The setting and ambience are impressive. The service was good…read more The food however, was quite disappointing. My wife and I ordered two medium filets white black truffles. They were both served rare and had very little flavor. The meat was tough. The bread and appetizers were mediocre at best. The two pasta dishes that were served were good. We are quickly learning in Italy that dishes beyond pasta and pizza pie are asking a bit too much. This has not been an isolated experiences.

Set in an underground grotto, the ambiance of this restaurant is cozy and beautiful. Combined with…read morewarm lighting and local hospitality and you have a dining experience that is uniquely Orvietan. Pizzas are their best items! We had the Gorgonzola and Pear pizza and it was divine! The two meat dishes were just okay - the Guinea Fowl and the suckling pig were both flavorful but a bit dry. The chocolate cake was nicely done! I'd say that and the pizza made our meal most enjoyable! Impeccable service!

Traditional Italian restaurant prepared by lovely Italian grandma, Cesarina, served by husband,…read moreLucio. You might need to wait a little because Cesarina is the only cook and lunch can get busy. It's worth the wait. This is one of the few places you can eat under the shade of trees in Orvieto. Recommend pizza and lasagna.

You guys are very nice people and I think that you have very nice food and your place is just…read moregreat! And maybe we'll come back and stop on our way back to Rome.

Pizza al taglio! This is a great spot in Orvieto for pizza…read moreal taglio (pizza by the slice). We tried the salsiccia e funghi, pepperoni, funghi porcini and gorgonzola e pera and they were all terrific! Lovely toppings and nice thin bases. The lady is quite friendly and if you ask nicely she might even heat them up for you. This is a good value option for a quick and tasty meal!

Delicious pizza with a variety of flavors. The pizza is slightly warm, but not heated unless you…read moreask. The lady who served us was quite sweet and welcoming too!

Best food and service. I can't believe how lucky we were to eat here. Just visited Orvieto for the…read moreafternoon and someone suggested this restaurant. They make their own wines, olive oil, balsamic vinegar and pasta. Amazing, food.

We had dinner with friends who we were staying with in Amelia…read more We went to this place in the early evening after having a little walk around in Terni Was absolutely fantastic. Everything about this place was totally authentic, full of Umbrian flavors and super good service. Its one of our friends favorite places and I can see why. As it was a few weeks ago now, I cant remember everything we had, but I had the polenta with truffle and the duck tortellini. We had local wine which was lovely and a digestive after dinner.. Overall, a fantastic evening had by all..

Okay. This place is absolutely worth a visit when in town. It does not look like much but the pizza…read morewas truly MAGICAL. It was beautiful and the most delicious. We sat outside to enjoy a bottle of wine and 2 pizzas (we definitely could not finish both) and between the locals dining and a few tourists it was a lovely experience. Service was slow, however I think that is to be expected when you are an American in a small Italian town. Take your time where you eat and enjoy!

Delicious, fresh pizza that's baked to order. Not to mention homemade pizza dough. Fast service…read morefor a freshly baked pizza.

In the perfect location in Orvieto. Fantastic food, and exceptional service. It rained during our…read moremeal but the broad canopy kept us dry. The map has this location slightly off. Go 300 ft towards the duomo at the intersection.

The food is very good at this outdoor cafe in the heart of the beautiful hilltop town. But, in my…read moreopinion, the best reason to try it is the service. Our server went out of his way to make sure we had what we needed. I highly recommend it.

Pizzeria Del Ponte was recommended to us by our host at the Agriturismo we were staying in. She…read moresuggested it was a place most popular with locals, especially labourers who lived in the village Orvieto Scalo. This isn't your traditional restaurant with table service, and because it serves locals almost exclusively, we were going to have to manage with our rudimentary Italian. But our host was reassuring: "You're seasoned travelers so you'll do just fine!" she said. There's no question this is a bit of an unusual spot - in a good way. It truly fits in with the idea of a "Hole in the Wall". Once one enters through the door there's really just enough room for a few people to stand in front of the counter and place their orders. With our rudimentary Italian, which had improved slightly during our time in Italy, and some hand gestures, we were introduced to what was available and placed our orders. There were a couple of pizza options, stuffed bread, flatbreads, and arancini among other options. The food you order is then placed on a scale, and priced by weight - no wonder labourers love the place! Outside there's a number of sheltered picnic tables where everyone happily fills their bellies. We always treasure places like this when we find them, a chance to experience the everyday culture of Orvieto Scalo. Pizza: We ordered the margarita pizza. It had a nice thin crust that held up well, with a well-balanced tomato sauce, thinly sliced tomatoes and a great mozzarella. It was tempting to order another slice. Flat bread: Tomatoes and lettuce with chunks of moist canned tuna (yes, canned tuna - but really good quality and delicious), a little bit of mayo, and some arugula, all sitting on a lovely fluffy bread. We enjoyed this so much we started making this at home upon our return to Canada. Simple and tasty.

Dinner review - One of the best meals I've ever had in my entire life. We shared an eggplant roll…read morestarter, red cabbage salad with parmesan cheese and pears and a white pizza. Everything we tasted was out of this world good. Pizza is one of their specialities so make sure to order one. The place is posh but still have a nice casual vibe therefore it is a perfect spot for a romantic dinner or a nice family evening. Must make a reservation. Try and give them a call however if no one picks up and/or speaks English, it is worth to stop by around 6'30-7 pm to make a reservation for the same evening.

This place rocked.... in Orvieto which also rocks! In fact, our next trip to Italy will include…read moreboth Orvieto AND the Engel Keller!! A bit hard to find which made it that much better navigating the mazes of old walkways through Orvieto. Prices were excellent on both pizza and beer. Cool ambiance. Music was rocking. Cool cool place and definitely worth seeking it out. DO IT!!

I was in Orvieto for a few days and this is my go to lunch place. Simple thin crusted pizza with…read morefresh ingredients. Also very affordable.

After a long day traveling from Rome to Orvieto, We were starving and found this lovely pizza shop…read morejust around the corner from our place. We had 2 pizzas and they were delicious! Caprice pizza and spicy salami with black olives. The cheese was Devine! Thin crust. The dressing on the tomatoes was light and perfect. I highly recommend pizza here. Many options!