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!

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.

During our trip to Assisi, we stumbled upon this hidden gem…read more The service was impressively fast--we ordered and received our food within 10 minutes. The ambiance is charming, with a cozy, small-shop feel tucked away in the alleys of Italy. Umbria, the region's cuisine, is known for its bold flavors, local wines, and use of fresh herbs. We tried a few standout dishes: * Tagliolini al tartufo - 5/5 (Rich, earthy truffle flavor, perfectly cooked pasta) * Gnocchi al ragù - 4/5 (Soft gnocchi with a flavorful meat sauce) * Agnello (lamb) with roasted potatoes - 4/5 (Tender and well-seasoned, but could use a bit more crispiness) * Legumi e cereali soup (legume, cereal, and pumpkin soup) - 4/5 (Warm and hearty, great for a chilly day)

I went over there with my mom during the lunch break of a tour in Assisi…read more The place is located in a beautiful plaza and the ambiance is quite nice, we were promptly seated. The service was pretty mediocre, as well as the food. I as expecting greatness, I mean a trattoria in Assisi!? C'mon!! I was definitely disappointed. My mother ordered gnocchi even though the sauce was pretty decent, they were made by flour, not potatoes, meaning no authentic. I had beef with rosemary and it was kinda bland, not what I was expecting. Prices were average, and they charge €2.5 Cover charge per person ( the infamous Cuperto) Not recommended

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! What an incredible restaurant. I was searching for somewhere truly special to celebrate my…read morebirthday and I'm so grateful I found this gem. Chef Claudio Brugalossi and his staff were absolutely delightful--warm, attentive and genuinely welcoming. The chef personally offered thoughtful recommendations and even shared a bit about his life, which made the experience feel so personal. To top it all off, they surprised me with a delicious chocolate cake and sang happy birthday-such a memorable and heartfelt touch. They made my evening feel truly special. The next time I'm in Italy, I will absolutely be retuning--this time with a reservation.

How refreshing to find a Japanese restaurant with Umbrian sensibilities in Assisi! The service…read moreservice was great too. I'll need to return.

Such a fun adventure when in quaint Assisi! I got the zucchini flowers and truffle gnocchi and they…read morewere both so tasty. It sounds fancy but it's really not too upscale. And cost for both of those plates plus frizzante acqua was $22. I'm from Portland and there's kind of a running joke that things served in mason jars or different vehicles than needed for food is ridiculous, or overdone. They do that here. But they really are just trying to be creative and you can tell the chefs really care and want to create a good experience for you. (Ps dark lighting so hard to get stellar photos of he food, but included)

Best Home Cooked Italian food I have ever had in my life! My Grandmother would slap me with a…read morewooden spoon but I telleth the truth! Went 2 nights in a row! Freshest selection of everything! It's this type of place that makes life worth living! I continue to fantasize about this wonderful eatery Every now and then! Bottom line it's worth flying here just to smell the fabulous cuisine wafting from the kitchen! Do they deliver?

Il Fornacino has an adventurous menu that I was excited to try. Like every restaurant in the area…read moreit offers the traditional Tuscan tagliata di chianina (is there a law?) but there's also rabbit stuffed with veal and truffles and a very on-trend Swiss chard, ricotta, and truffled egg raviolone. I started with the latter, which was delicious -- but the powerful flavour of cheese and the egg yolk drowned out the chard. My wife's potato flan was quite nice, but it arrived buried under a heap of truffle shavings that tasted of nothing in particular. My main was a special of roast suckling pig with potatoes and a savoury tuile made with the pork drippings. The tuile was gratuitous -- a chef-y touch that didn't actually taste very nice. The suckling pig was beautifully cooked but the potatoes were weirdly inconsistent; some crisp and others mushy. Il Fornacino is a good restaurant that would be the best restaurant around in most places, but the five-star bar is set pretty high in Tuscany. But the prices were very modest and the wine selection was great. It's a tremendously good value for what it offers.

Caffe where your cup is given so much attention that you could almost be embarrassed EXCEPT it…read moreworks as most delicious coffee in the entire country

Like eating at your mama's if your mama was a great Italian cook. The owner greets you, tells you…read morewhat she s offering today and then cooks it or you. Very small, tucked away in a corner of the market square. Open for lunch and for dinner with reservations. Oral menu, helpful to understand some restaurant Italian. Pasta is fresh and home made. Seasonal fresh vegetables are featured, both in pastas and as side dishes. Main courses included veal, carpaccio and a delicious steak tartar. Creative deserts including several semi freddos. An oasis in a town that is a culinary desert. Worth a drive.

Best pasta in the entire world made fresh by a lovely Nonna in the kitchen. Lovely staff, delicious…read morepasta, beautiful environment. If you have the chance to come here once in your life, take it. I might have to fly there from California just to visit again!

Fabulous ...run by women who know food and service. Food is beautifully presented and perfectly…read morecooked. A must go to if in the area.

Visited this small restaurant and it was the best food we had in all of Italy. The staff didn't…read moreunderstand all of our English but helped us order and they were amazing. Definitely worth a visit if you are in the area!

A wonderful family style Italian restaurant in Assisi. Friendly service and rich Umbria favorites.read more

Amazing restaurant! Highly recommended. The service and rooms are great for groups of 6-8 the food…read moreis typical Roman. Great meats and pastas. Excelente wine selection. Must reserve.

What a gem of a place. This is as local and authentic as you can get. It's a father/son…read moreestablishment that is welcoming and accommodating. We started off with the deep fried sage/zucchini and the bell peppers with chick peas. Both were delicious and like nothing we'd ever eaten before. The sage was crispy and came with a bean dip similar to refried beans. The bell pepper and chickpea dish was flavorful and delicious. We then shared the risotto with pesto, the crab ravioli and their signature dish, tagliatelle with truffles and guanciale. All were delicious, especially the tagliatelle. Portions were adequate and filling. We ended the meal with the white cream and chocolate sauce and the salted caramel with chocolate. The white cream is like panna cotta without the gelatin. It was light and creamy. I suspect it had some marscapone. The salted caramel was like a rich chocolate cake and was served warm. What a lovely meal. Will definitely return if we are ever back in the area. Highly recommend.