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.

Wow! This was our first night in Cortona and it did not disappoint. Everything was amazing as soon…read moreas we walked in. Service was great, the restaurant is a small space but the food is packed with flavor. We had such an incredible experience here. We will definitely be coming back for more during our stay. We got lucky and were able to be seated without a reservation. We came right around 7 pm as we just beat the start of the dinner rush. Pictures do not do it justice. I can't wait to try more items. If I can give more than 5 stars I would. Pastas were cooked perfectly and the tiramisu was to die for.

We overheard a local recommending Trattoria Dardano in Cortona. The pasta with traditional ragu was…read morethe best I've ever had. Hubby had ravioli with ricotta in a butter and sage sauce. Devine. All the food was scrumptious and the prices all very reasonable. The service was prompt, friendly and efficient. I highly recommend this restaurant. 10/2025

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.

Not on a main street or square, but well worth searching out! Loved the Umbrian food and wine, with…read moreexcellent service and a lovely dining area. Don't just settle for a pizza, this place is a taste of great local cuisine.

I have been traveling around Italy for the past 3 months and this is one of the best meals I've…read morehad. I started with an Aperol Spritz that had a perfect ratio of alcohol to spritz. The wild boar stew was amazing. The meat was cooked perfectly, and the gravy was very savory. The Greek salad was full of olives and very refreshing. Both servers were attentive and very kind. Their English was impeccable!

Ristorante Cacciatore is off the main square - on Villa Roma. Excellent meal and service.read more

I thought I should provide a review, to balance off the otherwise glowing reviews presently posted…read more We had an Ok dinner, but it was not exceptional, and this is not a restaurant to seek out, unless our experience was atypical. The quality of ingredients was probably the best feature, though still less than remarkable. The cooking was the low point, with the meat platter Main being a real disappointment: overcooked, almost flavourless game, chicken and pork. The service was good, while ambience is again, nothing special. I don't like being a Debbie Downer in amongst the mostly rave reviews, but I feel compelled to comment, for a more balanced consideration.

Wow! What can be said that hasn't already been said. The place is beautiful. Everything you…read moreexpect when you dine in Italy. The white table clothes the amazing staff with great recommendations. Although to be honest. I don't think they can make a mistake. The food was absolutely delicious, with just the right size portions. We went for it with antipasto, primi's , Secondi's and dessert. Everything was spot on. If and when I go back to Cortona, this will be a reservation I make. Also The staff seemed to know when to approach and when to give you space. It was truly a first class experience. Make a reservation, because this is one place in Cortona you don't want to miss.

So good, we ate here twice! The fondue was outstanding. We loved the meat selection on the…read moreappetizer dish. We ordered the t-bone both nights and it was easily the best steak we ate in town. Lovely place, lovely service!

The food was spectacular!!! Like my Italian nonna used to make!!! Fantastico!! The lamb chops were…read moresuperb! The suckling pig was Devine!! And the sausage was to die for! A MUST visit!!!

Sort of tucked away in the quaint streets of Assisi, this place is a bit of a gem. There were 5 of…read moreus and they were very accommodating for a bit of a late lunch. The service was excellent and the place is quite beautifully decorated. I ordered the tagliatelle al ragù di cinghiale tagliato a coltello. Excellent blend of wild boar in a very tasty ragù. We also had a tomato salad which, by the way, it's only sliced tomatoes served with olive oil and balsamic and the potato purée with caramelized speck. Both delicious. The prices are very competitive for sauce a nice ambiance. Highly recommend.

One of my favorite places in Perugia. Onion tart and…read moreBruschetta Al Pomodori for starters. Pasta Estiva is delicious! And the Salsiccia alla griglia is so yummy. Not expensive.

We stumbled on this place after wandering around central Perugia. It was full of people all…read morespeaking Italian, so we decided it was probably worth a try. We were very pleasantly surprised. The wine list had a bunch of Umbrian gems. The waiter spoke a decent amount of English and was able to guide us through the wine list and the menu. He was also very patient with us and didn't rush us to finish our meal despite being the last diners there. We started with the prosciutto de norcia. It was heavenly, especially with the excellent local wine. We then shared the penne alla norcina, which was phenomenal. The penne was perfectly chewy, and the sauce was perfectly seasoned and creamy. The pork chop I had was one of the best pork chops I have had in my whole life. My husband had the excellent local sausage. We had such a good experience our first night in Perugia, we returned to Cesarino the next day as well. Both nights were wonderful.