LA DOLCE FAR NIENTE

Concept

Casa 1881 is an Italian restaurant and bar located within The Windsor Hotel, built around the rhythm of breakfast, leisurely lunches, Sunday brunch, aperitivo, and relaxed dinners.

The concept draws from the ease and lifestyle of coastal Italy—where the day unfolds naturally from one moment to the next. Guests arrive for breakfast, lunch, brunch, or dinner, linger over a glass of wine, and often remain as the room shifts into the evening.

The menu is rooted in Italian tradition, with a focus on seasonal ingredients, classic preparations, and a curated selection of imported products. Artisan Italian pastas, simple antipasti, and familiar dishes are executed with restraint—letting quality and balance lead.

Il Bar sits alongside the dining room as a more casual extension of the experience. Centered around aperitivo, it offers classic cocktails, spritzes, wine, and a selection of small plates and panini. The atmosphere is social, slightly more energetic, and designed for flexibility—whether a quick stop or a longer stay.

Together, Casa 1881 and Il Bar create a continuous experience from breakfast through late evening—unhurried, approachable, and quietly refined.

La dolce far niente

Inspired by the rhythm of coastal Italy and the warmth of Sicilian hospitality, Casa 1881 moves naturally from breakfast to lunch to aperitivo and into the evening.

Relaxed, social, and quietly refined—designed for hotel guests, locals, and long lingering meals alike.