Where to Eat
Central Italy's plethora of Adriatic Sea port towns means a constant supply of fresh fish that you can look for on the local menus.
The price code for the restaurant entrees below is $ = 100 or more.
Ristorante Il Falchetto
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Located in the heart of Perugia, this restaurant has been specializing in local cuisine since it opened in 1954. The dining rooms are typical of what you'd find in a Medieval tavern, making them a good choice after a day of historic sightseeing. Try the goose breast with Barolo wine sauce, and save room for a dessert of banana flambé.
Osteria del Gambero
$$-$$$
Also in Perugia is Osteria del Gambero, which offers regional dishes such as pheasant tortellini, umbricelli with duck meat sauce, and rabbit loin with pistachios and foie gras. You can order à la carte or enjoy a tasting menu with wine pairings selected by the chef. The wine list is fairly extensive and includes a good number of regional as well as international bottlings.
Taverna 58
$$-$$$
Taverna 58 is in Pescara, offering traditional dishes such as stuffed veal roll, braised mutton, and brook trout. House specialties include poached wild boar, the recipe for which is available in English on the restaurant's website. The restaurant has been in business for a quarter-century, receiving good reviews not only for its food, but also for its wine list.
