Undoubtably the best food you will eat in this area. Very…read morefriendly family serves a predetermined menu which is all locally grown and made right down to the wine and lemoncello!!!

Amazing food! There is no menu and they tell you what they will bring you. Trust it! It's going to…read morebe awesome!

The restaurant was located in a quiet area. We decided to eat outside. We started with the seafood…read moreplatter, where everything was raw. It came with oysters, three types of shrimp, shrimp paste, three types of ceviche, and a carpaccio. My favorite was the carpaccio, which had pieces of freeze dried raspberry on top. The only thing I didn't like was one of the ceviches. We had a plate of fried calamari and shrimp next. The batter was excellent! Lastly, we had a pasta dish with clams. It was simple but delicious. I would say this restaurant was the highlight of our time here in this port city.

Great experience. Wonderful friendly and helpful service. Terrific seafood risotto and anchovy…read moreburrata. Tuna tartar with a great bottle of Lazio white wine

Get off the highway and STOP here!! OMG! We were heading from Rome to Naples and got hungry. Not…read moreonly is this a charming town but the meal we had was one of the best!! We sat outside in a very charming alleyway and even the inside had atmosphere We had some of the best pasta and pizza!!! Do yourselves a favour and do not miss this!

We came to eat breakfast with a view and neither disappointed. The food was good, I had Nonna's…read morebundt cake and my husband had a poached egg dish. Our waitress was lovely and when I asked for assistance with the language was gracious and helpful. Would come here and eat again.

We had a wonderful experience here. Andrea, the manager, took the time to give 4 wine…read morerecommendations, all were very very good. The menu was perfect. We enjoyed every bite. The views were unbelievable and a nice reprieve from our stay in Rome. We highly recommend you head out and find this hidden

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.

My husband and I ate dinner here on our honeymoon 5 months ago! I am laying in bed and was just…read morethinking of how wonderful this place was but I couldn't remember the name. After some google maps investigation here we are! This place was such a delight and it was an amazing memory for my husband and I. The food is incredible And I remember loving the ambiance. Especially if you sit next to the front windows to watch people go by. Definitely recommend!

Very good Italian restaurant and pizzeria specializing in local ingredients and wines. Several menu…read moreitems are "slow food" stars. They have more than 20 types of pizza, thin crust and thick crust, and many very original combinations of toppings. A friend ordered the rabbit with asparagus, which was also good if un-exciting. The local wine of the week was good and good value. It was a good sign that the place was full of locals and that the door was plastered with stickers of recognition.

I was looking for a restaurant in the area that would serve fresh fish. My meal and experience here…read morewere excellent. Great servers and wonderful food and wine.

Weary nice Resturante, Family driven, modern and classic Italian food. Toppers service. I can…read moreapselutly recommend it. Knut Brodal

I was recently talking to an Italian friend of mine who has a house in the Sabina region. He was…read moretelling me of Casperia, a town that has been taken over by Anglo Saxon vacationers and homeowners. I searched the internet, found photos of the town and a B & B owned by a British couple that was beautiful. They did a super architectural renovation with a to-die-for mosaic tile bathroom you would only dream about experiencing, furnished with antiques and oriental rugs. The price tag was a whopping 900 euros a week. As I read further, I was a little thrown off by the owners complaint that the comune wouldn't allow the permit for a balcony to be added to their ancient home. After understanding Italian culture and preservation, you wouldn't ask for such an eye sore. So to satisfy my curiosity, I paid a visit to Casperia. I took a walk through the charming ancient town, built in circular layers with panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. After my tour, I ended up at the only bar located inside the walls, Friend's Cafe for a glass of wine and to let the kids play in the square. I shared the outside umbrellas with several English speaking foreigners reading books, seeming not to notice the few loud beer guzzling men nearby and not to mention the 'Er mutanda' look-alike sitting behind me. Suddenly I felt an odd sensation and one not particularly comforting. When I walked inside, the bar seemed more of a fish n' chips pub with mirrored beer signs and chalkboards boasting about their British beer selection on tap. I love all of that stuff too guys but in England and not in an ancient Sabina town. Yes I did find a decent glass of wine, but I have one problem with this place. When I go outside of my country I expect full immersion, to eat like the locals and do as they would do. I don't look for an English tap beer when the Sabina region produces excellent wines. I'm just not sold on the idea of profitting from and catering to "us" foreigners.The Sabina region has a lot to offer, but not this place unless your in Anglo Saxon withdrawal!

Aimee, As an Anglo…read moreSaxon from Texas, I thoroughly enjoyed Friends Cafe in Casperia. Granted, it is not the typical Italian cafe, and I was a little surprised at the diverse beer selection. However, after walking up from the Piazza below, it was a refreshing oasis of relaxation. The food was good, beer cold, and wine adequate. We also stayed at La Torretta B&B. Maureen, La Torretta's Hostess, was delightful. The lodging was outstanding & inexpensive. Casperia is an out of the way spot that represents the real Italy. No cars, no scooters, just locals. If you are looking for shopping then don't go to Casperia. It is one of those places that you bring a thick book to read and take afternoon naps! Thanks, Jim

The food is absolutely amazing, just like it was made in your "grandma's" Italian kitchen. I'm not…read moreItalian but I just found my second grandma....the environment, vibe, and tranquility is absolutely what I was looking for in Italy. Take the time to enjoy this Tuscania treasure..

I miss this place so very much. The food was made with such love and care,I don't know when I will…read moreget back there, but when i do ..... We ate here six times and each meal was completely different and amazing. The food could not be any better and i am having withdrawals quite honestly. actually my companion is a huge YELPER and got me started when we got back to the states as i cant stop talking about this food. So thank you Osteria da Alfreda, your food was so good it turned me into a yelping fanatic. See you next summer.