The service from Emiliano was great. We loved his recommendations for the wines chosen with our…read morelunch. The food and atmosphere was a feast for the eyes and sumptuous to taste. Thank you Emiliano!

We ordered two pastas and a salad from the owner who speaks English and verified everything. Get…read moreone wrong pasta and the wrong salad. Been to hundreds of restaurants in Italy and this was a first. The place was empty when we ordered so no excuses. No offer to give us the proper dishes or comp of a drink. Nada.

WOW! Bibenda in Assisi is incredible. We had an amazing experience with Nila doing a wine tasting…read more Nila is very generous with her tasting pours and is so thorough with details about each wine. We had our favorite wines with Nila! Nila was also so kind to our 3 teenagers and made sure we all had plenty of cheeses and meats to taste. We keep talking 2 weeks later about the goose meat (delicious!) If you want to meet an incredible Wine Master -- You must stop by Bibenda and spend some time with Nila. Inside The tasting room/wine shop is cozy and there is also outdoor seating. It is an unforgettable Italian experience.

Went here for a school sponsored wine tour! Nila was so kind and very knowledgeable about the wines…read moreshe presented to us. She let us smell rocks and soil samples which come from different places around the work where wine is grown including California, Sicily and Argentina. Her shop is very beautiful and inviting. Can't recommend this place enough!

If you like tasting wine this is the spot. Staff is very knowledgeable and attentive. The castle…read moreis very well maintained and it was exactly as I expected inside the shop.

Awesome experience! In the Enoteca La F ortezza We had two…read morewonderful Brunello tastings. Yuri was kind and knowledgeable of the wines and soil of Montalcino recommending amazing wines. I felt like I would be happy to stay there forever. Don't miss the view from the top of the Fortezza!!! Che bella esperienza guidata da Yuri attraverso i vini nobili e i Brunello di Montalcino. Torneremo al più presto ad assaporare le diversità che il terreno dei vari versanti offrono. Anche il giro sui torrioni offre una vista mozzafiato da non perdere!

I was wandering around Spello with my mother and stopped at Vinosofia as we were browsing the…read moreshops. We'd already bought more wine than we should have been carrying but that didn't stop the owner from talking to us about all the local wines. He didn't try and sell us anything but went out of his way to suggest that we visit a small local winery, Podere Fontesecca, near where we were staying. I love Spello so next time I will be sure to stop for wine and snacks.

We stayed in Spello for a few days in October 2022 and loved the town and thought this spot was a…read morewonderful place to enjoy people watching. The food was fantastic and the choices of wines wonderful. We purchased about 10 bottles to ship back home. If you are near Spello or in Spello this is a must stop.

If you are in Orvieto or driving by, this is the place to go. Just half block from the Cathedral…read more(Duomo) located in a corner of a picturesque street, this family owned restaurant by locals (yes, born in Orvieto) has everything to offer at a very affordable price. We had the tagliere cheese and meet board, the papardelle ragu of wildboard and my boyfriend had the porchetta. The family are very friendly to customers making you feel at home. The chef/owner improvised some signing with street musicians see my video below! Love the place, would go back if visiting Orvieto again.

Words alone cannot describe how awesome this restaurant was. The experience transcended the food…read moreitself. Presentation, atmosphere, and service DO matter and Antica Bottega is where it all comes together. Prices are very reasonable; food is incredible. A perfect experience.

this is the best idea. take all the wineries and put them in one place. you can try any wine…read more taster, 1/2 glass or full glass. found my favorite wine maker and then went to that winery! love love!! the staff are friendly and knowledgeable. the meat and cheese board worth the price.

I had to try this place as it was described to me as 'The heaven of wine bars'…read more This place lived up to its name! Best way to describe this place is a 'Dave and Busters' approach. You get a prepaid card, anything from 5 euros up to 50 (may go higher, but I didn't ask), or you can leave your credit card with the staff upfront and pay at the end. They have several wine 'vending machines' that you stick the card into and get to try out the wine in various amounts. You can have a sample, half glass, or full glass. The screens will tell you how much each sample will cost. Each 'Vending Machine' is sorted into categories like bubbles, whites, reds, dessert wine, etc. It's a great way to try different wines in various regions! If you like the wine you try, you can buy the bottle to take home.They have big leather couches and chairs to hang out, sip, and relax. Ever try a $100+ bottle of wine? Now is your chance :)

This is a special place. The chef,Patrizia, is a genius in interpreting traditional Umbrian cuisine…read morein new and exciting ways. You must visit if you're in the vicinity.

We had one of our most memorable meals of our trip to Italy here. Local and seasonal ingredients…read moreare on display with unique twists on regional classic dishes. We had zucchini carpaccio with whipped ricotta, artichoke soufflé, capellotti with fennel and tomato, and a strazzotti (so?) with pesto. Along with glasses of sangrantino and grecchetto. The dessert was a pretty confection of basil ice cream and strawberries. Cozy setting and friendly staff.

PORCHETTA WINE…read more FRIENDLY SERVICE WINE Down the block from the cathedral is this tiny, charming deli/wine bar filled with regional specialties. I loved everything about this spot!

Great wine. Close walk from the Cathedral. Nice selection…read moreof wines and nice outdoor seating.

A great little tapas bar that fills up quickly. We were lucky to get a seat and started off with…read moresome great wine. We ordered all sorts of tasty bites and were surrounded by a bunch of happy divers. A must go while in Montepulciano. Different than all the rest.

Food (5 out of 5) -- outstanding food with an amazing selection of meat and cheese. We did focaccia…read moresandwiches, roasted potatoes and delicious Montepulciano wine. All were outstanding. Service (4) -- table service is fine and efficient considering how packed this place is. Atmosphere (3) -- it's crowded with seating jammed together even by European standards. It adds to the vibe here though.

This is my favorite wine bar in the world. In. The. World. It has been for five years, ever since…read moreI first found it while living in Perugia. To understand why its so special, you have to be kind of into wine and also a little adventurous. It's not for everyone. The place is run by a wonderful Italian couple who only speak Italian. Service is casual; it's normal for them to be sitting with other customers and talking. If you need something, you might have to ask. But here's why you should love it. One, they REALLY REALLY know Italian wine-- not just wine from the region (which is standard), but from all over. If you tell them what kind of experience you want, they will find the wine for you. Second, they have a lot of special small-production stuff. Third, they prepare a delicious tapas spread and its next to free (like 2 euros or something) with your wine. Finally, they'll open any bottle in the house as long as you're willing to get two glasses: that makes it the biggest, best by-the-glass wine list anywhere! We had five rounds in our last visit-- a Montefalco Rosso, an Aglianico, an Etna Rosso, an Valpolicella Riserva, and something else I don't remember. We loved everything, and it came to about €20 a person. You just couldn't do that in the U.S.. Anyway, it's our little secret but I hope others get to enjoy our favorite place too.