Restaurants
There are many good restaurants in Umbria and some few bad ones too. The restantaurant scene is very dynamic, things change all the time. This is a selection of the restaurants we normally go to and are good value for money. Umbrian cuisine is simple but with amazing flavours. Pork meat, mushrooms and truffles are one of their main ingredients.
One of the best restaurants in Perugia, in our view.
Via Bartolo, 30, 06123 Perugia
tel: +39 075 374 8749
Ristorante Il Padrino
5 Via BaldeschiOne of the best restaurants in Perugia, in our view.
Via Bartolo, 30, 06123 Perugia
tel: +39 075 374 8749
Overlooking Antognolla castle, great pizzas only served during weekends. 5 minutes drive from the property.
Str. S. Giovanni del Pantano, 06133 Perugia
tel: +39 075 584 2231
Ristorante la Boiola
Strada San Giovanni del PantanoOverlooking Antognolla castle, great pizzas only served during weekends. 5 minutes drive from the property.
Str. S. Giovanni del Pantano, 06133 Perugia
tel: +39 075 584 2231
Good restaurant in Umbertide .Via Caduti di Penetola, 29, 06019 Niccone. tel: +39 349 084 6668
13 locals recommend
Ristorante Locanda Di Nonna Gelsa
29 Via Caduti di PenetolaGood restaurant in Umbertide .Via Caduti di Penetola, 29, 06019 Niccone. tel: +39 349 084 6668
A great restaurant to end your visit to Montone.
Via Roma, 7, 06014 Montone
tel: +39 075 930 6521
La Locanda del Capitano
7 Via RomaA great restaurant to end your visit to Montone.
Via Roma, 7, 06014 Montone
tel: +39 075 930 6521
20 minutes drive from the property, in la Bruna. Good restaurant and great pizzas too! booking is necessary.
Str. della Bruna, 32, 06134 Perugia
tel: +39 327 734 7710
11 locals recommend
Ristorante Il Caldaro
32 Str. della Bruna20 minutes drive from the property, in la Bruna. Good restaurant and great pizzas too! booking is necessary.
Str. della Bruna, 32, 06134 Perugia
tel: +39 327 734 7710
Fantastic restaurant in Gubbio. try truffle omelette !!
Via Glovanni Ansidei, 6, 06024 Gubbio
tel: +39 075 927 4368
12 locals recommend
Taverna Del Lupo
6 Via Glovanni AnsideiFantastic restaurant in Gubbio. try truffle omelette !!
Via Glovanni Ansidei, 6, 06024 Gubbio
tel: +39 075 927 4368
Location is not great, near Perugia train station, but the food is excellent and inexpensive.
Via della Ferrovia, 1/A, 06129 Perugia
tel: +39 075 505 7233
Osteria Mangiafuoco
1/A Via della FerroviaLocation is not great, near Perugia train station, but the food is excellent and inexpensive.
Via della Ferrovia, 1/A, 06129 Perugia
tel: +39 075 505 7233
Great place for lunch after a morning walking around town in Arezzo, especially after browsing in the antique fair.
Via Giuseppe Mazzini, 6, 52100 Arezzo
tel: +39 0575 27644
6 locals recommend
Trattoria Il Saraceno
6 Via Giuseppe MazziniGreat place for lunch after a morning walking around town in Arezzo, especially after browsing in the antique fair.
Via Giuseppe Mazzini, 6, 52100 Arezzo
tel: +39 0575 27644
Il Convento
2 Via del SerraglioCorciano best restaurant
great coffee, cocktail and a delicious takeaway tiramisu !!
Corso Pietro Vannucci, 32, 06100 Perugia
tel: +39 075 572 4112
17 locals recommend
Pasticceria Sandri
32 Corso Pietro Vannuccigreat coffee, cocktail and a delicious takeaway tiramisu !!
Corso Pietro Vannucci, 32, 06100 Perugia
tel: +39 075 572 4112
Best lunch stop between Spoleto and Terni.
Località Torrecola, 6, 06049 Torrecola
Tel: +39 0743 54119
Ristorante Trattoria Il Capanno
6 Località Torre ColaBest lunch stop between Spoleto and Terni.
Località Torrecola, 6, 06049 Torrecola
Tel: +39 0743 54119
Cortona's delicious Tuscan food restaurant
Via Ghibellina, 17, 52044 Cortona
tel: +39 0575 606039
19 locals recommend
La Bucaccia
17 Via GhibellinaCortona's delicious Tuscan food restaurant
Via Ghibellina, 17, 52044 Cortona
tel: +39 0575 606039
Il Gelato Di Mastro Cianuri
19 Via Ruggero D'AndreottoBest icecream in Perugia, you have to check it out yourself.
Great place for an ice cream or just have a coffee.
viale della libertà n1, 06068 Tavernelle
7 locals recommend
Dolci e Tradizioni
1 Via della LibertàGreat place for an ice cream or just have a coffee.
viale della libertà n1, 06068 Tavernelle
In our view, the best pizzas in Perugia ! it can busy, so be prepared to wait.
Address: Piazza Piccinino 11
14 locals recommend
Mediterranea
11 P.za PiccininoIn our view, the best pizzas in Perugia ! it can busy, so be prepared to wait.
Address: Piazza Piccinino 11
Antica Norcineria
3 P.za Ignazio DantiGreat location and good food
Piazza Danti 3, 06122 Perugia
tel: +39 320 113 6808
A significant appeal of this restaurant is its vast wine selection – 450 variations, to be precise. The food menu is equally as impressive and presents detailed dishes carefully selected for the unique textures and tastes of the ingredients. The interior itself has a modern yet authentic charm, embracing the building’s former use as a factory for repairing balances and scales. Exposed metal pipes and wooden roof beams line the space, which creates a level of fascination for the historical background of the building.
23 locals recommend
L'Officina
56 Borgo XX GiugnoA significant appeal of this restaurant is its vast wine selection – 450 variations, to be precise. The food menu is equally as impressive and presents detailed dishes carefully selected for the unique textures and tastes of the ingredients. The interior itself has a modern yet authentic charm, embracing the building’s former use as a factory for repairing balances and scales. Exposed metal pipes and wooden roof beams line the space, which creates a level of fascination for the historical background of the building.
A gastro-bar in the city, this welcoming restaurant is popular due to its inviting atmosphere and well-established wine bar. It is a modern cantina which embraces a rustic Italian edge in its décor. You can choose from heart-warming main dishes including beautiful vegetarian options to delicious appetizers such as a mouth-watering quiche Lorraine. Set amongst the arty backdrop of the city, it is a fantastic place to spend an evening in the fun ambience of Perugia!
Via della Viola, 25, 06122 Perugia
tel:+39 075 571 6376
42 locals recommend
Civico 25
25 Via della ViolaA gastro-bar in the city, this welcoming restaurant is popular due to its inviting atmosphere and well-established wine bar. It is a modern cantina which embraces a rustic Italian edge in its décor. You can choose from heart-warming main dishes including beautiful vegetarian options to delicious appetizers such as a mouth-watering quiche Lorraine. Set amongst the arty backdrop of the city, it is a fantastic place to spend an evening in the fun ambience of Perugia!
Via della Viola, 25, 06122 Perugia
tel:+39 075 571 6376
If you want to be amongst the intriguing hustle and bustle of the working city, this is the place to go! Populated by the local businessmen and women, this is the ideal place to grab some lunch. The suppli is a speciality here; a tomato and herb flavoured rice ball with a surprise drop of mozzarella inside, it is a must-try when in the area. Via Cesare Caporali, 13, 06126 Perugia
8 locals recommend
Ristorante Altromondo
13 Via Cesare CaporaliIf you want to be amongst the intriguing hustle and bustle of the working city, this is the place to go! Populated by the local businessmen and women, this is the ideal place to grab some lunch. The suppli is a speciality here; a tomato and herb flavoured rice ball with a surprise drop of mozzarella inside, it is a must-try when in the area. Via Cesare Caporali, 13, 06126 Perugia
This is a well-appraised place of dining and will add an unforgettable Umbrian twist to your holiday experience. Adored by both tourists and locals, it is a popular spot. The dishes are based on Umbrian tradition but enhanced through the creative culinary flair of the talented Chef Claudio Brugalossi. The Gragnano spaghetti with clams is an excellent example of the talent and professionalism that drenches the restaurant. It is not just the main meals, but also the desserts which are masterpieces due to their gorgeous detail.
Via delle Streghe 8 Historic Center, 06123 Perugia
18 locals recommend
La Taverna
8 Via delle StregheThis is a well-appraised place of dining and will add an unforgettable Umbrian twist to your holiday experience. Adored by both tourists and locals, it is a popular spot. The dishes are based on Umbrian tradition but enhanced through the creative culinary flair of the talented Chef Claudio Brugalossi. The Gragnano spaghetti with clams is an excellent example of the talent and professionalism that drenches the restaurant. It is not just the main meals, but also the desserts which are masterpieces due to their gorgeous detail.
Via delle Streghe 8 Historic Center, 06123 Perugia
This is the best place if you want to experience your dining with an element of mystery. The menu is revised daily and from season to season, meaning no two visits are the same! Reasonably priced, the set menus consist of antipasti, a first, a second and contorno, meaning you leave feeling extremely satisfied! If you are travelling with a group of friends, it is the ideal place to share dishes and try new things together.
Corso Giuseppe Garibaldi, 12, 06123 Perugia
tel: +39 075 573 2511
30 locals recommend
Ristorante Dal Mi' Cocco
12 Corso Giuseppe GaribaldiThis is the best place if you want to experience your dining with an element of mystery. The menu is revised daily and from season to season, meaning no two visits are the same! Reasonably priced, the set menus consist of antipasti, a first, a second and contorno, meaning you leave feeling extremely satisfied! If you are travelling with a group of friends, it is the ideal place to share dishes and try new things together.
Corso Giuseppe Garibaldi, 12, 06123 Perugia
tel: +39 075 573 2511
Another great restaurant in Gubbio.
Via A. Piccardi, 1, 06024 Gubbio PG
Phone: + 39 333 446 3007
Locanda del Tartufo
111 Piazza GrandeAnother great restaurant in Gubbio.
Via A. Piccardi, 1, 06024 Gubbio PG
Phone: + 39 333 446 3007
Ristorante Conte Fabiani
26 Piazza dei Quaranta MartiriPiazza quaranta martiri 26, 06024 Gubbio
Tel:+39 075 842 5542
Sightseeing
These are a list of towns and cities that we love to visit when we are in Umbria. Some of them are a bit far way from the house, others are quite close to the house where we go regularly. The property is near the Umbria/Tuscany border so we have also included towns in Tuscany that we love. There are many more places we would like to mention, but we understand your time in limited. You can easily spend 3 weeks visiting different locations in Umbria and just across its borders.
Umbria's iconic medieval capital, just 20 minutes drive from the house. There are so many things to do in Perugia, visiting museums, churches, shopping, walking through the narrow streets and the elegant Corso Vannucci. Plenty of restaurants to choose from.
33 locals recommend
Province of Perugia
Umbria's iconic medieval capital, just 20 minutes drive from the house. There are so many things to do in Perugia, visiting museums, churches, shopping, walking through the narrow streets and the elegant Corso Vannucci. Plenty of restaurants to choose from.
Gubbio is another medieval gem, its narrow cobbled streets, amazing of the plains below, small shops and excellent restaurants. Gubbio cannot be missed !
230 locals recommend
Gubbio
Gubbio is another medieval gem, its narrow cobbled streets, amazing of the plains below, small shops and excellent restaurants. Gubbio cannot be missed !
Religious or not, Assisi must be part of your visit to Umbria. Beautiful churches, Giottto's frescoes. Avoid visiting during the weekend. It is a very touristic city, people visiting from all over the world. best time to visit, early morning or late afternoon.
594 locals recommend
Assisi
Religious or not, Assisi must be part of your visit to Umbria. Beautiful churches, Giottto's frescoes. Avoid visiting during the weekend. It is a very touristic city, people visiting from all over the world. best time to visit, early morning or late afternoon.
One of our favourite picturesque small towns near the property, only 25 minutes drive. Great place to walk around and end your visit with drinks or dinner on one of the good restaurants around.
39 locals recommend
Montone
One of our favourite picturesque small towns near the property, only 25 minutes drive. Great place to walk around and end your visit with drinks or dinner on one of the good restaurants around.
We never get tired of visit Spello. A typical Umbrian medieval town, next to Assisi. Not to miss, The Baglioni Chapel in the church of Santa Maria Maggiore. It is known for its Renaissance frescoes executed by Pinturicchio from c. 1500 to 1501.
177 locals recommend
Spello
We never get tired of visit Spello. A typical Umbrian medieval town, next to Assisi. Not to miss, The Baglioni Chapel in the church of Santa Maria Maggiore. It is known for its Renaissance frescoes executed by Pinturicchio from c. 1500 to 1501.
The village is very small, about fifty stone houses pegged on the side of the hill that stands above them, forming a natural amphitheater. Houses immersed in the woods and crossed by narrow streets and streams of pure water. The waters of the village are in fact fed by the sources of the Menotre rive. Wander through its streets, let yourself be guided by the harmonious sound of the channels that flow between the houses and then widen themselves to form beautiful basins
43 locals recommend
Rasiglia
The village is very small, about fifty stone houses pegged on the side of the hill that stands above them, forming a natural amphitheater. Houses immersed in the woods and crossed by narrow streets and streams of pure water. The waters of the village are in fact fed by the sources of the Menotre rive. Wander through its streets, let yourself be guided by the harmonious sound of the channels that flow between the houses and then widen themselves to form beautiful basins
Orvieto is a small city perched on a rock cliff in Umbria, Italy. Duomo di Orvieto, dating from 1290, has a mosaic facade and houses a marble Pietà sculpture. The Pozzo di San Patrizio is a 16th-century well shaft with a double spiral staircase. An underground cave network attests to the city’s Etruscan roots. Artifacts from this era, like ceramics and bronze items, are on view at the National Archaeological Museum.
389 locals recommend
Orvieto
Orvieto is a small city perched on a rock cliff in Umbria, Italy. Duomo di Orvieto, dating from 1290, has a mosaic facade and houses a marble Pietà sculpture. The Pozzo di San Patrizio is a 16th-century well shaft with a double spiral staircase. An underground cave network attests to the city’s Etruscan roots. Artifacts from this era, like ceramics and bronze items, are on view at the National Archaeological Museum.
Todi is a hilltop town. Among the medieval buildings framing the central Piazza del Popolo are the People’s Palace and the Captain’s Palace. The latter houses the Civic Museum and Gallery. Beneath the square are 2 Roman cisterns, part of a series of subterranean tunnels and wells dating from as far back as the 2nd century B.C. The facade of the centuries-old Todi Cathedral features a rose window.
192 locals recommend
Todi
Todi is a hilltop town. Among the medieval buildings framing the central Piazza del Popolo are the People’s Palace and the Captain’s Palace. The latter houses the Civic Museum and Gallery. Beneath the square are 2 Roman cisterns, part of a series of subterranean tunnels and wells dating from as far back as the 2nd century B.C. The facade of the centuries-old Todi Cathedral features a rose window.
It’s surrounded by hills, olive groves and vineyards. Dating from the 12th century, Spoleto Cathedral has a porticoed facade embellished by a mosaic. Inside is a cycle of frescoes by the medieval artist Filippo Lippi. The National Archaeological Museum complex displays items from the Bronze Age and Roman times. It also includes the restored Roman Theater.
222 locals recommend
Spoleto
It’s surrounded by hills, olive groves and vineyards. Dating from the 12th century, Spoleto Cathedral has a porticoed facade embellished by a mosaic. Inside is a cycle of frescoes by the medieval artist Filippo Lippi. The National Archaeological Museum complex displays items from the Bronze Age and Roman times. It also includes the restored Roman Theater.
Only 16 minute drive from the house, Corciano is a very old litown, dating from the neolithic period. It has a lot of character, and host a famous medieval festival every August.
Corciano Vecchio
Only 16 minute drive from the house, Corciano is a very old litown, dating from the neolithic period. It has a lot of character, and host a famous medieval festival every August.
Close to Spello and in the Vale of Spoleto, that has been a settlement since at least the time of the Ancient Romans.
The highlight of your visit to the pretty village is the medieval square called Piazza Silvestri with its two ancient churches and other 13th century buildings, but there are other sites of interest in the town so be sure to explore.
102 locals recommend
Bevagna
1 Corso Giacomo MatteottiClose to Spello and in the Vale of Spoleto, that has been a settlement since at least the time of the Ancient Romans.
The highlight of your visit to the pretty village is the medieval square called Piazza Silvestri with its two ancient churches and other 13th century buildings, but there are other sites of interest in the town so be sure to explore.
Umbria's wine country ! Enveloped by the splendid medieval walls, there are many churches within the first wall, including the one dedicated to Saint Augustine. Once in the beautiful circular square, you will find the Palazzo Comunale, the former church of San Filippo Neri, now the theater, the small church of Santa Maria de Platea (among the oldest buildings) and significant examples of noble residences from the 16th century.
148 locals recommend
Montefalco
Umbria's wine country ! Enveloped by the splendid medieval walls, there are many churches within the first wall, including the one dedicated to Saint Augustine. Once in the beautiful circular square, you will find the Palazzo Comunale, the former church of San Filippo Neri, now the theater, the small church of Santa Maria de Platea (among the oldest buildings) and significant examples of noble residences from the 16th century.
In spite of being badly damaged during 2016 earthquake, Norcia is still worth a visit for the sightseeing and food. Great restaurants and local produce of sausages and truffles. We love to return to Norcia, it is a full on day trip if you combine your excursion with other lovely small towns on the way.
59 locals recommend
Norcia
In spite of being badly damaged during 2016 earthquake, Norcia is still worth a visit for the sightseeing and food. Great restaurants and local produce of sausages and truffles. We love to return to Norcia, it is a full on day trip if you combine your excursion with other lovely small towns on the way.
Castelluccio
Gorgeous landscape. Not to miss in July is the frioritta !
One of the most beautiful hilltown in Italy. 6 km south of Lake Trasimeno. It is where, in 217 BC, Hannibal was making a name for himself by ambushing Roman legions along the banks. Over 15,000 legionnaires died, and the Romans were not pleased. Today, the natives are over their loss and welcome visitors with open arms.
While Panicale was likely inhabited since Etruscan times, it was a medieval castle built on the peak of the hill that formed the city into what you see today. The town's narrow roads form concentric ovals around the Piazza Podesta at the hill's peak, as a defensive measure when they were built.
73 locals recommend
Panicale
One of the most beautiful hilltown in Italy. 6 km south of Lake Trasimeno. It is where, in 217 BC, Hannibal was making a name for himself by ambushing Roman legions along the banks. Over 15,000 legionnaires died, and the Romans were not pleased. Today, the natives are over their loss and welcome visitors with open arms.
While Panicale was likely inhabited since Etruscan times, it was a medieval castle built on the peak of the hill that formed the city into what you see today. The town's narrow roads form concentric ovals around the Piazza Podesta at the hill's peak, as a defensive measure when they were built.
Lago Trasimeno
Located in the border between Umbria and Tuscany. Great place to visit in the evening at sunset and have a meal. The Etruscan Academy Museum displays a vast collection of bronze, ceramic and funerary items reflecting the town’s Etruscan past. The museum also includes an Archaeological Park with multiple sites, including city fortifications and stretches of Roman roads. Near the Renaissance-era cathedral is the Diocesan Museum, with sacred furnishings, plus paintings by Fra Angelico.
497 locals recommend
Cortona
Located in the border between Umbria and Tuscany. Great place to visit in the evening at sunset and have a meal. The Etruscan Academy Museum displays a vast collection of bronze, ceramic and funerary items reflecting the town’s Etruscan past. The museum also includes an Archaeological Park with multiple sites, including city fortifications and stretches of Roman roads. Near the Renaissance-era cathedral is the Diocesan Museum, with sacred furnishings, plus paintings by Fra Angelico.
Although there is evidence of Neolithic remains in the area, the first historical document we know of is dated 600 b.c. where Nequinum is mentioned. In 299 we know the town as Narnia, a Roman colony. The name comes from the nearby Nar river, which is called the Nera today. Narni rose in importance with the construction of the Via Flaminia from Rome to Rimini. In the 12th and 14th century Narni became part of the Papal State and developed an important school of painting and goldsmiths.
82 locals recommend
Narni
Although there is evidence of Neolithic remains in the area, the first historical document we know of is dated 600 b.c. where Nequinum is mentioned. In 299 we know the town as Narnia, a Roman colony. The name comes from the nearby Nar river, which is called the Nera today. Narni rose in importance with the construction of the Via Flaminia from Rome to Rimini. In the 12th and 14th century Narni became part of the Papal State and developed an important school of painting and goldsmiths.
We love going top the Antique fair market, first Sunday of every month. The ancient Tuscan city of Arezzo, with its Roman ruins, medieval walls, Renaissance architecture and incomparable Piero della Francesca murals, has always been a magnet for art lovers.
501 locals recommend
Arezzo
We love going top the Antique fair market, first Sunday of every month. The ancient Tuscan city of Arezzo, with its Roman ruins, medieval walls, Renaissance architecture and incomparable Piero della Francesca murals, has always been a magnet for art lovers.
Umbertide is only 15 minutes away from the house. The town market day in on Wednesday, ideal for buying fresh vegetables, cheeses, differents types of hams and tartufo !. Near by you will find the Coop , an excellent supermarket where you will find anything you need.
22 locals recommend
Umbertide
Umbertide is only 15 minutes away from the house. The town market day in on Wednesday, ideal for buying fresh vegetables, cheeses, differents types of hams and tartufo !. Near by you will find the Coop , an excellent supermarket where you will find anything you need.
Perched high in the hilltops lies Trevi, a town surrounded by olive trees and known for its artistic heritage. Trevi boasts stunning views of the Umbrian countryside; there’s no wonder it is a town which is included in the list of the most beautiful villages in Italy! Famous for their olives, every autumn, a festival in celebration of the harvest of the high-quality oil produced in the town takes place.
34 locals recommend
Trevi
Perched high in the hilltops lies Trevi, a town surrounded by olive trees and known for its artistic heritage. Trevi boasts stunning views of the Umbrian countryside; there’s no wonder it is a town which is included in the list of the most beautiful villages in Italy! Famous for their olives, every autumn, a festival in celebration of the harvest of the high-quality oil produced in the town takes place.
Based in east-central Umbria and built on flat land, Foligno is the third-largest city in Umbria. It is often overlooked as a tourist location due to its ties with the manufacturing industry, yet it is known locally for its rich history, with many incredible ancient sites to visit such as Palazzo Trinci and the Cathedral of San Feliciano.
57 locals recommend
Foligno
Based in east-central Umbria and built on flat land, Foligno is the third-largest city in Umbria. It is often overlooked as a tourist location due to its ties with the manufacturing industry, yet it is known locally for its rich history, with many incredible ancient sites to visit such as Palazzo Trinci and the Cathedral of San Feliciano.
Marmore Falls
An example of Renaissance town planning led by Pope Pius II (hence the town’s name). Major monuments arrayed around the central Piazza Pio II. The town was used to sub for Verona in Bertolucci’s Romeo and Juliet.
555 locals recommend
Pienza
An example of Renaissance town planning led by Pope Pius II (hence the town’s name). Major monuments arrayed around the central Piazza Pio II. The town was used to sub for Verona in Bertolucci’s Romeo and Juliet.
Food scene
Family-owned wine producer in Umbria.
Strada del Pino n.4 - 06132 Perugia - Pila PG
Phone: +39 075 607316
Goretti Wines Agricultural Production (S.R.L.)
4 Strada del PinoFamily-owned wine producer in Umbria.
Strada del Pino n.4 - 06132 Perugia - Pila PG
Phone: +39 075 607316
Great vineyard on the way to Lake Trasimeno.
Contact : Irene Rossi
+39 345 2586604 - info@cantinaberioli.it
Cantina Berioli
3 Via del MoscatelloGreat vineyard on the way to Lake Trasimeno.
Contact : Irene Rossi
+39 345 2586604 - info@cantinaberioli.it
A fabulous wine Estate with beautiful gardens and lovely views of the valley. www.castellodisolfagnano.it/en/
Call Giacomo Magi, to arrange a wine tasting + 393347295694
Castello Di Solfagnano
32 Strada di SolfagnanoA fabulous wine Estate with beautiful gardens and lovely views of the valley. www.castellodisolfagnano.it/en/
Call Giacomo Magi, to arrange a wine tasting + 393347295694
Buying Wine
The productions of Montefalco Rosso and Montefalco Sagrantino
Address Via Fratta Alzatura 06036 Montefalco (Pg) Umbria
Azienda Agricola Bocale
The productions of Montefalco Rosso and Montefalco Sagrantino
Address Via Fratta Alzatura 06036 Montefalco (Pg) Umbria