Where to Base
Stay in the historic center near the Topino River. This area offers walkable access to remaining medieval monuments and avoids the traffic congestion found in the sprawling suburbs.
Foligno serves as a strategic gateway to central Umbria, situated on the main Rome-Ancona rail line. While the city center reflects post-WWII reconstruction, it retains medieval monuments and a regular Roman street grid. Its location makes it an ideal base for exploring nearby Trevi and Spello, or for business travelers leveraging the extensive rail and road connections.
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Stay in the historic center near the Topino River. This area offers walkable access to remaining medieval monuments and avoids the traffic congestion found in the sprawling suburbs.
The railway station is the primary hub, connecting to Rome, Ancona, and Perugia. While local buses exist, walking or renting a car is recommended to explore the surrounding Umbrian wetlands and nearby hill towns.
Spring and autumn offer pleasant weather for exploring the city's history and nearby attractions. Summer can bring traffic challenges due to suburban sprawl, while winter provides a quieter experience.

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Situated in a hamlet of Foligno criss-crossed by springs and streams (UNE is the word for water in the old language of Umbria), this restaurant occupies a 17C mill. The dining room has retained all the rural and romantic charm of the original building, which was once used for the milling of cereals and later for the production of olive oil. Today, young chef Giulio Gigli brings a touch of modernity to the restaurant. Having gained experience working in Italy and abroad, he creates elaborate and personalised dishes from local produce, most of which is grown and raised within a 20km radius of th
WebsiteHoused in a 16C farmhouse with and outdoor swimming pool, the Camiano Piccolo agriturismo stands on a hill overlooking the Umbrian countryside, 10 minutes’ drive from Montefalco. Here, chef Giuseppe Fabrizi brings the best of the region’s ingredients to the table, from vegetables grown in the restaurant’s own kitchen garden to local wines and olive oils, delicious meat and black truffles in season.
WebsiteThis 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.
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.
WebsiteSituated 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.
WebsiteSituated 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.
WebsiteOn the edge of Assisi’s historic centre, within the refined setting of the Nun hotel, Benedikto offers a selection of classic Umbrian products, but the gastronomic proposal is principally creative and of a high order. In fine weather, dining on the terrace with its view over the Rocca di Assisi takes on a particularly romantic quality.
WebsiteSituated right in the centre of Assisi, La Locanda del Cardinale occupies an old palazzo that is home to the perfectly preserved remains of a Roman villa dating back to 70 BC in a fascinating setting full of history. The menu features simple recipes such as crispy organic egg with asparagus and marjoram, as well as more elaborate, modern dishes including quail and Danubio brioche with barbecued artichoke. It’s not surprising that this delightful restaurant also boasts a superb wine cellar with an array of carefully chosen labels that will delight wine-enthusiasts.
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