I thought this was a great little wine bar with a large selection of wines, great staff and…read moredelicious appetizer board. It gets crowded with locals but in a cozy way, you can still hear your own conversation. They even have a couch area a few steps above the main bar area you can reserve for a small private group. I would highly recommended if you just want to share wine and conversation.

WOW! Bibenda in Assisi is incredible. We had an amazing experience with Nila doing a wine tasting…read more Nila is very generous with her tasting pours and is so thorough with details about each wine. We had our favorite wines with Nila! Nila was also so kind to our 3 teenagers and made sure we all had plenty of cheeses and meats to taste. We keep talking 2 weeks later about the goose meat (delicious!) If you want to meet an incredible Wine Master -- You must stop by Bibenda and spend some time with Nila. Inside The tasting room/wine shop is cozy and there is also outdoor seating. It is an unforgettable Italian experience.

Went here for a school sponsored wine tour! Nila was so kind and very knowledgeable about the wines…read moreshe presented to us. She let us smell rocks and soil samples which come from different places around the work where wine is grown including California, Sicily and Argentina. Her shop is very beautiful and inviting. Can't recommend this place enough!

Amazing spot with street seating along the main drag of Norcia. We came twice during our stay in…read moreUmbria. The wait staff is incredibly friendly and helpful. First time we had glasses of wine and split the faro salad, which was perfectly dressed, simple, and delicious (served with spinach, tomato, local cheese). We came back and had a glass of the Sagrantino, based on the previous review, and it was amazing. Very complex, with strong notes of pepper that left you wanting more. To eat we split the vegetarian lentils (they also serve it cooked with pork), while I had the Tagliatelle alla Norcia (amazing), and my date had a veal dish, which was also spectacular. All in all, an amazing place if you are looking to spend a bit more than just your typical cafe. Excellent wine selection, great service, and overall a very great experience. Definitely will be back if I am lucky enough to go to Norcia again in life.

Along the main drag of Norcia, as you pass butcher after butcher, you cannot help but notice this…read moreplace with heavy wooden tables out on the sidewalk. Inside, a beautiful little wine bar is revealed boasting a selection of the best wines of Italy, most notably, the local Umbrian favorite, Sagrantino di Montefalco. This is an absolutely fantastic place to relax and get a feel for the local flavor of Norcia. Wines from all over, including some amazing micro-wineries are featured here, along with a menu of Umbrian Tapas, featuring locally produced cheese, famous Norcia salames, prosciutto & truffles, and so much more. The staff here is always as friendly as can be, helpful to the extreme. I've been here several times, and have never left disappointed. Simply put, I am very much looking forward to my next time in Norcia and the moment I am sitting at one of the outdoor tables, sipping some Sagrantino, sampling some prosciutto & cheese, and just taking it all in.

This is my favorite wine bar in the world. In. The. World. It has been for five years, ever since…read moreI first found it while living in Perugia. To understand why its so special, you have to be kind of into wine and also a little adventurous. It's not for everyone. The place is run by a wonderful Italian couple who only speak Italian. Service is casual; it's normal for them to be sitting with other customers and talking. If you need something, you might have to ask. But here's why you should love it. One, they REALLY REALLY know Italian wine-- not just wine from the region (which is standard), but from all over. If you tell them what kind of experience you want, they will find the wine for you. Second, they have a lot of special small-production stuff. Third, they prepare a delicious tapas spread and its next to free (like 2 euros or something) with your wine. Finally, they'll open any bottle in the house as long as you're willing to get two glasses: that makes it the biggest, best by-the-glass wine list anywhere! We had five rounds in our last visit-- a Montefalco Rosso, an Aglianico, an Etna Rosso, an Valpolicella Riserva, and something else I don't remember. We loved everything, and it came to about €20 a person. You just couldn't do that in the U.S.. Anyway, it's our little secret but I hope others get to enjoy our favorite place too.

One of the best meals we've had so far in Perugia. The menu is inspired, with offerings and flavors…read morefar more than this "traditional" spots around town. With seating inside the lovely dining room or a small collection of tables overlooking one of Perugia's artistic neighborhood alleyways. Staff is kind and patient, wine list is well curated with delicious offerings at a variety of price points (the house wine was delicious and inexpensive). The whole dining experience was a delight...the perfect place for a lively meal with friends or an intimate night with someone you love. They get busy, so reservations are suggested. But if there's a wait, they're happy to bring you a glass of wine while you make new friends out in the alley. All-in-all, one of Perugia's best intimate restaurants!!

Awesome. Just....awesome. It's in the centro storico in…read morePerugia, and one of those places that's actually worth tracking down. The food is simply top-notch , not pricey, but exceptionally good, and made with love , and ingredients that taste the way they're supposed to. They also have an exceptional wine list, with some great natural wines available too (and, of course, the wines by the glass are yum) Nice environs, which are dimly out in a cosy way, and exceptionally friendly staff. Defo 5 stars....

Very beautiful restored restaurant in the center of town. Roberto guided us to order and it…read moredelivered. We had the fried olives which were fantastic. The pasta was the best we've had. Strozzapretti ala Notcina which was pasta with truffle cream with sausage and ham. It was absolutely delish! We also had the mixed grill and homemade tiramisu. Everything was excellent and the wine to boot. Highly recommend!

I was wandering around Spello with my mother and stopped at Vinosofia as we were browsing the…read moreshops. We'd already bought more wine than we should have been carrying but that didn't stop the owner from talking to us about all the local wines. He didn't try and sell us anything but went out of his way to suggest that we visit a small local winery, Podere Fontesecca, near where we were staying. I love Spello so next time I will be sure to stop for wine and snacks.

We stayed in Spello for a few days in October 2022 and loved the town and thought this spot was a…read morewonderful place to enjoy people watching. The food was fantastic and the choices of wines wonderful. We purchased about 10 bottles to ship back home. If you are near Spello or in Spello this is a must stop.

Our food here was DELICIOUS! They have gluten free pasta and bread. I ordered the wild boar ragu…read morewith tagliatelle pasta and the flavor and texture was amazing. My husband ordered a pork dish with potatoes and loved it. The gluten free bread here was SO good! Just as a heads up there is a language barrier (server didn't speak English) but there is an English menu!

Wonderful little place! The service was the best we've had yet in our week in Assisi. The food was…read moredelicious, and they happily cater to specific dietary needs (celiac, vegetarian, vegan). Truly a special experience!

This is a special place. The chef,Patrizia, is a genius in interpreting traditional Umbrian cuisine…read morein new and exciting ways. You must visit if you're in the vicinity.

We had one of our most memorable meals of our trip to Italy here. Local and seasonal ingredients…read moreare on display with unique twists on regional classic dishes. We had zucchini carpaccio with whipped ricotta, artichoke soufflé, capellotti with fennel and tomato, and a strazzotti (so?) with pesto. Along with glasses of sangrantino and grecchetto. The dessert was a pretty confection of basil ice cream and strawberries. Cozy setting and friendly staff.