Il Rifugio del Buongustaio In Capolona

18/03/2026: I returned after years because, alas, personal circumstances have long kept me away from this magnificent restaurant—in terms of distance, I mean. But I've never forgotten the teenage evenings I spent here. Not to brag, but I helped create the name of the pizza, "Sporta di Serafino," because I always ordered this custom pizza. Eventually, the owner added it to the menu because her father, Serafino, exclaimed when ordering, "Hey, they want a Sporta here!" (which is like a saddlebag in Cortona dialect). 😊 A restaurant well-known and beloved in the Cortona area and my hometown of Lake Trasimeno. A historic venue with stone walls, very convivial and ideal for both intimate dinners and large business dinners, etc. The place is well-maintained, clean, and hygienic. If we were to find a flaw, the parking lot was a bit inconvenient and not very large, but it's not a big deal, since there's plenty of free space further up the street. The staff was efficient, very kind, and friendly. I, of course, had a "Sporta di Serafino" pizza (which I'll post in a photo), a portion of fries, a profiteroles, and a medium glass of Coke and bottled sparkling water. Everything was always authentic, tasty, and prepared to perfection. The cost was €30, so it's fair. A special shout out to all the staff, and I hope to see you soon. ❤️

08/02/2026: Good pizza, starters are sufficient, good service, parking, the only flaw is that there are few parking spaces and it is located in an inconvenient position