The best restaurants Umbria

It is the most famous address of the city, the most touristic too (but which suffered from the earthquake). It is the oldest restaurant in Umbria, open since 1850. The management has preserved a setting conducive to peace and quiet, despite the hustle and bustle of rush hours, especially in summer. It must be said that the restaurant is housed inside a national monument, composed of several rooms. All the themes of traditional regional cuisine are covered in the menu. For dessert, the house can rightly boast of its very good spumone.

This farmhouse offers you a unique and delicious menu every evening according to the Slow Food philosophy. At the table, you will have only regional products. It is the ideal place to discover the authentic flavours of the traditional Umbrian dishes with ultra-fresh products coming directly from their farm: cold cuts, focaccia, pasta, chicken... Very frequented by the locals, the reservation by phone is essential. Possibility to rent rooms. The swimming pool offers a magnificent view of the Martani mountains.

Simple and friendlytrattoria that concocts good and economical food. The house is known for the large size of its salads and also the height of its... ceilings. It can seat up to 170 people and offers typical regional cuisine. On the menu: vegetable soup, cristiano, bruschetta, for starters. For the secondi piatti ("second courses"), you can choose between pizza, tortellini with ragù sauce, potatoes, chicken, and other meat dishes. Ideal for small budgets and the welcome is remarkable.

A very good address in the city created by two crazy people (pazzi), two inseparable friends (one from Perugia, the other from Venice). Here you can enjoy traditional Umbrian and Venetian cuisine, accompanied by excellent wines and stunning desserts. The house recommends for example shrimps sautéed with rosemary and chickpea cream, ravioloni stuffed with burrata, parmesan, thyme, cherry tomatoes and salted ricotta, pork stuffed with sausage cream and flavoured with wine and truffle. Bread, pasta: everything is homemade!

Double starred gastronomic restaurant, under the leadership of one of Italy's greatest chefs and a true media star, Gianfranco Vissani. A fresh and frank local cuisine, recipes from the heritage of the Italian culinary tradition, such as bucatini all'amatriciana, pancotto (bread soup) with olives, cream and parmesan. What's more, this establishment uses only green electricity, 100% obtained from renewable sources. You can even recharge your electric car. One word: book!

For more than 40 years and in an atmosphere that is still as jovial as ever, theDi Crescenzio family has been striving to provide the best possible accompaniment for its customers on their gastronomic excursions to the wonders of Umbria. Fine dining and experience are the hallmarks of this restaurant located in the hotel of the same name. The chef's culinary essays maintain the reputation of this address, which is not satisfied with traditional recipes, but dares to mix genres, most often with success. This establishment also offers rooms for rent.

One of the best tables in Assisi, in a picturesque setting. The house, situated within the ancient walls of the city, concocts simple and refined seasonal dishes. The fagianetti with truffles, for example, are delicious. The house makes it a point of honour to use local products, the meat comes exclusively from Umbrian and Tuscan farms, the olive oil from the Umbrian hills, the fresh pasta is handmade, and not forgetting the careful selection of salami (cold cuts, sausages...) and artisanal cheeses.

Umbrian specialities are in the spotlight in this elegant restaurant in the centre of Orvieto. The food is neat and very good. Taste the taglioli with porcini funghi and the risotto with parmesan cheese and white truffles, a real treat. Wild boar, duck (duck breast with honey and citrus fruits, tarragon and carrot purée with turmeric...) and wild deer meat. For cheese lovers, take the Pecorino di Pienza with honey to end your meal! The terrace offers a beautiful view of the cathedral. Professional service and prices accordingly.

In a pleasant and historic setting, this renowned restaurant offers delicious traditional cuisine (there is even pheasant!) and a good cellar. In the plate, the truffle is in the honor, it is the queen of the region: black or white, ingredient of stuffing, marinated or strewn with shavings... You will also have the choice of pasta dishes, such as those with saffron... In 1998, the restaurant won the prestigious " 5 Stars Diamonds Award ". The service is welcoming. It is the chic and refined (but friendly!) address of the city.

This quiet restaurant stands out thanks to its small terrace on the theatre square, but also and above all thanks to its very nice wine list with prices ranging from 7 to 550 €. Unmistakable à la carte, because the real specialties of Norcia, the fettuccine al tartufo. For those who hesitate between several dishes, the staff will be happy to detail their composition. The restaurant is surrounded by greenery, so you can go trekking after a good meal, or admire the many colours of the flowers of the surrounding valleys.

The address is ideal for very big eaters on a small budget. The house offers a dozen dishes that vary depending on the day of the week (various pasta, secondi piatti and other contorni in a very rustic meal). The owner makes sure that his guests can manage to eat a little bit of everything. The latter is most picturesque. Passionate about his job, he always reserves a wonderful welcome for his customers. As a bonus, he often offers a Cocco at each meal. The place is frequented by students, given its very good value for money.

Located outside the city centre, above the funicular, this restaurant offers formulas made with pasta dishes and other local delicacies. Perched on the top of the hill, it overlooks the whole city. Chef Paolo Pascolini and his sister Michela, owners of the restaurant since 2003, work the raw material with care, the products are always in season and from the region. The establishment even won a cooking competition in 2010. On the menu of the secondi piatti: duck leg stuffed with prunes, wild boar, veal cheek in red wine, lamb chops.

A large restaurant with a medieval atmosphere, with pergola and terrace for the summer. This regional cuisine made with seasonal products attracts a lot of people. The cooking of some dishes is done in a large traditional fireplace, visible to all. The restaurant has several rooms, all with exposed stones, which can accommodate up to 100 people, all in a romantic medieval setting. The address is held by the granddaughter of the first owner who opened the premises in 1954 and is located in the family hotel.

Specializing in meat, this family trattoria enjoys a solid reputation in Assisi. The locals go there to taste a very good home cooking, with herbs precisely, as its name indicates. The house also revisits the dishes with a touch of originality, and on the menu you will also find typical dishes of the region such as risotto with truffles . Everything is very refined. Moreover, the establishment has a beautiful terrace.

This historic restaurant in Spoleto (the oldest in the city) opened in 1927. It is a family history that is passed on from generation to generation. The speciality: truffles. Indeed, this table is highly recommended for truffle lovers, and honours the traditions of Umbria (white truffle in October and November and black truffle from December to March). To taste, the petto di anatra con patate et tartufo... The restaurant has two beautiful rooms and a terrace. Also worth mentioning is the very careful presentation of the dishes.

It is an institution of the city! This restaurant was founded in 1900 by the Sabatini couple. Since then, the years have passed, with changes of owners and today it is the artists of the festival who come to enjoy themselves, as the photos prove, from Ugo Tognazzi to Ben Gazzara. Reservations are therefore required... Umbrian cuisine served in the refined setting of a 16th century palace. In summer, you can dine outside in the cool and pleasant garden. For those who love curiosities, don't miss the egg and truffle mousse!

If there is one place not to be missed in Gubbio, it is this establishment, which is exceptional both for its location and for the cuisine it offers. With its enchanting setting, perched on Mount Ingino, its remarkable cuisine, both from the land and from the sea with high quality products, and its affordable prices, this address does not disappoint. Here, you can enjoy fish or excellent tagliatelle with truffles, while taking in the breathtaking panorama. Your children will also be delighted by the setting and the atmosphere in front of a splendid view.

With its small iron tables, its shady terrace and its very friendly staff, this is an ideal place to have lunch, especially as the prices are very interesting. The "anticrisi" menu for just over ten euros includes a^first course, a^{second course}, vegetables and a glass of wine, plus coffee or fruit. In addition to pizzas, the restaurant offers pasta and meat dishes flavoured with truffles. And for those with a sweet tooth, the dessert menu is complete. It's not great food, but it's very good.

It is ideal for a lunch break between two visits. Small family restaurant and grocery store to taste the best local deli meats, served on a plate (a kind of board nicely presented) or in a well garnished panini. Prosciutto, fresh cheese (especially ricotta) are excellent, there are also soups for those who want a quick but hot lunch. The establishment offers a wide variety of local cheeses that you can accompany with one of the house wines. The reception is very pleasant

This address, which offers a magnificent view of the surrounding area, is one of the best known in Todi. Always in search of new flavours, the chef, Fausto Todini, has worked abroad, notably in Vienna, Israel and Holland, before returning to Italy to offer traditional cuisine, such as the marvellous polenta (for those who love it!)... Here, you can enjoy many Umbrian dishes: soups, game, pasta, dishes flavoured with aromatic herbs from the region, not forgetting the dishes with truffles and porcini mushrooms. A real treat!