Location: Castiglione del Lago
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Where to eat Mediterranean food in Castiglione del Lago: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Find out what Mediterranean restaurants to try in Castiglione del Lago. Castiglione del Lago is a town in the province of Perugia of Umbria (central Italy), on the southwest corner of Lake Trasimeno. Orvieto is 59 km (37 mi) south, Chiusi is 21 km (13 mi) to the south west, Arezzo is 56 km (35 mi) to the north west, Cortona is 21 km (13 mi) to the north and Perugia is 47 km (29 mi) to the south east.
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10. C'era Una Volta
Overall Ratings
4 based on 204 reviews
Reviewed By Frank D
This Restorante/Pizzeria specializes in brick oven piazza and grilled lake fish and meat on the open fire. It is a favorite among truckers and tourists on vacation on Lake Trasimeno. It is a typical Umbro restaurant serving healthy quality portions with good service. In the summer months they have outdoor tables off the main road or air conditioned rooms inside. Since it is a favorite among locals I recommend reservations. My wife and our friends had made this a regular eating favorite. I high recommend this restaurant for good value and service.
9. Scuola Elementare della Pasta
Overall Ratings
4 based on 383 reviews
Reviewed By T8951PSanthonyc
Went here after walking around looking for some thing to at that was a little more quaint and eclectic looking. Saw this little restaurant that had some outdoor seating with free Internet. Sat down and the owner waited on me. He was very friendly but per burdened with customers and probably needed more staff on but I was ok because I was outside and drinking some house wine. The antipasto was not good at all. Cheese was subpar and the meats were mealy and cut to thick. The pane and vino were nice. The chiana piece of meat was excellent but was not crazy about the contorni selection. Overall a nice night and ok meal but next time I will try the pasta which they make fresh.
8. La Taverna di Julio
Overall Ratings
4 based on 474 reviews
Reviewed By Dre_Jess
Went there 3 times. Always very busy and staff rushing around. Food is good but due to staff rushing around seemed less attentive and they were just going through the motions of feeding people. The coperti or cover charge which I think pays for the bread of which most was sent back but then didn't know to leave a tip or not. A suggestion would be get rid of it unless its something the staff get and let the customers tip like they normally would. Food is very good and the meat all flame grilled which is great. Would have been 5 stars if service was slightly more on point instead of chaos.
7. Ma Ke Te'l Dico a Fa'
Overall Ratings
4 based on 412 reviews
Reviewed By Thoma466
Italy is expensive when you have the standard three-course meal. Not here. The three course meals we had were about 25⬠per person, including wine and water. Still the food was first-rate! It truly is a family restaurant; Grandma in the kitchen, Mom runs the front with Dad's help, but he's a mostly in the kitchen too, while the two young ones play with each other in the dining room. This is an osteria, which means it's a neighborhood place, and we felt welcome. The interactions and people watching combined with really very good food made it among the best experiences over two weeks in Italy.The menu changes so much there is no menu. The owner comes out and tell you what they are making that day, and you choose one of the four pastas for your first, one of the four meats for the second, and there is a selection of vegetables that are served family-style for the third. While their English isn't perfect, and my Italian is largely limited to food words, we really enjoyed our interactions with them and they did a fantastic job patiently helping us understand the options. They are wonderful people, and they really showed appreciation for our repeat business. Made by really amazing Italian cooks who love making mind-blowing food, we enjoyed home made pasta varieties in seasonal, perfectly balanced and tasty sauces; meat options that were prepared exquisitely in a variety of ways ranged from wild boar, a bird (I don't recall the Italian word for - was told it was "like chicken" but it tasted better than chicken), local beef, and lake fish (the city is on Lake Trasimeno). The house wine is inexpensive and it's good, we had a charcuterie antipasto with house made spreads and sausages, and the homemade limoncello was perfect. Ma Ke Te'l Dico a Fa' is fantastic, but Castiglione del Lago is a gem most tourists will never find. That's kind of sad as the walled town center on the hill that overlooks the lake is gorgeous, but part of the magic is that the whole town is filled with some really great people who aren't jaded by a constant crush of tourists. However, there are a lot of really popular cities nearby, and many agriturismos. If you find yourself in one of them, make plans to eat here.
6. L'Acquario
Overall Ratings
4 based on 825 reviews
Reviewed By Elifreee
This old and fascinating restaurant is located in the very heart of Castiglione, a marvelous historical town on the Trasimeno lake. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming and the staff professional and extremely friendly.. but the food is not at the same level.. dishes are well presented but not tasty! They miss a sparkle.. theyâre flat. Itâs a shame because the potential is very high!!
Where to Eat in Castiglione del Lago: The Best Restaurants and Bars
5. Osteria Le Scalette
Overall Ratings
4 based on 721 reviews
Our Restaurant is small and welcoming,is located on the main steps that lead to the historical center of Castiglione Del Lago with a lake view.We offer you ,in a family atmospher,a tipical cuisine of Umbria and Tuscany,very simple,homemade,as made from ou
Reviewed By Dave L
We called at this Osteria for Pranzo just after we had arrived in C d L as it was close to where we were staying. First impressions were of a traditional small family owned restaurant with lots of pictures of the local area around the lake stretching back to the early 20th century. What followed was a meal where the ingredients spoke for themselves and were prepared simply and sympathetically by someone who obviously loves food. (like me) Roberto introduced himself at the end of the meal after I had commented on how good it was to his wife who serves up the food. We had quite a long chat about it although as our Italian is not that advanced we could not avoid the coccasional consult with Google translate. He explained about the rare breed pig (Cinta Sinese) he sources from the region of Siena inTuscany which has now been given DOP status. Forget bland, white (often dry) meat we have become used to when eating pork. This is completely different and delicious and a cross between Cingiale (Wild Boar ) and domestic pig. The animals are reared in the semi-wild and forage for sweet and bitter acorns, tubers and tuffles. The Starter platter of Prosciutto, Salami, Capo Collo all from this breed is outstanding and if served up by top London restaurants would probably cost a fortune We live in neighbouring Marche where salumi is also good but the rare breed of pork used here and the subtle use of fennel in Tuscan Salumi elevated it to something really special. The pork menu alone should make this place a must visit. Roberto also cooks lake fish, such as perch, persico and carp (the latter not really my cup of tea but , nevertheless well prepared and roasted with pork 'lardo' and fennel for those that DO like it) which we tried on or 2nd visit just before we returned home after our 4 day break.. I was surprised how quiet Trasimeno was (mid July) and even more surprised how quiet this restaurant was at lunchtime on a Friday. Given all of the above, the prices were modest and, this Osteria deserves a wider and bigger audience than it appears to have at the moment based on our two visits particularly with the produce on offer. Will certainly be back on our next visit. Cannot wait!Grazieeeee un saluto grande da Agnese,Roberto
Most Popular Seafood food in Castiglione del Lago, Province of Perugia, Italy
4. Umbria Terra e Sole
Overall Ratings
4 based on 286 reviews
Shop Of Gastronomic Specialty Of The Region With Possibility Of Tasting Meats, Cheeses And Bruschette Accompanied By A Good Glass Of Winenegozio Di Specialità Gastronomiche Della Regione Con Possibilità Di Degustazione Salumi,formaggi E Bruschette Accompa
Reviewed By victoriafromgreece
a quick lunch that turned into a delicious try of local cuisine!We tried an amazingly delicious soup with many local beans, oil and bread and a wooden plate of a variety of salami, prosciutti, formaggi, with a local wine.All was delicious!Also the shop has a great selection of wines, local products, you cannot choose what to pick, they are all so good!
Top 6 Tuscan food in Castiglione del Lago, Province of Perugia, Italy
3. La Casa di Francesca
Overall Ratings
4 based on 388 reviews
Restaurant with garden. You might do in here cooking classes at the Cooking school Trasimeno
Reviewed By trevorw535
On every occasion when new people are introduced to this restaurant, they go back. The changing seasonal menu is a gastronomic delight. Whether the produce is of the land, sea or lake it is extremely tasty and wonderfully cooked. It is complimented by sensibly priced wine. The service is excellent. If I were to make a criticism, it would be that Francesca,the proprietor/chef, does not visit tables and therefore misses out on very favourable feedback.
2. Porta Senese
Overall Ratings
4 based on 341 reviews
Reviewed By luhokr
Absolutely best beef ever, with very modern and uncommon style of serving. Also the wines are very, very good, and strong. The restaurant is also very nice and the waiter/owner very helpful. But cannot speak English, you have to practise the Italian :o)Make a reservation in advance.They are closed on Mondays.Defenitely the best beef tartar and beef sashimi ever.
Best Central-Italian food near Castiglione del Lago, Province of Perugia, Italy
1. Ristorante La Badiaccia
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1115 reviews
Reviewed By Karin8882014
The restaurant is nice, cosy and clean! We got wonderful suggestions for vegetarian food and it was really excellent! Also the food from the menue was perfect. Very friendly service and warm-hearted atmosphere! The special olive oil was amazing, the wine excellent!
Where to eat Italian food in Castiglione del Lago: The Best Restaurants and Bars
