Discover the authentic taste of Cilento cuisine nestled in the heart of the historic village of Rocca Cilento.
Tradition, passion, and breathtaking views await you at U’Trappito.
Who We Are
U’Trappito combines a love of the land and culinary tradition. Our family has cultivated olive groves, vineyards, and organic vegetable gardens for generations, offering authentic hospitality in a village steeped in history.
In our spaces, you’ll find the warmth of an ancient residence, where every detail reflects a passion for country life and respect for nature.
What makes our experience unique:
- Certified organic cultivation: locally sourced olive groves, vegetable gardens, and vineyards.
- Genuine hospitality in a medieval village: cozy rooms and panoramic views.
- Educational workshops: discover the secrets of oil, wine, and traditional cuisine.
Atmosphere and Location
Rustic Hospitality
The warm, family-friendly atmosphere of our dining room, with its stone walls and wooden ceilings, is the ideal place for intimate dinners and timeless moments of conviviality.
Surrounded by authentic materials and rustic furnishings, each table tells a story of tradition and hospitality. The open fire in the colder months, the soft glow of lanterns, and the scent of freshly baked bread make for a unique experience, reminiscent of a country house from days gone by.
Whether you come as a couple, with friends, or with the whole family, here you’ll find warmth and dishes prepared with love.
Perfect for:
- Romantic dinners and special occasions
- Family lunches and evenings with friends
Every detail of the dining room is designed to make you feel at home, yet with the magic of being a guest in the heart of Cilento.
Sunset on the Terrace
Experience the thrill of a sunset over Cilento, comfortably seated on our panoramic terrace, sipping a glass of wine and savoring traditional dishes.
As the sun sets behind the hills, painting the sky orange and red, the U’Trappito terrace transforms into a place suspended between dream and reality. The light breeze, the aromas wafting from the kitchen, and the panorama spanning the entire Cilento valley create the perfect atmosphere to indulge in authentic flavors.
A sensory experience that combines nature, flavor, and beauty, to be enjoyed slowly, without haste.
Menù
Discover the authenticity of Cilento’s peasant cuisine: simple, authentic dishes steeped in history. Prepared with locally sourced ingredients, they speak volumes about the land and the traditions that surround us.
Our menu offers no unnecessary sophistication, but the simplicity of true flavors: legumes, garden vegetables, ancient grains, and carefully selected local cheeses. We serve dishes that respect seasonality and the art of home cooking, as handed down through generations.
Our must-haves:
- Lagane e ceci, homemade pasta – A great classic: fresh lagane with chickpeas grown in our gardens, seasoned with extra virgin olive oil and parsley.
- Ciambotta – A rich mix of summer vegetables (eggplant, zucchini, potatoes, and peppers), ideal enjoyed hot or cold with good bread.
- Fusilli cilentana – Handmade artisanal pasta with veal sauce, according to local tradition
- Pizza cilentana – Semolina and sourdough dough, topped with cooked tomato, goat’s milk cacioricotta, and mountain oregano
- Antipasto cilentana – A taste of our land: grilled vegetables, traditional cheeses, and cured meats from our own production.
- Cavatelli – White pasta with zucchini and courgette flowers, or with a simple sauce or a rich veal sauce.
- Ravioli with buffalo ricotta – Delicate and flavorful, they can be served white with zucchini and courgette flowers, with a simple basil sauce, or with a rich veal sauce.
Our desserts
A journey through Cilento’s sweetest memories, amidst the aromas of baking and recipes passed down through generations.
Our desserts reflect the most intimate aspects of rural tradition: simplicity, slow gestures, and essential ingredients. You won’t find elaborate decorations, but the authentic taste of home, of family gatherings after dinner, of village festivals.
Each dessert is handmade, respecting the seasons and tradition.
Among our most beloved desserts:
- Stuffed Dried Figs – Sun-dried Cilento figs stuffed with walnuts or almonds, flavored with wild fennel.
- Rustic Cake with Fig Jam – A soft base, homemade jam, and the enveloping aroma of lemon zest.
- Cilento Cannolo – The highlight of our desserts: a local specialty and, par excellence, the traditional dessert. The classic Cilento cannolo is filled exclusively with white and chocolate custard.
- Ricotta and Pear Cake – Made with fresh buffalo ricotta, hazelnuts, and pears. Two discs of soft hazelnut dough enclose a ricotta cream filling.
- Caprese – A traditional dessert from Campania with a spectacular flavor: moist and melting inside, with a delicious crunchy crust on the outside. The traditional ingredients are eggs, butter, chocolate, almonds, and sugar.
- Tiramisu – With an irresistible, flavorful, and velvety mascarpone cream, layered with coffee-soaked ladyfingers. We offer the most classic version, without liqueurs, perfect for any occasion.
- Pizza Roce Cilentana – Soft sponge cake filled with custard flavored with lemon zest and decorated with naspro.
- Jam Tarts – Available in various flavors: fig, apricot, or chocolate, made with fragrant shortcrust pastry and authentic jams.
Our meats
Our meat offerings are born from a passion for authentic flavors and careful selection of raw materials. We use fresh, quality ingredients and complement each dish with local produce.
Our specialties include:
- Sliced Steak – Prepared with select meats, served on a bed of our own arugula and topped with grated local cheese and fresh cherry tomatoes.
- Pure Pork Sausage – Made without fennel to enhance the authentic flavor of the meat.
- Veal Entrecôte – Tender and flavorful, cooked to perfection to retain its natural juiciness.
- Our meats are perfect paired with our house side dishes: baked or fried potatoes, a classic green salad or one enriched with fresh tomatoes.
Where to find us
Come visit us in the heart of Cilento. You’ll find us at Via Giuseppe Garibaldi, 84050 – Rocca Cilento (SA), a village suspended in time, amidst centuries-old olive groves and breathtaking views.
Reaching us is easy:
If you’re arriving by car, take the SS18 to the Agropoli Sud exit. From there, follow the signs for Torchiara and then for Rocca Cilento.
Once you arrive in the village, you’ll find U’Trappito nestled among the narrow stone streets, ready to welcome you with its authentic atmosphere. Parking is available nearby.
The farm
Our land, our identity.
In the heart of Cilento, U’Trappito is first and foremost a family-run farm. For generations, we have been cultivating olive groves, vineyards, organic vegetable gardens, and orchards with love and respect for nature, following traditional and sustainable methods.
Alongside the agritourism, the farm represents the roots of everything we serve at the table: extra virgin olive oil, local wine, honey from our bees, seasonal vegetables, and sun-dried Cilento figs.
We cultivate with passion to nourish with truth.
What you will find on our farm:
🌳 Centuries-old olive groves and an ancient oil mill still in operation
🍇 Vineyards and a cellar for the production of our wine
🐝 Bee breeding and artisanal honey production
🥬 Organic vegetables grown without pesticides
🌿 Walks through the fields and seasonal harvesting for adults and children
🍷 Wine tourism experiences and educational workshops
