The Apennine hills bring all kinds of game to the tables, from wild boar to birds; mushrooms and a robust black truffle, which grows in the surroundings of Norcia and pairs well with the generous reds of the territory (Sagrantino di Montefalco, Rosso Torgiano…).
The restaurants of Perugia and the medieval towns that dot the hills offer typical dishes such as gnocchi (excellent are those made with potatoes from Colfiorito), farro soups, lentil purees produced on the plateaus of the Sibillini Mountains, enriched with precious extra virgin olive oil. Also exquisite are the pasta dishes seasoned with saffron cultivated in the Cascia area. The cured meats produced in Norcia, such as prosciutto and the thousand types of small sausages, are also savory and unmistakable. Meanwhile, the clear waters of Val Nerina offer trout and river shrimp, and Lake Trasimeno a very delicate perch fish.
Addresses for good eating are, among many: the Antica Trattoria San Lorenzo and Civico 25, in Perugia; La Buca di San Francesco, in Assisi; La Mulinella, in Todi; Sabatini and Il Tartufo, in Spoleto; Dal Francese and Beccofino, in Norcia; I Sette Consoli, in Orvieto; L’Alchimista and Villa Pambuffetti, in Montefalco; La Piazzetta, in Terni.
