We were moving up the mountain in the funicular, suitcases in tow, identifying us as American…read moretourists, when a Lucca resident recommended we try Mezza Luna and if we did, we should try the Carbonara! We did. And she was right! We went back twice and I ordered the Carbonara twice. It was the highlight of our trip! In addition to the food making us happy, the restaurant made us happy. It is on a nondescript street, down a few steps into a delightful small and cozy cave-room. You really need a reservation to be guaranteed a table. Peeking out from the small kitchen window is the cook/wife/owner and greeting us and taking our order was the husband/owner. They are a team that really cares about the service and doing simple Italian food right! And the house wine was really good!

A very pleasant spot to sit much less eat. The beautiful vaulted brick Ceiling is Beutiful. The…read moreservice impecable and the food .... That's the star. We started with the bruschetta this a simple dish but when too not ingredients are used it's amazing and so it was here. The are known for their pasta carbonar a dm the wife loved it. The ravioli were the star of the show. Perfectly Al dente stuffed with cheese and spinach,the mushrooms and sauce were excellent, great dish.the house wine is very good.this would be my go to place if I lived in Orvieto.

Food was delicious! I was so glad to have read the reviews here and went there for lunch. Just keep…read morein mind it's early to eat lunch at 11:30 We have 3 children and we were there hungry.

It would be hard to express how great the food and service here are. It may sound trite, but the…read moreeggplant parm was recommended by a local and it was truly life-changing. Rabbit was also a huge hit along with local ham, cheesecake, and the chicory was the best I've ever eaten.

After glancing over the menu we decided to go in. We were greeted with friendly staff and seated…read more The portion sizes are enough to share and you are definitely getting a great value for your meal. I feel all that we ate tasted fresh and had great flavors. We appreciate all that you do and thank you for providing us with such great service and food. Being a foreigner can be overwhelming but we felt comfortable in your company. Thank you.

One of the favorite restaurants in Orvieto that Michelin recognizes is Trattoria La Palomba…read more Located along cobblestone streets is the Cinti family's restaurant that first opened in 1965. This charming Italian trattoria features Umbrian specialities that include delicious house-made pasta topped with wild boar ragu.  It's a favorite of Enrica Cotarella, one of the sisters running Famiglia Coratella winery. Be sure to order a bottle or glass of her white Ferentano 2021 Coratella wine. This expressive white wine from Central Italy is made from Roscetto grapes fermenting in oak barrels to provide pleasing vanilla, oak, and buttery notes. It's ideal with pastas topped with shaved fresh black truffles. Be sure to finish with a plate of crunchy pistachio biscotti. Take what is left for your  coffee or cappuccino the next morning.

One of our favorites! I can't order Carbonara anywhere else because it is so good here; there…read morecouldn't be a match. Riccardo is a real looker, too, dripping with charm and food that can tame fury and satisfy envy!

Impeccable service by the young staff with a wine list to match with a very knowledgeable young man…read moreworking the bar a varied menu of offerings that pleased our party of 4 my vegetable lasagna was fabulous my partners pasta with black truffles superb from entrees to desserts the entire meal and atmosphere was a winner. We could not have picked a better restaurant to start our Italian adventure when in Orvieto this restaurant is a must try !!

We got there as soon as the door opened and the chef was in the dining room and even took our…read moreorder! We had an amazing experience here. It was an elevated experience at very good prices. Of course all of the food was phenomenal. The steak was tender and delicious. The restaurant gives off calm romantic vibes.

I have been traveling throughout Italy for years and have to say I had the best pasta yet,…read moreUmbricelli in a delicate Pomodoro and basil sauce, at Trattoria Dell'orso last night. It was accompanied by a perfect red, recommended by Stefano, the owner. I also had an exquisite dish of Alici I cannot even describe. But it was my overall experience in this charming family-owned restaurant that made my meal memorable, and made me wish I were staying longer. When you are dining alone, one never knows what to expect. I was warmly treated and my requests for various accommodations were enthusiastically met. The menu offers were more interesting than the usual choices you expect to see, and service could not have been better, thanks to Yuliya and other attentive staff. Hoping to return in December for the Umbrian Jazz Festival, when this will be my "go-to" restaurant. Grazie mille per una bella seratta!

Ate a multi course meal here with my 9 year old and wife. Wines were fairly priced, food was great…read moreand the server was very nice. We'd go again

My family stumbled on this restaurant while wandering through quaint af Orvieto…read more Our meal was the best seated lunch we had all trip (10 days in Rome, Rapallo, Lucca). There were local wines that paired perfectly with our meal. Flavors paired with local mushrooms were rich & buttery, yet light. I'm a fan of a salad & the side mista salads did not disappoint. The interior of the restaurant felt very home-y -- like extended family pulling up for a meal. 11/10 recommend weaving your way through the streets to find this hidden gem!

There are many things we liked about this restaurant, but for me, the best part of the experience…read morewas the service. We arrived a little later for lunch without a reservation and we were told the wait would be about 20 minutes. We were seated in 10 minutes and the wait staff was very helpful keeping us out of the sun during one of the hottest days of the summer. For appetizers we enjoyed a fresh caprese salad, a cheese board and mixed bruschetta plate. All of these were well-prepared, fresh and a great way to start the meal. Continuing with our plan to eat local specialties, we got two dishes with Umbricelli, a local fresh pasta, one with a sauce of roasted tomatoes and the other with tomatoes and garlic. Our other dinner guest had cinghiale prepared alla cacciatore. This was our first time having slow roasted wild boar, and it will not be the last. We had other plans for dessert, so we will have to wait until we return to Orvieto to try theirs and I am certain that it will be fantastic.

I can't believe I am just getting around to writing a review on this great restaurant. We were…read morethere a year ago and I still rave about this place. Be sure to make a reservation. Communication was a tad difficult as our Italian isn't great, but the staff (maybe owners?) really try their best to communicate with you. They were so kind. Now on to the good stuff- the food! We had the asparagus and pecorino appetizer and it was to die for. I had the fava bean pasta and my husband had the wild boar ragu. Both were exceptional. House white Orvieto wine was really delicious. We had no room for dessert. It was one of the best meals of this trip to Italy, and if ever in the area again we will make a point to eat here again.

Wonderful food and wine. Great atmosphere. Friendly people and easy to get to. Definitely come…read morehere...the wild boar is wonderful. The pasta is delicious! Appetizers are awesome as well

Ottimo servizio, cameriere molto, simpatico, disponibile e professionale…read more Dall'antipasto al dolce tutto davvero molto buono: Crostini, strozzapreti al tartufo, faraona, coratella d'agnello, spinaci ripassati, cicoria, tiramisù. Ottimo rapporto prezzo qualità. Torneremo sicuramente.

Amazing Wild Board sandwich and small bites. Service was decent and ambiance is true to the local…read morescene. My husband just raved about the meat everywhere he goes. A solid place for lunch!

If you're looking for the quintessential small town, hole in the wall, and intimate dining…read moreexperience, this is it! A tiny and cozy dinning room with a local specialty menu make this a great choice to complete your Orvieto visit. We came for lunch and ordered two Umbrichelli pastas - one with tomato sauce and wild boar meat and the other with truffle cream sauce. Both good. The wild boar stew with polenta was delicious! Service was on point too. And the atmosphere was warm and friendly. The ricotta and pear cake added a fine finale to our dining experience!

Absolutely loved the setting of Charlie's...it's what Italian dreams are made of! Quiet corner of…read moretown, lights on the patio, amazing service, and delicious pizza! Loved the diavola, especially, and my relatives thought the pizza was so "light"...it was a big hit for everyone. I had the burrata/prosciutto pizza, and I will admit to feeling like it could have had a bit more flavor, but the others were really great!

Best pizza in Orvieto by far. I lived a 2 minute walk from…read moreCharlie so I was there often during my summer stay. Every single pizza is delicious but my two favorites were the diavola and the prosciutto and burrata. Pear and pecorino with honey appetizer is amazing and the desserts are great too. Staff is friendly and remember you need to ask for your check when you're ready for it otherwise you will sit there until you do. Italian culture.