 The
restaurant with the insignia "La
Tana del Lupo", is situated a few
hundred metres from the Villa Lovaria, at the beginning
of a private country road with two age-old cypress
trees marking its access. This country road leads
to the vineyards of the Lovaria farm.
The building which houses the restaurant is a
typical example of an ancient farmhouse in Friuli.
It, too, has been restyled safeguarding the original
structural characteristics and rural style including
old wooden lofts, a beautiful Friuli “fogolar”
or fire-place and shelter for the animals. The
overall atmosphere appears to be pleasantly simple
and homely, yet at the same time very refined.
Filippo and Marco, along with their staff, run
the restaurant. They are masters, with their friendly
personalitiers, at giving their guests a warm
welcome. Moreover, their efficiency, skill and
professionalism assures a pleasurable and relaxing
meal, with intense moments of gastronomic delight
through the sampling of fine wines and exquisitely
prepared food.
A group of musicians entertain the guests
with songs from the 60’s and 70’s every
Wednesday evening.
 The
three inner rooms with the addition of the typical
Friuli “fogolar” for intimacy and privacy
of conversation can seat up to one hundred and
twenty people. In the summer season the equivalent
number of seats can be placed out in the open
air, inside a modern gazebo, in order to shelter
the guests from the discomfort of a summer thunderstorm.
It is the perfect solution for organizing group
get-togethers, and for celebrating for example,
first communions, birthdays, weddings, company
dinners, etc.
The menu proposed blends perfectly with the rural
style of the surroundings and typical Friuli dishes,
and this is accompanied by some specialities of
the house like the fantastic “spiedoni”-
fifty centimetres of meat from various species
of animals, cooked on a spit on lava rock.
Desserts of refined confectionery, works of art
created by pastry chef, Marco, provide the finishing
touches to the meal.
The wines are classic Friuli wines produced by
the Conti Lovaria winery whose vineyards extend
from the back of the restaurant to practically
brush against the houses on the outskirts of the
village of Lovaria, making this an ideal venue
for a relaxing stroll or bicycle ride to discover
the farmlands and the surrounding countryside.
The average cost of one meal is around 20 - 25
Euros , drinks included.
The restaurant is closed every Monday and
Tuesday.
For information and booking, telephone +39
0432 655282.
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