The ambiance is wonderful, the service is good and the food was authentic to the region however…read morenothing wowed us. The complimentary bread was nice but not as good as what we bought in the grocery store. The appetizer was small and the sauce was just okay. The pasta course was tiny as well. The pasta was plated nicely with a bit of shredded chicken in the sauce. Arrostocini lacked flavor and the meat was cut way too small. I make lamb skewers often and I cut the pieces much bigger. It was not enough to call it a main course.

We had dinner at Buonvento. An interesting and quirky place with great food and real character,…read moreright off the Corso Ovidio, the main street that runs through the old town center. Friendly and helpful wait staff, good menu choices and a great winelist featuring both local, Italian and some international wines (they "double" as an enoteca.) We had some really good primi (two local pasta dishes, including the obligatory Chitarra) and a really succulent lamb filet. Also a very nice Cerasuolo D'Abruzzo rosato wine suggested by our waiter. All a very nice evening, and recommended.

Lovely Pastas, fish, lamb, cheeses...Outstanding service! A/C, but only open for lunch…read more Reasonably priced.

Gino's is only open for lunch from 1230! Prices start from €10! We had the beef and Turkey…read morecarpaccio for starters, then chicken and a lamb casserole with a side of fried vegetables! Our mains were on the small side but totally delicious! We had a bottle of red for €12 and the bill came to €67! I would recommend Gino's! Although a lot more expensive than we would usually go for as flash packers but as our Italian trip is nearing an end we thought we'd spoil ourselves! Really hard not to go back today!! The service is outstanding and it has a great atmosphere!!

The staff were pleasant, efficient and attentive. The food was delicious and of the highest…read morequality! Lovely restaurant. Highly recommend.

Clemente is a real Sulmona institution, and I called to make reservations even before we got into…read moretown. Its a Michelin-noted, white tablecloth place with impeccable but cordial service, and a great menu. It's also very popular with locals, many of whom were in evidence, ordering their "usual" dishes. The portions are decently generous, and one of ours came with unexpected bonuses. The quality of the food was always high, and the execution ranged from "good" to "very good". Unfortunately their signature farfalle dish was the one that impressed the least; other dishes we had were more characterful. Great wine list with lots of Local, Italian and some international choices. This is a real Sulmona experience, and worth considering if you'll be in town.

We got a recommendation for this place from my wife's cousin who has lived in the area all her…read morelife. The restaurant is easy to find, located just off Piazza Garibaldi. The restaurant offers typical Abruzzese cuisine and based on our experience, they nailed it. I rarely order gnocchi in restaurants after having gotten accustomed to my father-in-law's gnocchi. It is one of the most difficult homemade pasta dishes to make correctly, imo. The gnocchi with a lamb sauce was as good as nonno's. The agnello alla brace for a secondi was a solid selection. The region is known for lamb and Il Canestro's was consistent with that standard of quality. Will add this place to our list of area favorites...

Review based on a visit at 8 o'clock on 13 May 13 - at the time of writing the restaurant was…read moreempty. I do not know this town or area well enough to gauge whether this is testament to the restaurant's popularity or the time of year my friends and I visited. First impressions were good - it appeared clean and the only two staff (I suspect Man and Wife) were very pleasant, however did not speak English. All three courses were good however not the best we had sampled during our visit. That said I would recommend a visit if you are in the area - I would rate this restaurant 6.5/10