I thought this was a great little wine bar with a large selection of wines, great staff and…read moredelicious appetizer board. It gets crowded with locals but in a cozy way, you can still hear your own conversation. They even have a couch area a few steps above the main bar area you can reserve for a small private group. I would highly recommended if you just want to share wine and conversation.

On a family trip through Italy, we happened upon this restaurant looking for a place to eat lunch…read more The owner spoke very good English and catered to us nicely. We ate three different pasta dishes and enjoyed his homemade tiramisu. If you are going through this town, this is a great place to get a traditional Italian meal!

Frattelli Nurzia was an institution L'Aquila even before the disastrous earthquake of April 6 2009,…read more but afterwards it became one of the symbols of reconstruction and rebirth of the city. Natalia, the most recent leader in a family that has been a part of L'Aquila's caffe tradition for decades, has never stopped proving what can be done in face of tragedy. And they have been doing is with style. Don't let the scaffolding on the outside deter you, the Art Deco interior ("Liberty" in Italy) helps mix with the aroma of great espresso (in the morning) and prosecco or a glass of white Pecorino wine (in the afternoon) and take you back to the a turn of the last century. They are most famous for Torrone Frattelli Nurzia (the more artisanal of L'Aquila's two most traditional makers of the city's traditional nougat, chocolate and almond candy (they even serve it melted in coffee if you need an extra boost of energy to fight cold mornings and evenings. Recently they have added a few choices of artisanal gelato. The chocolate-cinnamon-orange gelato is to die for, and surprisingly lactose-free.

Our tour guide recommended this spot for lunch and what a recommendation it was! We arrived around…read more1:30 on a Wednesday. Still busy for lunch and at first there weren't any outdoor tables but somehow one became available right after we arrived. Smaller interior with sectioned dining areas and a good sized outdoor eating area. Our server recommended the Buffalo Ricotta cheese with honey truffle-wow! It was exquisite-so light with honey truffle taking it over the top. They ran out of their Rose so we went with the recommended Red-Monica de Sardegna (delicate/spicy- Sardinian) For main, despite many enticing options, we ordered Lasagna Funghi and the Ricotta Ravioli stuffed with artichokes with Cacio Pepe cream. The lasagna was like no other we've had before -must try! The Ravioli was decadent and creamy-delicious! We were talked into the fresh Panna Cotta for dessert-simple, fruity and light -just right with our espresso and milk. Our server, Anna, took great care of us-kind and patiently provided recommendations and menu option details. One of the top restaurants in the Monti area and not to be missed!

This place is so freakin' good. Hubs and I went 2 times while in Rome, which we never do…read more The porchetta was amazeballs. Hubs got the meatballs and they were also good. One of the times we just went in for snacky things and got the dried pork strips/sausages and the buffalo ricotta and truffle honey. So good!!! Also tried the pulpo (octopus) salad that had potatoes - I wasn't expecting it to be warm, but I really enjoyed it. Ambiance is nice and they had some local beers on tap that I also enjoyed. The outside is beautiful with all the vines. The inside of the restaurant is super cozy. Love it.

We loved our lunch at this sweet little restaurant. Arrosticini and pasta was delicious, service…read morewas friendly and accommodating. We did have a language barrier, so be prepared with your translator. The ambiance is quintessentially Italian.

Ate here in July of 2018 during our visit to the Abruzzi region of Italy. One of the finest, most…read moreauthentic Abruzzi meal one could ask for. I had spaghetti a la chittara along with a slice of Timballo, and a side of Matzarella. These are all dishes central to this region, and the meal was spectacular. If we return to this region I will certainly return here to dine again.

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.

Amazing spot with street seating along the main drag of Norcia. We came twice during our stay in…read moreUmbria. The wait staff is incredibly friendly and helpful. First time we had glasses of wine and split the faro salad, which was perfectly dressed, simple, and delicious (served with spinach, tomato, local cheese). We came back and had a glass of the Sagrantino, based on the previous review, and it was amazing. Very complex, with strong notes of pepper that left you wanting more. To eat we split the vegetarian lentils (they also serve it cooked with pork), while I had the Tagliatelle alla Norcia (amazing), and my date had a veal dish, which was also spectacular. All in all, an amazing place if you are looking to spend a bit more than just your typical cafe. Excellent wine selection, great service, and overall a very great experience. Definitely will be back if I am lucky enough to go to Norcia again in life.

Along the main drag of Norcia, as you pass butcher after butcher, you cannot help but notice this…read moreplace with heavy wooden tables out on the sidewalk. Inside, a beautiful little wine bar is revealed boasting a selection of the best wines of Italy, most notably, the local Umbrian favorite, Sagrantino di Montefalco. This is an absolutely fantastic place to relax and get a feel for the local flavor of Norcia. Wines from all over, including some amazing micro-wineries are featured here, along with a menu of Umbrian Tapas, featuring locally produced cheese, famous Norcia salames, prosciutto & truffles, and so much more. The staff here is always as friendly as can be, helpful to the extreme. I've been here several times, and have never left disappointed. Simply put, I am very much looking forward to my next time in Norcia and the moment I am sitting at one of the outdoor tables, sipping some Sagrantino, sampling some prosciutto & cheese, and just taking it all in.

We wandered in for cocktails and the staff was so attentive and welcoming. The vibe in the evening…read moreis a cute cocktail bar moment for a date or nightcap. I haven't tried the food, but note that this place is vegetarian only. It all looks delicious and fresh.

We stopped here for cocktails and ended up staying for dinner. We ended up inside as they were…read moresold out for outdoor seating-shortly after we were seated they had an opening. We ordered an Old Fashioned and Mojito for Apéritif and enjoyed both. Once again we moved to another table that was outside but with cover once we decided to stay for dinner. Cool Bar area and a party room that housed their extensive collection of Wine. Outdoor seating was okay. We started with the Roman style Artichoke-seemed like it was missing something so we asked for some olive oil and Balsimic vinegar which made a huge difference. The Burrata/Prosciutto starter didn't disappoint with mild, slightly salty Ham. I asked the server which she would recommend-Sea Bass or Frutti de Mare Spaghetti-Frutti de Mare (Poseidon) it is. Full of fresh seafood with a very light tomato sauce-delicious! Were able to substitute spaghetti for ravioli in the Pesto/sundried tomato entree which was a nice touch-Pesto sauce was amazing! We paired it with a recommended Rose-Calafuria-just right fruity with 100% Negroamaro grape. Service was engaged and attentive. Make this Monti stop for their extensive cocktail and wine selections!