My experience with this restaurant and its owner/staff is atypical. Instead of me traveling to…read moreItaly (which would have been awesome), they traveled to me, or at least close to me (which was much less expensive). My wife and I - and about 40 of our friends and 100+ people I didn't know - attended Una Sera Italiano at the Fine Line Music Cafe in Minneapolis. This restaurant/nightclub was rented and a private 5 course meal (with delicious wine) was presented as a private event. I am confident that zero of the 150 people that attended were disappointed. Although it is likely that very few of us would be considered 5-star snobs; we all know good food when we see/taste it and we expect a lot for the money we paid for our ticket. We got more than we paid for. The owner/staff of this restaurant flew in and "took over" the kitchen of this establishment - making Italian food "from scratch" that could not be matched - in Minneapolis or Italy (where I have traveled before). Our menu consisted of: First Course: Scrigno Di Pere (Pear Strudel) - which was delicate and tasteful Eggplant Parmigiana - which was nothing like you would get in the States and one of the most delicious entrees I have ever eaten Second Course: Risotto Al Radicchio - Delicious Risotto paired with radishes - SO tasty! Third Course Tagliatelle Vecchia Maniera - fresh "spaghetti-like" noodles in red sauce with a delicious meat sauce. Tasted much more like beef roast than the "American" red meat sauce that we are used to. I loved it. Fourth Course Lamb in a Crust of Potatoes - prepared perfectly and presented beautifully. Tender, tasty and memorable. Fifth Course Tocchetto Al Cioccolate - Homemade ice-cream with a fudge sauce that was unbelievable When you go to this restaurant, I have no idea if any of these items will be available on that given night BUT I can assure you that I have the utmost faith that the people who run this restaurant will NOT disappoint and you will have the best Italian food (perhaps the best meal) you have ever had. It will be prepared perfectly and presented beautifully. You will also LOVE the people themselves. They are just wonderful. After our meal, they came out to a standing ovation (from 150 people) and marched around to receive a great many thanks and hugs. Make a point of stopping here and treating yourself to something special.

We have been traveling in Italy on a road trip for about a month now. Thought we'd get off the…read morebeaten path a bit away from the main tourist traps. We landed in this small mountain valley town called San Serverino Marche. As we couldn't get an address for our B and B, we used the address of the number one Trip advisor restaurant, Da Piero's as our GPS point. Oh my, how auspicious! From the second you walk down the curved stairway from the easy to park street level (there is an elevator for those who might want it) we knew that we were about to walk into something very very special. This is a very elegant and sophisticated space. Great care and attention to style and detail has been lavished on this restaurant. It is totally modern and scrupulously cleaned. You could be walking into a five-star restaurant in New York or San Francisco, but no, you are in a family run restaurant far off the beaten path! If you only speak English, then you must ask for PIerLuigi Who is the boss, owner and your new best friend! His English is very good and he will explain everything about the menu and how his wife, mother and three other chefs create some of the freshest and finest food we've ever encountered. Anywhere. And by the way, the difference in price between a meal in this fine establishment and some run of the mill Italian restaurant in Italy is literally a few euros. By the end of your meal you will be spoiled from other Establishments. Every dish we had was fantastic! This is a modern take on local classics. Trust me, you will not be disappointed. The love and attention to detail is totally evident with every plate. Do have some wine. The owners brother produces all of the wines used as "vino della casa" these are delicious and very inexpensive for the quality. If you stay at the B and B we were lucky to book into, "La Villa" and mention this you will be given samples free of charge for all of their wines!! At the end of our meal, PierLuigi called his brother Giovanni (The winemaker) Who spoke to me in good English and invited me to come to the Vineyard and cellars to sample even more wines! What a family!

Down slippery steps in the rain, but worth the risk!…read more We did have reservations which meant we had deuce in the corner of the room where we could people watch. They started us off with a complimentary Prosecco and a little portion of bean soup. So welcoming! My partner ordered the Ravioli with fresh shaved truffles and I tried their potato gnocchi with fabulous cherry tomatoes. It may be my favorite meal in four weeks of traveling around Italy. Claudio, the chef came by and we talked about the restaurant business and he even recommended a Mexican restaurant in Palm Desert which we will try. Finished with a special concoction of cocoa powder milk and two other ingredients that made for a nice digestivo. You can sit outside if you prefer

We were looking for an authentic Umbrian meal and this place delivered! From the alley to the…read morerestaurant to the welcome Prosecco it was perfect! The service was impeccable and the food was delicious. After dinner a shot of chocolate liquor was offered. Prices were reasonable.

What a find! Clearly a locals place, but very welcoming to the wandering tourist. Warm decor,…read morefabulous food. Loved our host and staff. We took the time for a traditional, multi-course Italian lunch. The seafood pasta was exquisite, followed by grilled fish, and grilled calamari. Fresh, plentiful, impeccably prepared. Tiramisu was more like a pudding than a cake, but had some of the best flavor we've come across in the Med. Bypass those touristy places on the piazza, and slip around the corner to this place. Oh-so-good.

Not on a main street or square, but well worth searching out! Loved the Umbrian food and wine, with…read moreexcellent service and a lovely dining area. Don't just settle for a pizza, this place is a taste of great local cuisine.

I have been traveling around Italy for the past 3 months and this is one of the best meals I've…read morehad. I started with an Aperol Spritz that had a perfect ratio of alcohol to spritz. The wild boar stew was amazing. The meat was cooked perfectly, and the gravy was very savory. The Greek salad was full of olives and very refreshing. Both servers were attentive and very kind. Their English was impeccable!

A very small, quiet place run by a couple... He cooks, she serves. Although the choice is somewhat…read morelimited, mainly pasta, all the selections are either very good or excellent. There is no sitting charge (coperto) and natural water is free (filtered i think). most pastas are in the $8-$10 range making this the bargain restaurant of the town.

This restaurant is outstanding. Poached egg with truffle and Parmesan cream - delicious! Whole…read moregrain strangozzi with guanciale and chestnuts - outstanding and original combination of slight sweetness and savory saltiness with the earthiness of the homemade pasta. My favorite dish was the tonnaroli pasta with sausage, red onion cooked so long it liquefied, and a sagrantino wine reduction. The flavors were intense, original and memorable. I have lived in Italy and am 100% Italian so my palate is demanding - and it was one of the best plates of pasta I've ever eaten. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming and staff was attentive and professional.

Have to agree that this restaurant is just excellent. We ate on the terrace, with a beautiful view…read moreof the valley below. Gnocchi with truffle was perfectly cooked, aromatic and delicious. Sea bass was delicate and beautifully presented. Staff were attentive and had sufficient English skills that our poor Italian was not sorely tested. We returned two nights later and my companion had carpaccio and the pork rib - and said it was the best meal of his life.

We were moving up the mountain in the funicular, suitcases in tow, identifying us as American…read moretourists, when a Lucca resident recommended we try Mezza Luna and if we did, we should try the Carbonara! We did. And she was right! We went back twice and I ordered the Carbonara twice. It was the highlight of our trip! In addition to the food making us happy, the restaurant made us happy. It is on a nondescript street, down a few steps into a delightful small and cozy cave-room. You really need a reservation to be guaranteed a table. Peeking out from the small kitchen window is the cook/wife/owner and greeting us and taking our order was the husband/owner. They are a team that really cares about the service and doing simple Italian food right! And the house wine was really good!

A very pleasant spot to sit much less eat. The beautiful vaulted brick Ceiling is Beutiful. The…read moreservice impecable and the food .... That's the star. We started with the bruschetta this a simple dish but when too not ingredients are used it's amazing and so it was here. The are known for their pasta carbonar a dm the wife loved it. The ravioli were the star of the show. Perfectly Al dente stuffed with cheese and spinach,the mushrooms and sauce were excellent, great dish.the house wine is very good.this would be my go to place if I lived in Orvieto.

Literally stumbled upon this place while touring houses. We would've eaten anything, but were…read morepleasantly surprised with the cleanliness and friendliness of lunch service. Fresh pasta, great recommendations and my wife had the most awesome semi-frittata of egg and truffles. I had the sweet rice torta for dessert and the price was crazy low. It's in the middle of nowhere, but here's hoping you drive by......

What a picturesque location right there below the old hilltop stronghold. Charming narrow streets,…read moreshops, limited tourist kitch....its a beautiful location. I recommend parking on the opposite side of the hill and climbing up and over, through the ancient walls and past the church...don't worry there are tons of escalators...however you will have a steep walk up and down once you get on the side with the restaurant but this is still the ideal parking....now the food: this is top notch Tuscan cooking. I had the pici with the boar sauce, my daughter had the ravioli, and my wife had the pappardelle with mushroom sauce. All were amazing. Our waiter was friendly and helpful. And the wine is delicious

Arezzo, Italy Loved…read moreour two visits to this oldest restaurant in Arezzo. Owned by two brothers, this is either the third or fourth generation running the family restaurant. The atmosphere is lively, and the food so inexpensive and delicious. Great portions, we dined twice. Oldest restaurant in town, not to be missed! Wild Boar, Rabbit, Snails, are some of the specialties, tiramisu not to be missed! Loved!