IN-ROOM / CONCIERGE A THOUSAND AND ONE ATTENTIONS THAT MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE Welcome to Relais Villa Crespi, a dream come true along the banks of Lake Orta, where architecture and hospitality come together making your stay a “One Thousand and One Nights” experience. Where you’ll be taken to faraway places and times… Dating back to 1879, our historic villa with its Moorish and eclectic style is absolutely one of its kind. Villa Crespi’s unique architecture, reminiscent of the Middle East, is sure to captivate you just like Cristoforo Benigno Crespi, a wealthy cotton merchant. It was he, who after several trips to faraway lands, decided to build and dedicate this magnificent home above the banks of one of the most romantic lakes in Italy to his beloved wife, Pia. DISCOVERING THE AREA LAKE ORTA LAKE MAGGIORE Orta San Giulio with its mystical island, the Stresa and the Borromean Islands medieval center and Sacro Monte Arona and the San Carlo Statue Pettenasco and Omegna with their picturesque lakeside promenades Pallanza and Villa Taranto with its botanical gardens Pella and the Churches of San Filiberto and Madonna del Sasso) SIGHTS AND NATURE Golf clubs: Bogogno, Castelconturbia, Des Iles Borromees Mottarone, the mountain lying between - two lakes Please do not hesitate to check with our front-desk for more information on Cascate del Toce waterfall excursions. Varallo Sesia, an architecturally elegant town with the second largest art gallery in Piedmont and its prestigious Sacro Monte, which can be reached by a cable car. “VILLA CRESPI IS ALWAYS WITH YOU!” Our new service ensures our guests will always be assisted and cared for during all activities. Simply send a text or WhatsApp message to +39 338 5427189 and our Concierge will be happy to help in any way. We’ll get back to you as soon as possible! TELEPHONE AND INTERNET To call the reception, please dial 9. For the outside line, dial 0 + the telephone number. For international calls: 0 + 00 + country code + telephone number. To call another room, simply dial the room number directly. Wi-Fi connection is available free of charge throughout the Villa. USEFUL NUMBERS In case of emergency, please contact the following numbers: CARABINIERI 112 POLICE 113 FIRST AID 118 FIREFIGHTERS 115 RECEPTION 9 OUTSIDE LINE 0 For absolute comfort and relaxation: PILLOW MENU The cushions and pillows on the beds are made of pure Italian down and guarantee maximum comfort. However, we have carefully chosen a selection of pillows to suit the likes and needs of all our Guests. The Reception is always on hand to arrange them for you. The Memory pillow, which is temperature- sensitive and self-molding, guarantees excellent breathability and comfort. The Latex pillow, hypoallergenic and antibacterial, guarantees perfect breathability for a healthy night’s sleep. The anti-mite fibre pillow offers the right level of comfort with the guarantee of maximum hygiene. The Arolla pine-filled pillow with its antibacterial properties is particularly luxurious. Pure wool and white fir shavings are wrapped in the purest down for a healthy and refreshing night’s sleep thanks to the Vitamin C and essential oils in the pine wood. You’ll be able to truly relax, by lowering your heart rate while restoring your physical and mental wellbeing. Our hypoallergenic and antibacterial mattresses have been handcrafted to ensure a sound night’s sleep. We would be happy to provide you with any further information. Our rooms are steam cleaned using the Bioallergen chemical-free filter system which guarantees the rooms are allergy-free. ANTONINO CANNAVACCIUOLO’S RESTAURANT BREAKFAST Breakfast is served in our restaurant from 7.30 a.m. to 10.30 a.m. Breakfast is served in your room from 7.30 a.m. to 10.30 a.m for an additional € 10,00 per person. Please let the reception know if you are planning to early. We would be more than happy to arrange your breakfast. LUNCH Lunch is served from 12.30 p.m. to 2.00 p.m. DINNER Dinner is served from 7.30 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. ADDITIONAL SERVICES The restaurant also offers lounge bar service. Room service is available for lunch and dinner, You will see the menu on pages 16 and 17. Our reception staff is happy to assist you with reservations at the Bistrot in Novara and Turin, both awarded a Michelin star in 2018. The philosophy of Chef Antonino Cannavacciuolo’s cuisine has been echoed and interpreted by his “students” in a more infor- mal setting using excellent raw materials and taking care of each guest. ÉTAGE MENU To order please dial 9, room service supplement 20% APPETIZERS San Daniele Parma-ham and melon 24,00 Beef tartare with Parmesan cheese 30,00 and egg yolk “Asetra” malossol caviar 30g 380,00 Mixed or green salad 18,00 Niçoise Salad 25,00 Caprese salad (mozzarella and tomato) 23,00 Citrus marinated salmon 26,00 STARTERS Spaghetti with tomato sauce and basil 22,00 Gragnano pasta with Mediterranean fish 30,00 Risotto with Parmesan cheese 25,00 and Barolo wine sauce Plin Neapolitan style 25,00 Soup of the day 20,00 SECOND COURSE Codfish with vegetables 45,00 Fillet of Boves beef 45,00 Beef cheek with mashed potatoes 40,00 and celery mayonnaise CHEESE SELECTION 26,00 OMELETTE 16,00 served with crunchy bread. On request: ham or sausage CLUB SANDWICH 28,00 TOAST 12,00 ham and cheese DESSERT OF THE DAY 18,00 ÉTAGE MENU NIGHT To order please dial 9, room service supplement 20% Ham and cheese toast 12,00 Caprese salad (mozzarella and tomato) 23,00 Green salad 18,00 Cheese selection 26,00 Sliced fruit salad 18,00 The service is available from 10.30 pm to 7.00 am ÉTAGE WINE LIST CHAMPAGNES AND SPUMANTI Piemonte Contratto Millesimato Extra Brut 2013 65,00 Lombardia Ca’ Del Bosco Annamaria Clementi 2010 140,00 Trentino Ferrari Giulio Riserva Del Fondatore 2007 200,00 Francia Delamotte Rosé 130,00 Francia Krug Grande Cuvée 167éme edition 240,00 Francia Dom Perignon 2009 340,00 WHITE WINES Piemonte Marziano Abbona Cinerino 50,00 Piemonte Angelo Gaja Rossj Bass Chardonnay 120,00 Friuli Venezia Giulia Venica Ronco delle Mele Sauvignon 60,00 Campania Marisa Cuomo Fiorduva 90,00 RED WINES Sicilia Giovanni Rosso Etna Rosso 70,00 Campania Silvia Imparato Montevetrano 120,00 Piemonte Angelo Gaja Barbaresco 260,00 Borgogna Domaine Jean Foillard Morgon 70,00 BRING OUR PRODUCTS HOME WITH YOU Pasta di Gragnano Fabbricazione artigianale 8,00 / Kg Artisan-made Gragnano Pasta: Mischiata – Paccheri – Linguine – Spaghetti Riso superfino Italiano Carnaroli / Rice 8,00 / Kg Prosecco doc Cannavacciuolo 20,00 / 0,75 ml Spumante Cannavacciuolo 2013 39,00 / 0,75 ml Olio evo Cannavacciuolo / Extra-virgin olive oil 18,00 / 0,5 ml SELECTED OR MADE BY US Grissini / Italian Breadsticks 50,00 / 300 gr Sfogliatelle / Traditional shell-shaped pastry from Campania 25,00 / Kg Babà 25,00 / Kg Piccola pasticceria / Petits Fours 60,00 / Kg Pastiera Napoletana / Traditional Neapolitan Easter Tart 50,00 / Kg Torta caprese / traditional Italian chocolate and almond cake 50,00 / Kg Grembiule Cannavacciuolo / aprons 29,00 Risottiera Cannavacciuolo / Rice Cooker 199,00 Dish-ware set for 2 people 245,00 appetizer plate, soup dish, dinner plate, dessert plate Cup set for 2 people 95,00 coffee cup with saucer, cappuccino cup with saucer Chef Antonino Cannavacciuolo recipe book starting from 12,90 Collection of autographed books by Chef Antonino Cannavacciuolo 102,80 “Tobacco and Vanilla” Fragrance 98,00 visit our online shop for other products: shop.antoninocannavacciuolo.it STREET MARKETS TUESDAY Arona, lago Maggiore distance: 30 min. WEDNESDAY Orta San Giulio, lago d’Orta distance: 2 min. THURSDAY Omegna, lago d’Orta distance: 10 min. FRIDAY Borgomanero distance: 20 min. SATURDAY Verbania Intra, lago Maggiore distance: 45 min. EXCURSIONS Domodossola A GUIDED TOUR OF ORTA SAN GIULIO Dominated by the Sacro Monte Calvario, its center is Piazza del Mercato with its char- With authorized guides acteristic 15th-century porticoes and 15th English - French - Italian and 16th-century houses. Itinerary: Valle Anzasca Macugnaga is its pearl. This Walser village is A short visit to Orta San Giulio’s Sacro Monte, located at the foot of Monte Rosa (m. 4634), 300 meters from the hotel grounds. A reli- the second highest mountain in Europe. Its gious pilgrimage of 20 chapels narrating the ski slopes and various alpine and hiking trails life of San Francesco or St. Francis. The 376 attract year round enthusiasts from all over terracotta statues, created by important lo- the world. Be sure to visit the Walser Muse- cal artists, are in Renaissance and Baroque um and the only gold mine open to visitors style from the 16th and 18th centuries. It in Europe. was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2003. The surrounding woods are part of Valle Vigezzo a nature reserve. Characteristic for its picturesque plateau and magnificent pinewoods. In Santa Maria Walk towards the center of Orta San Giulio Maggiore, the Museo dello Spazzacamino along Via Motta, 1.2 Km. or Chimney Sweep Museum commemo- rates one of the traditional work of the local Boat to the island of San Giulio. people and the Scuola di Belle Arti Rossetti Visit to the Romanesque church dedicated Valentini is home to some of the paintings of to San Giulio in the XI Century. Inside you the best artists of the valley. Re is known for will find the 14th-16th century chapel, the its Madonna del Sangue sanctuary, a popu- pulpit from the 11th century and the crypt lar destination for many pilgrims.