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…
Must-see restaurants in Umbria
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…
Orvieto
This gelateria serves mouth-watering gelato made with top Italian ingredients such as Sicilian pistachios and hazelnuts from the Langhe hills in Piedmont…
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…
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…
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…
Perugia
Fulsome, filling food at honest prices is the winning recipe at this long-standing student haunt. What you eat depends on the day (or month), so go on a…
Assisi
As much as the food, the big draw here is the al fresco terrace and its heavenly views – the green valley below Assisi spreads picturesquely before you…
Perugia
With its streetside terrace on an attractive back lane daubed with murals, the Gufo is well placed for a meal of robust regional cooking. To keep it local…
Assisi
Stop by for tasty and wholesome piadine (flat-bread sandwiches) filled with combinations of cheeses, veggies, salads and cured meats. It also serves…
Perugia
Perugia's covered market was out of action at the time of research as renovation work continued. When it's back in business, stop by to buy fresh produce,…
