Just five minutes from Abano Terme, La Montecchia Green brings together km-0 cooking, open countryside and a welcome that is open to everyone: outdoor lunches every day and relaxed dinners from Thursday to Saturday.
Key points
- Strategic location: five minutes from Abano Terme and ten from Montegrotto and Padua, sheltered from the city bustle.
- The Euganean thermal basin and the Euganean Hills Regional Park make this the ideal area to combine wellness with good food.
- Sustainability and nature: Golf della Montecchia holds GEO Certified status, an international environmental accreditation.
- Open to everyone: a Restaurant & Bistrot with km-0 ingredients, our own vegetable garden and an evening bistrot Thursday to Saturday.
The food and wine appeal of the Euganean Hills and the spa towns
The Euganean Hills are one of the most striking landscapes in Veneto. Characterised by around a hundred volcanic hills rising unexpectedly from the Po Valley, the area is home to the Euganean Hills Regional Park, established in 1989 and spanning around 18,694 hectares across 15 municipalities. At the foot of these hills lies the thermal basin of Abano Terme and Montegrotto Terme, a premier destination for wellness and relaxation — and, almost always, for a good table at the end of the day.
Minutes from the spa towns and from Padua
If you are staying at a thermal hotel or living in the city, finding a restaurant in the Euganean Hills that combines quality with quiet makes all the difference. Our location in Selvazzano Dentro sits comfortably between both: we are five minutes from Abano Terme, ten from Montegrotto and about ten from central Padua. Having lunch or dinner here means leaving the traffic behind and finding lawns, silence and the outline of the hills.
| From | Drive time | What you find |
|---|---|---|
| Abano Terme | 5 minutes | A green oasis at the foot of the hills |
| Montegrotto Terme | 10 minutes | Quiet, close to the thermal springs |
| Central Padua | 10 minutes | A lunch break away from the traffic |
Restaurant and bistrot: contemporary Italian cuisine
Our offer runs through the Restaurant & Bistrot, designed to reinterpret the classics of Venetian and Italian tradition with a modern touch. Under the guidance of chef Enrico Ruggin we work towards accessible luxury, where careful presentation meets genuine local flavour. The kitchen starts from seasonality, choosing fresh produce that tells you where you are.
From a quick lunch to a relaxed dinner
At lunch the format is quick and well made, suited both to an informal business lunch and to a break after a morning of spa treatments or sport. From Thursday to Saturday the venue welcomes guests with the evening bistrot, with more elaborate dishes and wine tastings. Wednesday evening is given over to the aperitivo rinforzato on the panoramic terrace.
- Daily lunch — fresh, balanced dishes for quick breaks or work meetings.
- Evening bistrot (Thursday to Saturday) — a curated contemporary Italian menu.
- Aperitivo rinforzato (Wednesday evening) — selected glasses of wine and generous platters at sunset.
- Lounge Bar & Snack Bar — breakfast, quick bites and drinks with a view over the green.
Km-0 ingredients and certified sustainability
The kitchen is built on a short supply chain. We grow vegetables, seasonal produce and aromatic herbs in our own garden, picked daily. From hand-rolled homemade pasta to the Miele Millebuche honey produced on the grounds of the golf course, every dish brings to the table ingredients that start a few hundred metres from the dining room. If you want to see how the menu shifts with the seasons, we cover it in our guide to the seasonal menu.
Among the signature dishes of the Restaurant & Bistrot, the 250-gram beef fillet stands out, offered at 30 euros with seasonal sides from the garden. That commitment to quality runs alongside care for the surroundings: Golf della Montecchia holds the GEO Certified environmental accreditation, an international recognition covering sustainable water management, respect for biodiversity and protection of the landscape.
- Our own garden: km-0 vegetables and aromatic herbs picked daily for the restaurant.
- Homemade pasta and desserts, handmade with selected flours.
- Miele Millebuche: km-0 honey produced on site.
- GEO Certified: internationally recognised environmental accreditation.
A green oasis open to everyone (no membership required)
There is a lingering assumption that restaurants inside a golf club are reserved for members. La Montecchia Green is open to everyone: you do not need to be a member or play golf to visit us. Our Lounge Bar Restaurant is inclusive and informal, and the panoramic terrace is freely accessible, whether you come for a meal or simply for an aperitivo. We explain it in full in dining with no membership required.
Versatile spaces for your special occasions
Beyond daily dining, the venue offers large, adaptable spaces for corporate events and private receptions. Combining the indoor rooms with the outdoor gardens we can host up to 400 people. From romantic dinners to corporate meetings, graduation parties and wedding receptions, we offer dedicated menus and an in-house team that handles the logistics. One thing worth knowing up front: the rooms you book are reserved for your group, but the golf club stays open during events.
- Open to everyone: free entry, with no club card or sports membership.
- Flexible capacity: up to 400 guests when the spaces are combined.
- Tailor-made events: dedicated services for corporate events, private parties and wedding receptions.
- Ample free parking, minutes from Padua and Abano Terme.
Frequently asked questions
- How far is the restaurant from Abano Terme?
- La Montecchia Green is in Selvazzano Dentro, about a 5-minute drive from Abano Terme and 10 minutes from Montegrotto and central Padua.
- Do I need to be a golf club member to eat at the restaurant?
- No. The venue is open to everyone and you do not need to be a member or a golfer to have lunch or dinner at our Restaurant & Bistrot.
- On which days is evening service available?
- In addition to lunch, served every day, we run our evening bistrot every Thursday, Friday and Saturday — ideal for a relaxed dinner surrounded by nature.
- What style of cuisine and ingredients do you offer?
- Contemporary Italian cuisine built on km-0 produce. We use vegetables and herbs grown in our own garden, favouring a short supply chain and sustainability.
- Can you host business lunches or corporate events?
- Yes. The venue regularly hosts corporate and private events, with tailored service and generous outdoor space. The fastest way to ask is via WhatsApp.
Sources
External sources consulted for the data and references cited in this article.
- Dove mangiare nel Parco dei Colli Euganei — Ente Parco Colli Euganei
- Colli Euganei — Veneto.eu - Regione del Veneto
- Turismo Padova Terme Euganee — Turismo Padova
- Abano e Montegrotto Terme, informazioni turistiche — Visit Abano Montegrotto
To book a table, ask for an event quote or find out what is on the menu this week, the fastest route is WhatsApp. Open to everyone — no golf membership required.
