Salma Assaf, a resident of the village of Mi'ilya, an avid antiquities enthusiast, and a graduate of the Department of History, began her life's work about two decades ago with her late husband, Labib Assaf. Salma says that she always looked out at the ancient walls from her family garden and dreamed of reviving the past.
Cafes and Restaurants
Chateau du Roi Restaurant ― Traditional Italian Cuisine with Galilean Touches
Galilean Italian Cuisine
Mi'ilya
Cafes and Restaurants
Chateau du Roi
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Chef Elian Layousse brings around 30 years of experience, centered on traditional Italian cuisine enriched with personal Galilean touches. After starting his career in New York as a cook, he relocated to Italy to establish his own restaurant.
Today, the chef still owns a substantial wine canteen in Italy and has won several competitions for his winemaking. Alongside his team, Chef Elian prepares classic Italian dishes using time-honored traditional methods combined with modern cooking standards.
Ingredients & Quality
The restaurant guarantees quality through carefully selected ingredients: seasonal vegetables, fresh meats, homemade pastas made daily, and fresh in-house desserts.
Every dish balances delicate flavors with a deep respect for local heritage and culinary traditions.
Historic Wine Cellar & Site Visits
Before or after your meal, explore the on-site archaeological cellar featuring Crusader-era (Frankish) wine cellars and an ancient Roman well.
The site is open to guests of the restaurant, bar, and boutique accommodation rooms. Organized groups wishing to visit should book a tour in advance.
What we offer
Accommodation at Chateau du Roi
If you want to enjoy atmospheric, quiet accommodation and wake up to a mountainous landscape, Chateau du Roi is the place. The boutique stay is an excellent option for restaurant and bar guests who wish to continue the Chateau experience, enjoy a dreamy stay, and have an indulging breakfast.
Accommodation at Chateau du Roi
If you want to enjoy atmospheric, quiet accommodation and wake up to a mountainous landscape, Chateau du Roi is the place. The boutique stay is an excellent option for restaurant and bar guests who wish to continue the Chateau experience, enjoy a dreamy stay, and have an indulging breakfast.
Salma Assaf, a resident of the village of Mi'ilya, an avid antiquities enthusiast, and a graduate of the Department of History, began her life's work about two decades ago with her late husband, Labib Assaf. Salma says that she always looked out at the ancient walls from her family garden and dreamed of reviving the past.
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