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

Great local village bar. Wonderful aperitif and music on Sunday. You won't be disappointedread more

Il mio posto preferito per prendere un caffè. il caffè è delizioso e tutti sono amichevoli?…read more My favorite place to have coffee. The coffee is delicious and everyone is friendly.

We were driving to Positano from Venice and got off the freeway for some gelato. Instead, we run…read moreinto this restaurant. What attracted us to this place was the fact that it was very crowded for a nearly empty town. It seemed like the entire town decided to have lunch at the same time. The food was great. Truly homemade pasta. My husband ordered a Mix Grill platter with lamb, pork and veal. We also tried their signature potato dish. The tiramisu was great. Everything was unique. We loved the experience. Shout out to our waitress who went above and beyond! Her name was Galina.

We stayed in the hotel. The price of the room and dinner was less than most meals we have eaten in…read moreItaly. The food is outstanding! The value is amazing. We had risotto ai fungi con tartufo. The menu said two person minimum, 20 euro. We thought than meant 40 for two. Wrong! 20 euros for two absolutely delicious full plates of food. I cannot believe it. We had buffula and tomatoes as an appetizer and lemon sorbet for dessert. Do not pass on the lemon sorbet. Wonderful! The pizzas looked so good, my husband would have eaten one if his stomach was not so full. For two with water and one beer, 43 euros. Best deal ever. My husband wants to buy a house in Agnone and eat here every day.