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“Pleasant discovery”
Review of Olmicello

Olmicello
Ranked #1 of 6 Restaurants in Oratino
Dining options: After-hours, Reservations
Restaurant details
Dining options: After-hours, Reservations
Reviewed 15 September 2018

Tucked away in the beautiful village of the stone workers of Oratino close to Campobasso is an equally beautiful restaurant serving traditional Molise cuisine.
We were fortunate enough to have dinner at Olmicello on the terrace where you have an old stone olive-press from the days when this place housed an olive oil mill.
That evening we sampled a number unique and traditional dishes;
- salad with rucola/walnuts & sthin slice of pear with olive oil and lemon;
- oven baked baccalà (salted cod) with tomatoes;
- fried baccalàpizza e minestra (corn flour pizza with greens);
- cacio e ova (egg and cheese balls) in tomato sauce
- mixed antipasto.
Everything was really delicious including the house wine and the desserts.
Service was top notch from start to finish and prices are very reasonable.
In addition to the terrace (open during warm months) the place has indoor ground floor seating including ap rivate dining area and also a cave section.
The interior is elegant and rustic with exposed stone walls and ceilings producing a refined atmosphere.
Worth a definite return visit.

Date of visit: August 2018
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1  Thank Joseph G
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Reviewed 26 August 2016

Having just returned from a family trip touring Italy, we feel we have to give this amazing restaurant the five star review it richly deserves.

Located in the charming village of Oratino, the local town being Campobasso. My mother was born and raised in the Busso, the village next door and I still have a large family in the Molise region. My cousin strongly recommended Olmicello and he was 100% right in doing so.

The outside of the restaurant is to be honest quite plain, but inside it is lovely, exposed stone walls, original tiled ceilings, my cousin told me that the rooms were originally used for storage. There is also a beautiful view if you decide to eat on the veranda.

I had the home made pasta with tartufo (truffle) and my wife the home made ravioli stuffed with hazelnut cream for starter. The griddled lamb for main and Tiramisu for dessert. The food is amazing. The staff are also excellent, attentive, well informed but not obtrusive. The house red wine is also very nice, a delicious Monepolluciano.

Obviously this restaurant isn't easy to get to. Campobasso, Oratino and Busso aren't famous tourist attractions but if you're ever in the area you have to try this restaurant, you will not be disappointed.

Date of visit: August 2016
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Reviewed 16 May 2016

We Visited in April , the restaurant is very beautiful with quirky separate dining rooms, the staff were friendly attentive and knowledgable of the food on offer. I can highly recommend the risotto ,it was the best I have ever eaten and was a very generous portion ,all in all a great relaxed evening with well cooked and nicely presented food ,the house red was also very good , we shall be returning very soon .

Date of visit: April 2016
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1  Thank Michelle F
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Reviewed 1 August 2012

I am originally from a town about 20 km. from the gorgeous town of Oratino where this restaurant is located but had never heard of it until this year when a friend told me about it. Oratino is a pristine hill town and the Olmicello is its hidden gem. The restaurant has a rustic charm and the food is exceptional southern Italian cuisine. It is fourth generation family run and the service is friendly and efficient. If your travels take you anywhere near Campobasso, you must try this place.

Date of visit: July 2012
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1  Thank Peppi26
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Date of visit: March 2024
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