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A Selection of Restaurants - Sismano

We recommend that you call for reservations and to confirm the restaurant is open

I due Papi

Castello di Sismano
SISMANO
Tel: 074.494.5039

Restaurant in the Castello (castle) di Sismano. Pleasant atmosphere, a good choice for lunch or dinner. Meats are grilled in the massive fireplace in the main dining room

€ 20+ per person with house wine

Closed Monday

From Todi, drive south on SP397, Sismano is approximately 15 km south of Todi. Park in the lower parking lot of the village, outside the wall. Walk through the main arch up towards the castle.

 

A Selection of Restaurants - a short drive from Sismano

 

Il re Beve

CASIGLIANO
Tel: 074.494.3428

Nice restaurant in a small medieval hamlet developed around the 16th century. The restaurant rests in the Castle’s old wine cellars.

€20 -€30 per person

Closed Wednesday

Take the SP397 south from Sismano and when you reach a stop sign, turn left direction Montecastrilli. Continue to a fork in the road, turn left where you see the sign towards Acquasparta. Then follow signs to Casigliano. You will cross some white gravel roads, but just follow signs to Casigliano. The road ends at the borgo and the restaurant.

 

Irossi

Fraz. Pesciano 42
PESCIANO (PG)
Tel: 075.894.7079 or 334.350.7433

New restaurant opened in early 2006.  Carlo and Anna Rita are genuinely warm and eager to please. All dishes are prepared fresh and made with organic (biologic) ingredients.

€ 15 - € 25 per person with house wine

Hours vary based on the season

Take the SP397 north towards Todi, the restaurant is on this road just past the road to Pesciano, if you reach Montenero you have past the restaurant, it is 1 km south of Montenero. You will see the large restaurant sign by the road and the parking lot in front of the small building.

 

Il Focolare Trattoria Pizzeria

Via Don V. Cavalletti, 39
FARNETTA
Tel: 074.493.3853
www.trattoriailfocolare.com

A very pleasant dining room, quality linens and sparkling glasses. Well known for good pizza and fresh prepared dishes. Al forno (baked) pastas must be ordered 1 day in advance. Pizza is served only at dinner.

€ 10 - € 20 per person with house wine

Closed Monday

Head south on the SP397 from Sismano to the STOP sign - turn left in the direction of Montecastrilli. Continue on this road for about 5 km, and turn right in the direction of Farnetta. You will reach the town in about 3 km and will see the restaurant on your left at the other end of town – it is a small town.

 

Il Ristorante Antica Lanterna da Luigi

Via Matteotti 35
AVIGLIANO UMBRO
Tel: 074.493.3104
Fax: 074.493.3244
www.anticalanterna.it

Recommended by locals. Casual dining in large, bright room with TV. Full menu including pizza. Outside terrace in summer Fresh fish on Thursday with reservations

€ 12 - €20 per person including house wine

Closed Tuesdays

Follow directions to Avigliano Umbro, by heading south on SP397. Do not turn left into centro. Stay on the main road and soon you will see the restaurant on your left.

 

La Posta

Via Matteotti, 11
AVIGLIANO UMBRO
Tel: 074.493.3927 or 074.493.3317

Recently renovated presenting a modern atmosphere with outside terrace. The enoteca/restaurant offers traditional cuisine in a friendly atmosphere. Generally, considered the ‘best’ restaurant in town, service can be slow as each dish is prepared fresh. A favorite with many of our guests.

€20 - €30 per person

Open for dinner only - Closed Tuesday

Take the SP397 south and head to Avigliano Umbro. When coming to the town, stay on the main road (don’t turn left into centro). You will pass a bar and a bank on your right as well as a newsstand. Park in the spaces just past the newsstand, La Posta is across the street.

 

Trattoria La Casareccia

Strada Pian dell’Ara, 69
AVIGLIANO UMBRO (TR)
Tel: 074.493.34.82

Where the locals meet! This family owned restaurant offers quality food and friendly service in a casual setting. Frequented by local residents and businessmen, you will probably find the television on - a common event in local restaurants, as Italians love to catch up on news and sports while enjoying an informal meal with friends and family.
Menu available in Italian and English. This is truly local fare so the portions are quite large

€10-15 per person

Closed Monday

Take the SP397 heading towards Avigliano Umbro. Stay on this main road driving past the road to centro. Soon you will see a pizzeria on your left – just past the pizzeria, turn right onto the street Pian dell’ Ara. Very soon the street veers left, you will see a faded direction sign for the restaurant (do not go straight towards the divided road). Continue on this road, Pian dell’Ara for about 0.7 km. You will see the small restaurant sign on your left.

 

Il Golosauro ‘Porchetta’

Via Don Minzoni, 32
DUNAROBBA
Tel: 074.493.3465

Porchetta Stand (take away). You can purchase from the house in Dunarobba each afternoon or in the mornings from the van at the local markets.

Inexpensive

Porchetta – pork stuffed with seasonings and roasted for a crispy skin. Can be a little fatty but it is delicious. Can be your meat dish or is often served in rolls as a sandwich.
You purchase the Porchetta per 100 grams.  Purchase 100 – 150 gm per person or just indicate no. of persons and they will determine your order size.

Open every afternoon in Dunarobba
Porchetta wagons are also in Todi on Saturday mornings

Take the SP397 heading south from Sismano and when you reach a stop sign turn left towards Dunarobba. Continue past Dunarobba and about 50 meters down on the right you will see a house with a sign ‘Porchetta’. When you turn in, if no one is at the van, ring the bell on the post.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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