Il Ducale In Cittaducale

20/01/2026: Excellent experience (I had a couple from Brazil visiting and I thought it would be a good idea to show up with the best option in the Arieti centre, combining a view of the Rieti monuments in the centre). The owner couldn't have been more helpful: he recommended a Merlot from Salento which also met the tastes of the two ladies and then proceeded with a double tasting of first courses (classic amatriciana and a less classic maltagliati in bianco with bacon and salted ricotta) to continue with beef (bocconcini) à la bourguignon while for me the pork steak in sauce - then a whole extra: limoncello and gentian tozzetti - the price was unexpectedly positive considering the quantity.

18/01/2026: We had lunch there before Christmas during a quick stopover in Rieti. We had a generous appetizer of cured meats, two first courses, and dessert, which were all very satisfying. The waiter was a really nice guy. The bill was reasonable. The only downside was the size of the veranda, which is a bit small, but overall, it's a restaurant we recommend.