Don Camillo E Peppone

"Rural Italy in the middle of the Palatinate. The name of the Ristorante in the wine and recreation area of Gleisweiler, which was opened almost 10 years ago, could not have happened to passersby. But instead of a powerful, slotted priest “Don Camillo” who is in constant conflict with the sovereignty of Mayor “Peppone”, the guest expects a special Italian cuisine that is characterized by the calabresian home of the two hosts, Laura Cesario and Pasquale Cuscuná. And finally, we managed to look over here. Recommended by friends “Foodies”, the visit has long been on the program. Before that, a detour was offered to the neighboring village of Burrweiler. A small walk up to the promising Anna Chapel is always worth it. From here, one is at the feet of the Rhine plain and it already costs some overcoming the very welcoming restaurant “Sankt Annagut”, which is located next to the parking lot. But we had finally reserved “Don Camillo” and looked forward to a lasy pasta evening in autumn. We arrived shortly after 20 o'clock at the Ristorante, which comes from the road, almost directly at the entrance of Gleisweiler. And yes, the first impression is that of an agritourism, as it is often encountered in southern areas outside the villages or near many busy roads. Apparently there are several ways to enter the restaurant. We chose the way over the outdoor terrace, which first us at the bar or Theken area passed to let the Pizza Back Station and Monstersteinofen lie on the right and take place in the rear area of the main guest room. The boss led us to our reserved table, which was somewhat in the passage area to the adjacent “Wintergarten tent”, but had the advantage that there was always something to look at. There were some tables around us. The easy friendly way with which the two owners cared about their guests in the service led to a high proportion of tribal clients. The bottle of Grappa was put on the table so that everyone could pour in. The atmosphere inside the Ristorante can be described as warm and unpretentious. On the walls are hanging a lot of Italian landscapes and lifestyle in oil. In addition, a few framed black and white photographs of the two namesake probably from various post-war films. From the ceiling, a few hanging lights separate from the ceiling, which provide a pleasantly warm lighting. The floor is tiled differently from space to space, the ceiling of the rear guest room is completely covered with wooden panels. In the front area, the white ceiling only covered by individual beams makes the interior look a little more friendly. The wall in clinker optics reminds of long forgotten living and furnishing sins of the 70s and 80s. It doesn't just seem antique and old-fashioned, it is. But it is so desired and has its charm. Simple wooden chairs with hole in the backrest and simple but clean table linen complete the inconspicuous interior that radiates a very own timeless charm. This evening the two-year birthday of a member of the large family was celebrated extensively and who thinks that the little Bambini at 22 o'clock was already all in their bed or Maxi cosi lay, he's terribly violent. The kids liked the unattended walking around in the restaurant, which was performed without shouting, but with a lot of fun and curiosity. Sometimes I had some concern about our waiter, who could have stumbled over one of the children with his full tablet, but what did not happen. The birthday party sat in the tent, which houses a cozy winter garden in the cooler or cold season. In summer, the tarpaulins are crowned and the roofing is part of a Mediterranean outdoor area overlooking the nearby vineyards and the adjacent Palatinate Forest. The hosts understand how to use their premises in the best possible season. At this Italian's tasty pasta, Don Camillo and Peppone would probably have sat side by side at the table and briefly exposed their disputes with a Mediterranean noodle plate and a glass of Vino. While Peppone would surely have depressed the Bistecca Fiorentina from Chianina Rind as Porterhouse Steak alone. On the first side of the menu we were attentive to this Tuscan meat speciality with the typical t-shaped bone. In the same way, one seems to like to serve the Italian meat pots. Lammkrone, Saltimbocca, Scaloppina and Entrecôte are waiting for guests with meat hungry. In addition to a good selection of pasta dishes, these are undoubtedly the culinary focus in the “Don Camillo”. A manageable selection of appetizers salads, soups, antipasti and various pizzas complete the offer. Fish and marine animals are also available in the form of grilled giant roes and tuna fillets. In addition, a table with daily recommendations is available. Unfortunately, we noticed these too late because it was not visible from our table. The service had apparently forgotten to draw attention to this offer. Not bad – the next visit will be studied more closely. A face came to me when I entered the restaurant. Patrone Cuscuná is supported by the Oberkellner of the now no longer existing Landauer Ristorantes “Raffaele”. The Italian Gastro community is holding together. A bottle of San Benedetto 0.75l for 4.50 Euro, a small apple juice choir 0.2l for 2.00 Euro and a quarter of Montepulciano 4.50 Euro immediately found the way to our table. A larger range of Italian bottle wines is offered on demand. As a common appetizer we chose the “Gamberoni Piccanti” 10,50 Euro . Four shrimps came out of the wood oven, bathing in hot olive oil. They lay in a kind of ceramic pan and were baked with tomatoes, herbs, garlic, onions and sharp Peperoncini pieces in the oven. No wonder that the fine aroma just got us into the nose. And of course we did the herb garlic oil mixture with the typical Italian white bread by little. The Montepulciano tasted a little flat. Normal averages that have been presented openly. We had both ordered from the homemade “Pasta Ripiena”. Once upon a time, the “Ravioli al Pecorino fresco” filled with fresh pecorino, veal and potatoes were 10.50 euros of my accompaniment. They smelled like sage butter, in which they had been swung before, and had the right bite. My “Roselline di Pesce” €10.50, noodle bags filled with high quality fish, swung in a curry cream sauce. This tasted very discreet, was refined with a few shrimps and gave the fish-filled noodles enough taste space to unfold. A little less sauce would have done it. Beiden Pasta dishes were tasted their fresh preparation. From the serving I found the Pecorino Ravioli of my accompaniment a bit economical, while my noodle pocket plate – thanks to the lush cream sauce – was a bit more filling. There was enough room for a dessert. A still liquid chocolate soufflée 6,00 Euro in the core was the finale this evening. Of course the convenience was, but really good. By the way, there are a lot of restaurants that use finished goods at the Schokoküchlein, and this is not done by the guests, because things are not done much better. Our evening ended with a nice chat with service manager and owner Pasquale Cuscuná, who still gave up a homemade Limoncello at the expense of the house. Oh, I just like her, this uncomplicated, but even more delicious Italian cuisine. Even though the “Don Camillo” comes from the ambience, it is still very cozy and in combination with the freshly prepared noodles and meat dishes also absolutely authentic. Next time, meat comes to the table. The Bistecca Fiorentina would certainly be worth a try."