La Casina

The story

La Casina in Dro: Alpine Seasonal Cuisine in Drena by Chef Giada Miori | Michelin Recommended

A dialogue with the forest

Here, time slows down. La Casina sits among the chestnut groves of Drena, in the heart of Garda Trentino. The restaurant describes itself as a place where "cucina, spazio e accoglienza nascono da un dialogo profondo con il territorio" — cuisine, space, and hospitality born from a deep dialogue with the land. This is the philosophy of Natura Creativa dal Bosco, creative nature from the forest.

Chef Giada Miori is the driving force behind this family-run project. Raised in a family of restaurateurs, she transformed the family business into a gastronomic project that tells the story of nature, seasons, and the authentic flavors of Trentino. Her approach is simple: valorise zero-kilometre ingredients, respect seasonality, and transform what the land offers into memorable taste experiences. She works with regional ingredients, reinterpreting traditional recipes and enhancing local products such as tortel di patate, house-made carne salada, and family-grown chestnuts and berries.

This commitment has not gone unnoticed. La Casina is featured in the Michelin Guide, a recognition that the restaurant itself describes as confirmation of "the value of a culinary project deeply rooted in its territory." Michelin highlights La Casina's seasonal cuisine inspired by Alpine tradition and local ingredients, with dishes that combine technical precision and a profound knowledge of the land.

Tasting paths from the forest

Dining at La Casina means choosing a tasting journey. The restaurant offers paths — Natura, Bosco, and Tradizione — each designed to tell a different story of season, territory, and memory. Every course follows the rhythm of the forest, transforming local raw materials into sensory experiences. The cuisine is Alpine and seasonal, rooted in the traditions of the Alto Garda and Valle dei Laghi.

Giada Miori gained wider recognition when La Casina won the title of best eco-green restaurant in Trentino on the television programme 4 Ristoranti. Today, she leads the kitchen with her brother Sebastiano and mother Marinella, offering a Chef’s Table experience that traces "the roots of our cuisine and family memory, reinterpreted with a contemporary vision."

La Casina also extends beyond its dining room, offering private events, a private chef service, and takeaway. The atmosphere is intimate and authentic — a space of forest, light, and taste where every detail reflects the same ethos: care, seasons, listening, and wonder.