Traditional cuisine of Valtellina

The cuisine of Valtellina is simple and genuine, inspired by the fragrances of the mountains. During your stay at Hotel Cardo, you can savor the flavors of tradition and the scents of nature at the table. For us at Hotel Cardo, cuisine is an authentic pleasure, designed to delight our guests with tasty dishes that respect tradition, using genuine and high-quality ingredients.

Valtellina cuisine stands out for its ancient, intense, and delicate flavors, ideal for satisfying even the most refined palates. The dishes are characterized by soft and enveloping flavors, with main ingredients such as butter, cheese, potatoes, and buckwheat.

Typical dishes include pizzoccheri (buckwheat pasta with cabbage and cheese), sciatt (buckwheat fritters with cheese), and bresaola (air-dried beef), as well as lesser-known dishes. All can be paired with the rich selection of wines from Valtellina, a region with a centuries-old tradition in winemaking.