Hosteria Il Grottino di Gualdo Cattaneo

Ray F.6 months ago

10

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My wife and I were looking for someplace new to dine, not too far from our home in Spello. I have come to rely on rankings and reviews in The Fork App.. One reviewer wrote that it was ‘a winding and up and down trip through the hills to get there but well worth the effort.’ We now wholeheartedly agree. We enjoyed a delicious dinner in a quiet setting considering it was a Saturday night. The food, presentation, service and ambiance all ranked as excellent. We plan to return soon for lunch, both for more of the same and for a chance to explore the cute little town in daylight.

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Jeremy C.6 months ago

9.0

Cosy atmosphere and friendly atmosphere. Excellent risotto! Well done!

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Julie I.10 months ago

6.5

The staff were welcoming and professional. They were attentive without being intrusive. The starter was huge and would have been plenty for two or three people. The main course was large as well and we were unable to finish the meal. This menu is not your typical Italian fare.

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Sue M.10 months ago

10

Excellent food & staff

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Allison W.1 year ago

8.5

Incredibly gorgeous restaurant with impeccably cooked and presented cuisine. Highly recommend the fat ox heart starter.

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Peter S.1 year ago

10

After winding, small roads leading up and up, we found Gualdo Cattaneo and the restaurant. It was well worth the exciting trip! Both the food and service are marvelous. Cooking the many meats on a roaring fire produced delicious, flavorful, tender results and the rest of the considerable menu was equally yummy. This is certainly a special, excellent restaurant.

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Osman M.1 year ago

10

+1

Kind people at the restaurant and the atmosphere in the small medieval village

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Rasmus O.1 year ago

10

Fantastic place and food. Exelent Wine. Everything for a Good Price.

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simon s.1 year ago

10

Outstanding restaurant Great food and service in a beautiful setting 👍

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Rina R.1 year ago

10

this is not our first time to dine there. food is made to perfection, prisice and tasty, using the best raw materials. the service is professional and attentive. the wine list is great!

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Umberto B.2 years ago

10

Amazing culinary experience. The wait staff was perfect and welcoming from the moment we walked in - and watching the chefs prepare our meals was a special treat in itself. The food and plating / presentation were just sublime, from appetizers to dessert. The wine pairing recommendations, spot on. My beef filet with local black truffles may be one of the best steaks I have ever had, definitely in Italy. This was so worth the 35-minute drive through twisty and narrow back streets from Assisi where we are staying, we are only sorry we didn't try it sooner so we could come back at least once more. Absolutely do not miss Il Grottino if you are in the area. If driving, upon entering Gualdo Cattaneo leave your car in the parking spots at the bottom of the hill and walk up the street to the restaurant, rather than driving to it. Streets get uncomfortably narrow in spots.

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Nikki P.more than 2 years

10

This was a second outing to Il Grottino. Both times, the food, wine, and service have been excellent across the board. The tartare sampler is particularly good. The outdoor dining terrace is charming and comfortable. Highly recommended.

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Benoit R.more than 2 years

10

It is an excellent place in every possible aspect. We've been around in comparable restaurants and been at Il Grottino twice. We have concluded it is probably the best place in the area.

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Benoit R.more than 2 years

10

Amazing place in Umbria ! Nice live music on Saturday night, beautiful village and surronding, extremely careful hosts, fresh and local products very well explained, and finaly brilliant menu and delicious cooking.

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Daniel K.more than 2 years

10

Fantastic food, amazing music & one of a kind experience. One of the best restaurants in Umbria!

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Jantine L.more than 2 years

10

In just one word: excellent!

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Daniel K.more than 2 years

10

An intimate place with a small glazed upper terrace, in the middle of a beautiful medieval square. We didn't order much but each of the dishes we got was tasty and thoughtful. English speaking service, very helpful. we come back here for more. So far so exellent.

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Julia W.more than 2 years

10

What a great find! We took a chance as we hadn’t heard of it and went on the Fork reviews; food looked and tasted amazing, friendly, enthusiastic and efficient young service team. Lively, atmosphere on the glassed in terrace - ideal for a spring day. Setting in this unknown mediaeval hilltop village was lovely. Inside dining room looked well appointed but was rather warm with the open fired oven. We are an hour away but it is well worth the journey and we look forward to returning.

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