Umbrian Cuisine
There are many pleasures to experience in Umbria and one of the best is the Umbrian cuisine. Umbrians are passionate about most everything so it is no surprise that dining is much more than ‘just eating’, it is truly an event. The fresh produce, the local family recipes handed down through generations, the regional wines and good friends – all important ingredients for the most enjoyable time of the day – mix together passionately and you have a typical Umbrian meal.
Catered Dining
Our local chef will provide a memorable evening for you and your friends – preparing the table, preparing and serving each ‘piatto’ using the freshest ingredients.
We can propose a menu with consideration of your preferences. Generally, an Umbrian dinner consists of the following courses:
- Antipasti – an assortment of appetizers - cold meats, cheese, pate, olives etc.
- Primi piatti – usually a pasta, rice dish or, soup
- Secondi piatti – meat, fish or vegetarian dish
- Insalata – Italians serve salad at the end of the meal
- Dolce – dessert or sweets
- Fruit/cheese – optional, but an enjoyable way to linger at the table after dinner
Below are two sample menus – we have many more and of course, we can assist you with creating your own:
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Menu Melanzana
Cipolle fritte e Salvia - Fried Onions with Sage
Melanzana Parmigiana - Eggplant baked w/cheese & Tomato Sauce
Insalata Caprese - Tomato & Fresh Mozzarella and Basil
Macedonia di Frutta - Fresh Fruit Salad
Menu Agnello
Mozzarella Frito - Fried Mozzarella Cheese
Zuppa Vermicelli e Verdure - Creamed vegetable soup with light pasta
Agnello grille - Grilled lamb
Patate al Rosmarino - Potatoes with Rosemary
Insalata Verde - Green salad
Millefoile - Light Cream Cake with Layered Pastry
Wood Oven Pizza at the Villa
 For a fun and casual evening, our local chef can prepare and serve fresh made pizza baked in the wood burning oven – a regional specialty.
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Pasta Fresca – Ready to Heat Dinners
For those nights you wish to stay home and enjoy a relaxing, private evening. We can prepare a fresh baked pasta dish offsite and have it delivered to you in the afternoon. Heat it up, toss a salad and open a bottle of wine for a wonderfully informal evening all to yourself.
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Private Cooking Classes
 Classes are casual and informative and we encourage hands on involvement. You will learn the basics of Umbrian cuisine including key ingredients and techniques. Whether you are a novice or an experienced chef, the fun begins with the lesson and carries through to enjoying your creation with the local wines. We can tailor the menu to your request; a full course dinner, pizza or simply desserts – the choice is yours!
Classes can be arranged in your Umbrian kitchen or off-site in the chef's home or professional kitchen.
Classes can include:
- Various methods of cooking and conservation as well as the basic recipes for making sauces and seasonings
- Hands on instructions
- Printed recipes
- Oral presentation of ‘The Umbrian Culinary Tradition’
- All ingredients/shopping
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Restaurant Recommendations and Reservations
There are so many great restaurants in the region – local trattoria, pizzerias, organic menus, enoteca as well as fine dining. We have reviewed over 25 restaurants in the area and can recommend one to meet your tastes and of course; if you wish, we will confirm your reservation. For restaurant listings, click on 'Experience Umbria' and select the area you are visiting.
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