On two occasions now, once last year and once this year, we had the unequaled pleasure of dining…read moreat the Belvedere in Campo di Giove. Both times when we arrived, the restaurant appeared to be closed (it was closed, actually). But both times we were treated to unbelievable meals prepared by la mamma di Gino. Abruzzo is known for the quality of the food and the cooking and the Belvedere is, imo, an example of the best of the best. On top of that we were welcomed in and fed like members of the family and after this second time...I wish I was one.
The pictures of the food I uploaded practically speak for themselves. Although I had ordered the tagliatelle as a primi, we were both treated to a plate of the gnocchi because it was important that we try it. Some of the best I have ever had anywhere, and the first time I've seen it prepared with cauliflower in the sauce.
It's hard to get a bad meal in Abruzzo but there are some places that are just mind-numbingly excellent and this is one of them, without a doubt.