Our hosts at the house we are staying at Fontanaro recommended Restaurant Masolino and we are so…read moregrateful that they did . This is a family run restaurant with three generations all working together. They were warm charming and very helpful with recommendations. When I asked about one of the dishes the grandson proudly told me that it is his grandmothers favorite and a signature dish of theirs. The food did not disappoint and there was a delightfully camaraderie amongst the diners there last night . I really want to go back tonight but am not here for long and feel the need to try other places and on the other hand I know how much I like Masolino so why risk not doing what I know I love ?

This was outstanding. First visit, we got the antipasto Masolino, the pappa al pomodoro with…read moreburrata, the gnochetti with truffle and porcini mushrooms, and the tagliatelle with ragu. Everything was great, and while I don't think any of these dishes were the best we've had in Italy, we both felt like they would be the best versions back home in NYC. They also have a shop next door where you can buy some of the amazing olive oil that they have on the tables. (There were a few different ones to try when we came.) Panicale is also a cool little town in general.

Come one, come hungry! 6 years down the road and things have not changed - Thank God! If your…read moremother was from Paciano, lived in the hills and wanted to 'put some meat on your bones', this is still it! A unique blend of upscale Italian fare and mom's kitchen. Good, middle of the road wine and hearty food. Hearts and stomachs filled - I will not wait so long next time

As one of the 3 restaurants in Paciano, Il Casale is perched on a hill offering sweeping views of…read morethe countryside and village. We dined outside on a warm, breezy day. Lingering over a 3 hour lunch with two new friends, we had excellent food and service. We all started with appetizers we shared with each other. I ordered croquettes made with ground farro, lightly fried and crispy on the outside with a creamy center. They also had excellent bruschetta and an antipasti plate that included wild boar sausage - tender and flavorful. For my entree, I had tortellini topped with a white sauce and a creamy cheese on the inside. I also ordered a side of cauliflower. I love cauliflower and order it in any restaurant that offers it. It was roasted with tiny bits of spicy chili pepper. My only teeny tiny complaint was that while I love olive oil, it had a bit too much on it for my taste. Their house wine was sublime - very smooth, crisp and refreshing. We had a wonderful server, and the chef came out before we left to ensure we enjoyed our meal. Such a nice lunch!

This was recommended to us by our hotel. We had a lovely dinner this week and although our Italian…read moreis poor, we enjoyed every minute! Being unfamiliar with the area, it took us a few minutes to navigate with GPS down but worth it! My friend had the pork and it was delicious. We both had different pastas and enjoyed it all.

What a cool, little place in the heart of lovely Paciano, Italy. Wonderful, authentic food…read more Basically, you eat what they eat. I again had tagliatelle as that is the food of the gods, this time in a porcine and cream sauce. Wonderful Umbrian wine and focaccia. My daughter had a four cheese pizza which was fun as we couldn't tell what the cheeses were initially. The yummy was in the tasting! Worth the go and walk that town - it's worth it!

After a week in Firenze and Panicale, we think this is the best restaurant we have visited. We have…read moreeaten here twice. The first time, we had the codfish cake antipasta, the triangular stuffed pasta, and the stuffed pigeon secondi. All were exquisite. The price is also very reasonable and the service is great. The host does speak English and his wife cooks. The second visit we had a chou paste shell with chicken liver pate, stewed onion, and candied apple. We had duck confit and the boar filet for mains. I would not miss the boar filet. It is real boar with a medieval sauce. The cannoli fordessert was also great. If we were here longer, I would try everything on the menu.

One of the best meals we've ever had. We enjoyed dinner so much we went back for lunch the next…read moreday! Wine recommendations were spot on. We'll visit again on our next trip.

amazing restaurant in the middle of a beautiful town in umbria, italy. owned by family their…read moreservice, their presentation was is outstanding. see my photos for all descriptions .. highly recommended for all ..

Excellent food, reasonably priced and a beautiful view over Lago Trasimeno !read more

Family run Osteria in San Feliciano. Federica and her staff are warm and welcoming. We stayed…read morenearby for two weeks in May 2017 and came here often. The sunsets from their dining room are amazing as is the food. Local dishes and fresh fish from the lake. Special thanks to Antonio for the best negroni ever!

Very limited menu. Great homemade pasta. But you need to like truffles! The restaurant is right…read moreby the steps (hence the name) where the tourbusses drop everyone off. It's very rustic and the service was friendly. Locals eat here a lot, so you know it's good local fare. I'd never had so much truffle before, and I wasn't a fan, but that's not their fault.

Absolutely brilliant. Charming ambience, personable service, and maybe the best meat dish (wild…read moreboar... they're a terrible pest in Italy, so Porky's demise brings no tears here) I've ever had. House wine is, like most of Italy, top notch. Unqualified rave.

This is a true temple for vegetarians! But please do not take it too seriously: milk, egg & cheese…read moreare still on the menu. AND that's great. The owner's wife runs the kitchen and she knows it all. We had fabulous stuffed figs, ravioli with sheep cheese and truffles and Indian Paneer that made it clear: she is the goddess of the veggie temple. Her husband runs everything else and personally overlooks every detail in the dining hall. At every single table he whispers the ingredients of the dishes like little secrets and makes you feel very special. Perfect.

Ate at Badiaccia in October 2022 and was amazed at the fantastic food and the personalized…read moreattention to service we received. We were a party of 6 and two children, and we were all delighted with all our meals. I was also pleased that my (American or to be more precise, 3/4 American) grandchildren were engaged and happy the whole time. Just a small aside, I was able to engage my 8-year-old granddaughter in a blind tasting of the excellent olive oils on the table. Yes, you heard me right, there were 3 or 4 very high-end olive oils on the table and I will add that this little girl was almost as proud as I was to guess which was which. Well, she is 1/4 Italian! She'll never forget her very special experience.