Filippone In Gioia dei marsi

15/06/2026: If you're passing through the area, it's worth a detour. The atmosphere is relaxing, with outdoor seating but an intimate and charming interior. Take the time to savor not only the dishes but also the surroundings. Excellent service. The menu features many locally sourced ingredients and respect for the raw materials. The vegetable dish is simple yet rich in variety, with a sauce that highlights the different types of vegetables. The mammole or gnocchi are excellent, the stew is flavorful, and the dish is well-balanced. Perhaps a different cut of tomatoes, lightly roasted, would give the whole dish more character. The meatballs are excellent, with a slightly dry interior; a smaller size would make them more appreciable. The chickpea hummus is delicious, a composition of flavors that lingers and amazes. The menu features first courses and appetizers that lean toward vegetarian, while the second courses are almost all meat-based and a bit more standard, like the Cantabrian anchovies in the appetizers (?). If the second courses were creatively in line with the first courses, it would be even better. The coffee could be improved. Excellent value for money, even for the wine selection, a Pecorino Abruzzese. A general observation: a place you must visit, not by chance. The place embodies a challenge of continuity and character that deserves to be rewarded.

01/05/2026: Art all around, art at the table. There's little to say when you eat so well. The atmosphere is very refined and welcoming. Definitely worth a try. Impeccable service. There aren't many tables, but reservations are recommended.