Stayed their in September 2016. To say it was a fantastic time is really an understatement. The…read morefood is unmatched. The rooms are new and spotless. I cannot wait to return. John De Angelis

L'Ara Del Colle hotel and restuarant are a great find in the heart of Abruzzo. The name recalls the…read morefresh mountain air that the town of Cansano is famous for in Italy. Filomena and her family do all the cooking and provide family style hospitality in a beautiful Italian mountain setting. If you're interested in a unique travel experience away from the tours and want to sample some authentic local cuisine try the pasta guitarra with truffle (tartffo) or the tagliatella. For a secondo, the roast lamb and veal are prepared in the local tradition and are always great. Or try a pitcher of arrosticini skewers of mini lamb kebabs with a fresh green salad. The local wine is great. Breakfast is generous in the Italian style collazione with pastries, cereal and coffee/juices. The rooms are new, clean and well appointed. Try the front two that include large balcony spaces overlooking the piazza.. See a bit of the real Italy if you plan to visit this area and stop in at L'Ara dell Colle. Ciao

On two occasions now, once last year and once this year, we had the unequaled pleasure of dining…read moreat the Belvedere in Campo di Giove. Both times when we arrived, the restaurant appeared to be closed (it was closed, actually). But both times we were treated to unbelievable meals prepared by la mamma di Gino. Abruzzo is known for the quality of the food and the cooking and the Belvedere is, imo, an example of the best of the best. On top of that we were welcomed in and fed like members of the family and after this second time...I wish I was one. The pictures of the food I uploaded practically speak for themselves. Although I had ordered the tagliatelle as a primi, we were both treated to a plate of the gnocchi because it was important that we try it. Some of the best I have ever had anywhere, and the first time I've seen it prepared with cauliflower in the sauce. It's hard to get a bad meal in Abruzzo but there are some places that are just mind-numbingly excellent and this is one of them, without a doubt.

Albergo degli Olmi is the warmest most welcoming restaurant in Villetta Barrea. Every time we come…read moreto Abruzzo, we make a point of stopping by in order to taste their amazing homemade pasta with wild boar, their delicious grilled meats and the best desserts in the region. Over the course of the past 20 years we have never once been disappointed. An absolute gem and I highly recommend a stop by here.