Breakfast was one of the small rituals guests remembered. The continental breakfast was served on the solarium terrace in summer and in the cosy wooden house during winter.
The Buffet
From 7.30 you will find a rich buffet with the following:
- American coffee, espresso, cappuccino, caffè latte and milk
- Tea, tisanes and infusions
- Fruit juices
- Assorted jams, butter and honey
- Yoghurt and cornflakes
- Fresh croissants and biscuits
- Seasonal fruit
- Hams and cheeses
- Eggs, frankfurters and gherkins for those who like a savoury start
It is a proper continental spread — sweet for the Italian tradition, savoury for travellers who need real fuel before a day of sightseeing or cycling.
Local Flavours
Whenever possible, we like to slip something Mantuan onto the table: a slice of torta sbrisolona, the crumbly almond cake that is the city's signature dessert, or seasonal fruit from the surrounding countryside. The province's food tradition is one of the richest in Lombardy — worth exploring at lunch and dinner too, in the trattorias of Mantua and the villages around us; the official Lombardy tourism portal dedicates an entire section to the region's food and wine.
Special Requests
Guests could request options not listed above — gluten-free choices, an earlier start for business travellers, or a packed breakfast for cyclists leaving at dawn.
Prefer to Cook for Yourself?
Guests also had use of an equipped kitchen, which was practical for families and longer stays. The historical prices and terms recorded breakfast as included in the standard per-person rate.