Il Fiorile is nestled in the green and tranquil area of the charming little Castel Ratti village, near Borghetto Borbera in the Borbera Valley, where the gentle countryside of the Lower Piedmont region meets the first rocky spurs of the Ligurian Appennine Mountain Range. It's about 40 minutes by car from Genoa, one hour from Milan and one and a half hours from Turin.

The close vicinity to these three major cities makes Il Fiorile the ideal choice for a full weekend of relaxation and pleasure, to get away from the stress and hassle of the big cities. The lovely gentle foothills of the woody Borbera Valley, fascinate all nature-lovers, hikers, trekkers (including horse-trekking as there are stables a couple of kilometers away), and lovers of good living and good food. There are other activites available if you don't feel like getting back to nature. There's an aquatic funpark called Bolle Blu nearby at Borghetto Borbera, dancing at the Babaissa disco, or you could spend a few hours shopping at the famous outlet mall (McArthur Glen) at Serravalle Scrivia. Keen cyclists are also catered for: they can follow the traces of Fausto Coppi on the marked routes, visit his birthplace at Castellania, or visit the Museum of Cycling at Novi Ligure. As for fun for the kids, back at Il Fiorile, our big old-fashioned lawn features a traditional see-saw, a cute tree-house and a track for toy motorcars. The extensive woods which surround the property provides a cooling breeze in the summer heat, and in the autumn you can enjoy hunting for wild game and mushroom picking. Each bedroom looks into the woods, as we believe that the day is good when it starts off with a view of green disappearing into the distance.

The cuisine
The "a la carte menù" includes a choice of biological products chosen specifically for vegetarians and for those guests who may suffer from food allergies, covering a good selection of pasta made from farro, kamut, rice and cornmeal.
Il Fiorile was mentioned in several of the most prestigious Italian guidebooks, such as "Veronelli's Guide to Italian Restaurants", the Italian Touring Clubs "Guide to Hotels and Restaurants" and "Eating and Drinking in Piedmont and Surroundings". >>

The Hospitality
The building enjoys a 3 star rating and is composed of 1 single bedroom, 3 double/triple bedrooms and 2 studio apartments fitted with a kitchen. All rooms are furnished in the traditional and simple piedmont style, with a pleasing mix between rètro and modern comforts. The rooms are open directly onto the big traditional garden.
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Typical ingredients
The restaurant is very well-known in the area for the preparation of traditional dishes using typical ingredients of our region, both in their classic and contemporary forms of presentation. Particular attention is given to Italian and transalpine-origin cheeses which have won Il Fiorile a mention in the prestigious magazine "Caseus International", which is dedicated to connoisseurs and cheese lovers. Furthermore, the choice of salami, chosen with care from regional products without preservatives or colouring, is the pride of the restaurant. Cheese and salami tasting is matched with fruit and vegetable preserves, jellies and honeys, offering a satisfying experience not only to the palate but to the eye as well. >>