only a land of beautiful landscapes and villages suspended in time: it is, above all, one of the beating hearts of the Mediterranean Diet. Anyone choosing to stay at Agriturismo San Giorgio starts from the ideal base for a memorable food experience.
The beauty of this area also lies in its variety. Within just a few kilometres, you move from the scent of sea salt to the cooler air of chestnut woods, from seafood cooking to inland tables, all the way to buffalo specialities and small local producers.
The soul of the inland hills: pasta and mountain flavours
For anyone looking for the most authentic inland flavours, and are two places worth keeping in mind. Here, homemade pasta and local meats are still the real stars, in a style of cooking built on substance and ingredients.
Not to be missed: the classic Cilentan fusilli with ragù and tagliatelle with porcini mushrooms, made with mushrooms gathered in the surrounding mountains and full of flavour.
The scent of the sea in Casal Velino
Moving towards the coast, just a few minutes from us, the village of Casal Velino offers several interesting places for anyone wanting to taste the best of the Tyrrhenian Sea. The fish is very fresh and prepared with the kind of simplicity that respects local tradition rather than covering it up.
The places we most often recommend in the area are:
- : in the heart of Casal Velino, a seafood option for anyone looking for a truly gourmet experience.
- : a restaurant that showcases the local catch through refined dishes that bring together tradition and innovation.
- : generous seafood cooking alongside the classic dishes of Cilentan tradition.
Between history and buffalo specialities: Paestum and Velia
If instead you prefer a dinner built around excellent local meat in a striking setting, we recommend , at the foot of the historic Tower of Velia, where selected cuts are cooked with real care.
You cannot leave Cilento without admiring the grandeur of the Greek temples. Right near the archaeological area of Paestum, you will find , the ideal place to taste buffalo specialities: not only the famous mozzarella, but also products such as buffalo salami and sliced buffalo steak.
A glass of wine and the products of the territory
The last place we feel like recommending is . It is the right place to sip a glass of wine and enjoy cheeses, cured meats and vegetables preserved in oil, all of excellent quality and produced in Cilento by small local businesses.
Your food experience starts here
Whether you love fish, meat, street food or more refined cooking, Cilento knows how to surprise every palate.
At Agriturismo San Giorgio, we will be happy to guide you towards the right choice for your tastes and, if you wish, suggest the table that best fits your evening.
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Where to find them on the map
If you want to get your bearings more easily between the inland hills, the coast and Paestum, below you will find all the places mentioned gathered on a single map.
Map of Recommended food stops between inland Cilento, Casal Velino, Velia and Paestum
Recommended food stops between inland Cilento, Casal Velino, Velia and Paestum
Points on the map
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