Bellosguardo, in the heart of Irpinia, enchants with his authentic cuisine, from tasty scazzatielli to the pierced hole, and with delicacies such as the crusco pepper and the caciocavallo podolico. Each dish tells the local tradition and the simple beauty of the earth. A journey into the flavors that remains in the heart.

• 20 May 2025
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A journey into the flavors of Bellosguardo: tradition and taste that enchants

In the heart of Irpinia, where the hills intertwine with the warm colors of the sunsets, there is a small corner of paradise that enchants the senses with its authenticity: beautiful.
A name that in itself evokes beauty, but it is when you immerse yourself in its flavors that the real enchantment is revealed. Here, the culinary tradition is an art that has its roots in the past, but continues to tell stories of a time that never seems to pass.
If there is one thing that cannot be done without savoring when visiting this enchanting place, it is the variety of typical dishes that enclose the simplicity and richness of the earth. Each bite tells a story, each ingredient is a piece of history to be kept jealously.
Among the local delicacies, we cannot fail to talk about the scazzatielli, small ears made by hand, prepared with purer flour, water and a pinch of love. These small masterpieces of Bellosguardo's cuisine are the perfect base for many condiments, but above all for the most typical ones in the area. Imagine sitting at a rustic table, with the scent of fresh pasta that mixes with the heat of the sauce rich in tomato, basil and a touch of local chilli pepper. Their shape, which collects the seasoning, makes each bite a real party for the palate.
Another dish that enchants visitors is the bacopes that are soaked. A simple dish but of a unique goodness. The long and full -bodied pasta is enriched by a fresh tomato sauce, garlic and extra virgin olive oil, all accompanied by a generous sprinkling of crispy bread crumb. The bread, essential in the Irpinian diet, is transformed here into a true delicacy that gives the plate an irresistible crunchiness. Each fork is a embrace of taste that tells the peasant traditions of the past, a moment of pure simplicity that warms the heart.
In Bellosguardo, every corner of the Earth is a field full of natural treasures. Saffron, which grows in the golden lands of these hills, is one of the ingredients that most fascinates local cooks. Its intense color and its unmistakable aroma enrich dishes to savor slowly, letting themselves be enveloped by its delicacy.
The Crusco pepper, a typical variety of the area, is another protagonist that cannot be missing on the local tables. From its thin and crunchy peel, the Crusco pepper adds a touch of sweetness and a pleasant contrast of textures to many dishes. A spoonful of crunchy peppers in an omelette or as a garnish on a tomato dough is the quintessence of simple but extraordinary cuisine.
And then there is the Caciocavallo Podolico, the cheese that tells the story of an autochthonous cow and a dairy tradition that has been handed down for generations. With its intense flavor and its consistency, it is the perfect accompaniment for pasta dishes or to be tasted in purity, perhaps with a little fresh bread.
And we cannot speak of beautiful without mentioning the Vicio, a bread that has the shape of a donut and that, before being eaten, has a precise task. Used to test the temperature of the wood oven, the Vicio is the emblem of peasant wisdom. Each family, in fact, had its own wood oven, and this bread was cooked to understand if the temperature was right for cooking the main dishes. Its simple, but perfect form, contains all the warmth and care of a tradition that has made quality and authenticity its flagship.
Visit beautiful, let yourself be enchanted by his flavors, by the scents of his land and by the warm hospitality that every corner of this place can offer. A journey that is, after all, a return to simple beauty, to the history of a time that, although evolving, has never stopped guarding its gastronomic secrets. An experience that will remain in the heart, just like the dishes that tell its story.