I was wandering around Spello with my mother and stopped at Vinosofia as we were browsing the…read moreshops. We'd already bought more wine than we should have been carrying but that didn't stop the owner from talking to us about all the local wines. He didn't try and sell us anything but went out of his way to suggest that we visit a small local winery, Podere Fontesecca, near where we were staying. I love Spello so next time I will be sure to stop for wine and snacks.

We stayed in Spello for a few days in October 2022 and loved the town and thought this spot was a…read morewonderful place to enjoy people watching. The food was fantastic and the choices of wines wonderful. We purchased about 10 bottles to ship back home. If you are near Spello or in Spello this is a must stop.

WOW! Bibenda in Assisi is incredible. We had an amazing experience with Nila doing a wine tasting…read more Nila is very generous with her tasting pours and is so thorough with details about each wine. We had our favorite wines with Nila! Nila was also so kind to our 3 teenagers and made sure we all had plenty of cheeses and meats to taste. We keep talking 2 weeks later about the goose meat (delicious!) If you want to meet an incredible Wine Master -- You must stop by Bibenda and spend some time with Nila. Inside The tasting room/wine shop is cozy and there is also outdoor seating. It is an unforgettable Italian experience.

Went here for a school sponsored wine tour! Nila was so kind and very knowledgeable about the wines…read moreshe presented to us. She let us smell rocks and soil samples which come from different places around the work where wine is grown including California, Sicily and Argentina. Her shop is very beautiful and inviting. Can't recommend this place enough!

If you are in Orvieto or driving by, this is the place to go. Just half block from the Cathedral…read more(Duomo) located in a corner of a picturesque street, this family owned restaurant by locals (yes, born in Orvieto) has everything to offer at a very affordable price. We had the tagliere cheese and meet board, the papardelle ragu of wildboard and my boyfriend had the porchetta. The family are very friendly to customers making you feel at home. The chef/owner improvised some signing with street musicians see my video below! Love the place, would go back if visiting Orvieto again.

Words alone cannot describe how awesome this restaurant was. The experience transcended the food…read moreitself. Presentation, atmosphere, and service DO matter and Antica Bottega is where it all comes together. Prices are very reasonable; food is incredible. A perfect experience.

This is my favorite wine bar in the world. In. The. World. It has been for five years, ever since…read moreI first found it while living in Perugia. To understand why its so special, you have to be kind of into wine and also a little adventurous. It's not for everyone. The place is run by a wonderful Italian couple who only speak Italian. Service is casual; it's normal for them to be sitting with other customers and talking. If you need something, you might have to ask. But here's why you should love it. One, they REALLY REALLY know Italian wine-- not just wine from the region (which is standard), but from all over. If you tell them what kind of experience you want, they will find the wine for you. Second, they have a lot of special small-production stuff. Third, they prepare a delicious tapas spread and its next to free (like 2 euros or something) with your wine. Finally, they'll open any bottle in the house as long as you're willing to get two glasses: that makes it the biggest, best by-the-glass wine list anywhere! We had five rounds in our last visit-- a Montefalco Rosso, an Aglianico, an Etna Rosso, an Valpolicella Riserva, and something else I don't remember. We loved everything, and it came to about €20 a person. You just couldn't do that in the U.S.. Anyway, it's our little secret but I hope others get to enjoy our favorite place too.

This is a special place. The chef,Patrizia, is a genius in interpreting traditional Umbrian cuisine…read morein new and exciting ways. You must visit if you're in the vicinity.

We had one of our most memorable meals of our trip to Italy here. Local and seasonal ingredients…read moreare on display with unique twists on regional classic dishes. We had zucchini carpaccio with whipped ricotta, artichoke soufflé, capellotti with fennel and tomato, and a strazzotti (so?) with pesto. Along with glasses of sangrantino and grecchetto. The dessert was a pretty confection of basil ice cream and strawberries. Cozy setting and friendly staff.

PORCHETTA WINE…read more FRIENDLY SERVICE WINE Down the block from the cathedral is this tiny, charming deli/wine bar filled with regional specialties. I loved everything about this spot!

Great wine. Close walk from the Cathedral. Nice selection…read moreof wines and nice outdoor seating.

We really enjoyed our first night in Italy after flying in from San Francisco…read more We asked for a glass of wine, and the pour was so small,, we asked to buy the bottle and much better deal They give you bread you don't order but that's expected in Italy. It was just okay We ordered two pastas. One had black celery which is a regional item in Umbria. The other was tomatoes with a burrata melted on top We liked them both The place is charming. We sat upstairs Waitress was great

One of the best meals we've had so far in Perugia. The menu is inspired, with offerings and flavors…read morefar more than this "traditional" spots around town. With seating inside the lovely dining room or a small collection of tables overlooking one of Perugia's artistic neighborhood alleyways. Staff is kind and patient, wine list is well curated with delicious offerings at a variety of price points (the house wine was delicious and inexpensive). The whole dining experience was a delight...the perfect place for a lively meal with friends or an intimate night with someone you love. They get busy, so reservations are suggested. But if there's a wait, they're happy to bring you a glass of wine while you make new friends out in the alley. All-in-all, one of Perugia's best intimate restaurants!!

I thought this was a great little wine bar with a large selection of wines, great staff and…read moredelicious appetizer board. It gets crowded with locals but in a cozy way, you can still hear your own conversation. They even have a couch area a few steps above the main bar area you can reserve for a small private group. I would highly recommended if you just want to share wine and conversation.

Run there, don't walk!!! This is the real "Perugia experience" you need. Shout out to Tito and…read moreMarconi for being so wonderful and real. Great wine, delicious appetizers and reasonable prices.

Our food here was DELICIOUS! They have gluten free pasta and bread. I ordered the wild boar ragu…read morewith tagliatelle pasta and the flavor and texture was amazing. My husband ordered a pork dish with potatoes and loved it. The gluten free bread here was SO good! Just as a heads up there is a language barrier (server didn't speak English) but there is an English menu!

Wonderful little place! The service was the best we've had yet in our week in Assisi. The food was…read moredelicious, and they happily cater to specific dietary needs (celiac, vegetarian, vegan). Truly a special experience!