Restaurants in Orvieto
Orvieto’s favorite pasta is umbrichelli, simple flour-and-water spaghetti rolled out unevenly by hand and somewhat chewy—similar to the pici of southern Tuscany, but not as thick. To sample a glass (or buy a bottle) of Orvieto Classico (accompanied by a panino), drop by the Cantina Foresi, Piazza Duomo 2 (tel. 0763/341611). Ask to see the small, moldy cellar carved directly into the tufa. Bar Montanucci is a popular spot for snacks and drinks at Corso Cavour 23 (www.barmontanucci.com; tel. 0763/341262), with playful wooden sculptures, a large rear terrace, and a huge selection of chocolates, some house-made.
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Capitano del Popolo
Chef/proprietor Valentina Santanicchio grew up on a farm just outside of Orvieto, and she brings together her passion for cooking, commitment to locally grown ingredients, and flair for presentation in a former bakery on the town’s market square. Leather couches and upholstered…$$Around Town - Umbrian
La Mezza Luna
When booking your Orvieto hotel room, do yourself a favor and ask them to also book you a table at this little vaulted room behind a vine-covered entrance on a side street. Reserving well in advance is the only way you’re likely to eat here. Don’t expect gracious service or even a…$$Around Town - Umbrian
Le Grotte del Funaro
A funaro (rope maker) had his workshop in these grottoes carved into the tufa in a cliffside at the edge of town almost a thousand years ago, and you can almost see him at work in the shadowy recesses of the multilevel, cavelike rooms. You can sit outside in front and enjoy the sweep…$$Around Town - Orvietana
Tipica Trattoria Etrusca
Squirreled away under a 15th-century palace, this trattoria features vaulted ceilings, magnificent tufa arches, a massive column at the center, and modern art on the walls. Start with umbrichelli dell'Orvietana (in a spicy hot tomato sauce mixed with pancetta) or the homemade…$$Around Town - Umbrian
Trattoria dell'Orso
Chef Gabriele di Giandomenico uses the freshest local ingredients and traditions (mixed with those of his native Abruzzo) to create memorable dishes that change daily, which is why his Neapolitan partner, Ciro Cristiano, prefers to recite them to you in delectable detail rather than…$$Around Town - Umbrian
Trattoria Palomba
This pleasant, white-walled room is the kind of place you’ll want to linger, so settle in for a long lunch after a morning of seeing the sights or a comfy evening if you’re spending the night in town—a meal here deserves long, leisurely appreciation. Black Umbrian truffles top many…$$Around Town
