The ambiance is wonderful, the service is good and the food was authentic to the region however…read morenothing wowed us. The complimentary bread was nice but not as good as what we bought in the grocery store. The appetizer was small and the sauce was just okay. The pasta course was tiny as well. The pasta was plated nicely with a bit of shredded chicken in the sauce. Arrostocini lacked flavor and the meat was cut way too small. I make lamb skewers often and I cut the pieces much bigger. It was not enough to call it a main course.

We had dinner at Buonvento. An interesting and quirky place with great food and real character,…read moreright off the Corso Ovidio, the main street that runs through the old town center. Friendly and helpful wait staff, good menu choices and a great winelist featuring both local, Italian and some international wines (they "double" as an enoteca.) We had some really good primi (two local pasta dishes, including the obligatory Chitarra) and a really succulent lamb filet. Also a very nice Cerasuolo D'Abruzzo rosato wine suggested by our waiter. All a very nice evening, and recommended.