I ate here on a Thursday night as I was staying at the inn next door. What a wonderful meal! I had…read morethe beef filet with a side of potatoes. The beef was cooked perfectly, it was tender, juicy and very tasty. Lots of wine choices as well. And of course I had to have the cheesecake for dessert which was delicious! The wait staff was very attentive and friendly. Highly recommended!

We arrived in Umbria on a late evening and we were looking for something to eat…read more We stumbled upon this pizzeria which has a saloon kind of decor. We weren't very impressed by the looks but we were definitely impressed by the food. We got the 4 formaggi pizza and it was the best I've tried so far.

This place tucked away in a tiny village, at one end of a little valley in Umbria, is one of the…read morebest, most authentic pleasurable Italian places to have a wonderful long relaxing indulgent lunch. In the summer the place has a lovely outdoor space to eat, however in the winter is when the Nonna Gelsa's is at it's most alluring; with a roaring log burner in the centre of the room that instantly warms you up from the crisp chill of the biting Umbrian wind. The menu is simple and delicious. Antipasti; a selection of home made pasta; a selection of sauces; a wonderful meat menu; amazingly fresh cooked contorni to accompany; a daily updated offering of puddings; then coffee, grappa or vin santo to finish. All in any combination you like. No fuss, no frills, just great food, the best local ingredients, cooked to perfection by Nonna with no mucking about. Oh and its next to a vinyard from which much of the wine comes from. Friendly, welcoming, delicious, great value. This is a place so good, we have returned many times over the years even booking one of our weekend breaks around a Saturday lunch there.

This unpretentious restaurant in a small corner of Umbria has served me some of the best food I've…read moreever had in a restaurant. I attended a remarkable harvest dinner which included a simple plate of tagliatelle with butter and white truffles likely never to be exceeded. Have also popped in for a quick lunch served with grace and warmth. Excellent reliable consistent!

This review is short because I am traveling, so these are my impressions of a very memorable meal…read more Fabulous restaurant in a historic building perched at a high point in Montone, a gem in itself. Gorgeous Montefalco red combined with souffle, duck, pasta and dessert. A refined cuisine with local roots.

The restaurant is perched on the edge of the exquisite village of Montone. Alfresco, the view is…read moreenchanting. The ambiance in the evening can be romantic, but it was appropriately celebratory for our birthday dinner. Erba Luna's interior is just as delightful. Service and food was impeccable, even for our party of 10. Thanks to the nearby owners of Casale Napoletano for recommending this gem!

Authentic, rustic Umbrian food like I have never experienced before or since. It has been over a…read moreyear since I was there and I still think about it. We had so much food. Momma made it lovingly in the kitchen and her son served us. The local meats and handmade pasta was unbelievably good. They had pitchers of wonderful local wine that were bottomless. I knew we were in a good restaurant when all of a sudden it filled with about 20-30 men. They must have been some kind of club or guild. They were loud and happy and it was wonderful to share the restaurant with them. We felt like locals and like we were really part of the culture in the Umbrian hills. The drive is a little hard to find in the dark, but it's worth it! Don't pass it by!

Wonderful restaurant outside of Umbertide. The food is excellent and the house wine is perfect with…read morethe meal. The price is unbelievably inexpensive. Highly recommend.

We had just arrived in the area, and were searching for a place open on Sunday night for dinner…read more What luck that we stumbled into Ristorante Gritti at the I Girasoli di Sant'Andrea winery. Over the next week, we came back three more times - once for a wine tasting, and twice more for dinner. Nearly every dish we had was excellent. The staff was warm, friendly and helpful. We also hopped around the wine list a bit - I especially enjoyed the Syrah. We didn't have a better meal in the area - Poggio Manente was the closest runner up. This place is worth a visit if you are in the Niccone Valley area.

We were looking for an authentic Umbrian meal and this place delivered! From the alley to the…read morerestaurant to the welcome Prosecco it was perfect! The service was impeccable and the food was delicious. After dinner a shot of chocolate liquor was offered. Prices were reasonable.

Wow! What an incredible restaurant. I was searching for somewhere truly special to celebrate my…read morebirthday and I'm so grateful I found this gem. Chef Claudio Brugalossi and his staff were absolutely delightful--warm, attentive and genuinely welcoming. The chef personally offered thoughtful recommendations and even shared a bit about his life, which made the experience feel so personal. To top it all off, they surprised me with a delicious chocolate cake and sang happy birthday-such a memorable and heartfelt touch. They made my evening feel truly special. The next time I'm in Italy, I will absolutely be retuning--this time with a reservation.

Found this restaurant on Yelp and decided to give it a try. The food, service and atmosphere were…read moreexcellent! Truly the best meal I've had thus far in Italy! Owner and wife were very gracious. Highly recommend!

OMG, the food is AMAZING! We've been here in Italy for 5 days, going to restaurants in several…read moretowns. This is by far THE best! Cortona also rated high.