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.

Run there, don't walk!!! This is the real "Perugia experience" you need. Shout out to Tito and…read moreMarconi for being so wonderful and real. Great wine, delicious appetizers and reasonable prices.

good overall vibe and the workers were all very nice. however, the online menu was not the same as…read morethe actual restaurant menu. the food was still good though.

I went with my family in one of my rare trips to the old Continent, the manager understood it was…read morequite the special occasion and decided to make our launch unforgettable. It really was! Everything was delicious from the apps to the pasta, meat and cakes. Even the humblest antipasto was incredibly tasty, as if the true taste of every ingredient bloomed in your mouth. Among other things we had the most delicious chickpeas salad (you could never believe a chickpeas salad could be this yummy, I still remember it!), home-made Amatriciana bucatini, flaky and tender meat (not a big expert, so I can't really remember the cut, only how tasty it was) and some great cakes tasting (nom nom). I especially loved that while everything had an amazing taste, it was also very light, which speaks for high quality ingredients and thoughtful cooking. I am quite focused on healthy eating and often when I go out I feel heavy and sleepy after a big meal, but in this case everything was as amazing on our digestive system as it was on our palate! I would also like to mention the service, which was extremely attentive, they would explain the plates in detail (also it was a mid-week day at launch, the place wasn't too packed so they could pamper us) and make suggestions. Overall everyone was professional, extremely corteous and no aloof, which isn't always an easy balance to strike. My parents go there often and I could really see why, so you know this is a place for both tourists and beloved by locals, even because they often have nice events going (mostly in the evenings I reckon). If you are in the area, you should really check out this place. They have lots of parking and are in a very accessible area of the city, the place is big both inside and outside, so it manages to be quiet and pleasant, even being so close to the main train station and on the road to the historical city centre. Bear in mind this is not your average restaurant, so the bill is going to reflect that, but if you are looking to have fantastic food which is both local and traditional, but also modern and inventive, definitely go!

Excellent food, wine, and service…read more Rooms are very comfortable and relaxing. The atmosphere and ambiance are second to none. Well stocked wine cellar that the staff let us visit. Next door, a donkey resort. Great for kids and adults. They have donkeys, mini-donkeys, chickens, and dogs. In our opinion, the best food in Perugia. We found the hotel and restaurant because of a ticketing problem. They accommodated us quickly ! We enjoyed our one overnight and were surprised with how much we love everything about Locando Paradiso. We only wished it was summertime versus wintertime because there would have been much more to see and eat. They also have an amazing pool!

Right at the entrance to Perugia airport this little rustic building has recently been tastefully…read morerestored to become a restaurant, bar and hotel with about 12 rooms. it's perfect if you're either coming from, or going to, the airport. The decor is eclectic, blending ancient and modern, exposed brick and funky lighting. Stand at the sink in the washroom and you'll find a sheet of glass beneath your feet, which is all that separates you from the 20 metre deep well beneath! We stopped for a buffet lunch, which was delicious and good value, at just €12/head, including wine and coffee. There's a beautiful terrace outside, but we chose the air-conditioned interior, on a hot August day. The owners were charming and helpful. The skinny: it's a gem!

Down slippery steps in the rain, but worth the risk!…read more We did have reservations which meant we had deuce in the corner of the room where we could people watch. They started us off with a complimentary Prosecco and a little portion of bean soup. So welcoming! My partner ordered the Ravioli with fresh shaved truffles and I tried their potato gnocchi with fabulous cherry tomatoes. It may be my favorite meal in four weeks of traveling around Italy. Claudio, the chef came by and we talked about the restaurant business and he even recommended a Mexican restaurant in Palm Desert which we will try. Finished with a special concoction of cocoa powder milk and two other ingredients that made for a nice digestivo. You can sit outside if you prefer

We were looking for an authentic Umbrian meal and this place delivered! From the alley to the…read morerestaurant to the welcome Prosecco it was perfect! The service was impeccable and the food was delicious. After dinner a shot of chocolate liquor was offered. Prices were reasonable.