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

Orta San Giulio with its mystical island, the medieval center and Sacro Monte

Pettenasco and Omegna with their picturesque lakeside promenades

Pella and the Churches of San Filiberto and Madonna del Sasso)

LAKE MAGGIORE

Stresa and the Borromean Islands

Arona and the San Carlo Statue

Pallanza and Villa Taranto with its botanical gardens

SIGHTS AND NATURE

Mottarone, the mountain lying between two lakes

Cascate del Toce waterfall

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.

Golf clubs: Bogogno, Castelconturbia, Des Iles Borromees-Please do not hesitate to check with our front-desk for more information on excursions.

“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.

LUNCHLunch is served from 12.30 p.m. to 2.00 p.m.

DINNERDinner is served from 7.30 p.m. to 10.00 p.m.

ADDITIONAL SERVICESThe 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.

APPETIZERS

San Daniele Parma-ham and melon

Beef tartare with Parmesan cheese and egg yolk

“Asetra” malossol caviar

Mixed or green saladNiçoise SaladCaprese salad (mozzarella and tomato)

Citrus marinated salmon

STARTERS

Spaghetti with tomato sauce and basil

Gragnano pasta with Mediterranean fish

Risotto with Parmesan cheese and Barolo wine sauce

Plin Neapolitan style

Soup of the day

SECOND COURSE

Codfish with vegetables

Fillet of Boves beef

Beef cheek with mashed potatoes and celery mayonnaise

CHEESE SELECTION

OMELETTE served with crunchy bread.On request: ham or sausage

CLUB SANDWICH

TOASTham and cheese

DESSERT OF THE DAY

ÉTAGE MENUTo order please dial 9, room service supplement 20%

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30g 380,00

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ÉTAGE MENUNIGHT

To order please dial 9, room service supplement 20%

Ham and cheese toast

Caprese salad (mozzarella and tomato)

Green salad

Cheese selection

Sliced fruit salad

The service is available from10.30 pm to 7.00 am

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ÉTAGE WINELIST

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 / KgArtisan-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 245,00appetizer plate, soup dish, dinner plate, dessert plate

Cup set for 2 people 95,00coffee 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 Maggioredistance: 30 min.

WEDNESDAY

Orta San Giulio, lago d’Ortadistance: 2 min.

THURSDAY

Omegna, lago d’Orta distance: 10 min.

FRIDAY

Borgomanero distance: 20 min.

SATURDAY

Verbania Intra, lago Maggioredistance: 45 min.

DomodossolaDominated by the Sacro Monte Calvario, its center is Piazza del Mercato with its char-acteristic 15th-century porticoes and 15th and 16th-century houses.

Valle Anzasca Macugnaga is its pearl. This Walser village is located at the foot of Monte Rosa (m. 4634), the second highest mountain in Europe. Its ski slopes and various alpine and hiking trails attract year round enthusiasts from all over the world. Be sure to visit the Walser Muse-um and the only gold mine open to visitors in Europe.

Valle Vigezzo Characteristic for its picturesque plateau and magnificent pinewoods. In Santa Maria Maggiore, the Museo dello Spazzacamino or Chimney Sweep Museum commemo-rates one of the traditional work of the local people and the Scuola di Belle Arti Rossetti Valentini is home to some of the paintings of the best artists of the valley. Re is known for its Madonna del Sangue sanctuary, a popu-lar destination for many pilgrims.With the characteristic railway line called “Vigezzina”, you can reach Locarno in Swit-zerland.

Valle Formazza Its villages are of Walser origin with their tra-ditional wooden houses. The Cascata del Toce waterfall (143 m. – visible in summer) is magnificent example of natural beau-ty. From the waterfall you can continue on through breathtaking alpine territory as you reach the beautiful artificial lakes of Moras-co, Toggia and Castel. There are numerous alpine skiing trails in winter and various hik-ing trails in summer.

Mottarone (20 min.)Ski resort. Wonderful views and walking trails..

A GUIDED TOUR OF ORTA SAN GIULIO

With authorized guidesEnglish - French - Italian

Itinerary:

A short visit to Orta San Giulio’s Sacro Monte, 300 meters from the hotel grounds. A reli-gious pilgrimage of 20 chapels narrating the life of San Francesco or St. Francis. The 376 terracotta statues, created by important lo-cal artists, are in Renaissance and Baroque style from the 16th and 18th centuries. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2003. The surrounding woods are part of a nature reserve.

Walk towards the center of Orta San Giulio along Via Motta, 1.2 Km.

Boat to the island of San Giulio. Visit to the Romanesque church dedicated to San Giulio in the XI Century. Inside you will find the 14th-16th century chapel, the pulpit from the 11th century and the crypt with the body of San Giulio.

Return to Orta San Giulio by boat. End of visit. (preso da testo inviato)

Please book no later than a day before your visit.

EXCURSIONS

ORTA – CARCEGNA – PETTENASCO – ORTA (2 H.)Leaving from Piazza Motta, follow until you reach Crociera. After about 200 meters, take the small road on the left and continue until you reach the unguarded railway crossing. Follow on to the paved road where you’ll turn left to reach Carcegna. At the church, turn left and enter the village; continue along a small road (Via Pettenasco) that leads through woodlands and meadows towards Pettenasco. Here, just follow the same road to return.

ORTA – VACCIAGO –LORTALLO – MONTE MESMA – ORTA (3 H.)Leaving from Piazza Motta, follow until you reach Crociera. Go through the village and continue on towards Miasino. After about 300 meters, at the first bend, there is a mule track on the right that will take you to Vacciaghetto. Proceed on the right until you reach Vacciago. At the sign marked “colonia”, turn right and take a small road towards the small church of Sant’Antonio. Continue along a downhill path before taking the road towards Lortallo - Monte Mesma and at the entrance to the latter take the winding mule track following the Stations of the Cross. Once you reach the small square in front of the Franciscan convent, you will have an extraordinary view of the Lake and Monte Rosa. Take the time to visit the convent with its characteristic cloister and charming church. Follow along the same road to return.

ORTA – BOCCIOLA SANCTUARY (2 H.)Leaving from Piazza Motta, follow until you reach Crociera. Go through the village and continue on towards Miasino. After about 300 meters, at the first bend, there is a mule track on the right that will take you to Vacciaghetto. Continuing on the left, you’ll come to the road leading to the Santuario Della Bocciola, where the view from the terrace is absolutely spectacular. On the way back, take the road to Miasino and at the crossroads head towards Orta. After about 200 meters, on the right, there is a path leading back to Legro where you can enjoy the beautiful frescoed walls. Continue on the paved road back to Orta.After about 200 meters, on the right, there is a path leading back to Legro where you can enjoy the beautiful frescoed walls. Continue on the paved road back to Orta.

VILLA CRESPI AND THE ENVIRONMENT

At Villa Crespi, the Management and all the Staff are committed on a daily basis to reducing the impact of their professional duties on the environment.Therefore, we invite our Guests to join us in this important mission, by inviting you to share the following objectives:

Protection of our local environment, natural beauty, culture, traditions and history

Use of regional products and specialities in the restaurant and catering service

Reduction of our carbon footprint by making available to our guests a choice of environment-friendly means of transport and providing them with information about walking and cycling (E-Bike) excursions.

Measures being taken to protect the envi-ronment are:

Differentiated collection of recyclable ma-terials

Reduced paper and energy consumptionSelection of only seasonal, organic local products

Offering regional products and specialities within the framework of Antonino Can-navacciuolo’s own personal and innovative style of cuisine

Promote awareness of the area through walking excursions and bike rides specifical-ly prepared by the hotel and tailored to suit all fitness levels.

Noise reduction, especially at night.

Particular attention has been paid to the quality of our guests’ sleep. Each room and furniture is throughly cleaned as well as filtering the air with Bio Allergy Friendly treatments.

Our carpark is equipped with two electric charging columns for electric vehicles.

Safeguarding of bees with the installation of 5 hives on our century-old grounds.

We’d like to thank you in advance for help-ing us to preserve the natural environment of Orta San Giulio. Your efforts are im-mensely valuable to us and to our beautiful planet. They have not only contributed to this important cause but will also, hopefully, make your stay here at Villa Crespi an even better one.

SUSTAINABLE TOURISM

Cinzia e Antonino Cannavacciuolo