Ristorante Pizzeria La Piana dei Mulini

Ristorante Pizzeria La Piana dei Mulini is set around a restored historic mill complex in the Biferno valley near Colle d'Anchise, in the countryside of inland Molise, Italy, within easy reach of Campobasso and the Matese mountains. The setting is the draw: the old mill and its grounds make a tranquil, scenic backdrop for relaxed lunches and family dinners away from the towns. The kitchen pairs traditional Molisan dishes with wood-fired pizza, giving it broad appeal for groups and families. Cavatelli with mushrooms, the handmade regional pasta dressed with the woods' produce, sits alongside grilled local meats and a range of pizzas from the wood oven. The cooking is hearty and rooted in the region, making the most of the surrounding countryside's ingredients. The atmosphere is calm and rural, with space that suits leisurely meals and larger tables, a contrast to the more compact dining rooms of the historic centres. Service is friendly and geared to families and touring visitors. The wine list runs to Molisan and central-Italian bottlings, including the native Tintilia, while the pizzas pair naturally with beer or house pours. As a popular destination for a countryside meal, it is worth booking, particularly at weekends and in summer when families fill the tables. The location makes it a good stop for travellers touring the Matese, the Biferno valley, or the Roman site of Saepinum to the south. For those seeking a peaceful, scenic setting and a menu that spans Molisan classics and wood-fired pizza, La Piana dei Mulini offers a relaxed, family-friendly taste of the region's countryside cooking.