Although it is quite possible to visit many of the larger wineries on your own such as Arnoldo Caprai or Antonelli (some do require reservations first), one of the best ways to really experience Umbrian wine culture is to take a specialty wine tour. We met Mark and Giselle Stafford of Gusto Wine Tours last year when we arranged for the CNBC television show Wine Portfolio to film Umbrian Dreaming at a couple of Umbrian wineries with Mark’s help. We have had a number of our guests partake of a wine tour with Mark and Giselle, and all have reported that they have thoroughly enjoyed the overall experience. Recently, Mark invited my husband and myself along on one of his tours so we could experience what our guests do on one of his tours. Mark prefers to keep the groups small, as he chooses to visit mainly small, family run Umbrian wineries that produce under 100,000 bottles of wine a year. These wineries are particularly fun to visit because often their wine production is so small that it often never gets distributed outside of Italy. Mark and Giselle are both from the UK but are now living permanently in Umbria and obviously love to share their appreciation for Umbrian wines with the guests they take on their tours..

We were picked up by Mark in a large van with our guests as Mark wants folks on the tour to thoroughly enjoy the wine tasting experience without having the worry of driving back home themselves afterwards. Mark also visits a number of small wineries across central Umbria that are a little difficult for most people to find on their own so having a driver really is an asset for that reason as well. Our first stop on our wine tour was to Cantina Milziade Antano, where we were shown into their small cantina that served both as a cellar and wine tasting room. Since the representative of the winery did not speak English, Mark discussed the wines himself, and we tasted four of the wineries vintages along with some snacks to help bring out the full body flavors of the wines. It is interesting that Italians tend to rarely drink wine without having something to eat on the side, whether it is slices of bread rubbed with olive oil, slices of salumi, or pieces of cheese. I found Cantina Milziade Antano quite rustic and it was obviously a working farm that has over the years learned to perfect some very great tasting wines.

Our next stop was to Colle Del Saraceno, a lovely cantina with a large olive grove owned by the Botti family. While we waited for the family to prepare the tasting room, we sampled fresh figs from their huge fig tree as well as some sagrantino grapes that were obviously ripening earlier than usual. The vineyard is run by Francesco Botti along with his lovely wife, and she is the one who discussed with us their wines, the history of their family run cantina, and then shared with us the Colle Del Saraceno wines. I thoroughly enjoyed each of this cantina’s wines, but found the Passito, or sweet wine to be particularly exceptional. The Botti family were very warm and friendly, obviously very passionate about their wines and olive oil, and spent a great deal of time with us answering questions about their production.

After visiting the first two wineries, Gusto Wines then takes each group to lunch, and we headed off to Locanda nel Borgo where we were joined by Giselle Stafford for a delicious leisurely four course meal served with (of course) more locally produced Umbrian wine. By the end of lunch, although I think our group could have all crawled under a shady tree for a nice siesta, it was time to visit our third and final winery called Cantina Peppucci that is situated closer to Todi than Montefalco. Although the cantina initially began in the family owned building that was once St. Antimo’s Monastery, it is now housed in a brand new facility that sits on a hill above the old monastery with glorious views of the surrounding countryside. The cantina is run by the Peppucci family, particularly the son Filippo along with his two sisters. Although quite a contrast to the two older cantinas we visited, Cantina Peppucci produces some very lovely wines, including Alter Ego, one of my husband’s favorite Umbrian wines.

Our wine experience with Gusto Wine Tours was extremely positive, and one I would certainly recommend to anyone visiting Umbria who wants to explore some great small, family run wineries. Even though we considered ourselves to be quite familiar with Umbrian wines before the tour, our day with Gusto Wines helped us to gain a new appreciation for just how passionate the wine producers of Umbria truly are. We also tasted some amazing lesser known wines, had a lovely typical Umbrian lunch, and spent a thoroughly enjoyable day with friends exploring just a few of Umbria’s many cantinas.

Gusto Wine Tours
Mark & Giselle Stafford
Website
Email
Phone – +39 338 3298691
+39 339 2149972

Cantina Milziade Antano
Fattoria Colleallodole
Voc.Colle Allodole 3,
Bevagna, PG
+39 347 4520251
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Milziade Antano Wines
Grechetto – Grape – Grechetto
Rosso Riserva – Grapes – Sangiovese, Merlot, Sagrantino, Cabernet
Rosso di Montefalco – Grapes – Sangiovese, Sagrantino, Merlot
Sagrantino – Grape – Sagrantino
Sagrantino Colleallodole – Grape – Sagrantino
Sagrantino Passito – Grape – Sagrantino

Cantina Colle Del Saraceno
Via Todi 37/c
Loc. Pietrauta,
Montefalco, PG
+39 0742 379500
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Email

Colle Del Saraceno Wines
Grechetto – Grape – Grechetto
Rosso Galdino IGT Umbria – Grapes – Merlot, Sangiovese, Sagrantino, Cabernet
Montefalco Sagrantino Secco DOCG – Grape – Sagrantino
Montefalco Sagrantino Passito DOCG – Grape – Sagrantino

Cantina Peppucci
Frazione Petroro,
Localita S. Antimo 4,
Todi, PG
+ 39 075 8947253
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Peppucci Wines
Montorsolo – Grape – Grechetto di Todi
Petroro 4 – Grapes – Sangiovese blended with Merlot & Cabernet Sauvignon
Giovanni – Grapes – Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, & Merlot
Alter Ego – Grapes – Sagrantino’
Alter Ego Passito – Grapes – Sagrantino

Locanda nel Borgo
Via Villa del Marchese 15/2
Gualdo Cattano, PG
Ph – 333 848 3194

Wine Tasting @ Milziade Antano With Mark Stafford of Gusto Wine Tours

Deborah Mele
September 26th, 2011

Terni was founded around the 7th century BC by the Umbrians, in a territory inhabited as early as the Bronze Age. In the 3rd century BC it was conquered by the Romans and soon become an important municipality as it sits right on the Via Flaminia. The Roman name for Terni was Interamna, meaning “in between two rivers”. During the Roman Empire the city was enriched with several buildings, including aqueducts, walls, amphitheaters, temples and bridges. After the Lombard conquest (755) Terni lost it’s importance, and was reduced to a secondary town in the Duchy of Spoleto. In 1174 it was sacked by Frederick Barbarossa’s general, Archbishop Christian of Mainz. In the 14th century Terni issued a constitution of its own and from 1353 the walls were enlarged, and new channels were opened. Later it become part of the Papal States. In 1580 an ironwork, the Ferriera, was introduced to work the iron ore mined in Monteleone di Spoleto, starting the traditional industrial connotation of the city. In the 17th century, however, Terni declined further due to plagues and famines. In the 19th century Terni took advantage of the Industrial Revolution and it’s supply of available water and crated new industries such as steelworks, saw mills, wool mills, and foundries. In 1927 Terni became capital of the province, although the presence of the industries in and around Terni made it a favorite target for the Allied bombardments in World War II, totaling 108 raids.

How To Get To Terni – Terni is connected with the A1 motorway. From Perugia, take the E45 highway towards Rome, and exit at Terni Ouest. Terni railway station forms part of the Rome–Ancona national rail line, and is also a junction station for two secondary lines, the Terni–Sulmona railway (which links Terni with L’Aquila) and the Terni–Sansepolcro railway, which includes regular trains from Perugia. The local urban and suburban transport service, ATC, runs buses from the forecourt near the train station to numerous local villages, as well as Narni, Todi, Marmore Falls, Spoleto, and Orvieto.

What To See In Terni – Although Terni is a fairly large, spread out city, much of it’s historical landmarks can be found within a small area in the center and all can easily be reached on foot. The Duomo, or Basilica of S. Maria Assunta can be found just south of the city center near the public gardens, and was built on the site of earlier religious buildings dating from the 6th century. Today, the basilica we see is from a renovation dating from 1635 and has Baroque lines, although there are a few traces of the earlier Romanesque church remaining. In the interior is one organ designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, and the belfry is from the 18th century.

The Roman Amphitheater, once capable of holding over 10,000 spectators, was built in 32 BC and can be found close to the Duomo. Not much is left but a few ruins, but it is one of the best preserved Roman sites in Terni.

The small Roman gate of Porta Sant’Angelo, is one of the four ancient entrances to the city, now almost completely restored.

The Church of St. Francesco can be found halfway along Corso Tacito. Originating from the 13th century, it was designed in the typical Francescian style with a single nave and transept. The lateral aisles and bell tower were added in the 15th century. Inside the church is a cycle of frescoes painted by Bartolomeo di Tommaso from the Giotto school which dates back to the 15th century as well.

The new Pinacotea Communale in the neoclassical Palazzo Gazzoli, on Via del Teatro Romano is one of the richest and most important art galleries in all of Umbria. Along with contemporary works of art by Miro, Kandinsky, and Chagall, it also has important pieces representative of the medieval Umbrian school by Benozzo Gozzoli.

Outside of Terni are many notable points of interest including the Abbazia di San Pietro in Valle found 8 km south of Scheggino just before the hamlet of Colleponte. Open daily from 10am-noon & 2-5pm with free admission. Set high on the hillside, this is one of central Italy’s finest abbeys and one of Umbria’s few memorials to the Lombard dukedom of Spoleto. Much renovation has been undertaken to store the abbey although part of it has been turned into a hotel.

Also worth visiting outside of Terni are the Cascata del Marmore, (Marmore waterfalls), and Lago di Piedilucco.

Important Festivals
Every year on St. Valentine’s Day the city celebrates with a large fair and fireworks.

Terni Tourist Information
Via Cesare Battisti
Ph 0744 423047

Photos of Terni

Restaurants in Terni

Accommodation in Terni

How To Get To Spoleto – By car, Spoleto is on E45 and about a one hour drive from Perugia. From Perugia take the Assisi/Foligno exit and merge onto the SS75 until you exit at Foligno Est exit. Merge onto SS3 and follow signs to Spoleto. There are signs for various parking areas as you enter the town. By train, the main connections are from Rome, Florence, Perugia, and Assisi. The train station is an uphill 15 minute walk into town, so it is best to take a taxi from the station.

Just over Ponte Sanguinario, the gateway into town, is Piazza Garibaldi, where you will find the Church of San Gregorio Maggiore. Originally erected in the 4th century outside the town, it was renovated in the 12th century. Through the gate are the ruins of the Ponte Sanguinario, or Bloody Bridge, which supposedly was named after the Christians martyred in the amphitheater. From Piazza Garibaldi along Via dell’Anfiteatro you will first pass the 2nd century ruins of the Roman amphitheater and then come to Via Cecili and San Nicoli, an imposing deconsecrated Gothic church that now is used for plays and concerts.

If you arrive in Spoleto by bus or car, you are likely to end up at Piazza della Liberta. Across from the tourist office is the Roman theater built in the 1st century AD. It has now been restored to host concerts and ballets during the festival season. The nearby monastery of Sant’Agata, one of the oldest religious buildings in the city is the home of the Museo Archeologico Nazionale. The museum has many important pre-Roman finds along with busts of Julius Caesar, Augustus as well as other important Romans.

Climbing up towards the older part of Spoleto, you will come to Sant’Ansano, a church built on the ruins of a 1st century temple. The church has a mixed history although some of what you see today was completed in the 18th century. Within the church, the 11th century crypt of San Isacco has stayed pretty much the same, and is decorated with frescoes in the Byzantine style. From Sant’Asano Via Arco di Druso you will enter Piazza del Mercato home of the 18th century Fonte di Piazza, a smaller version of Rome’s Trevi Fountain.

Close by is Casa Romana, a Roman house dating back to the 1st century. According to legend, the home belonged to Vespasia Polla, the mother of the Emperor Vespasian. The home does display a look at what a noble Roman home would look like in that period, and some rooms have intricate mosaics.

Not far from Piazza Mercato is Spoleto’s cathedral. Originally built and consecrated at the end of the 12th century, the cathedral is dedicated to Santa Maria Assunta and sits over the position of two earlier religious buildings. The facade of the church is 12th century Romanesque, that was lightened up by the addition of a Rennaissance loggia, eight rose windows, and a 13th century gold mosaic of Benedictory Christ. The original pavement dates from an earlier church that was destroyed by Frederick I. Above the entrance is Bernini’s bust of Pope Urban VIII who had the rest of the church redecorated in 17th century Baroque. The interior of the church is built on a Latin cross plan, and is divided into three aisles separated by a colonnade. Some of the more important works of art found within the cathedral include the series of rich frescoes of the Life of the Virgin by Florentine Fra Filippo Lippi. Other important works that should be noted are the Cappella del Vescovo Constantino Eroli which was built in 1497 and entirely decorated with frescoes by Pinturicchio, and the frescoes in the chapel alter niche depicting God the Father and Angels, The Madonna and Child, and John the Baptist.

In Piazza Campello sits the 17th century fountain, the Macherone which has a huge face spitting out water from the Roman and medieval aqueduct. The monument on the square dates back to 1910 and was built to honor all of the Spoletines who fought to free Spoleto from the Papal State. La Rocca, a huge fortress sitting just above this monument was built on the orders of Cardinal Albornoz, as his personal headquarters at a time when the church considered Spoleto an outpost and was intent on conquering Umbria.

A short walk from the Ponte dell Torri is the Church of San Pietro. The most impressive aspect of this church is the 12th century sculptures on it’s facade that are considered some of the finest Romanesque carvings in Umbria.

Important Festivals
Festival dei Due Mondi, the Festival of Two Worlds runs three weeks from the end of June to mid-July. It has been one of Italy’s leading arts festivals with music, theatre, and dance.

Tourist Information Office
Piazza della Liberta 7
Ph 0743 23 89 20/1
8:30am-1:30pm & 4-7pm Monday thru Friday
9:30am-12:30pm Saturday & Sunday
WEBSITE

Photos of Spoleto

Restaurants in Spoleto

Accommodation in Spoleto

How To Get To Assisi - There are hourly trains arriving at the train station in Santa Maria deli Angeli from Foligno and Terontola which is located 5 km from Assisi. Buses run from the train station to Piazza Unita d’Italia in Assisi every 30 minutes. The main bus terminal in Assisi is located in Piazza Matteotti, above the Duomo which has a full schedule of departures and arrivals to and from many of the local towns. There is one long distance bus that heads to Piazza Adua in Florence and Naples from Piazza San Pietro. You can buy tickets on the bus, or at the Stopini agent at Corso Mazzini 31.

If arriving by car, Assisi now has many car parks just outside the town since parking in the center is impossible. A large underground parking structure can be found at Piazza Matteotti, or in Piazza Unita d’Italia. Other car parks can be found at Porta Nuova and Porta Moiano.

What To See in Assisi - The Basilica di San Francesco ranks second only to St Peter’s in Rome as a point of Catholic pilgrimage. The magnificent paintings found within the Basiclica by Giotto have long been considered on of the turning points in Western art, moving from the Byzantine world of iconic saints and Madonnas, to one with a much more humanist view. The Basilica was built in two tiers, with the Upper Church situated above the Lower Church. Construction of the lower church began 18 months after the death of Saint Francis in 1226 in his honor and was consecrated by the Pope in 1253 although the chapel of Santa Caterina was not completed until 1367.

Lower Church – The lower church displays stained-glass windows from Germany, England, and Flanders brought to Assisi during the 13th century. In the center of the lower church above the main alter are four frescoes attributed to Maestro dell Vele, a pupil of Giotto which represent what St Francis described as “the four greatest allegories”, including evil, poverty, obedience, and chastity. When you first enter the dark lower church, in the first chapel to the left is a set of frescoes by Simone Martini depicting scenes from the life of St. Martin. In the transept to the left, Pietro Lorenzetti’s Madonna and Child With St. Francis and St. John can be found which sparkles when sunlight strikes it. In the right transept, Cimabue’s Madonna Enthroned Among Angels And St. Francis can be found surrounded by paintings of scenes from the childhood of Christ created as well by students of Giotto. Close by is a painting of the crucifixion completed by Giotto himself. Another area of the lower church not to be missed is below the church in the crypt where the stone coffin that holds the body of St. Francis can be found.

Upper Church – The upper church was built shortly after the lower one between 1230 and 1253 and has a completely different feeling and look to the darker, more austere lower church. Possibly one of the most famous pieces of art in the world is the 28 part fresco circling the church walls that has been attributed to have been completed by Giotto. Above each image is a corresponding biblical fresco from both the Old and New Testaments. The choir has 105 inlaid stalls that were completed in the 15th century of great detail, most depicting famous Franciscans. The central throne is a papal seat, the only one in the country outside of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. Behind the throne and in the left transept are frescoes by Cimabue.

Just a short walk from the Basilica along Via Frate Elia you will find the Church of San Pietro which was founded along with the monastery by the Benedictines in the 10th century. The church was consecrated in 1254. San Pietro has now been restored to its previous Romanesque-Gothic state, and although its interior does not boast any important works of art, its simply and high nave are worth a visit.

East of San Pietro you will come to Piazza del Vescovado which was an important square back in the Middle Ages. It houses the Palazzo Vescovile or Bishop’s Palace and the Church of Santa Maria Maggiore. The church was thought to have been built in the 10th century, but was rebuilt in 1163 with the Romanesque look it has today.

On the hill above Assisi sits the Rocca Maggiore dates back to Charlemagne who is said to have raised the first walls here after attacking the town. Cardinal Albornoz who arrived in the area in 1367 to assert Papal authority repaired the castle. The views from the top are well worth the trip and you can climb to the top of the polygonal tower.

At the opposite end of Assisi from the Basilica di San Francesco you can find the large Basilica di Santa Chiara. This church is well worth a visit to see the large rose window, flying buttresses, and large piazza out in front that has some amazing views of the local countryside. Inside the church are some frescoes that have yet to be restored, and in the crypt below, Clare’s body can be seen in her tomb. In a cabinet nearby are locks of her hair and one of her cloaks. Clare was born into a prominent noble family, but renounced her wealth to follow the example of St. Francis even going as far to set up the convent at San Damiano known as the Poor Clares.

Assisi’s 12th century Duomo can be found just east along the narrow streets from Piazza del Comune. The Cathedral di San Ruffino has a typical three tiered facade and Romanesque portal. It is thought that the first church was built on the site to hold the bones of San Ruffino back in 412. San Ruffino was Assisi’s first Bishop and was martyred 170 years before construction of the church began. Inside the church is the font that was used to baptize St Francis, St. Clare, and even possibly the emperor Frederick ll.

If you leave Assisi from Porta Nuova, after a 15 minute walk you will come to the Santuary of San Damiano, a Franciscan church that was said to be one of the most important places in the life of St. Francis. It was here that it was said St. Francis heard the voice of God asking him to repair the church spoken through the crucifix which now can be found in the Basilica di Santa Chiara.

At the bottom of the hill, 4km from Assisi you will come to the Basilica di Santa Maria deli Angeli where it is said St. Francis came to live after abandoning all his worldly possessions to live in a small chapel in the woods. St. Francis founded his order of friars here, and even died here in 1226. Although the small chapel, oratory of the Porziuncola still exists today, a grand basilica was built to accommodate it on the spot of pilgrimage by Pope Pius V in the 16th century to honor St. Francis. The great cupola outside along with one of the two bell towers was built by Galeazzo Alessi in 1667. Inside the huge church, along with the old oratory (Capella della Porziuncola) is the Capella del Transito, the old infirmary cell where St. Francis died in October 1226. The chapel even contains the original door.

Basilica di San Franciso is open 6:30am to 6:30pm Monday through Saturdays from Easter through October. The Basilica is open 6:30am to 7:15pm on Sundays and Public Holidays.

Important Festivals
Settimana Santa is celebrated with processions and performances and held during Easter week.

Festa di Calendimaggio is a colorful festival which celebrates spring in medieval fashion. The festivities begin the first Thursday after May 1st.

Festa di San Francesco is the main religious celebration and takes place yearly on October 3 and 4.

Marcia della Pace is Europe’s largest peace march. It began in 1961 and attracts thousands who walk the 24 km route between Perugia and Assisi the first week in October.

Assisi Tourist Information
Piazza del Commune 22
8am-2pm & 3pm-6pm Monday through Saturday
Sunday open 9am to 1pm
Ph 075 8138680
WEBSITE
Branch Office – Outside of Porta Nuova from Easter to October 8th.

Photos of Assisi

Restaurants in Assisi

Accommodation in Assisi

Assisi

Country House 3 Esse **
Via di Volecchie 41
Ph 0758 16363
WEBSITE
15 rooms, A/C, Swimming pool.
Set in a lovely park with a panoramic terrace.

Dei Priori ***
Corso Mazzini 15
Ph 0758 12237
WEBSITE
34 rooms, restaurant, parking, A/C.
Elegant palazzo right in the middle of Assisi with nice breakfast buffet.

Fontebella ***
Via Fontebello 25
Ph 0758 12883
WEBSITE
Open April Through December.
40 rooms, restaurant, parking, A/C.
17th century palazzo 300 m away from the Basilica. Spacious, comfortable rooms.

Il Maniero **
Via Biagiano 3
Ph 0758 16379
WEBSITE
17 rooms, restaurant, parking, swimming pool.
Set on the edge of town in the medieval castle of Biagiano. The rooms are very simple but views of the surrounding hills make up for them.

Il Castello ***
Viale Marconi 1B
Ph 0758 12384
WEBSITE
Open March through mid-November.
46 rooms, restaurant, A/C.
In the historical centurion a recently renovated building and has been a hotel since the early 1900′s. Nice buffet breakfast, large restaurant serving traditional Umbrian cuisine.

Hotel Il Palazzo $$
Via San Francesco 8
Ph 075 816841
WEBSITE
Closed January & February
Near the Basiica, this hotel has just a dozen rooms but many with lovely views of the valley. No parking and no internet.

San Francesco ***
Via S.Francesco 48
Ph 0758 122281
WEBSITE
44 rooms, restaurant, A/C.
Behind 15th century facade of the palazzo. Modern family run hotel.

San Giacomo ***
Via S. Giacomo 6
Ph 0758 16778
WEBSITE
25 rooms, restaurant, parking.
In historical center. Excellent restaurant with open grill.

San Pietro ***
Piazza S. Pietro 5
Ph 0758 12452
WEBSITE
37 rooms, restaurant, parking, A/C.
Medieval stone building.

Subasio ****
Via Frate Elia 2
Ph 0758 12206
WEBSITE
61 rooms, restaurant, parking, A/C.
Next to the basilica with wonderful views. A historical building with very comfortable rooms.

Outside Assisi

Il Noceto Umbro
Loc. Petrignano
Via Campagna 43
Ph 0758 000838
WEBSITE
Restaurant, swimming pool, bicycle rental.
Near Assisi and set in the countryside. Each room has its own entrance. Home style cooking.

La Rocchicciola delle Upupe
Via Eremo delle Carceri 15
Ph 0758 37790
WEBSITE
Mountain bikes.
Typical 15th century house set in the Parco del Subasio yet only 300m from Assisi. Simply furnished apartments. Yoga classes available.

Le Colombe
Loc. Rocca Sant’Angelo 42/43
Ph 0758 098101
WEBSITE
Restaurant, swimming pool.
In panoramic position in a newly renovated building.

Malvarina
Via Pieve di S. Apollinare 32
Ph 0758 064280
WEBSITE
Restaurant, swimming pool.
Four stone buildings with rustic furnishings.

Podere la Fornace
Loc. Tordibetto di Assisi
Via Ombrosa 3
Ph 0758 019537
WEBSITE
Swimming pool, mountain biles.
Two stone farm buildings well fitted, comfortable rooms.

Castello di Petrata $$
Localita Petrata, Via Petrata 25
Ph 075 815451
WEBSITE
Built as a fortress in the 14th century, the Castello di Petrata dominates the area. Every room is different with lots of character. Great views and gardens, but a little off the beaten path from Assisi.

Bevagna

Il Corbezzolo (Agriturismo)
Castelbuono, Voc. San Sisto 59
Ph 074 2361933
WEBSITE
6 rooms in a hillside farm furnished in Umbria style.

Casalina

Ristorante Country House L’Antico Forziere $$
Via della Rocca 2
Ph 075 9724314
WEBSITE
Small country family run inn with rooms that are very clean and comfortably furnished close to Deruta. Well worth staying at for the restaurant alone!

Castiglione Del Lago

I Romoti (Agriturissmo) $
Vaiano, Via Poggio del Sole 10
Ph 0759 527216
WEBSITE
Old farmhouse near Castiglione with lawn bowling and archery. Dogs allowed, 5 rooms and 4 apartments.

Agricola il Melograno (Agriturismo) $
Ferretto, Via dei Pieracci
Ph 057 821 459
18th century farmhouse on a hill within Parco del Trasimeno. Fitness courses, music, fishing and archery. 5 Rooms, 5 apartments.

Miralago
Piazza Mazzini 6 $$
Ph 075 951157
WEBSITE
Lovely location on the shores of Lago Trasimeno. Small, family run hotel as well as a good seafood based restaurant. Dogs allowed. 19 rooms.

Citta della Pieve

Antica Frateria (Agriturismo) $$
Poggio al Piano 44
Ph 057 8298805
An old friary set in 60 acres of olive trees. Many activities including cooking classes.

Citta di Castello

La Valle dei Falchi (Agriturismo) $$
Felcino Candeggio
Ph 075 852 6184
WEBSITE
6 apartments housed in an old residence in the state forest of Candeleto-Pietralunga where birds of prey are raised.

Deruta

Relais Il Canalicchio $$$
Collazzone, Canalicchio, Via della Piazza
Ph 075 8707325
WEBSITE
11th century fortress south of Deruta and found at the top of a hill with amazing 360 degree views. Rooms are decoyed with antique furniture. 43 rooms and 16 apartments.

Il Pino (Agriturismo) $
Via Castelleone
Ph 075 8707338
WEBSITE
Renovated cottages within an area previously used for hunting. A small lake for fishing, with possibility of riding, art and pottery classes.

Foligno

Le Mura $
Via Mentana 25
Ph 0742 357344
WEBSITE
A quiet hotel in the center of town with a restaurant that has a good reputation.

Villa Roncalli $
Via Roma 25
Ph 0742 391091
THis 16th century palazzo was converted into a quaint small hotel and restaurant. The breakfast are wonderful but the room furnishings are very simple.

Gubbio

La Ginestra (Agriturismo) $
Santa Cristina, Colonnata 18, Valmarcola
Ph 075 920088
WEBSITE
Stone cottages just south of Gubbio, including 3 apartments and 6 rooms. Dogs allowed, handicap access, play area for children.

Oderisi-Balestrieri $
Via Mazzatinti 2/12
Ph 075 9220663
WEBSITE
Located in the medieval town with 35 comfortable rooms.

Semidimela (Agriturismo) $
Scritto, Petroia 36
Ph 075 920039
WEBSITE
Closed January Through mid-March
An 18th century building just south of Gubbio that has been transformed into 8 rooms, each with a bathroom. Home cooking with vegetarian options offered.

Bosone Palace $$
Via XX Settembre 22
Ph 075 9220688
WEBSITE
Housed in Palazzo Raffaelli, one of the oldest palazzo in the historical center. 30 rooms available and dogs are welcome.

Villa Montegranelli $$
Monteluiano
Ph 075 9220185
WEBSITE
A noble country home dating back to the 18th century just 2 miles from Gubbio. a total of 21 rooms are available, dogs welcome.

Magione

Casale Il Picchio (Agriturismo) $$
Via Case Sparse 58, Montecolognola
Ph 075 841595
WEBSITE
A traditional Umbrian farmhouse on Lake Trasimeno with 25 acres of olive trees. 4 apartments, tennis and handicap access.

Relais il Cantico della Natura (Agristurismo) $$$
Ph 075 841699
WEBSITE
A 42 hectare organic agriturismo in an ancient olive grove set in the woods with lake views. Canopy beds in rooms.

Montefalco

Ringhiera Umbra $
Via Goffredo Mameli 20
Ph 074 2379166
WEBSITE
11 rooms in this modest hotel located in the town center.

Villa Pambuffetti $$$$$
Via della Vittoria 20
Ph 074 237 9417
WEBSITE
An elegant hotel housing 15 rooms has been in the same family for many years. A lovely tower suite boasts panoramic views.

Narni

Colle Abramo delle Vigne $
Vigne, Strada di Colle Abramo
Ph 074 4796428
WEBSITE

Norcia

Il Casale new Parco (Agriturismo) $
Fontevena
Ph 0743 816481
WEBSITE
A kilometer north of Norcia and framed by the Sibillini mountains, 5 rooms within an old stone farmhouse. Many activities abatable. Dogs welcome.

Garden $
Viale XX Setembre 2b
Ph 0743 816687
WEBSITE
Close to the historical center of Norcia. 43 simple rooms. Dogs welcome.

Orvieto

Corbara (Agriturismo) $
Corbara
Ph 0763 304003
WEBSITE
Close to Lago di Corbara, 5 rooms and 6 apartments in an old converted farm building. Many outdoor activities, dogs welcome.

L’Elmo (Agriturismo) $
Via San Faustino 18
Ph 0763 215219
WEBSITE
Peaceful setting with 3 rooms and 4 apartments available. Umbrian cuisine with cooking classes available.

Fattoria di Titignano (Agriturismo) $$
Titignano, Prodo
Ph 0763 330822
WEBSITE
6 rooms furnished in an elegant rustic style set within a large farm. Dogs welcome.

Virgilio $
Piazza Duomo 5/6
Ph 0763 341882
Closed January & February
WEBSITE
Modest hotel in historical center with 13 rooms, some with a view of the cathedral. Dogs welcome.

Villa Ciconia $$
Orvieto Scalo, Ciconia
Ph 0763 305582
WEBSITE
12 rooms in a lovely riverside villa just north of Orvieto.

La Badia $$$
La Badia
Ph 0763 305396
Closed January & February
WEBSITE
Hotel located in a 13th century abbey 5 kilometers from Orvieto. Tennis courts, swimming pool and lovely views of the countryside.

Perugia

La Pernice (Agriturismo) $
Monte Petriolo, Via dei Muri 1
Ph 075 600132
WEBSITE
Four rustic, simple rooms.

Il Rosciolo (Agriturismo) $
Piccione, Strada per Fratticola Selvatica 1
Ph 075 603530
Email – ilrosciolo@libero.it
This farmhouse located 10 miles northeast of Perugia offers many outdoor activities. Pool, handicap access, bicycles available, and dogs are welcome.

Lo Spedalicchio $$
Ospedalicchio, Piazza Bruno Buozzi 3
Ph 075 801 0323
WEBSITE
Midway between Perugia and Assisi, there are 25 rooms housed within a 14th century fortress.

Locanda della Posta $$$
Corso Vannucci 97
Ph 075 5728925
39 rooms housed in an old staging post within Perugia’s historical center. Dogs welcome.

Relais San Clememnte $$$
Bosco
Pho 075 5915001
WEBSITE
The hotel can be found east of Perugia on the Gubbio road. Swimming pool, tennis courts, and mountain biking available. Dogs welcome.

Castello dell’Osceno $$$$
Cenerente, Strada Forcella 37
Ph 075 584371
WEBSITE
22 rooms within an old manor house just north of Perugia. Very elegantly decorated rooms and suites.

Brufani $$$$$
Piazza Italia 12
Ph 075 5720210
WEBSITE
This luxury hotel opened in 1884 and is located in the historical center of Perugia with panoramic views.

Pietralunga

Sant’Andrea (Agriturismo) $
Sant’Andrea Alessandro 7
Ph 075 944058
WEBSITE
8 rooms with shared facilities in an old stone village. Courses in yoga and meditation available. Organic and vegetarian meals. Dogs are welcome, handicap access.

San Feliciano

Da Settimio $
Via Lungalago Alicato 1
Ph 075 8476000
Email – dasettimio@tiscali.it
Peaceful rooms ith ensuite baths and a simple restaurant serving home cooking.

Spello

Le Due Torri (Agriturismo) $
Via Torre Quadrato 1
Ph 0742 651 249
WEBSITE
Farm building on the edge of Spello built from pink stone of Monte Subasio. 5 rooms, 5 apartments. Dogs welcome & handicap access.

La Bastiglia $$
Via dei Molini 17
Ph 074 2651277
Closed January, February & July
WEBSITE
A charming hotel with 33 rooms built from an old stone mill. Great views and top rated restaurant.

Palazzo Bocci $$$
Via Cavour 17
Ph 0742 301021
WEBSITE
23 rooms in this restored residence with a terrace overlooking Spello. Dogs welcome & handicap access.

Spoleto

Il Casale Grande (Agriturismo) $
Beroide, Via San Paolo di Beroide
Ph 0743 275780
WEBSITE
Farm just west of Fonti del Clitunno set in a 19th century farm building. 4 apartments. Dogs welcome & handicap access.

Aurora $
Via Appollinare 3
Ph 0743 220315
WEBSITE
Hotel in the historical center with 23 rooms.

Charleston $$
Piazza Collicola 10
Ph 0743 220052
WEBSITE
Located in a 17th palazzo in the historical center. 10 rooms, nicely furnished, family atmosphere. Dogs welcome.

Gattapone $$$
Via del Ponte 6
Ph 0743 223447
WEBSITE
A historical hotel set up high overlooking Spoleto with 15 rooms. Dogs welcome.

Palazzo Dragoni $$$
Via del Duomo 13
Ph 0743 222220
In the heart of Spoleto housed within a 16th century residence. 15 beautifully decorated suites and rooms. Dogs welcome.

Terni

Garden Hotel $$$
Viale Bramante 6
Ph 0744 300041
WEBSITE
Considered one of Terni’s nicest hotels located just off the highway. Plant filled balconies, a swimming pool and sauna, internet point, and nice selection for breakfast.

Hotel de Paris $$$
Viale Stazione 52
Ph 0744 58047
WEBSITE
Located right by the train station, this hotel is a good choice if you must stay in Terni overnight with an early train connection. Breakfast is included and the hotel does have a restaurant.

Valentino $$$$
Via Plinio il Giovane 5
Ph 0744 402550
WEBSITE
A centrally located hotel with comfortable modern rooms that include air conditioning. Also houses one of Terni’s best restaurants, La Fontanella. Full and half board are available along with babysitting and internet access.

Allegretti $$$
Strada dello Staino 7b
Ph 0744 426747
Email – hotelallegretti@virgilio.it
Comfortable rooms.

Brenta ll
Via Montegrappa 51
Ph 0744 273957
Ensuite rooms with modern furnishings near the Nera and Corso Popolo. Internet access.

Todi

Villa Luisa $$$
Via A. Cortesi 147
Ph 075 8948571
WEBSITE
A 40 room hotel set in large gardens with beautifully furnished rooms. Restaurant, parking, air conditioning, and swimming pool.

Casale delle Lucrezie
Loc.Palazzaccio, Contrada Due Santi
Ph 075 8987488
WEBSITE
A former convent of Lucrezia nuns dating back to the 13th century has been converted into this small 13 room hotel. Spacious, nicely decorated rooms and suites. Restaurant, parking, and swimming pool.

San Lorenzo Tre $$
Via San Lorenzo 3
Ph 075 8944555
Closed Mid-January through February
WEBSITE
A pension housed in a 17th century palazzo in the center of Todi. 6 immaculate rooms with period furnishings.

Tenuta di Canonica (Agriturismo) $$
Canonica 75/76
Ph 075 8947545
WEBSITE
The hotel has been converted from a medieval lookout tower. Gorgeous views of Todi and lake Caldara. 11 rooms, dogs welcome, handicap access, and a children’s play area.

Hotel Bramante $$$
Via Orvietana 48
Ph 075 8948381
WEBSITE
Set on rolling parkland on a hillside this 57 room hotel was converted from a 12th century convent. Walking distance to Tod’s historical center.

Fonte Cesia $$$
Via Leonj 3
Ph 075 8943737
WEBSITE
Situated in a palazzo in the historical center with 34 tastefully furnished rooms. A restaurant is in the hotel’s old cellars.

Relais Todini $$$
Collevalenza, Cervara
Ph 075 887521
WEBSITE
Just south of Todi, this hotel was converted from a 14th century palace and houses just 12 rooms. A large estate and wildlife reserve. Lovely views of Todi.

Torgiano

Le Tre Vasale $$$$
Via Giuseppe Garibaldi 48
Ph 075 9880447
WEBSITE
Housed in an old noble residence this elegant hotel with 60 tastefully furnished rooms also has a top rated restaurant. Minibus service from the hotel to both Perugia and Assisi.

Trevi

I Mandorli
Bovara, Fondaccio 8
Ph 0742 78669
WEBSITE
6 rooms and 3 apartments converted from medieval stone buildings. Dogs welcome & handicap access.

Antica Dimora alla Rocca $$$$
Piazza della Rocca
Ph 074 238541
Closed January through March
WEBSITE
A 44 room hotel in a converted 17th century palazzo. Rooms have antique wooden beams and are furnished in antiques. Restaurant, parking, & air conditioning.

Della Torre $$$
SS Flaminia at km 147
Ph 074 23971
WEBSITE
135 rooms with restaurant, parking, air conditioning, and swimming pool. The hotel is surrounded by lush gardens and boasts comfortable rooms and suites.

Trevi Hotel $$$
Via Fantosati 2
Ph 0742 780922
WEBSITE
Set in a renaissance palazzo, this small hotel has just 11 rooms furnished in typical Umbrian style.

Villa Silvana
Loc. Parrano, Via Fonte Pigge 6
Ph 0742 78821
WEBSITE
Situated in an olive grove below the walls of a medieval village the small hotel has a restaurant, mountain bikes, and a swimming pool.

Umbertide

Moderno $$
S.S. Tiberina 3 bis
Ph 075 9413759
Email – hotelmoderno@hotmail.com
A three story hotel with 21 comfortable rooms. Parking, air conditioning, and a restaurant serving typical Umbrian cuisine.

La Chiusa (Agriturismo) $$
Niccone 353
Ph 075 9410848
WEBSITE
On the Umbrian/Tuscan border surrounded by green countryside. 4 rooms and 1 apartment available. Cooking classes offered.

Fattoria del Cerretino (Agristurismo) $$
Calzolaro, Via Colonnata 3
Ph 075 9302166
WEBSITE
7 restored apartments and 3 rooms in a farm complex within a hilltop village. Many activities available, dogs welcome.

Assisi

Buca di San Francesco $$$
Via Brizi 1
Ph-075 812204
Closed Mondays.
Traditional Umbrian menu with an outdoor terrace in the summer.

San Francesco $$$
Via S. Francesco 52
Ph-075 812329
Closed Wednesdays.
Nice view overlooking the basilica. Strangozzi with truffles a specialty.

Trattoria Pallotta $$
Vicolo della Volta Pinta
Ph 075 812649
Closed Tuesdays.
Head through the painted vault off of Piazza Commune into this restaurant.
Umbrian classics such as home-made strangozzi, rabbit and pigeon. Very reasonably priced.

Al Camino Vecchio $$
Via S. Giacomo 7a
Ph 075 812936
Closed Tuesdays.
Parking close by. Good basic Umbrian dishes.

Il Medio Evo $$
Via Arco dei Priori
Ph 075 813068
Closed Mondays, month of January & 3 weeks in July.
Local cuisine in a medieval setting.

Nuova Osteria Piazzetta dell’Erba $$
Via S. Gabriele dell’Addolorata
Ph 075 815352
Closed Mondays.
Central position in town with unique pasta dishes. A fair priced set menu is offered as well.

Osteria Pozzo della Mensa $$
Via Pozzo della Mensa
Ph 075 8155236
Attractive setting with an upstairs terrace. Specialties include ravioli stuffed with truffles and porcini mushrooms and wild boar.

La Stalla $$ *
Via Eremo delle Carceri 8
Ph 075 812317
Closed Mondays.
On the way to Eremo delle Carceri from Assisi. Hearty dishes including polenta with sausages.

Hotel Grotta Antica $
Vicolo Buscatti 6
Ph-075 81 34 67
Limited but delicious menu of mostly Ligurian specialties. Very reasonably priced local wines.

Dei Cavalieri $$$
Petrignano, Via Matteotti 47
Ph 075 803 0011
Closed Mondays and month of January.
Elegant restaurant in a 14th century building just 5 km northwest of Assisi.

Le Silve $$$
Armenzano
075 801 9000
Closed Mondays
This restaurant is within a hotel just 10 km east of Assisi with both a garden and a terrace. Elegant and very creative cooking using seasonal produce.

Umbra
Via degli Archi 6
Ph 075 812 240
Closed Sundays and January through March.
Modern restaurant serving traditional dishes.

Bevagna

Redibis $$$
Via dell’Anfiteatro
Ph 074 2361926
Closed Tuesdays.
Website
Spectacular location in part of a Roman theater. Serves traditional Umbrian dishes in a creative manner.

Il Poggio dei Pettirossi $$$
Vocabolo Pilone
Ph 074 2361740
Closed from January 18th to March 7th.
Website
Part of a hotel complex in the Umbrian countryside outside of Bevagna. Panoramic view with nice fireplace. Typical Umbrian cuisine.

Coccorone $$
Largo Tempestivi
Closed Mondays
Hidden along a quiet street this restaurant’s
menu is heavy on game and unusual meats.

Osteria Il Podesta $$
Corso Giacomo Matteotti 67
Ph 074 2361832
Website
Restaurant is situated in the former town hall in the center of Bevagna. Seasonal menus with a specialty of Taglierini al Sagrantino.

Enotecca And Locanda Piazza Onofri $$
Piazza Onofri 2
Closed Mondays
Located in a traditional 12th century building with vaulted ceilings and open fireplace. 500 wines to choose from as well as homemade pasta.

La Bottega de Piazza Onofri $
102 Corso Matteotti 102
Ph 074 2361926
Closed Mondays
Taste wines and enjoy small homemade meals.

Il Rancho $$
Via Flaminia 55
Ph 0742 360 105
Closed Mondays
This restaurant within a hotel specializes in mushroom dishes.

Nina $$
Piazza Garibaldi 6
Ph 0742 360 161
Closed Tuesdays and month of July.
A family run trattoria with good home cooking and grilled meats.

Casalina

Ristorante Country House L’Antico Forziere $$
Via della Rocca 2
Ph 075 9724314
Website
Great menu served in an elegant setting inside a country inn. Identical twin brothers are the chefs in this restaurant that should not be missed. Be sure to order the Grand Dessert for the table!

Castiglione del Lago (Lago Trasemeno)

La Fontana $$$
Piazza Mazzini 8
Ph 075 951157
Set in lower part of Hotel Miralago and serves a range of dishes not exclusive to seafood.

L’Acquario $$
Via Vittoria Emanuele 69
Ph 075 9652432
Closed Mondays
Good seafood meals served in an elegant setting in the old section of town.

Il Lido Solitario $$
Via Lungolago 16
Ph 075 9652432
Very casual waterfront location but good food for the price.

Monna Lisa
Via del Forte
Ph 075 951070
Specializes in recreating dishes from ancient times including many considered “cucina povera” (peasant cuisine).

La Cantina $
Via Emanuele 93
Ph 075 9652463
Closed Mondays
Well priced with outdoor dining in warmer months. As well as seafood serves typical Umbrian dishes.

Citta Di Castello

Il Postale $$$$
Via Raffaele di Cesare 8
Ph 075 8521356
3 Course Menu 65 euros
Closed Mondays
Lunch & dinner every day except Saturday when it’s dinner only.
Considered nouvelle Umbrian cuisine.

L’Osteria
Via Borgo di Sotto
Casual simple meals frequented by locals.

Il Bersaglio $$
Via Vittorio Emanuele Orlando 4
Ph 075 8555534
Closed Wednesdays & 2 Weeks in July
Traditional Umbrian cuisine with dishes that reflect the seasons. Tasting menu as well.

La Miniera di Galparino $$
Vocabolo Galparino 34
Ph 075 8540784
Restaurant is part of an agriturismo. Meals are served on long wooden tables in the converted stables.

Amici Mieie $$
Via del Monte 2
Ph 075 8559904
Closed Wednesday & 2 Weeks in November
Set in a 16th century palazzo in the historical center. Specialties include Strangozzi con Baccala.

Ristorante da Meo $
Franccano on SS257 10 km from town
Ph 075 8553870
Closed Wednesdays
Small restaurant with limited menu that changes daily. Meat cooked on the grill right in front of you.

Altotiberina $
Piazza Gabriotti
Ph 075 855 3089
Closed Tuesdays.
A wine bar built within an old palazzo. Cheese and salami dishes served as well as pizza.

Terme di Fontecchio $$
Fontecchio 4
Ph 075 852 0614
Closed Tuesdays.
PLeasant spot east of the city and once home to thermal baths. A hotel restaurant serving Umbrian dishes.

Deruta

Locanda Del Bracconiere $ *
Via Del Borgo
Ph 075 972353 ‎
locandadelbracconiere@tiscali.it
Casual, family run menu with inexpensive set menu option including wine and water. Very nice antipasti buffet that changes daily with seasonal specialties. Pizza served in the evening.

IL Papiro
Strada Marscianese del Piano – Loc. San Nicolò di Celle
Ph 075 – 974781

Foligno

Lieta Sosta $$
Colfiorito, Via Adriatica 230
Ph 0742 681 321
Family run trattoria 20 km northeast of Foligno in Colfiorito in a hotel.

Angelo dell’Albergo Guesia $$
Ponte Santa Lucia 45
Ph 0742 311 515
Closed Mondays.
Elegant but comfortable hotel restaurant specializing in regional dishes including seafood.

Da Remo $$
Via Filizi
Ph 0742 340 522
Closed Sunday dinner, Mondays, and month of August.
Restaurant in an old villa near the railway station serving home cooked recipes. Lamb, pigeon, and pork are the specialties.

Villa Roncalli $$$$ *
Viale Roma 25
Ph 0742 391091
Closed Mondays and months of January and August.
A 17th century palazzo converted into a 10 room hotel and restaurant on the edge of town.

Locanda del Cavaliere
Che Non C’e
Via dei Molini 16
Ph 0742 353623
Rustic atmosphere featuring local cuisine.

Sparafucile $$
Largo Carducci 30
Ph 0742 342 602
Closed Wednesdays and month of November.
Within an old palazzo next to the cathedral, this small trattoria serves many dishes based on seafood.

Gubbio

Ristorante La Fornace di Mastro Giorgio $$$
Via Mastro Giorgio 2
Ph 075 9221836
Closed Tuesdays
Great place for a special occasion meal of local Umbrian specialties.

Taverna Del Lupo $$$
Via Anidei 21
075 9274368
Closed Mondays
More upscale menu and atmosphere, known for their truffle dishes.

Ristorante Fabiani $$
Piazza Quaranta Martiri 26
Ph 075 9274639
Closed Tuesdays
Large menu including both a tourist menu as well as a tasting menu.
Thursday and Fridays fish is served.

Alla Balestra $$
Via della Repubblica 41
Ph 075 9273810
Closed Tuesdays
Homemade pasta, meat, truffles, and mushroom dishes.

All’Antica Frantoio $$
Via Cavour 18, Largo Bargello
Ph 075 922 1780
Closed Mondays.
Umbrian cuisine served in a 13th century oil mill. Also offers wood burning pizza.

La Cantina $$
Via Piccotti
Ph 075 9220583
Closed Mondays.
Pretty restaurant in center.

Federico da Montefeltro $$
Via della Repubblica 35
Ph 075 9273949
Closed Thursday & February.
Specializes in mushroom and truffle dishes.

Funivia $$
Monte Ingino
Ph 075 9221259
Closed December to February and Wednesdays.
Fabulous views on clear days.

Montefalco

L’Alchemista $$ *
Piazza del Comune 14
Ph 0742 378 558
Closed Tuesdays, and January through March.
A very unique menu using traditional ingredients. The faro soup made with Sagrantino wine is a specialty.

Coccorone $$ *
Largo Tempestivi
Ph 0742 379 535
Closed Wednesdays.
Elegant family run trattoria within an old palazzo. Open fire in winters, home-made pasta dishes, grilled meats and game.

Enoteca Federico II $$
Piazza del Comune 1
Ph 0742 378 902
Closed Wednesdays.
A wine bar and small trattoria with a lively atmosphere.

Villa Pambuffetti $$
Via della Vittoria 20
Ph 0742 379 417
Closed Mondays, Tuesday and Sunday dinner, and January through March.
Elegant restaurant within a 19th century inn with views over the landscaped gardens. Regional cuisine.

Narni

Cavallino $
Via Flaminia Romana 220
Ph 0744 761 020
Closed Tuesdays.
A small family run trattoria that has been owned by the same family for over 30 years. Traditional Umbrian cuisine.

Il Pincio $
Via XX Settembre 115/117
Ph 0744 722 241
Closed Wednesdays from October through mid-April.
An 18th century palazzo with a dining room built from a cave. Family friendly Umbrian cuisine.

Norcia

Dal Francese $$
Via Riguardati 16
Ph 0743 816 290
Closed Fridays during the winter, as well as the months of June and November.
Rustic setting serving in house salami and cured meats and dishes with black truffles when they are in season.

Granaro del Monte $$
Via Alfieri 12
Ph 0743 816 513
Closed Tuesdays.
A hotel and restaurant in an old pawnbrokers building. Specializes in grilled meats, as well as Risotto alla Castellana Tartufato and trout with crushed chickpeas.

Beccofino $$
Piazza S. Benedetto 12
Ph 0743 816 086
beccofino.enoteca@tiscalinet.it
Closed Wednesdays except during the summer.
Tradional and innovative cuisine.

Taverna de’Massari $$
Via Roma 13
Ph 0743 816 128
Closed Tuesdays during the winter.
Situated in a 14th century palazzo and serving traditional cuisine specializing in mushrooms and truffles when in season.

Orvieto

L’Asino d’Oro $$
Vicolo del Popolo 9
Ph 0763 344 406
luciosforza@hotmail.com
Closed Mondays.
Open between mid-March and mid-October as well as mid-December through mid-January.
Found along a narrow alley in the medieval center, this trattoria serves typical peasant style dishes.

La Grotte del Funaro $$
Via Ripa Serancia 41
Ph 0763 343 276
Closed Monday except in August
Centrally located in a tufa cave, the cuisine revolves around truffles, grilled meat and game dishes.

Ancora $$
Via de Piazza del Popolo 7
Ph 0763 342 766
Closed Thursdays and month of January.
This restaurant has been around more than 30 years and offers a traditional menu of game and grilled meats as well as wood fired pizza.

Maurizio $$
Via del Duomo 78
Ph 0763 341 114
Closed Tuesdays and month of February.
Large, spacious dining room with a menu based on local specialties.

La Badia $$$$
La Badia 8
Ph 0763 301 959
This was a 13th century monastery that now has a lovely restaurant serving very traditional local dishes.

Giglio d’Oro $$$$
Piazza Duomo 8
Ph 0763 341 903
Closed Wednesdays.
Sitting close to the cathedral, this very elegant restaurant offers traditional dishes along with a nice selection of wines.

Sette Consoli $$$$
Piazza Sant’Angelo 1a
Ph 0763 343 911
Closed Sunday dinner, Wednesdays from September through June, and the month of February.
The restaurant was created from the old sacristy of the church of Sant’Angelo. Local dishes including game are offered along with a tasting menu.

Trattoria Etrusca $$$
Via Lorenzo Maitani 10
Ph 0763 344 016
Closed Mondays and the months of February and August.
A warm family atmosphere with a menu that includes beef carpaccio, pigeon to name just a few of their specialties.

Osteria dell’Angelo $$$
Piazza XXIX Marzo 8A
Ph 0763 341 805
Closed Sunday evenings, Monday all day, and Tuesday lunch.
Modern atmosphere with a menu based on typical seasonal Italian dishes.

Trattoria la Grotta $
Via Luca Signorelli 5
Ph 0763 341 348
Closed Tuesdays.
Restaurant is converted from stables with frescoes in the historical center. Typical regional cuisine.

Villa Ciconia
Via dei Tigli 69
Ph 0763 305 582
Closed Mondays
Housed in a 16th century villa, this restaurant;’s menu specializes in mushroom and truffle dishes.

Perugia

Antica Trattoria San Lorenzo $$$
Piazza Danti 19a
Ph 075 5721956
Closed Sundays
Elegantrstaurant in center with live music some nights.

Il Fachetto $$$
Via Bartolo 20
Ph 075 5731775
Closed Mondays & last two weeks January
Umbrian specialties served in medieval atmosphere near the cathedral.

Osteria del Gambero $$$
Via Baldeschi 17
Ph 075 5735461
Dinner only – Closed Sunday
Typical Umbrian cuisine in a 4th century palazzo.

Il Gufo $$
Via della Viola 18
Ph 075 5734126
Dinner Only – Tuesday Through Saturday
No Credit Cards
The owner chef uses local, seasonal ingredients.
Specialties – Cinghiale with fennel, Riso Nero
with Grilled Vegetables & Brie.

Wine Bartolo Hosteria $$
Via Bartolo 30
Ph 075 5716027
Closed Wednesdays
Descend a staircase into the restaurants and enjoy
such specialties as Chianina beef.

Il Gufo $$
Via delle Viola 18
Ph 075 5734126
Closed Mondays
Local, seasonal fare.

Al Mangiare Bene $$
Via delle Luna 21
Ph 075 5731047
Underground pizzeria and pasta restaurant. Everything organic.

La Bocca Mia $$
Via V. Rocchi
Ph 075 5723873
Closed Sunday & Monday Lunch & August
Near the Etruscan Arch. Specialties are the pasta dishes as well as desserts.

Da Cessarino $$
Piazza IV Novembre 4/5
Ph 075 5728974
Closed Wednesdays & January
Specialties are the homemade pasta and meat dishes.

Del Borgo $$
Via della Sposa 23/27
Ph 075 5720390
Open for dinner only.
Trattoria and norcineria.

Porta del Sole $$
Via delle Prome II
Ph 075 5720938
ClosedMondays & lunch
Neapolitan style pizza with garden dining in warm weather.

La Taverna $$
Via delle Strenghe 8
Ph 075 5724128
Just off of Corso Vannucci, this casual place is a local favorite.

Pizzeria Mediterranea $
Piazza Piccinino 11/12
Ph 075 5721322
Closed Tuesdays
Wood fire pizza here is said to be best in Perugia.

Il Cantinone $
Via Ritorta 6
Ph 075 5734430
Closed Tuesdays
Just left of the cathedral.

Ristorante Dal Mi’Cocco $ *
Corso Garibaldi 12
Ph 075 5732511
Set Meals – 14 euros
Closed Mondays
Diners receive a menu set daily including a
starter, main course, side dish, and dessert.
Very popular with students.

TuttoTesto $
Corso Garibaldi 15
Ph 075 5736666
Closed Mondays
Casual spot for local torta al test, crepes and salads.

Perugia Pasticceria

Sandri
Corso Vannuci 32
Ph 075 5724112
Closed Mondays
Known for it’s amazing pastries and chocolates.

Ceccarani
Piazza Matteotti 16
Ph 075 5721960
Bakery
Petrignano (Lago Trasimeno)

Spello

Hotel Ristorante La Bastiglia $$$
Via dei Molini 17
Ph 074 2651277
Expensive
Famed Umbrian chef Marco Gubbiotti oversees the kitchen
here that draws connoisseurs from all over the world.

Il Molino $$
Piazza Matteotti 6/7
Closed Tuesdays
This restaurant can be found in ancient olive mill dating back to the 14th century.
Wood burning grill for meats.

La Cantina $$
Via Cavour 2
Ph 074 2651775
Closed Wednesday
Seasonal dishes and grilled meats.

Il Cacciatore $$
Via Giulia 42
Ph 0742 651 141
Open Sunday Lunch & Mon-Sat Dinner
Housed within a friendly inn with lovely views. Homemade pappardelle with goose and grilled meats are the specialties.

Pinturicchio $$
Piazza Matteotti 6/7
Ph 0742 651 305
Closed Tuesday
Typical Umbrian trattoria housed in a medieval palazzo. Large variety of regional specialties offered.

Spoleto

Palazzaccio $
Loc. San Giacomo
S.S. 3-km 134
Ph 0743520 168
Closed Monday
Converted farm with a rustic but elegant decor serves traditional Umbrian dishes at very reasonable prices.

Taverna dei Duchi $
Via Saffi 1
Ph 0743 40323
Closed Friday
Restaurant and pizzeria with a good selection of wines. 18th century vaulted ceilings in the rooms.

Pentagramma $$
Via T.Martani 4
(Piazza della Liberta)
Ph 0743 223141
Closed Sunday dinner and Monday all day.
Popular meeting place for artists during the festival. Traditional soups and meat courses.

Enoteca Provinciale $$
Via Aurelio Saffi 7
Ph 0743 220 484
Closed Tuesday
Wine bar and restaurant with a sample of local Spoletina dishes. Nice choice of wines by the glass.

Ferretti $$
Monteluco 20
Ph 0743 498 49
Closed Tuesday
Small hotel restaurant east of the city. Grilled meats, roasts and homemade desserts are well known.

Festival $$
Via Brigone 8
Ph 0743 220 993
Closed Friday & Month of February
Best for hot appetizers, sausages, cured meats, strangozzi with truffles and desserts.

Mercato $$
Piazza Mercato 29
Ph 0743 453 25
Closed Tuesday & Month of November
Small family restaurant known for it’s truffle fondue, snails, or carpaccio.

I Pini $$
Via 3 Settembre 1
Ph 0743 481 56
Closed Mondays
Open for over half a century, is well known for serving regional and seasonal speacialties.

Caffe della Signoria $$$
Piazza della Signoria 5
Ph 0743 463 33
Closed Wednesday & Month of January
Outdoor seating during warmer weather. Reservations required.

Sabatini $$$
Corso Mazzini 52/54
Ph 0743 221 831
Closed Monday & Months of January and August
Chef and owner prepares regional specialties including many truffle dishes.

Il Tempo del Gusto $$$
Via Arco di Druso 11
Ph 0743 47121
Closed Thursday
Website
Small but pleasant restaurant with well balanced dishes.

Tric Trac $$$
Piazza Duomo 10
Ph 0743 445 92
Closed Wednesday during winter months.
Outdoor tables overlooking Piazza del Duomo this restaurant is well known for it’s fresh and imaginative cooking.

Il Paniciolle $$$$
Vicoli degli Eroli 1
Ph 0743 455 92
Closed Wednesday and from early November through early December.
Well known for it’s regional kitchen.

Il Tartufo $$$$
Piazza Garibaldi 24
Ph 0743 402 36
Closed Sunday dinner, Mondays, And January & July.

Terni

La Mora
Strada S, Martino 44
Ph 0744 421 256
Closed Tuesday
Cosy little family run restaurant serving traditional cuisine.

Villa Graziani $$
Localita Papgno, Villa Valle 11
Ph 0744 67138
Closed Sunday evenings and Monday all day
Restaurant situated in an old villa run by the same family for many years. In summer is a lovely outdoor terrace.

La Fontanella $$
Via Plinio il Giovane 3/5
Ph 0744 402550
Closed Sunday
Mondern ambience with a wooden fire spit in the kitchen. Specializes in grilled meats.

Torgiano

Le Melograne
Via Garibaldi 48
This restaurant can be found in the hotel Tre Vasale owned
by the Lungarotti wine family. Very upscale and elegant
with daily tasting menus.

Ristorante Siro
Via Giordano Bruno 16
Great local dishes. The antipasti samplers for two
can almost be considered a complete meal.

Le Tre Vasalle $$$$
Via Giuseppe Garibaldi 48
Ph 075 988 0447
Restaurant in an enchanting hotel right in the center of Torgiano. Serves traditional Umbrian fare using seasonal produce. Features Torgiano’s own local wines.

Trevi

La Vecchia Posta $$$
Piazza Mazzini 14
Closed Thursdays
Found in the main piazza in Trevi.
Serves traditional Umbrian fare with a unique modern twist.

L’Ulivio $
Loc. Matigge
Via Monte Bianco 23
Ph 0742 78969
Closed Monday and Tuesday
Rustic atmosphere with a nice menu offering local specialties.

Taverna del Pescatore $$
Loc. Pigge, Via Chiesa Tonda 50
Ph 0742 780920
Closed Monday and Sunday evenings.
This restaurant on the banks of the Clitunno River offers a number of seafood options.

Umbertide

Cerretino $$
Calzolara, Via Colonnato 3
Ph 075 930 2166
Closed Sundays, and months of January and February.

Abbazzia di Montecorona $$$
Montecorona
Ph 075 941 1810
Closed Mondays and month of January.
Situated in an old abbey, the restaurant specializes in Umbrian dishes as well as seafood.

Phones – The number of pay phones across Italy has dropped significantly in recent years and those still in use telephone cards which can be bought from any tobacco store and some newspaper stands.

Cell Phones – Many US carriers now offer cellular service in Italy, however, roaming charges can be very expensive. Check with your cellular provider before you travel if your phone will work in Italy, and what the charges may be. A better solution may be to rent an international cellular phone before you leave home.

Important Codes When Calling From Italy:

To phone another number in Italy you must include the full area code.

International country codes are: UK & Ireland – 00 39
USA & Canada – 0 11 39
Australia – 00 11 39

For directory assistance dial 12 (Italy) or 176 (International)

British Operator – 17200 44

US Operator – 172 10 11 (AT & T)
172 10 22 (MG Worldphone)
172 18 77 (Sprint)

Australian Operator – 172 10 61 (Telestra)
172 11 61 (Opus)

Tourists requiring urgent medical care should go to the nearest hospital emergency ward (airports and many train stations also have medical teams and first aid facilities). Those with serious illnesses or allergies should always carry a special note from their physicians giving detailed information on the treatments they are following or that may be necessary. Pharmacies (Farmacia), generally follow shop opening times (approx. from 8.30am to 12.30pm and from 3 to 7pm, Monday to Saturday, but in large cities many are open throughout the day. Night time service is provided on a shift basis. Business hours and night shifts are displayed outside each pharmacy and are published in local papers. An Italian pharmacist is well qualified to give you advice on minor ailments and to dispense prescriptions (most speak good English too), and there’s generally one open all night in the larger towns and cities. A rotating system operates allowing certain pharmacies to be open on holidays, and you should find the address of the one currently open on any farmacia door or listed in the local paper. Medications, either prescription or over the counter, can only be obtained only in pharmacies

Vaccinations are not required, and Italy doesn’t present any more health worries than anywhere else in Europe. The water is perfectly safe to drink and you’ll find public fountains (usually button- or tap-operated) in squares and city streets everywhere, though look out for “aqua non potable” signs, indicating that the water is unsafe to drink. It’s worth taking insect repellent, as even inland towns, most notoriously Milan, suffer from a persistent mosquito problem, especially in summer.

If you need medical treatment, go to a doctor ( médico ) which will be found in every town and village. You can ask at a pharmacy, or consult the local Yellow Pages (under Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale or Unità Sanitaria Locale) to locate one closest to you. The Italian Yellow Pages also list some specialist practitioners in such fields as acupuncture and homeopathy, the latter much more common in Italy than in some countries. If you’re EU eligible, take your E111 with you to the doctor’s which should enable you to get free treatment and prescriptions for medicines at the local rate.

If you are seriously ill or involved in an accident, go straight to the nearest hospital and go straight to Pronto Soccorso (emergency), or phone 113 and ask for ospedale or ambulanza. Major train stations and airports also often have first-aid stations with qualified doctors on hand.

Try to avoid going to the dentist ( dentista ) while you’re in Italy. These aren’t covered by the mutua or health service, and for even the smallest treatment you’ll pay a great deal. If you don’t have a spare pair of eye glasses, take a copy of your prescription so that an optician ( óttico ) can make you up a new pair should you lose or damage them while traveling.

The paperwork related to registering with the police within 3 days of arrival in Italy is dealt with by the hotels the tourist is staying in. If staying with friends or in a private home, tourists must register in person at the nearest police station within three days of arrival. In Rome there is a special police information office to assist tourists and Interpreters are available.

Telephone: 06.461-950 or 06.486-609 for information.

Australian Embassy:
Via Alessandra 215, 00198
Rome PH-06.852.721
Website

Canadian Embassy:
Via GB de Rossi 27, 00161
Rome PH-06.445.981
Website

UK Embassy:
Via XX Settembre 80a, 00187
Rome PH-06.4220.0001
Website
Florence: Lugarno Corsini 2
PH-055.284.133

US Embassy:
Via V Veneto 119/a, 00187
Rome PH-06.46.741
Website
Florence: Lugarno Vespucci 38
PH-055.239.8276

Driving in Italy in general can be an adventure although driving around Umbria is very safe and unless you try driving through the larger congested towns and cities is relatively stress free. Luckily the more congested areas all have plentiful parking outside that allows you to park and walk into the town or city. Most rental cars in Italy have standard transmissions and unfortunately will charge you a premium for an automatic car. It also makes sense to rent the smallest car possible to help with parking in tight spaces as well as help keep costs down for gas. AutoEurope is a very well respected agency for reasonable car rentals in Italy.

If you plan to rent a car and are a non-Eu resident, it is recommended that you obtain an International Driver’s Permit. It is easily obtained from AAA agencies back in North America for a minimal charge. Rental cars are almost always cheaper if booked ahead of time before you arrive.

Most motorways in Italy are toll roads. You take a ticket when you enter and pay as you exit and they all do take credit cards which speeds up payment considerably. In general, speed limits are 50 km in built up areas, and 110 km on highways. If your car does break down, dial T116 at the nearest phone and tell the operator where you are, your type of car, and your plate number. They in turn will contact the Automobile Club d’Italia who will send someone out to assist you.

Parking – Parking areas in major cities are designated by a lines of different colours, usually white lines indicate free parking, yellow lines reserved parking (for residents, disabled, taxis etc.), while blue lines require payment of a parking fee that varies according to the city, time and area.

Parking Italia Website