Beautiful cafe On the recommendation of a local we dropped…read morein for a coffee at this small but beautiful historic cafe on Corso Vanucci. The coffee was nothing special, but the gorgeous crystal chandeliers, wood panelling and the glass display cabinets were dazzling.

Old school pasticceria awesomeness This place has been…read morearound for a while, and you can see it inside - lots of wood, those display cases, the ambience, you feel the weight of the ages. And yeah, the pastries and the coffee and the drinks, they're all just as good, and served with a smile Go check it out!

Stunningly well stocked shop of wine and goodies. The open deli chillers were the big selling point…read morefor me, packed with cured meats and cheeses- really good stuff.

Excellent and kind service, moderately priced. Good food and very informative about the wine,…read moresalumi and cheese. We are coming back tomorrow

Located in a shopping centre, just outside the old walls of the city (il centro storico); in…read moreretrospect I felt a little sad only to have discovered this large, fantastically well-stocked supermarket shortly before it was time for my stay to come to an end. (That will teach me not to be so wary of large shopping centres!) Probably the largest supermarket in the town, it's light, bright and packed with (almost) all one could desire (at least in the supermarket context) I was especially impressed with the fantastic selection of freshly-cooked, vacuum-packed vegetables and pulses. I loved their deep, dark, green spinach leaves and chick peas (so different to their canned counterparts) - a great time & energy-saving route to taste and freshness. The range of fruit and veg were also brilliant here, along with a vast and diverse deli section. Also, a good place to visit, for a comprehensive health & beauty choice and for tantalising little authentic local goodies to bring home for gifts or treats.

Part of an Italian chain, this no-frills supermarket runs along the lines of the now globally…read morefamiliar Lidl. It's particularly good for top quality, very well-priced fresh fruit and vegetables - with a choice of salads (ready-packaged and/or by weight) that I only wish were as easily accessible closer to home. Also brilliant for fresh nuts and dried fruits. This fairly spacious branch additionally has a deli counter, with lots of enticing ready-prepared mains, side dishes and regional specialities - plenty to keep both veggies and carnivores happy and well-fed. Staff are very pleasant and helpful (although it's preferable if you can communicate in Italian); they're quite briskly efficient though - especially close to lunch-time - when they close for a couple of hours break.

Love this store! For such a small store it carries everything you need! My only complaint is the…read morecheckout. The cashiers are the most unfriendly people. I feel I'm so nice and friendly when I go in there and I don't even get a crack of a smile. I've never seen someone who looks like they hate their job so much. My change is always thrown on the counter along with a bag. Please treat your tourists as you do your locals. A smile goes a long way

This was the only market we found in Cortona that carried a larger variety of food and products…read more While we found it perfectly supplied for such a small store, we thought the employees - especially the women behind the bread counter, were very unpleasant. In fact, we were always afraid of going in and dealing with such sour individuals. If we had rented a car, we probably would have made the trip down to Conad in Camucia during our 2 week stay in Cortona.

Ever popular supermarket, right in the midst of the town's shopping hub. If you plan on staying for…read morea while, it's worth signing-up for one of their 'fidelity' cards (no fee) which will entitle you to featured items (monthly and weekly) at significant discounts. Most of the renowned and best-known Italian brands are stocked here. The deli counter has helpful staff, who remain relatively patient while you try to make your choice from some (potentially) unfamiliar items. Even bread is sold freshly sliced and by weight - I grew to love their unsalted rustic, ciabatta-style loaf (much tastier and more versatile than you might imagine). There is an amazing choice of Ricotta (prepared from different milks) and plenty more to encourage you to become an adventurous foodie. There is also a small, useful choice of household items available. However, step just outside and plenty more can be found - downstairs (using the separate entrance) - along with a wider range of toiletries, crockery, books, clothing (not much to get excited about in the fashion stakes) and miscellaneous sundries (mostly house-orientated).

This is a small unassuming place that most young locals love coming to. Our friend ask her adult…read morekids where they thought was the best pizza and this is where they wanted us to go. We had to wait about 30 minutes and was given a table in the back. There were five of us but we managed. I ordered the pizza Mediterranea which came with prosciutto, arugula, and olives. The partner didn't fair too well with the Margharita...not enough basil. The service was a little odd. They basically want you in and out...not a place to hold a lengthy conversation. But if you eat your pizza slowly, you're okay. House wine was drinkable. I would definitely come back to try some of the other pizza choices.

I had a wonderful Pizza Lasagna, featuring tomato, mozzarella, ham, salami, and rigotta cheese. My…read morehusband had the Neapolitan. They were great and we had decided to accompany them with half liter of sparkling white wine "della casa". Everything for around 20 euros.

Hands down some of the best pizza you will ever have!! Seating indoor and also on the piazza (and…read moreyes, also take-away). Friendly, mostly English-speaking staff. Pizzas come out fast and hot. And they have an abundance of drinks, beer, and wine to balance out the experience. Run don't walk (okay...walk! Perugia is hilly). But get your ass to Pizzeria Mediterranea. You can thank me later!!!

Full service pizzeria at the top of the centre. You can eat inside or in the outdoor area…read more Kind prompt service. The pizza are huge. One is plenty for two people. We made the mistake of ordering two pizza and it was just too much and we overate and still had waste. You can order limited wine and beer. Here is what you need to know if you are American: the pizza comes as one uncut pie. You have to cut your own slices. And the knife is not sharp.

Our meal at I'm Bacio tonight was incredibly mediocre…read more The ambiance and service was lovely. It's hard to beat eating on the main piazza in Perugia. But when it comes to the food, we were deeply underwhelmed. We ordered the "Incredible Barbecue for Two," a huge platter of grilled pork chops, chicken breast, sausages, and beef filet. Everything, and I mean every cut and piece was overcooked, grilled to death, dry, and unseasoned. If I were the chef at Il Bacio, I'd slap my Grill Man for destroying fine meat like that! "Incredible" as in not credible? Yes! Not enjoyable in the least! My wife did enjoy her sweet and sour salad. The fried squash blossoms were all breading no flavor. And the roast potatoes were serviceable. But it's hard to screw up a potato. Prices overall are reasonable for the area. But for the meal we just had...I fell like we overpayed for mediocrity.

Food: 5 stars. How can a simple pizza be so great! The dough is so amazing. None of the flavors…read moreoverlap. Service: 5 stars. Superb, they took case of us. Ambiance: 5 stars. It is in a "dungeon" ;). It is very rustic and cozy.