Osteria La Piazzetta dell'Erba

Top choice in Assisi


Tables at this local favourite are always highly coveted: in winter in the cosy stone-vaulted interior, in summer outside on a small, flower-strewn square. The big draw is the kitchen's inventive cuisine and a seasonally driven menu that's flecked with Asian and European influences (hummus, sauerkraut and wasabi regularly pop up in dishes).

Expect real treats here: grilled octopus with chestnuts and vanilla, red beet gnocchi with blue cheese and berries, all served with excellent local wine.