Reviews - Cantina di Biffi
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9.3/10
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8.5
Overall, the dining experience was very pleasant and the place is, hence, definitely worth to be recommended. Food experience was (unfortunately) a bit mixed: the "Chittarrina allo scoglio" simply excellent! The "Coniglio Sirentino" too fatty (which is surprising, because conigio, in principle, is not high in fat, quite to the contrary ...). Service was excellent, very friendly, welcoming, and helpful. The ambiente is simple but not disturbing, because that is known when choosing the restaurant. So worth a visit.
10
Of course I am prejudiced because since many years the Manager, sr Marco has given his very best help to all his guests.. And of course la cuisine is fit for Rabelais Pauline Fromer Capestrano
10
Always a must. We have never been disappointed here. The wine was fantastic and the Bifi antipasto was absolutely superb.
10
Feb 2026: Excellent food, excellent wines, excellent professional friendly service, lovely ambience!!
10
This was our second dinner with Cantina di Biffi and we found this experience to be just as good as the last. The staff was welcoming and attentive, the menu diverse and delicious. We asked for help in choosing a wine and it was perfect. Totally recommend the dining experience to all.
10
This was our first visit to the cantina but it will not be the last. The service was excellent and the staff was very accommodating of our limited Italian. We were eating a lighter dinner and did not have a full 3-course meal but we were made to feel welcome. I had a porcini mushroom and guanciali stew and my wife enjoyed the pork medallions. The food was perfectly seasoned and the wine made a lovely pairing. For dolci, we had tiramisu and a cheesecake with wine reduction that I quite enjoyed. In addition to a fabulous meal, our waiter suggested a visit to L’Aquila the next day and shared an interesting history of the village as we talked. That trip was also worth the detour in case you are interested.
9.0
One of the best meals on our Italy trip, if you are in Sulmona dont miss this place
10
I have been to the Cantina di Biffi many times over the past 20 years and it never disappoints. The food is really good and quiet different from most of local restaurants. The waiters and very friendly and helpful (especially Sam and Marco) and can speak very good English. I highly recommend this restaurant if you are visiting Sulmona.
10
Incredible experience- from the art on the walls to the fabulous food- first class. The local specialties are elevated at this restaurant. Don’t miss it if you are in Sulmona.
10
+2Our server Samuel was very personable a tentative and entertaining. We had to be cut but your starter and which was.The lamb gigot was tender and flavorful, Carpaccio Di Cervo Con Carciofin was excellent . I Fois Gras steaks and quails breast we outstanding —.. Easily one of the best meals we had in Italy on this trip !
10
+3Amazing first meal in Sulmona! Abruzzo wines are outstanding — smooth, full-bodied reds that totally won us over. Every meat dish was perfectly cooked: the lamb gigot was tender and flavorful, the rolled lamb had zero gaminess, and the green peppercorn beef steak was juicy and well-balanced. We also loved the regional Chitarra pasta — springy texture with bright tomato sauce and fresh cheese on top. So simple, so delicious. Great food, warm service, and excellent prices. Easily one of the best meals we had in Italy!
10
Superb dining experience: very delicious and beautifully plated dishes, wonderful sauces, great wine selection, nice staff
10
Excellent food, great wines
10
Only booked this yesterday as we had not booked a restaurant in Sulmona in advance of our Italian road trip. We both said this was our favourite meal and the best restaurant of the whole two week trip. We have eaten in some incredible places on this road trip but this in our opinion was our favourite. Highly recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting Sulmona.
10
This is the third time we have dined at Cantina di Biffi. We’ve had wonderful service each time—very attentive. Two of us dined with 7:30 reservations, we were seated immediately. We had a nice conversation with the waiter who seated us, he remembered us from our visits in December, and we chatted a bit about the local food scene. Loved the foie gras appetizer! We each tried a different pasta, and then split the Veal secondo piatto. Very fresh and flavorful, the pasta was perfectly al dente without being chewy or gummy as in many restaurants. There was an impressive wine list. We absolutely loved the veal dish, and it was a very sizable portion with a dreamy green peppercorn sauce. All in all, a fantastic experience! We will continue to rave about this restaurant.
10
Great food, service and ambience. Tried a couple of times to get in before but was always fully booked. Can't wait to return.
10
I eat in this restaurant reasonably often and mostly it’s excellent. Tonight was one of those evenings. An outstanding meal.
10
Quality food and friendly service make one our favorites in Sulmona.
10
We enjoyed a diverse menu that was high quality in every way. Service was outstanding!
10
Great aero and delicious food!
6.0
I am not sure these other reviewers ate at the same restaurant that I ate at last night. While the ambiance was nice and the service was fine, maybe they change the menu from time to time? And that was why there was seriously nothing appetizing at all in that menu but others liked it in the past? Come on! It was so pretentious…I travel in Italy to eat the delicious food and there wasn’t one delicious sounding item in the menu. Caviar, pate, rabbit? We finally tried the cheese plate which was gross…in this land of great cheeses, we got this board with moldy, stinking I-don’t-know-what cheese… inedible. Thankfully she didn’t charge us for that one. We were able to eat a bit of the first and the second, which were so-so, but $50 later, we left hungry. I get these folks are trying to do something different, something new perhaps in a place where there is alot of the same, but as a visitor to the country, to Sulmona…don’t waste your money or your limited dining opportunities here.
10
The cold parmigiana is an excellent twist on a classic that is much appreciated on a hot summer day! All the rest: awesome too,
10
Lovely food , service and music. Most enjoyable.
10
Excellent - in every way
10
The service and information of the meny was excellent. All four of us at the table were completely happy, satisfied and want to come back again.
5.0
Very unfriendly service from the time we arrived. Assuming it’s because we were tourists or had our young son with us but very unwelcoming. Never asked if food/everything was ok. Tried to pass off a cheaper wine than ordered but I caught the discrepancy. Food had some issues but since they never checked in and couldn’t be bothered with us ( and we were the only table there for the first 45 minutes) we couldn’t bring it up. I usually only like to write positive reviews but wanted to warn tourists/ families with a young child to go elsewhere.
10
The staff at the Cantina were warm and welcoming. The variety of foods on the menu was great for our group of ‘foodies’.
10
This Italian restaurant is right in the middle of an old medieval town and feels like stepping back in time with its authentic early 20th-century vibe. The food is fantastic, served beautifully, and the prices are pretty good too. They don’t have a lot of wines, but the local dry red we tried was amazing. Loved the desserts, and the waiters were super helpful and friendly. Definitely worth a visit if you’re in town and want to enjoy some real Italian cooking in a cool, historic spot.
10
Absolutely top class Italian restaurant in Sulmona.
9.0
Always a great meal here
10
This was truly a dining experience.our waiter Sam , guided us through the whole menu, helped us with our choices,and paired the wine for each of us. His knowledge , humor and an incredible dinning room made this such an enjoyable evening. Book your table now,for the next time you're in Sulmona,this gem of a restaurant will not let you down .
10
Amazing quality food and service. Beautiful and cozy atmosphere. The waiter helped me pick a great bottle of wine for our meal. My second visit and I will definitely be back!
10
Some of the best food we had In Abruzzo! Service was good, food was excellent. Lovely outdoor space and interior is charming too!
10
Came back a year later, if anything it got even better.
10
We have dined here often and we are never disappointed. The staff is great and the food never disappoints. We’ll be back soon as we love to bring friends who are visiting from out of the area. Always a special occassion.
10
The food was some of the best we had and the customer service was A++++. We enjoyed some wine in a semi private room. Highly recommend the restaurant!
10
The food here is always presented beautifully and very original while remaining true to its Italian origins. The flavours are subtle, fresh, different and the quantities are perfect. They allow you to have three courses without feeling ill ;)
10
Excellent restaurant with interesting regional dishes and local produce, balancing tradition and modern style. Strongly recommend getting the 3 antipasti tasting option to start, to get the best range of dishes.
7.5
This restaurant used to be very highly regarded in my view and served seasonal, quality food. I think it has different owners since our last visit 2/3yrs ago and although the atmosphere and wine is still very good, sadly the food is not what it was. Starters of prawn terrine and salmon with squid ink were nice and well presented though the texture of the prawn seemed under cooked and smily. I had high expectations of the mains, sadly some very average lamb Ragu pasta and bacon topped gnochi followed, then the secondi choices were limited, vegetables or fish don’t seem to exist here. Mozerlla melted with ham was stodgy and although the veal steak was well cooked it wasn’t the best cut and at 24 euros it just didn’t wow. Desert lemon mouse again pretty average.
10
Always a great experience - we started the the antipasto sampler - simply delicious! We only had room for pasta - just as good as the last time. The. staff remembers us and we were warmly greeted.
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