Before we attended the annual Corsa degli Zingari, (Race of the Gypsies), that is celebrated every…read moreyear. It has become a coming of age ritual for the young men of Pacentro. We had lunch at Taverna de li Caldera a party of 10. This restaurant located in Pacentro, Italy a town in the mountains over Sulmona is a gem in Abruzzo, housed in the fundago of a noble palace in the beautiful historic center of Pacentro with a spectacular view of the Peligno Valley. Entering the restaurant the entrance has various Michelin guide (although dated) reinforces the quality of this long established restaurant! Some reviews say the Service is slow or inattentive but I found this the opposite. Our Server was attentive and I liked that she took our orders after each entre allowing plenty of time between courses and never felt rushed. For the Antipasta, I chose Bollito di baccala in sala verde (18e) It was delicate and light and not over salty. Insalate di funghi porcini con rucola e Parmigiano (18 e) The porcini mushrooms were absolutely the freshest and so fragrant mushroom I have ever eaten!! Primi Pappardelle con funghi freschi (18 e) Pasta was so fresh and made with raw ingredients Secondi Coscio di agnello lardellato al forno (18e) This is where they lose a star as the agnello (lamb chops) were tasteless and no flavor and had a lot of fat. Very rustic Dolce Pizza dolce abuzzese (6 e)

Outstanding! We had lunch and then came back for dinner the next day. The beef carpaccio was divine…read more! Excellent selection of wines. The owner, Mr. Carmine was most attentive and helpful with suggestions. Every dish was exquisite. Svetlana our server was so very warm and friendly. The setting was spectacular. All in all a gem of a restaurant in beautiful Pacentro

This was the best dining experience we have had maybe ever. Seven courses...for the antipasta. A…read morerelaxing three hour mid day meal for 128 euro for the four of us. Highly recommemded.

On the last day of my vacation in Italy, I found the Holy Grail of Italian food in the small town…read moreof Sulmona about an hour outside of Rome. (Same place George Clooney filmed 'The American'). If you can find this place you are in for a treat. I was in Italy for nearly 3 weeks and this restaurant had THE BEST food in Italy. The service and food was amazing. Huge trays of family style dining... the food just kept coming and coming... I was in awe and kicking myself for not finding this place sooner. You have to see the photos to see the high quality of the food, the quantity and the amazing presentation... and even then, the photos don't do it justice. If it's possible, this is a MUST if you are in the Rome area. Here's the link to the website, available in English and Italian... http://www.postapacentrana.it/english/index.asp

Lovely Pastas, fish, lamb, cheeses...Outstanding service! A/C, but only open for lunch…read more Reasonably priced.

Gino's is only open for lunch from 1230! Prices start from €10! We had the beef and Turkey…read morecarpaccio for starters, then chicken and a lamb casserole with a side of fried vegetables! Our mains were on the small side but totally delicious! We had a bottle of red for €12 and the bill came to €67! I would recommend Gino's! Although a lot more expensive than we would usually go for as flash packers but as our Italian trip is nearing an end we thought we'd spoil ourselves! Really hard not to go back today!! The service is outstanding and it has a great atmosphere!!

Very popular with the local full on Monday night Very good…read morefood at affordable prices Would definitely return try the house red wine very good

I love this place. Bruschetta and spicy oil, and arrosticini might not be extravagant but it…read morecertainly is delicious.