Reale is a restaurant in Castel di Sangro, Italy, led by chef Niko Romito.
It is No. 27 on The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2026, and holds three MICHELIN stars and membership of Relais & Châteaux.
Who leads the kitchen
- Niko Romito, Chef and owner since 2011 (source, 27 October 2026)
Standing over time
| List | Year | Standing |
|---|---|---|
| The World's 50 Best Restaurants | 2026 | No. 27 (source) |
| The World's 50 Best Restaurants | 2025 | No. 18 (source) |
| The World's 50 Best Restaurants | 2024 | No. 19 (source) |
| The World's 50 Best Restaurants | 2023 | No. 16 (source) |
| The World's 50 Best Restaurants | 2022 | No. 15 (source) |
| MICHELIN Guide | 2026 | Three Stars (source) |
| MICHELIN Guide | 2026 | Two Stars (source) |
| Relais & Châteaux | 2026 | Restaurant member (source) |
The restaurant
Minimalist Italian cooking built on a small selection of ingredients, with a focus on local Abruzzo produce, served in a restored 16th-century monastery (source)
Context
Every restaurant on the major lists, with its chef and sources, is in who leads the world's best restaurants. What the role involves, and what the best in it say about the work, is set out in the executive chef's role.
Checked 10 November 2026. Corrections are welcome at press@theluxuryofattention.com.