The inn offers 8 rooms and a restaurant open Thursday to Sunday. Enjoy seasonal menus blending traditional techniques with modern flavors in the garden or dining room, featuring an ancient well transformed into a round table.
Welcome to Crocevia - Contemporary Karst Inn, the renovated jewel in the heart of the charming village of Santa Croce. I am your hostess, Pilar Franco, originally from Trieste and now enjoying a quieter life up in the hills of this beautiful, small village. With the help of my family, I have transformed what was a forgotten and neglected “diamond in the rough” into a unique hospitality experience.
In this charming and historically-rich corner of the village? Italy? , Crocevia welcomes you with 8 refined rooms, offering a total of 20 beds. Our restaurant, with an elegant atmosphere and a lovely garden, is the perfect place to savor culinary reations that focus on seasonality and local proximity to our inn.
Leading our kitchen is Chef Davide Tonetti, a finalist on MasterChef Season 9, and a Santa Croce terroir food enthusiast! Guiding the brigade in creating an elegant and straightforward cuisine, Davide uses high-quality raw materials, often sourced from small local producers. Our menu changes regularly, offering options for all palettes, from animal proteins to vegetarian cuisine, and with special attention to gluten-free and lactose-free alternatives.
Our commitment to our guests is to create an inclusive experience where everyone feels welcome and comfortable. In addition to local, elevated cuisine, Crocevia boasts unique features, such as an ancient well from the 1800’s transformed into a dining table with a glass top (so you can see down inside), a cellar carved into the rock under the inn, and an intimate garden enclosed by stunning walls of Karst stone.
Crocevia is more than just a place to stay or eat; it is an experience that celebrates the rugged beauty and strong identity of Santa Croce.
