We had a very nice dinner here this evening. The place was nearly empty when we arrived a bit late…read morefor our 7 PM reservation, but the was a line for tables by the time we left two hours later. Sam had a great veloute soup with chickory on the side, and I enjoyed my grilled slice of cheese as well as delicious roasted lamb chops. Nafisa's tagliatteli with truffles was a special treat, and Nancy's ravioli stuffed with cheese and turnip greens was especially good. Soraya enjoyed her rigatoni carbonara; I had a taste as the end and could confirm its quality. I did not try Abey's gnocchi with four cheeses but he and Soraya have demanded that their parents pick up gnocchi to bring home to Zanzibar -- they have added a new dish to their favorites. Panna cotta for dessert was a nice finish It was a bit of a bummer to be charged extra for two small pours of olive oil to eat with our bread. But that is my only criticism of the meal

On a chilly rainy evening in Orvieto, we came to Antico Bucchero because it was right around the…read morecorner from our hotel, Hotel Posta. What a great find! Warm and bright, beautifully appointed. And the food was wonderful. I had grilled lamb, redolent of rosemary and with great crisping. My partner had fagioli all'uccelletto. Man, was that delicious. Such rich depth of flavor: better than steak! The staff were excellent, the wine was great. And the price was amazingly reasonable. A very happy memory of Orvieto.

A family run restaurant on a very quiet street in Orvieto. Antonio is the owner and host...he is…read morefriendly and attentive and generous with his patrons. Make sure to acquire a Rez to ensure a place at the table. The food is prepared, traditional, tasty and Plentiful by his wife. Make sure to engross yourself in the experience by ordering a starter...primi...secundi.

We were moving up the mountain in the funicular, suitcases in tow, identifying us as American…read moretourists, when a Lucca resident recommended we try Mezza Luna and if we did, we should try the Carbonara! We did. And she was right! We went back twice and I ordered the Carbonara twice. It was the highlight of our trip! In addition to the food making us happy, the restaurant made us happy. It is on a nondescript street, down a few steps into a delightful small and cozy cave-room. You really need a reservation to be guaranteed a table. Peeking out from the small kitchen window is the cook/wife/owner and greeting us and taking our order was the husband/owner. They are a team that really cares about the service and doing simple Italian food right! And the house wine was really good!

Wonderful food and wine. Great atmosphere. Friendly people and easy to get to. Definitely come…read morehere...the wild boar is wonderful. The pasta is delicious! Appetizers are awesome as well

Ottimo servizio, cameriere molto, simpatico, disponibile e professionale…read more Dall'antipasto al dolce tutto davvero molto buono: Crostini, strozzapreti al tartufo, faraona, coratella d'agnello, spinaci ripassati, cicoria, tiramisù. Ottimo rapporto prezzo qualità. Torneremo sicuramente.

Excellent service, wonderful homemade pasta and mushroom sauce. The crostini with tomato &…read moremozzarella is fresh and so very good!

A hard to find restaurant owned by the chef. Friends of a friend recommended we dine here…read more The menu features some unique dishes created by Carlo and some local specialties found in the area. We weren't very hungry because we had salami, cheese and bread while wine tasting in Montepulciano this afternoon. We split the first course--handmade pasta with a pork cheek ragu lightly seasoned with fennel and dusted with pecorino. I was happy to learn that the traditional pasta of Orvieto is made without egg-- just flour and water. It was very satisfying. For the second course, DH had the braised pork ribs in a ginger sauce. The meat fell off the bones into the luscious sauce. The flavors were strong, yet balanced. I would definitely order it. I had the Chianina beef, thinly sliced and drizzled with olive oil, lemon and pepper. A very flavorful but light beef dish that is served cold. For dessert, DH had the deconstructed tiramisu. He said it was wonderful. We finished with limoncello, a lemon liquor. A nice little cafe that is worth a visit.

My family stumbled on this restaurant while wandering through quaint af Orvieto…read more Our meal was the best seated lunch we had all trip (10 days in Rome, Rapallo, Lucca). There were local wines that paired perfectly with our meal. Flavors paired with local mushrooms were rich & buttery, yet light. I'm a fan of a salad & the side mista salads did not disappoint. The interior of the restaurant felt very home-y -- like extended family pulling up for a meal. 11/10 recommend weaving your way through the streets to find this hidden gem!

Ate a multi course meal here with my 9 year old and wife. Wines were fairly priced, food was great…read moreand the server was very nice. We'd go again

There are many things we liked about this restaurant, but for me, the best part of the experience…read morewas the service. We arrived a little later for lunch without a reservation and we were told the wait would be about 20 minutes. We were seated in 10 minutes and the wait staff was very helpful keeping us out of the sun during one of the hottest days of the summer. For appetizers we enjoyed a fresh caprese salad, a cheese board and mixed bruschetta plate. All of these were well-prepared, fresh and a great way to start the meal. Continuing with our plan to eat local specialties, we got two dishes with Umbricelli, a local fresh pasta, one with a sauce of roasted tomatoes and the other with tomatoes and garlic. Our other dinner guest had cinghiale prepared alla cacciatore. This was our first time having slow roasted wild boar, and it will not be the last. We had other plans for dessert, so we will have to wait until we return to Orvieto to try theirs and I am certain that it will be fantastic.

I can't believe I am just getting around to writing a review on this great restaurant. We were…read morethere a year ago and I still rave about this place. Be sure to make a reservation. Communication was a tad difficult as our Italian isn't great, but the staff (maybe owners?) really try their best to communicate with you. They were so kind. Now on to the good stuff- the food! We had the asparagus and pecorino appetizer and it was to die for. I had the fava bean pasta and my husband had the wild boar ragu. Both were exceptional. House white Orvieto wine was really delicious. We had no room for dessert. It was one of the best meals of this trip to Italy, and if ever in the area again we will make a point to eat here again.

We got there as soon as the door opened and the chef was in the dining room and even took our…read moreorder! We had an amazing experience here. It was an elevated experience at very good prices. Of course all of the food was phenomenal. The steak was tender and delicious. The restaurant gives off calm romantic vibes.

I have been traveling throughout Italy for years and have to say I had the best pasta yet,…read moreUmbricelli in a delicate Pomodoro and basil sauce, at Trattoria Dell'orso last night. It was accompanied by a perfect red, recommended by Stefano, the owner. I also had an exquisite dish of Alici I cannot even describe. But it was my overall experience in this charming family-owned restaurant that made my meal memorable, and made me wish I were staying longer. When you are dining alone, one never knows what to expect. I was warmly treated and my requests for various accommodations were enthusiastically met. The menu offers were more interesting than the usual choices you expect to see, and service could not have been better, thanks to Yuliya and other attentive staff. Hoping to return in December for the Umbrian Jazz Festival, when this will be my "go-to" restaurant. Grazie mille per una bella seratta!

We had a great meal here for our last night in Orvieto. We sat in the back of the restaurant in an…read morearea that serves as a garden, but in winter it was entirely enclosed by glass and heated, with various guests taking turns turning the heat up or down for their respective comfort. Service was very friendly and attentive without being cloying. Reservations needed -- we had reserved the day before, and several would-be diners were turned away. The food menu was quite abbreviated but good -- the wine list was very long. The children had pasta with either red sauce (not on the menu) or oil and cheese. My spouse had roast lamb ribs, which came with french fry wedges the lamb was great). But the rest of the adults got a tad adventurous, having respectively duck breast, venison (advertised as "deer" on the English menu) and pigeon. My pigeon came in three separate parts -- breast, wings and filet tartare of something (I did not understand the explanation of what body part). Delicious (but note that it was hard to get the meat medium well - for this place, what most Americans would call rare came out as "medium." Nafisa asked for extra cooking for her duck breast and it came back right) It was late but we lingered for dessert: two of us had zuppa inglese and one creme brulee. Overall a good eating experience FWIW this was the most expensive meal we have had in Italy the past three weeks. But worth it!

Food was outstanding. Serey was our waitress and she was so kind and helpful. She deserves…read morerecognition for her hard work. Will definitely visit next time.