Casa delle Sementi is one of Reggio Emilia’s most original and atmospheric dining and drinking destinations — a cafeteria-brasserie of considerable charm and individuality, set in a beautifully characterful space in the historic Piazza Casotti, where the philosophical commitment to recovery shapes everything from the furniture to the flavours. The name itself recalls the old business that occupied this address for more than three decades, and the spirit of reclamation and renewal runs through every detail of the experience.
The interior is a feast of thoughtful curation: vintage and recycled furniture, carefully selected and lovingly restored, gives the space the quality of an ever-changing domestic living room where every chair, table and shelf tells a small story. A dedicated corner of cut flowers and living plants brings further warmth and organic life to the environment. Crucially, every piece of furniture is available for purchase — ensuring that the interior remains in a state of continuous, gentle transformation.
The food philosophy is equally considered: seasonal menus featuring meat, fish and vegetarian dishes, all prepared with ingredients sourced from small, carefully selected local producers. The approach is honest, quality-driven and rooted in the genuine flavours of the territory. The cocktail programme recovers historical recipes with the same passion that animates the furniture selection — classic aperitivi reimagined and served with the pride of genuine craft.
Casa delle Sementi is at its best for an evening aperitivo, a relaxed dinner or a Saturday lunch — a place where the quality of the experience derives entirely from the authenticity of the people and ideas behind it.
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