This romantic, upmarket restaurant offers more than candlelight and sweet nothings. On the menu is creative regional cuisine, from chestnut risotto to dishes made with Norcia black truffle, or a seafood tasting menu. Wine-pairing is available on request, with suggestions from the charming sommelier.
Address: Piazza Dante 19A, 06122 Perugia
Web: www.anticatrattoriasanlorenzo.com
Set just off bustling Corso Vannucci, this inviting, well-priced inn delivers on all fronts. With its vaulted brick ceilings and friendly mood, it feels like a genuine Slow Food citadel, which it is. The produce is sourced in Umbria or Tuscany, with the name of each cheese-maker and cattle-producer listed. From juicy steaks to herb tarts, truffled pasta and pizzas, the traditional menu is pretty faultless.
Address: Via della Luna 21, 06122 Perugia
Web: www.almangiarbene.it
This cosy, quirky, welcoming wine bar does decent, good-value food, well-matched to regional and classic Italian wines. Typical dishes include home-made pasta, including with smoked duck. The liveliness and laidback mood compensate for service sometimes being a bit slapdash.
Address: Via del Sole 1, 06122 Perugia
Decorated in what Italians call an elegant-rustic style, this vaulted, frescoed, fine-dining restaurant lives upto its billing and prices. The tasting menu might include such dishes as Jerusalem artichoke soup, mushroom risotto and pork belly. Glass floors reveal the remains of a Roman domus.
Address: Piazza del Vescovado 8, 06081 Assisi
Web: www.lalocandadelcardinale.com
Set in a 17th-century monastery, the look is that classic Italian blend of heritage with a sophisticated sheen. mixing old stone, exposed beams, oak tables and contemporary art. This fine-dining spot serves beautifully presented seasonal cuisine, with both creative and Umbrian options.
Address: Park Hotel Ai Cappuccini, via Tifernate 06024 Gubbio
Web: www.parkhotelaicappuccini.it
Put the world to rights in this alternative inn, more hippy than hipster. The inn is basic and bohemian in mood but serves traditional, organic food. Tuck into an antipasti buffet, tagliolini with asparagus, beetroot soup or beet-stuffed ravioli. Mains range from steaks to chicken and zucchini kebabs.
Address: Localita Santa Cristina, 06020 Gubbio
Web: www.alcatraz.it
A day dedicated to the Tuscan cooking tradition.
Get the opportunity to participate to our cooking class, where you will be preparing recipes of the Montalcino tradition, with its typical ingredients.
Homemade pasta (pinci, dumplings, noodles), Tuscan sauces, traditional sweets made with simple ingredients, healthy and nutritious.
Immerse yourself in an unforgettable 4 hour culinary experience at the historic Villa Pandolfini estate, on the hills over Florence. The accredited cooking school was the first of its kind and the best in the region. This is the perfect introduction to Tuscan cuisine for the aspiring foodie. Work alongside professional chefs and gain hands-on experience as you learn the secrets of Tuscan cooking, preparing a tantalising 4 course meal. Time permitting for all guests, enjoy a free guided tour of the 14th century villa and wine cellars.
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An alternative tour to become familiar with three Italian brands: Ferrari, Balsamic Vinegar of Modena and Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese. Discover Italian agriculture by visiting 2 hectares of open-air fields and stables housing more than 200 animals and 2000 cultivars. Understand food processing by visiting the 40 farming factories and observing how meat, fish, cheese, pasta, oil, beer, sweets, etc. are processed. Taste traditional Italian food at FICO’s 40 restaurants and refreshment points.
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