Chalet Altobelli In Petrella salto

29/11/2025: We stopped here on our way back to Rome from Rieti, attracted by the excellent reviews. To get there, you have to take a narrow road through the woods, but then you arrive at this restaurant, which from the outside reveals itself to be a spectacle with a breathtaking view. Unfortunately, the rest of the food is average; good but not your typical home-style country restaurant. The interior is well-decorated. I would remove the cart with dirty food in the middle of the room, especially if it wasn't packed. The seats near the bar-style refrigerators (where they obviously put us) are very noisy. When we entered, there was only one table, and the person who welcomed us wasn't thrilled with our arrival (1:40 p.m.), warning us that the kitchen was about to close when we sat down. We started with an appetizer of cured meats and cheeses, very generous but honestly mediocre, but he also brought out some very tasty homemade fried pizza balls. Then we had the first course. The pasta was good, but the sauce wasn't very tasty. I think the pasta with porcini mushrooms was made with frozen ingredients, so I wouldn't order it again. The second course, however, was truly exceptional. I tried the arrosticini, which surprised me with their quality and raised the overall average. The house wine in bulk wasn't good; perhaps it had aired out too much or was stored poorly. I wouldn't recommend it. Prices were average. Maybe we made a mistake; they're not suited to weekdays; they're at their best on weekends. I'd like to come back to try again.

05/10/2025: Fantastic restaurant. Simple, home-cooked dishes. Great for lunch with family or friends. Good appetizers, superb first courses. The grilled food is highly recommended. We'll definitely be back. A little outside of Rome, which makes this place a great choice for a quick lunch. Excellent service.