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.

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.

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

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.

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!

A very pleasant spot to sit much less eat. The beautiful vaulted brick Ceiling is Beutiful. The…read moreservice impecable and the food .... That's the star. We started with the bruschetta this a simple dish but when too not ingredients are used it's amazing and so it was here. The are known for their pasta carbonar a dm the wife loved it. The ravioli were the star of the show. Perfectly Al dente stuffed with cheese and spinach,the mushrooms and sauce were excellent, great dish.the house wine is very good.this would be my go to place if I lived in Orvieto.

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.

The food is absolutely phenomenal. Everything was good…read more Service was only slightly slow (by New York standards), but average for Italy. Ambiance is very Etruscan, and very traditional. We had medieval soup, prior to western food items like potatoes, tomatoes, and chocolate. Really, really good with spices, imported by Marco Polo. The local wine (Chianti) is awesome, particularly the 2015-2016 year variety.

If you are looking for something other than pizza & pasta, try La Solita Zuppa! Seasonal specials…read moreincluding a variety of soups, vegetable and meat dishes...Charming interior as well as exterior patio seating!

Best food and service. I can't believe how lucky we were to eat here. Just visited Orvieto for the…read moreafternoon and someone suggested this restaurant. They make their own wines, olive oil, balsamic vinegar and pasta. Amazing, food.

We had dinner with friends who we were staying with in Amelia…read more We went to this place in the early evening after having a little walk around in Terni Was absolutely fantastic. Everything about this place was totally authentic, full of Umbrian flavors and super good service. Its one of our friends favorite places and I can see why. As it was a few weeks ago now, I cant remember everything we had, but I had the polenta with truffle and the duck tortellini. We had local wine which was lovely and a digestive after dinner.. Overall, a fantastic evening had by all..