Orvieto Restaurants

Orvieto was once known as Oinarea, or the “city where wine flows.” The stream is still rocking steady. Pair a light bottle of Classico with local treats like baked lumachelle (snail-shaped buns with ham and cheese), tortucce (fried bread dough), or mazzafegate (sweet or salty sausages). Also prevalent are tartufi (truffles), served frequently and at reasonable prices in many dishes—sometimes even grated tableside. The sociable Panini Imbottiti, V. del Duomo 36, sells bottles of Classico from €2. (Open daily 8:30am-9pm. Cash only.)

• Carraro, C. Cavour 101 (☎0763 34 28 70; carraro@orvieto.tin.it), before the intersection with V. del Duomo, as you walk toward Torre del Moro. This shop sells homemade truffle spread (small jar €5) as well as a variety of fresh cured meats, cheeses, and baked goods. Indulge in wild boar and truffle sausage (€24 per kg) and award-winning cenerino cheese (€22 per kg). Picnic lunch for under €5, bottles of Orvieto Classico for €8.50. Open M-Tu and Th-Su 7:15am-1:30pm and 4:30-8:30pm. MC/V.
• Montanucci, C. Cavour 21 (☎0763 34 12 61; barmontanucci@libero.it). Spacious, worldly, and conveniently located cafe has everything you need. The bar sells gelato (€2.50-3.50) and a staggering variety of chocolates (from €1), as well as some lighter fare ( insalate €6). Wi-Fi available. Open daily 6am-12:30am.
• Nonnamelia, V. del Duomo 25 (☎0763 34 24 02). Creative recipes and quaint wooden decorations make for a pleasant dining experience. Try the maialino da latte agliaromi (suckling pig and herbs) and choose from a wide variety of pizzas. Pizza €3.50-9. Primi €5.50-8. Secondi €7-14. Open daily 11:30am-3:30pm and 7-11pm. AmEx/MC/V.
• Al Pozzo Etrusco d’Aronne, P. dei Ranieri 1/A (☎0763 34 44 56). Basic hearty food served in an intimate space off the beaten path, complete with an Etruscan well and outdoor piazza seating. Primi €5.50-8.50. Secondi €7-12. Free Wi-Fi. Open Tu-Su 12:30-3:30pm and 7:30-10:30pm. AmEx/D/MC/V.