Glorious bread and pasta, flour and… hand kneading They sell directly to the public and even bake and knead special requests for visitors, the artisanal bakers and pasta makers put passion and devotion into their daily work. Fresh pasta is made by hand, and only by hand. It is a [...]
Loving care, a dish blessed with a myriad of colours and flavours To be added to your salads or used for making a great panzanella. For preparing fabulous creamy soups, vegetable minestrones and healthy side dishes: you can have the delicious fresh produce grown around the lake brought right to [...]
Dolce agogia. Smooth green, glints of gold, hints of fruit. Extra virgin olive oil is one of the area’s oldest and most characteristic products. Take advantage of your stay here to take a guided tour of an olive grove, stop in at an oil press and get a better idea of [...]
The delights of beef and pork The pork and beef used is locally sourced and certified, fine culinary products to be enjoyed fresh or seasoned. Wonderful meat that can be enjoyed as a carpaccio (thinly sliced, raw), roasted, braised or grilled, ideal for evenings with friends. Lake Trasimeno lies in [...]
Tradition and natural flavours. Slow food at Lake Trasimeno Farro, barley, millet, chickpea, chickling, lentils and beans are among the most important crops grown in the Trasimeno area. They can be purchased directly from the farmers. Popular ingredients in local cuisine, they are served as accompaniments to fish and meat dishes, [...]
The Lake’s bounty on your dinner plate Thanks to our able local fishermen, and their many years of experience, finding great fresh fish entirely processed by hand is quite normal. You can enjoy lake fish in your own home and amaze your guests with traditional recipes, fishburgers or other new ideas [...]
The wine has an enduring fullness that delights the palate and soul with flavour (A. Fogazzaro) As a companion to summer meals in the garden, and to warm even the coldest of winter evenings, our wines are the ideal accompaniment at mealtime. Red wines are delicious with local cold cuts, pasta [...]
Golden Crocus saffron This spice has been used since the Middle Ages to season delicate meat and fish dishes, to flavour soups and scrambled eggs. Use it in your own recipes or enjoy it in dishes made by local chefs. The saffron grown around Lake Trasimeno is sold in the form [...]
The Lido Solitario trattoria is located on the lakefront of Castiglione del Lago and offers an incomparable view of the park and Lake Trasimeno. The menu is anchored to the traditions of the area with lake fish and classic preparations of Umbrian/Tuscan cuisine, the offer is completed by the pizzeria that offers the Roman pinsa. [...]
La Cantina is nestled in the historical centre of Castiglione del Lago and was opened in 1952 inside the governor’s palace, which was built in the early 18th century. The menu includes typical Umbrian- Tuscan and lake cuisine, specializing in Chianina IGP beef, Cinta Senese DOP cured meats and lake fish. Proposal Trasimeno Sapori Marinated [...]
The food of restaurant La Capannina is a mixture of simplicity prepared in an innovative way and local tradition with special attention for excellent local ingredients. The interior is decorated with great originality using recycled objects and is directly facing the lake. Aside from specialised dishes, the restaurant also offers Amaro del Trasimeno, a unique [...]
This restaurant is located within the ancient walls of Castiglione del Lago and its ambience is warm and welcoming, its décor is an elegant country style. Outdoor dining under an awning makes summer meals all the more pleasant. The family that owns it makes sure everything is perfect working in both the dining room and [...]
The restaurant's location means you can spend the day enjoiying fine food and utter relaxation, as well as the nature, traditions and history of the lovely Isola Maggiore. The restaurant proposes dishes belonging to the traditional lake cuisine as well as Umbria typical recipes, accompanied by tasty local wines. Proposal Trasimeno Sapori Lake starter with [...]
This modern osteria sits on the banks of the lake Trasimeno, right on the little port from which you can admire magnificent sunsets (hence its name: Sunset Red). The dishes are varied and fresh, made with skill and fantasy… always exciting. Carefully selected wines, whiskies and spirits. Fresh homemade pasta and innovative meat dishes. The [...]
Salame del Re Umbro is one of the area’s best known desserts and a very popular treat in Umbria, especially Perugia. Its roots go back in time, although no one really knows for sure when it was first made. It is thought to have come about first in Umbria, then spread north into Arezzo, [...]
Located on the slope of Mount Pausillo, it is surrounded by green and sits on a panoramic terrace with Lake views. A la carte menu. Simple and genuine homemade dishes made on-site by the owner with seasonal local and regional products (truffles, mushrooms, game, fagiolina etc...). Proposta Trasimeno Sapori Tagliatelle with Truffles Duck breast with [...]
Now managed by the second generation, this historic restaurant is located near the beach not far from the main road. The menu offers the typical flavours of Lake Trasimeno revisited by Chef Enzo. The setting is informal, the portions are abundant.. Proposal Trasimeno Sapori Perch filets on greens Taglierini in “Pescatora” sauce Oven-baked Carp Via [...]
Open since 1989 and just a short walk from Castiglione del Lago, the Pellicano has always been a favourite gathering place for residents and visitors alike. It was the desire to blend food and fun that spurred the owners to open it, and over the years it has been enlarged to meet the growing numbers [...]
Ingredients to serve 10 3kg Carpa regina 200g pork lard 50g sage 50g rosemary 10g fennel seeds 5g fennel flowers Sunflower seed oil Salt and pepper Lemon juice White wine Preparation First scale, gut and wash the carp. Let it dry well and then put little cuts all along the back. Prepare a mixture [...]
A recipe based on fagiolinas and Trasimeno lake fish, the flavours of Umbria’s great culinary tradition. Ingredients to serve 8-10: 500g of carpa regina roe, 1.5kg turnips, 400g fagiolina, 1 large onion, a shallot, 4 cloves of garlic, extra virgin olive oil, a half to whole glass of tart white wine, the juice of [...]
