The restaurant
Typical Calabrian cuisine comes to life in a breathtaking setting at the Torre Ruffa Robinson Village, where culinary tradition and unforgettable views come together in a unique gastronomic experience. Located directly on the Costa degli Dei, our restaurant represents the beating heart of the holiday village, a place where you can savor the authentic tastes of Calabria while your gaze is lost in the immensity of the Tyrrhenian Sea. Our culinary philosophy is based on the enhancement of local products and the preparation of dishes that tell the history and culture of this generous land, rich in intense and genuine flavors that will delight even the most demanding palates.
A gastronomic experience with a view of the Tyrrhenian Sea
The Robinson Restaurant welcomes you on a panoramic veranda overlooking the sea, offering a privileged view that will make every meal an unforgettable moment of your holiday. The relaxed atmosphere and the sea breeze create the perfect setting to enjoy traditional Calabrian dishes, while the sunset tinges the horizon red and the sound of the waves accompanies your convivial moments. The strategic location, a few steps from the private beach and adjacent to the village swimming pool, makes our restaurant easily accessible from anywhere in the structure, allowing you to take a gastronomic break between a dip in the sea and a moment of relaxation under the umbrella.
The restaurant, large and bright, has been designed to ensure maximum comfort for our guests, with tables carefully arranged to offer the best possible view of the surrounding landscape; The large windows allow you to enjoy the natural spectacle of the Calabrian coast even on cooler days, when lunch or dinner takes place inside. The attention to detail in the furnishings, which recalls the colors and atmospheres of the Mediterranean, helps to create a welcoming environment where you can feel at home while being immersed in a holiday context of absolute beauty.
Our Calabrian cuisine: tradition and authenticity
The Calabrian gastronomy that we offer at the Robinson Restaurant stands out for the use of fresh and genuine raw materials, carefully selected from the best local producers to guarantee authentic and unmistakable flavors. Our chefs reinterpret the recipes of the regional culinary tradition with passion and creativity, keeping intact the essence of the historical dishes but adding that touch of innovation that makes each gastronomic proposal unique. The ‘nduja of Spilinga, a spicy spreadable cured meat typical of the area, finds space in numerous preparations, from bruschetta to first courses, adding that characteristic strong flavor that represents one of the distinctive features of the cuisine of this region.
The Calabrian specialties that you can taste include the traditional fileja with ‘nduja, fresh artisanal pasta seasoned with the famous spicy sausage, pasta and beans prepared according to the ancient local recipe, and the Calabrian tagliatella with meat sauce, sausages and eggplant which represents a riot of Mediterranean flavors in a single dish. Among the second courses, Calabrian porchetta, meat and eggplant meatballs and roasted sausages stand out which, accompanied by seasonal side dishes, offer a complete and satisfying gastronomic experience. Local products such as capicollo, soppressata and the famous red onion of Tropea IGP are enhanced in dishes that tell the history and food and wine culture of this land rich in traditions.
The restaurant service
Our buffet service represents a strong point of the gastronomic offer of the Robinson Village, allowing guests to choose from a wide range of culinary proposals ranging from local tradition to national and international dishes, always prepared with care and attention to detail. The screened buffets served by operators guarantee maximum hygiene and safety, while the pre-assigned tables for the entire duration of your stay allow you to enjoy every meal without worries, always having your personal space with a privileged view. Mineralized water on tap is included without limits during meals, a small but significant detail that testifies to our attention to the comfort of guests.
The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner with times designed to adapt perfectly to the rhythms of the holiday, allowing you to organize your days with maximum freedom without sacrificing quality gastronomic moments. For guests staying in the residence formula, the restaurant is available for a fee, offering the opportunity to enjoy the culinary experience even to those who have chosen a more independent housing solution. Our professional and attentive dining room staff will always be at your disposal to satisfy any special requests or to provide you with detailed information on the proposals of the day, guiding you to discover the most authentic flavors of Mediterranean and Calabrian cuisine.
Our seasonal menus
The themed menus are one of the flagships of the Robinson Restaurant, with evenings dedicated to regional specialties and fish that will allow you to embark on a real gastronomic journey through the most authentic flavors of the area.
The Calabrian evening is an unmissable event for those who want to fully immerse themselves in the local culinary culture, with a menu that includes a rich selection of typical appetizers, local cured meats such as capicollo and soppressata, traditional cheeses including fresh and smoked ricotta, and of course the characteristic fileja with ‘nduja, followed by hearty main courses such as Calabrian porchetta and roasted sausages, all accompanied by seasonal side dishes and traditional desserts.
The evening dedicated to fish , on the other hand, enhances the excellence of the Tyrrhenian Sea, with refined proposals such as paccheri with lobster, risotto with porcini mushrooms, amberjack in plain sight and grilled prawns, dishes that celebrate the freshness and quality of local fish transformed into high-level gastronomic creations. Every evening, our chefs passionately prepare a selection of appetizers, first courses, main courses, side dishes and desserts that are presented in a rich buffet, allowing you to compose your personal menu according to your tastes and preferences.
Pizza by the slice, always present every evening, is an alternative appreciated especially by the little ones, while the crispy and tasty fried foods complete a gastronomic offer designed to satisfy even the most demanding palates.
Typical Calabrian products to discover
Calabrian gastronomy is rich in unique products that represent the soul of this generous land, precious ingredients that our chefs use daily to create authentic dishes rich in flavor. The ‘nduja di Spilinga, a spicy spreadable sausage produced in the hills of the hinterland of Tropea, is one of the best-known gastronomic symbols of the region, a versatile condiment that enriches numerous preparations with its strong taste, from bruschetta to first courses. The capicollo and the Calabrian soppressata, artisanal cured meats prepared according to traditional methods handed down from generation to generation, represent the most authentic expression of the local peasant culture, with their intense flavor enriched with notes of chilli pepper and fennel seeds.
The red onion of Tropea PGI, with its characteristic sweetness and crunchy texture, is the protagonist of numerous recipes, from salads to side dishes, up to becoming the main ingredient of preserves and jams that represent highly appreciated gastronomic souvenirs. Calabrian cheeses such as pecorino del Poro, fresh and smoked ricotta, produced with the milk of sheep raised on the pastures of the Poro plateau, complete the picture of a food and wine offer that has its roots in the pastoral tradition of the region. During your stay at the Robinson Village you will have the opportunity to taste these excellent products in our buffets, discovering the authentic flavors that make Calabrian cuisine one of the most appreciated and characteristic of the Italian gastronomic scene.
Special attention for all guests
The Robinson Restaurant pays great attention to the specific dietary needs of its guests, striving to ensure a satisfying dining experience for everyone, regardless of any dietary restrictions or preferences.
Although the structure does not have a kitchen dedicated exclusively to celiacs or those with food allergies and intolerances, we offer a selection of specific products for celiacs and for those who are lactose intolerant, trying to meet the needs of these guests with specially designed alternative proposals. It is important to point out that, given the shared nature of the preparation spaces, we cannot guarantee the total absence of cross-contamination, but our staff is trained to handle these situations with the utmost care, minimizing the risks for guests with special needs.
We invite you to inform us in advance of any food allergies or intolerances, providing us with as much information as possible so that we can prepare ourselves adequately and make your stay pleasant also from a gastronomic point of view. Our kitchen staff is available to meet you personally to discuss your needs and find the most suitable solutions together, demonstrating the flexibility and customer care that distinguish our service. In addition to specific needs related to allergies or intolerances, we are happy to accommodate special requests relating to food preferences or specific diets, always trying to meet the wishes of our guests with professionalism and courtesy.
The restaurant for the little ones
The little guests of the Robinson Village find in our restaurant particular attention to their dietary needs, with proposals designed to satisfy the tastes of children without sacrificing quality and nutritional balance. Before the opening time of the buffet, the kitchen staff prepares vegetable and meat broths, vegetable soups, pasta and other foods suitable for children on a daily basis, which you can request directly on site according to your child’s preferences. The possibility of providing our own food such as baby food and smoothies, which will be heated by our staff, is a service particularly appreciated by families with babies or very young children, allowing them to maintain their eating habits even during the holiday.
During the closing hours of the kitchen, it is always possible to ask the bar staff to heat the milk, an important detail that testifies to our attention to the needs of families at all times of the day. The mini-club and entertainment activities dedicated to children are perfectly coordinated with meal times, creating a smooth and pleasant holiday experience for both children and parents. The presence of high chairs, changing tables and bottle warmers completes a range of services designed to ensure maximum comfort for families, allowing parents to enjoy convivial moments in total relaxation while children live their gastronomic experience in a welcoming and guest-friendly environment.
