Orvieto
Named after an ancient Etruscan well that graces its basement, this is a firm local favourite. Your host, Giovanni, will guide you through his seasonal…
Must-see restaurants in Umbria & Le Marche
Umbria
Huddled away in the upper part of the old town, this inviting trattoria attracts a faithful local following for its cosy vaulted interior, authentic food…
Lago Trasimeno
You can imagine Mona Lisa giving a wry smile of approval to the food served at this intimate, art-strewn restaurant in the heart of town. You, too, will…
Le Marche
One of Macerata's best-known restaurants, Da Secondo is a welcoming spot for regional maceratese specialities like vincisgrassi (the local version of…
Assisi
A short hop from the Basilica di San Francesco, this inviting restaurant is big on old-world charm, with low arches and stone walls. The menu is similarly…
Ancona
Hidden away in a tennis club near the Passetto, this workaday fish restaurant is as authentic as it gets. Every lunch, crowds of hungry locals – everyone…
Ascoli Piceno
Ensconced in a typical stone building, this cosy, barrel-vaulted restaurant blends historic charm with a dash of style and a strong sense of place. Dishes…
Umbria
For a change from pasta and pizza, head down to Narni Scalo where this cosy gastropub offers respite. Bag an outdoor table and dig into creative burgers,…
Perugia
A romantic setting in a quiet corner of the medieval centre goes hand in hand with creative Italian cuisine at this cosy osteria. Run by husband-and-wife…
Le Marche
Laid-back and casual, this popular backstreet osteria has a low-key vibe and al fresco seating in summer. Sit down to inventive dishes prepared with…
Orvieto
Underground dining takes on a literal meaning at this long-standing restaurant, romantically housed in an Etruscan grotto. But there's more to it than…
Le Marche
About 1km north of Sarnano on the SP78, this hotel-restaurant is ideal for a break from the road. Join the locals who regularly stop by to greet convivial…
Le Marche
In a 15th-century backstreet building off Piazza del Popolo, this old-school trattoria is straight out of central casting with its timber beams, exposed…
Spoleto
Intimate, inventive and unmissable, Tempio del Gusto is fine dining without the Michelin-starred price tag. Chef Eros Patrizi takes an experimental…
Le Marche
Trying to find an open restaurant on Sunday night in Macerata is not a simple operation. Which is where Frecandò comes in. This casual trattoria is an…
Perugia
Tucked down a side alley off Corso Vannucci, this attractive stone-vaulted restaurant sources nearly all its ingredients from local organic suppliers,…
Umbria
Gubbio's crescia (flat bread) is the star turn at this casual, and often busy, centro storico restaurant. Stuffed with all manner of locally sourced…
Perugia
Visiting university professors join locals and out-of-towners at this handsome brick-vaulted restaurant. Meals get off to a cracking start with a…
Ascoli Piceno
Walk the red carpet to enter this gorgeously-styled palazzo-restaurant. Funky chandeliers, white distressed wood and a summer garden-courtyard create a…
Lago Trasimeno
This cosy restaurant is all about the uncomplicated joys of Umbrian country cooking. From the handmade pasta, temptingly laid out on the counter…
Orvieto
This charming backstreet trattoria disproves any theories that you can't eat well near major tourist sites. A family-run outfit, it cooks up hearty…
Todi
If it's a fine day, bypass the brick-vaulted interior and head straight out to the terrace for towering views. Try filling regional pasta like…
Orvieto
If you want to know what a genuine Italian trattoria experience is all about, head to this family-run local favourite. Wood panelling and old-school house…
Urbino
Follow the captivating aroma of truffles down to this intimate cellar restaurant, hidden beneath a gourmet food shop. The specialities here are tasting…
Orvieto
This gelateria serves mouth-watering gelato made with top Italian ingredients such as Sicilian pistachios and hazelnuts from the Langhe hills in Piedmont…
Le Marche
An old-school osteria serving excellent seafood on Sirolo's main square. Its small dining room, all white walls and ageing framed pictures, fills quickly…
Assisi
This charming backstreet trattoria is known for its grilled meats, prepared on a huge fireplace in the small dining area. In summer, tables on the pretty…
Le Marche
Forced out of town by the 2016 earthquakes, Le Clarisse is now located on a campsite about 3km out of town. Despite this, and despite its rather…
Ascoli Piceno
This ever-popular spot is a classic Ascoli friggitoria, a takeaway cafe specialising in crisp fried snacks. Ascoli's trademark olive all'ascolana (meat…
Urbino
Set on prime Piazza della Repubblica real estate, this ever-popular gelateria is perfectly placed for a cooling break. The house speciality is pomegranate…
Perugia
A relaxed juice and snack bar where you can fire up your laptop and linger over a fresh panino and cold-pressed juice – try the apple, pineapple and…
Assisi
This cosy brick-vaulted osteria sets an attractive stage for flavoursome regional fare. Presuming you've booked ahead, you're in for quite a treat:…
Assisi
When hunger strikes but you don't fancy a full sit-down meal, search out this reliable takeaway. Pick from the selection of crisp pizza al taglio (by the…
Urbino
This cosy basement trattoria raids Le Marche's larder for the best regional produce. Platters of cheese and cold cuts whet appetites for dishes such as…
Umbria
A trattoria that's busy on a wet winter's night is usually doing something right. And that's the case at this relaxed spot in the heart of Norcia's…
Perugia
If you're a goloso (glutton) for gelato, search out this small gelateria in Perugia's historic centre. Flavours run the gamut from classics such as…
Perugia
Always packed, this cheerful, hectic pizzeria does some of the best pizzas in town. Served bubbling hot straight from a wood-fired oven, they come with…
Perugia
Dine at Il Sole and you'll be reminiscing about the engrossing views as much as the food. Taking in Perugia's rooftops and the verdant hills beyond, they…
Spoleto
With prime Piazza della Libertà patio seating and an airy dining room overlooking the Teatro Romano, this simple cafe-restaurant serves a well-rounded…
Lago Trasimeno
Sunset is prime time for lake viewing from the flowery terrace of this old-town restaurant, housed in a converted 17th-century olive mill. Inside, a fire…
