Eating well in the Euganean Hills means following the rhythm of the seasons. Discover how our own kitchen garden and local seasonal products shape the contemporary menu designed every month by Chef Enrico Ruggin at La Montecchia Green.
Key points
- Authentic seasonality relies on fresh garden produce, from zucchini and green beans to pumpkin in autumn.
- At La Montecchia Green, vegetables and herbs come directly from our own kitchen garden and are highlighted by Chef Enrico Ruggin.
- The evening bistro menu transforms constantly to enhance the natural flavors of the local area without off-season compromises.
- Experiencing the flavors of the Euganean Hills requires no membership: we are open to everyone, and you do not need to be a golf club member.
The importance of seasonality: why eating local makes a difference in the Euganean Hills
There is a subtle rhythm that governs the land of the Euganean Hills, a balance that we at La Montecchia Green love to follow day after day. When you sit on our panoramic terrace, surrounded by silence, nature, and the warm colors of the sunset over the green, you immediately understand that there is no rush here. Open to everyone, you do not need to be a golf club member to stop by and rediscover authentic cuisine. We believe that choosing local ingredients and respecting the natural cycle of the seasons is the only way to offer a truly vibrant and rejuvenating dining experience.
- Freshness and nutrients at their peak. Foods consumed during their natural ripening period keep vitamins, minerals, and antioxidant properties intact, offering tangible health benefits compared to products that travel long distances.
- Reduced emissions and packaging. Choosing raw materials from the territory of Padova, Selvazzano Dentro, and Abano Terme lowers the environmental impact associated with long-distance transport and reduces packaging waste.
- Supporting the local economy and biodiversity. Championing small agricultural producers in the Veneto region means preserving ancient fruit and vegetable varieties and safeguarding the rural landscape of the Euganean Hills that we love so much.
Our concept of a Lounge Bar Restaurant is built exactly on this philosophy of hospitality and freshness. In our own kitchen garden, we passionately grow the vegetables and aromatic herbs that define the character of our dishes, while we rely on selected local producers for other ingredients. Under the careful guidance of Chef Enrico Ruggin, we transform these km-0 raw materials into contemporary Italian dishes. From homemade, bronze-die pasta to the use of unique specialties like Miele Millebuche produced directly on the lawns of the Golf della Montecchia, every bite tells the story of a generous territory. A seasonal culinary offering designed to make you feel at home, immersed in greenery and pampered by the warmth of authentic hospitality.
From our own kitchen garden to the table: the culinary philosophy of Chef Enrico Ruggin
In the heart of the Euganean Hills, our cuisine celebrates the perfect meeting of nature and modernity. Under the careful guidance of Chef Enrico Ruggin, our Lounge Bar Restaurant offers a genuine and sophisticated, yet completely accessible culinary experience. Remember that we are open to everyone—no golf club membership is required to sit at our tables and enjoy the silence, nature, and a beautiful sunset over the green. The secret of every dish begins in our own kitchen garden, where we harvest fresh vegetables and aromatic herbs daily, defining the identity of our seasonal menu according to the natural rhythm of the earth.
- Daily harvest: herbs and vegetables go straight from the soil to the kitchen to preserve their fragrance and nutritional properties.
- Homemade pasta: bronze-die bigoli and maccheroncini prepared fresh every day, following the finest Venetian tradition.
- Km-0 excellence: the integration of unique products such as Miele Millebuche, produced on the Golf della Montecchia grounds.
This meticulous care is reflected in contemporary and elegant creations, where every flavor is balanced to enhance the territory of Selvazzano Dentro and the Euganean Hills. To complete this sensory journey, we propose an ideal pairing with the fine wines of Tenuta Emo Capodilista, which are born from the same volcanic soil that nourishes our ingredients. Come visit us for a relaxing lunch or to discover our bistrot serale on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, letting yourself be lulled by the beauty of our countryside.
The flavor calendar: local excellence month by month
At our Lounge Bar Restaurant, seasonality is not just a style choice, but a true pact of love with the land. Immersed in the green of the Euganean Hills, we follow the slow rhythm of the seasons to bring fresh and meaningful dishes to the table. We always remind you that our venue is open to everyone—you do not need to be a golf club member to sit down and enjoy the experience. During the warm season, the earth awakens and offers us authentic early produce like tender zucchini, crisp green beans, and fragrant pumpkin blossoms, which Chef Enrico Ruggin enhances in his homemade pasta. Daily, our kitchen celebrates the intense aromas of our own garden (orto proprio), where we harvest aromatic herbs and very fresh seasonal vegetables.
- Spring: the delicacy of the first fresh vegetables, with fragrant pumpkin blossoms and baby vegetables paired with the season's first sprouts.
- Summer: the freshness of tender zucchini and km-0 green beans harvested directly from our garden, perfect for crisp salads or fresh pasta.
- Autumn: the richness and sweetness of pumpkin, the undisputed star of this season, ideal for velvety creams and delicious artisanal fillings.
As the days grow shorter, flavors become warm and comforting. Autumn welcomes the sweetness of pumpkin, which we transform into delicate veloutés and enveloping creams to enhance meat dishes or our artisanal pasta. This continuous evolution of our seasonal cuisine in Selvazzano Dentro, in the heart of our Lounge Bar Restaurant, ensures that every visit offers new nuances. Whether it is a rejuvenating lunch or an evocative dinner in our bistrot open also in the evening on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, you will always find the authentic essence of the Euganean Hills on your plate.
Food and nature without barriers: the evening bistro experience at La Montecchia Green
Many think that dining inside a prestigious golf club is an experience reserved for a select few. We want to dispel this myth immediately: La Montecchia Green is a Lounge Bar Restaurant open to everyone—there is no need to be a member, and you do not need to be a golfer. Our philosophy is founded on hospitality and sharing, welcoming anyone into a setting where the silence, nature, and sunset over the green create a unique atmosphere, just a few steps from Selvazzano Dentro and Abano Terme. Here, the contemporary Italian cuisine of Chef Enrico Ruggin meets the tranquility of the Euganean Hills, offering a rejuvenating escape from the daily rush for anyone who wishes to eat well in an informal yet refined setting.
Our offering is tailored into formats designed to highlight every moment of the week, celebrating the seasonality of the earth's produce. As evening falls, the atmosphere becomes even more evocative. From Thursday to Saturday, our bistrot serale formula—defined by our bistrot open also in the evening—allows you to enjoy fresh and contemporary dishes made with raw ingredients from our own garden (orto proprio), homemade pasta, and unique local touches, such as the Miele Millebuche produced right on the fields of the Golf della Montecchia. On Wednesday evening, however, the appointment is dedicated to the aperitivo with a view from the panoramic terrace: an opportunity to sip a glass of local wine while admiring the panoramic view of the Euganean Hills as they turn the colors of the sunset.
- Wednesday evening: the aperitivo rinforzato on the green, perfect for combining relaxation and flavor with rich boards and a selection of wines from the nearby Tenuta Emo Capodilista.
- From Thursday to Saturday: the bistrot serale of the Lounge Bar Restaurant, where contemporary km-0 cuisine meets a splendid panoramic view for an unforgettable romantic dinner or a convivial moment surrounded by nature.
- Open to everyone: an inclusive and welcoming environment where you can unwind, without any membership or club card requirements.
- Simple reservations: to secure a table on the panoramic terrace or in our dining rooms, the fastest way is to send a WhatsApp message to our staff for a quick table booking.
Frequently asked questions
- How does the seasonal menu of a km-0 restaurant change?
- A km-0 restaurant adapts its menu to the natural availability of the fields. At La Montecchia Green, Chef Enrico Ruggin tailors our culinary offerings weekly, using vegetables and aromatic herbs harvested directly from our own garden, guaranteeing absolute freshness and respecting the natural cycles of the Euganean Hills crops.
- What are the typical spring products of the Euganean Hills?
- Spring in the Euganean Hills is characterized by the awakening of the garden, with wild herbs, the first tender zucchini, and delicate zucchini blossoms. These early seasonal delights are highlighted in fresh pasta dishes and traditional risottos, paired with newly harvested aromatic herbs.
- What is grown in the garden of La Montecchia Green?
- In our own garden, we grow seasonal vegetables such as zucchini, green beans, tomatoes, and Swiss chard, along with a selection of fresh aromatic herbs. These raw ingredients are harvested daily and used to enrich contemporary Italian cuisine dishes.
- Is it necessary to be a golf club member to eat at La Montecchia Green?
- No, La Montecchia Green is a Lounge Bar Restaurant completely open to the general public. You do not need to be a member or a golfer to enjoy our offerings: anyone can book a table for lunch, for our Wednesday evening reinforced aperitivo, or for our evening bistrot from Thursday to Saturday. Open to all, no membership required.
- Which autumn products of the Euganean Hills can be found on the menu?
- In autumn, our menu celebrates the fruits of the land, with pumpkin as the absolute star of the season, alongside chestnuts and wild mushrooms. These warm and comforting flavors enrich both our homemade pasta dishes, in the form of creamy veloutés or delicate fillings, and our seasonal main courses.
- What are the days and hours of the evening bistrot?
- Our bistrot is also open in the evening on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. On these evenings, we offer contemporary Italian cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere, ideal for a dinner surrounded by the greenery of the Euganean Hills.
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