Don Evandro Bistrot In Popoli

Simply gorgeous. Relaxed atmosphere, impeccable service, excellent food. The onion with parmesan and saffron cream is heavenly.

A lunch marked by creativity and originality. It begins with the golden onion of Popoli: rediscovered, enhanced, and refined in various forms and consistencies (including a cocktail "on the rocks"). Grilling vegetables and meat, fermented ingredients, and sophisticated pairings deliver a flavorful experience that evokes familiar, welcoming flavors. The service is attentive, discreet but not overbearing. The chef's incursion, to whom we extend our compliments, was a delight! The wine list is concise, centered on Abruzzo with a few "escapes" to Champagne, Alsace, and Tuscany. A wine pairing proposal and a small expansion of the list would enrich the experience, which in itself is worth the trip. One last, necessary note: the menu has been skillfully adapted to gluten-free options (although the menu already includes numerous naturally gluten-free dishes). Thanks to all the staff!

There are many types of cuisine, but Chef Pierluigi's cuisine at Don Evandro is an act of love. Love for the land, love for the raw materials, which are enhanced in every way (we drank a cocktail with onion extract that was a revelation), love for culinary art and technique, and love for his guests. We had the pleasure of tasting so many different dishes, combining tradition and innovation, transforming "a simple onion" into a masterpiece, bringing "chitarra" with crayfish to the table with a sauce that is truly a distillation of flavors, blending earthy roots with freshwater flavors. All this was topped off by Eugenia's kindness and warmth, which made us feel welcomed and at home in a minimalist yet meticulously maintained setting. If cooking is an act of love, you just need to trust and be guided, with an open mind and a palate ready for an experience to remember.

Don Evandro was an excellent fine dining experience. The food was excellent, sourced locally, and cooked/presented in a way that highlighted the ingredients and flavours of the local region. The staff were friendly and despite the formality of the dining experience, I found myself to be quite comfortable.