Category: Central Italy

Central Italy, Hotels in Italy, Michelin-Starred Restaurants, Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy

Preserving the Umbrian Heritage at Vespasia Restaurant of Palazzo Seneca in Norcia

Within the historic walls of Palazzo Seneca, a noble residence steeped in 16th-century charm, lies Vespasia, the only Michelin-starred restaurant of Norcia which was earned in 2014. Located in the heart of Norcia’s historic center, just a stone’s throw from the iconic San Benedetto Square and the bustling main street, Vespasia takes guests on a captivating gastronomic journey. Originally the residence of the esteemed Seneca … Continue reading Preserving the Umbrian Heritage at Vespasia Restaurant of Palazzo Seneca in Norcia

Rowena Dumlao
Central Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy

Rastrello Cucina & Giardino in Panicale: An Umbrian Kitchen Sustained with Freshness, Ingenuity and Tradition

Located within the picturesque medieval village of Panicale, celebrated as one of “Italy’s Most Beautiful Villages” (I Borghi Piu Belli d’Italia), is Rastrello Cucina & Giardino, the bistro of Rastrello Boutique Hotel. This culinary destination beckons discerning diners to embark on a journey where luxury intertwines with history. Positioned on the border of Umbria and Tuscany, Panicale serves as an idyllic haven, capturing the essence … Continue reading Rastrello Cucina & Giardino in Panicale: An Umbrian Kitchen Sustained with Freshness, Ingenuity and Tradition

Rowena Dumlao
Central Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy

Enoteca Meucci in Cortona: An Elevated Wine and Dine Experience in Tuscany

Enoteca Meucci stands as a testament to the fusion of passion for wine and culinary expertise, embodied by its founders Mauro Meucci and his wife and Laura. What began as a vision to revitalize an old farmhouse across from their esteemed Bar del Riccio in 2017, has evolved into a thriving epicurean destination offering a harmonious blend of wine and gastronomy. Enoteca Meucci officially opened … Continue reading Enoteca Meucci in Cortona: An Elevated Wine and Dine Experience in Tuscany

Rowena Dumlao
Central Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy

Tasting the Umbrian Charm of Osteria Il Gallo nel Pozzo in the Heart of Historic Panicale

Situated amidst the historic and picturesque village of Panicale, enveloped by the scenic beauty of Lake Trasimeno, Osteria Il Gallo nel Pozzo offers more than just culinary delights. As part of “I Borghi Piú Belli d’Italia” (The Most Beautiful Villages of Italy) and Bandiera Arancione, a recognition of quality awarded by the Touring Club Italiano to small towns in Italy for excellency in tourism, hospitality … Continue reading Tasting the Umbrian Charm of Osteria Il Gallo nel Pozzo in the Heart of Historic Panicale

Rowena Dumlao
Central Italy, Events, Hotels, Hotels in Italy, Italy, Michelin-Starred Restaurants, Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy

Il Borgo Selvaggio: 4-Hands Lunch Dedicated to Foraging and Forest-Raised Animals at Tenuta Borgo Santa Cecilia in Umbria

When the curtains closed on another successful chapter of “Il Borgo Selvaggio” before the cold Umbrian winter engulfed the picturesque landscape of Tenuta Borgo Santa Cecilia, the resounding applause of the participants were more amplified with the excited anticipation for the next round of events the year 2024 will take. Il Borgo Selvaggio is a series of extraordinary lunch events dedicated to the celebration of … Continue reading Il Borgo Selvaggio: 4-Hands Lunch Dedicated to Foraging and Forest-Raised Animals at Tenuta Borgo Santa Cecilia in Umbria

Rowena Dumlao
Central Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy

At Le Brocchette in Fiumicino You Eat What the Mediterranean Sea Gives You

For Carmine Carli, proprietor of Hosteria di Mare Le Brocchette, the freshness of the sea is celebrated everyday with an ever-changing à la carte menu at his restaurant. The sea is rich with fresh raw materials and his aim is to surprise his diners with a menu made up of dishes that change daily because what he has in the kitchen always depends on what … Continue reading At Le Brocchette in Fiumicino You Eat What the Mediterranean Sea Gives You

Rowena Dumlao
Central Italy, Michelin-Starred Restaurants, Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy

L’Acciuga in Perugia, The Contemporary Italian Kitchen of Chef Marco Lagrimino That Defines Quality

The first thing you ask yourself when you arrive outside Ristorante L’Acciuga is if you are in the right address. Located in a commercial area surrounded by furniture shops and car dealerships, in the outskirts of Perugia, the Michelin-starred restaurant can be easily reached with the availability of parking all around the structure. However, once you step inside the restaurant, the path takes you to … Continue reading L’Acciuga in Perugia, The Contemporary Italian Kitchen of Chef Marco Lagrimino That Defines Quality

Rowena Dumlao
Central Italy, Restaurants in Italy, Restaurants in Rome

266 La Barraca Restaurant: A Family Story of Italian and Spanish Gastronomic Cultures at the Roman Coast of Torvaianica

Driving along the coastal road Lungomare delle Meduse in Torvaianica, the immaculate white structure of 266 La Barraca with its white stone fence and manicured garden stands out among its neighboring buildings. Its location in the coastal area between Pomezia and Ardea makes it easily accessible to Rome with just about forty kilometers from the center of the capital. Here you are immersed in a … Continue reading 266 La Barraca Restaurant: A Family Story of Italian and Spanish Gastronomic Cultures at the Roman Coast of Torvaianica

Rowena Dumlao
Central Italy, Hotels, Hotels in Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy

Castello di Postignano: A Restored 9th-Century Italian Village to a Diffused Hotel and Fine Umbrian Restaurants

Once upon a time, the medieval village of Castello di Postignano was a bustling small town amidst the hilly green woods of Umbria. But from the time it was founded between the 9th to 10th centuries, it experienced its ups and downs as wars ensued, the economy flourished, the population decreased due to emigration, earthquakes destroyed it and sadly, a complete abandonment of the town … Continue reading Castello di Postignano: A Restored 9th-Century Italian Village to a Diffused Hotel and Fine Umbrian Restaurants

Rowena Dumlao
Central Italy, Hotels, Hotels in Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy

Borgo La Chiaracia Resort and Spa: Umbria’s Luxurious Secret Escape

In the plateau of Alfina where the borders of Lazio and Umbria meet, on one side you can enjoy the gentle Umbrian hills with varied warm orange tones of autumn while the other side gives you a glimpse of the splendid Lake Bolsena. Entering a gated estate through a long driveway lined with secular oak trees that ends in a two-storey stone structure: the magic … Continue reading Borgo La Chiaracia Resort and Spa: Umbria’s Luxurious Secret Escape

Rowena Dumlao
Central Italy, Michelin-Starred Restaurants, Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy

Essenza, The Starred Restaurant of Simone Nardoni in Terracina

When Simone Nardoni moved Essenza to the seaside town of Terracina from Pontinia in 2019, he started to accumulate feathers in his cap. Not long after the relocation, he became a part of the JRE-Jeunes Restaurateurs, a prestigious association of chefs of fine dining restaurants around the globe that safeguard their territory with the highest level of quality. A year later, in December 2020, a … Continue reading Essenza, The Starred Restaurant of Simone Nardoni in Terracina

Rowena Dumlao
Central Italy, Michelin-Starred Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy

Arnolfo Ristorante of Colle di Val d’Elsa: Fine Dining Weekend Stay in the Tuscan Hills

In the silence of the Tuscan hills, nestled among the cobbled streets of the medieval town of Colle di Val d’Elsa, there is a small jewel that overlooks a breathtaking view: the Arnolfo Ristorante. Probably inspired by Arnolfo di Cambio, a sculptor, architect and artist who lived in Colle di Val d’Elsa during the thirteenth century, Arnolfo Ristorante also has at the basis of all … Continue reading Arnolfo Ristorante of Colle di Val d’Elsa: Fine Dining Weekend Stay in the Tuscan Hills

Rowena Dumlao and Ilaria Muscio
Central Italy, Michelin-Starred Restaurants, Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy

L’Asinello: One of the Best Restaurants in Italy in a Small Town of Sixty in Chianti

L’Asinello is not your usual Michelin-starred restaurant. It is housed in an old barn in the small 9th-century town of Villa a Sesta, a fraction of Castelnuovo Berardenga, where the population is just sixty, surrounded the iconic endless rows of vineyards. You can go around this tiny town in just a few minutes and one of its nearest neighbors is another Michelin-starred restaurant of 20 … Continue reading L’Asinello: One of the Best Restaurants in Italy in a Small Town of Sixty in Chianti

Rowena Dumlao
Central Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy

Traditional Seafood Cuisine and a Panoramic View at La Vista Resort Agriturismo in Ariccia

Thirty kilometers south of Rome, La Vista Resort Agriturismo presents a splendid panorama of the Latium coastal towns sloping softly down to the Tyrrhenian Coast. La Vista, as its name suggests, is a terrace set on the Alban Hills immersed in the green regional park of Castelli Romani where the views become more spectacular with the vibrant blushing of the skies as the sun goes … Continue reading Traditional Seafood Cuisine and a Panoramic View at La Vista Resort Agriturismo in Ariccia

Rowena Dumlao
Central Italy, Events, Italy, Michelin-Starred Restaurants, Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy, Restaurants in Rome

Periferia Iodata: An Association of Chefs of Fiumicino Focalizing on the Excellence of the Territory

Fiumicino is a fishing town along the Tyrrhenian Coast 30 kilometers towards west from Rome. Perhaps it is best identified with the Leonardo da Vinci International Airport of Rome. It’s the main airway hub of Italy so it gets a large movement of travelers who enter and leave the country. But it is also known among Romans as a destination fishing town on sunny weekends … Continue reading Periferia Iodata: An Association of Chefs of Fiumicino Focalizing on the Excellence of the Territory

Rowena Dumlao