Positioned throughout from Ferrari HQ in Maranello, Ristorante Cavallino started as a humble canteen in 1950. At this time, it’s a classy tribute to Enzo Ferrari’s legacy — reimagined by chef Massimo Bottura and designer India Mahdavi.
Cavallino is situated in Maranello, between the Ferrari manufacturing facility, the Gestione Sportiva racing division and the brand new flagship retailer. The restaurant, backyard and open-air terrace are adorned with a group of memorabilia and racing rarities from the corporate’s archives, permitting the general public a singular glimpse into the Ferrari legend.
Housed in an outdated farmhouse purchased by Enzo Ferrari, along with the land round it that’s now residence to the Ferrari firm (a logo of Maranello and Italy all over the world), Cavallino was initially the corporate canteen. It was then reworked right into a sit and dine restaurant in 1950, and is now the setting for Massimo Bottura’s inventive delicacies, conjured up by the chef’s pupil, Riccardo Forapani.
In line with Tripadvisor, the eatery serves conventional regional dishes, such because the scrumptious tortellini del Tortellante, with attention-grabbing personalised twists, as evidenced by the Mòdna dessert, a Sacher cake made with bitter cherries. The attention-grabbing wine record consists of loads of choices by the glass, whereas the decor right here has a nice classic really feel.
Foremost room
The principle room is adorned with pixelated Prancing Horse-patterned wallpaper. The excessive ceiling arches provide perspective and depth, and the squared terracotta ground in shades of pink and ivory is impressed by basic Italian trattoria tablecloths.
The nice and cozy, welcoming ambiance is enhanced by oak-panelled partitions, upholstered yellow leather-based benches, console furnishings individualized with photographic collages of Ferrari engines, and pure linen tablecloths. The partitions characteristic maxi-print photos from the Scuderia’s historic yearbooks, in addition to the entrance wing of the automotive through which Charles Leclerc received the 2019 Italian Grand Prix.
Grill Room
Positioned between the principle corridor and the out of doors space, the Grill Room is a nice shock throughout the heat environment of the restaurant. The wall includes a system of grilles which permit friends to look at the preparation of dishes.
From the massive arched home windows, friends can admire the Mediterranean-inspired out of doors patio, dominated by a pergola. It’s replete with bushes, crops, flowers and fragrant herbs, and is vibrant with all of the adjustments of the seasons.
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There are additionally a pair personal rooms situated on the primary ground, and devoted to these wishing to dedicate themselves to the immersive expertise celebrating the historical past of Ferrari. Each rooms are impressed by the guts and soul of Ferrari: racing and GT. From design sketches of the primary Ferrari racecar to Ascari’s historic winner’s trophy from the 1952 Monza Grand Prix, you could find all of it right here.

