Must-see restaurants in Umbria & Le Marche

  • Osteria del Pozzo

    Ancona

    Unless you've booked ahead, you'll be lucky to grab one of the cheek-by-jowl tables at this long-standing favourite. The big draw is its coveted seafood,…

  • I Sette Consoli

    Orvieto

    This refined restaurant walks the culinary high wire in Orvieto, serving inventive, artfully presented dishes, from joyful starters such as panzanella (a…

  • Vespasia

    Umbria

    Few places elevate Umbria's earthy cuisine to such heights as Michelin-starred Vespasia. Elegantly housed in a 16th-century palazzo and furnished with…

  • L'Officina

    Perugia

    Gourmet food at everyday prices make L'Officina one of Perugia's hottest dining tickets. Passionate owner Yannis shares his 30 years of Italian food and…

  • Osteria La Piazzetta dell'Erba

    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…

  • Osteria Eat Out

    Assisi

    With its dreamy al fresco terrace and casually chic interiors, you might expect the glass-fronted restaurant of the five-star Nun Assisi hotel to be all…

  • Ristorante da Giacchetti

    Le Marche

    Beachfront eating hits the heights at this, the best of Portonovo's wildly popular seaside restaurants. To keep it local, try the moscioli di Portonovo …

  • DivinPeccato

    Lago Trasimeno

    Chef Nicola works culinary magic at this wonderful roadside restaurant, a favourite for wedding receptions and special occasions some 27km southeast of…

  • Pane & Vino

    Todi

    It simply doesn't get any more Umbrian than this: a lovely, warm interior with tables set on a rough wooden floor and wall dressers packed with wine…

  • Novecento

    Spoleto

    An oasis of modern design, this self-styled 'casual' restaurant marries kooky decor, including a canoe on the wall and colourful hanging lamps, with…

  • Ristorante Andreina

    Le Marche

    The basilica isn't the only place pilgrims seek out in Loreto: Michelin-starred Ristorante Andreina draws foodies from far and wide for its grilled meats…

  • La Taverna

    Perugia

    La Taverna consistently wins the praise of local foodies. Brick vaults and candlelit tables create an intimate backdrop for Chef Claudio Brugolossi's…

  • Osteria a Priori

    Perugia

    Located above an enoteca (wine bar/shop), this fashionable osteria (tavern) specialises in local wines and fresh regional cuisine prepared with seasonal…

  • Antica Salumeria Granieri Amato

    Perugia

    Sitting inconspicuously in a no-fanfare grey kiosk on Piazza Matteotti is this Perugian street-food institution. Its speciality is succulent porchetta …

  • Sabatini

    Spoleto

    Forget studying the menu – just go for one of the tasting menus and loosen a belt notch in readiness for dish after delectable dish. This is home cooking…

  • Vineria San Fortunato

    Todi

    Wine lovers are in their element at this slick wine bar, where Umbrian and Tuscan wines are perfectly matched with delicious tasting platters of salumi e…

  • Nadir

    Perugia

    Buried under the Cinema Zenith, Perugia's oldest cinema, this local favourite draws a savvy alternative crowd. In keeping with the art-house atmosphere,…

  • Bar Pianegiani

    Todi

    For around 50 years, this central, and much frequented, cafe has been serving some of Umbria's best gelato. The choice is fairly limited but flavours are…

  • Ristorante Siro

    Umbria

    This convivial, picture-plastered restaurant is big on old-school charm and classic Umbrian cuisine. Its signature starter for two – a piled-high platter…

  • Taverna del Lupo

    Umbria

    Soft light casts flattering shadows across the barrel-vaulted interior of this sophisticated restaurant, serving Umbrian cuisine with a pinch of…

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    Sandri

    Perugia

    Perugia's most celebrated cafe, this city institution has been serving coffee and cake since 1860. Its delicately frescoed, chandelier-lit interior…

  • Il Casale degli Amici

    Umbria

    Much rated locally, this wonderful agriturismo (farm stay) presents its oft-changing menu orally, presenting filling farmhouse dishes prepared with local…

  • Testone

    Perugia

    Street food connoisseurs flock to Testone for torta al testa, Umbria's thick and savoury flat-bread pies. These are cooked in a traditional way that dates…

  • Società Anonima

    Perugia

    Local food-and-wine enthusiasts Paolo Baldelli and Antonio Boco offer something different at this trendy gastro-bar, urbanely housed in an old ice factory…

  • Osteria del Buchetto

    Umbria

    This modest osteria is at its best on warm summer evenings when you can sit outside and bask in romantic views over the valley towards Assisi. Its food is…

  • L'Enoteca

    Le Marche

    The gourmet restaurant of Le Case country resort has enough gastronomic panache to keep foodies from venturing into Macerata. Beams and exposed stone…

  • Hostaria Terra Chiama

    Assisi

    Annarita is your hospitable host at this casual, brick-arched osteria, where enquires for a glass of local red are met with a barrage of tasting options…

  • L'Angolo di Mario

    Le Marche

    A popular seafront set-up, L'Angolo di Mario couples views with contemporary decor, swift service and reliably good food. Bag a table on the terrace to…

  • Terra Umbra Antica

    Assisi

    A fat, well-stuffed panino, perhaps with tangy pecorino cheese or sweet prosciutto crudo (Parma ham), makes for a handy, on-the-hoof lunch. This small…

  • La DegOsteria

    Ancona

    This fashionable restaurant, set virtually on top of the Chiesa di Santa Maria della Piazza, cuts a contemporary dash in the heart of the historic centre…

  • Daje

    Perugia

    Down a narrow alleyway, this choice spot for apericena (an aperitivo so big it works as dinner) runs with a Km0 philosophy (Italian for locally sourced,…

  • Hostaria del Giullare

    Umbria

    A suit of armour stands sentry outside this friendly main-street osteria, ushering diners inside for a filling meal of earthy Umbrian fare. You can dig…

  • Ristorante La Rocca

    Assisi

    Family-run Ristorante La Rocca serves a full lineup of Umbrian classics at bargain prices. The large interior dining room is a bit sterile and formal (and…

  • Bottega di Perugia

    Perugia

    A wildly popular, standing-room-only panini hotspot offering locally-sourced porchetta (Wednesdays and Thursdays only) and salumi-stuffed sandwiches…

  • Trattoria del Moro Aronne

    Orvieto

    This intimate trattoria has a cosy feel, authentic food and honest prices. The focus is on traditional cooking and strong regional flavours. Warm up with…

  • La Torre

    Le Marche

    Floor-to-ceiling glass walls maximise the wrap-around sea views from this sleek fish restaurant located on a panoramic point in Numana. Oysters, prawns,…

  • Al Pozzo Etrusco

    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…

  • Ristorante Monna Lisa

    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…

  • Picchio Verde

    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…

  • Da Secondo

    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…

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