Italy Travel And Hotel Guide

Perugia’s student population ensures that there is a plethora of reasonably priced places to take out, from the many snack bars around the centre of town to simple osterie serving traditional Umbrian cuisine. Local dishes feature wild mushrooms, truffles and game often succulently combined with homemade egg pasta.

Pizzerias and restaurants

Aladino , Via della Prome 11 (tel 075.572.0938). Just up Via del Sole from Piazza Danti and the cathedral, this well-regarded restaurant serves an inspired mixture of Umbrian and Sardinian cooking and has an interesting wine list. You’ll need to book. Closed lunchtimes & all day Mon. Cesarino , Piazza IV Novembre 45 (tel 075.572.8974). A great central trattoria and a Perugia tradition. Booking advised. Closed Wed.

Dal mi Cocco , Corso Garibaldi 12. Good-value traditional dishes with a variety of set menus. Closed Mon.

Era Nuova , Via Baldo 6. One of the best pizzerias in town. Closed Fri.

Falchetto , Via Bartolo 20, just off Piazza Danti. A reliably good and content place with a medieval interior. Closed Mon.

Il Gufo , Via della Viola 18. Excellent osteria with moderately priced regional cooking. Closed Sun & Mon.

Segreto di Pulcinella , Via Larga 8. A bustling pizzeria that’s very favourite with students. Closed Tues.

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