Abbazia Collemedio Resort & Spa

This complex, which also includes two junior suites and seven guestrooms, dates back to the early 17C and was commissioned by the Church as a stopping off point for travellers on their way to Rome. For many years now, the restaurant has been run by a Venetian family with twin brothers (both highly experienced) working in the kitchen and a third brother, a sommelier, at the helm in the dining room. The cuisine is inspired by local and Venetian traditions, with a modern approach to the combinations of flavours (including home-grown herbs) and to the presentation of its delicious, generous dishes

This quiet and elegant restaurant in a small street in the village of Cannara has a stylish yet friendly ambience and serves traditional, local cuisine where onion is a star ingredient in many of the dishes – don’t miss the delicious onion soup with gruyère cheese. If you’re choosing a wine to accompany your meal, we suggest asking enthusiastic owner Ernesto for his astute recommendations.

Situated in the old medieval village of Gualdo Cattaneo, amid the gentle valleys not far from Foligno, Il Grottino is the perfect choice for anyone keen to sample the authentic flavours of Umbrian cuisine. Here, truffles and zero-km produce take pride of place on the menu, with a particular focus on meat which is carefully cooked on the open-view barbecue grill. Alongside locally sourced produce, you’ll also find a choice of carefully selected Prussian beef. Comfortable and welcoming guestrooms complete the picture.

Situated in a charming medieval village which is also home to a couple of small hotels, this attractive, rustic restaurant in an old olive mill acts as the backdrop for regional and Italian cuisine. Dishes with a touch of modern flavour are presented on a menu which, although not extensive, offers good value for money.

Perched on a hill just a few kilometres from Torgiano, Quattro Sensi boasts a veranda with views of Perugia, which is perfect for a quick lunch, and an elegant dining room in which you can enjoy regional dishes such as pappardelle egg pasta with a Cinturello Orvietano pork ragù with orange and fennel.

This restaurant occupying an elegant villa in a panoramic location with views of Todi and the surrounding countryside serves modern cuisine with its roots in Umbrian tradition. The extra-virgin olive oil comes from directly from the estate, as does some of the wine; there’s also an interesting selection of champagnes. Our inspector recommends the roast suckling pig accompanied by rosemary-flavoured potatoes, as well as the hazelnut cream, yoghurt sorbet and warm chocolate foam dessert. Quiet, comfortable guestrooms complete the picture.

In the heart of Bevagna, just steps from the picturesque Piazza Filippo Silvestri, this small, welcoming, and well-cared-for restaurant offers cuisine that blends seafood flavors with Umbrian tradition, serving balanced yet never predictable dishes. There are three tasting menus, each available in full or reduced versions, allowing for a personalized culinary journey.