Hermitage Lodge’s award-winning restaurant ‘Il Cacciatore’ specialises in Northern Italian inspired cuisine. Il Cacciatore has long been a favourite with visitors and locals alike. The ambience is relaxed and casual and the service is professional, friendly and attentive. The North of Italy is home to the world-famous white truffle, Parmesan cheese, Parma ham, Balsamic vinegar, Barolo and Chianti
wines, and of course, it produces some of the finest olive oils in the world. Some menu items have been simplified or adapted to today’s taste and way of life, then carefully tested and ‘tasted’. The key to good Italian food is freshness. There are no second bests and no Italian chef would even contemplate preparing a dish without the best quality, freshest ingredients. The seasonal menu takes advantage of fresh local produce, authentic Italian ingredients and house made pastas. Il Cacciatore is fully licensed, with full bar service, and a wine list showcasing some of the Hunter’s best wines. Il Cacciatore also has a second dining area and a spacious adjoining deck, which overlooks the landscaped reed-lined lake. Perfect for al fresco dining, it is also available for private dinners or cocktail parties. Adjacent to the restaurant is the cosy guest lounge featuring plush sofas and an open fire during winter where diners can enjoy a pre-dinner drink or after dinner coffee and port. Il Cacciatore is open for dinner nightly from 6 p.m. Il Cacciatore is not open for lunch however is available for private functions during the day. Reservations are strongly recommended. Guests are advised that the restaurant is not BYO. Il Cacciatore has a children’s menu which is available for 6pm and 6.30pm reservations only.
