Il Torchio In Pettorano sul gizio

Excellent dishes and hospitality

Excellent dishes and super friendly staff, recommended!

It's a typical place where the house special is traditionally called polenta dei carbonai. The nice thing that happened before our meal was that the owner gave an explanation while he poured the polenta onto the table and everyone watched and listened to his poetry.

If you find yourself heading to Sulmona, starting from Roccaraso, after the 5-mile plateau, you'll first reach the village of Rocca Pia, and after a few bends, you'll find Pettorano sul Gizio. It's a little village worth visiting, and if you can, stop for a bite to eat and then stroll along the Gizio River. It's worth it.

The food, staff, and atmosphere were so amazing that we came back three evenings in a row. We tried a different dish every night and loved every one of them. Super friendly staff and excellent food. Wholeheartedly recommend!

A true spectacle, thanks to the meticulous attention to detail in the presentation of traditional dishes, which still retain the flavour of the cuisine of yesteryear. Each dish is carefully narrated and described. Prices are more than fair. The restaurant is nestled in a small square with a wonderful view. Reservations are recommended.

Very nice restaurant. Traditional dishes prepared with skill and passion. Friendly and helpful staff. Comfortable atmosphere in a charming, ancient village.

Perfect dinner, super friendly staff, and then, the magic. The chef presented the final stage of their polenta preparation to the dining room, complete with Abruzzo poetry and the history of polenta in those parts in the old days...it moved me. The taste of yesteryear ❤️

Entering Il Torchio means immersing yourself in an authentic corner of Abruzzo, where every detail exudes tradition, care, and passion. It's one of those rare places where you feel welcomed even before you sit down, and where every dish tells a story of the region. Milena and Mr. Michele are the heart and soul of the restaurant: two figures who represent authentic Abruzzo excellence, guardians of tradition while also attentive to the needs of each guest. Milena, with her natural kindness and a smile that immediately puts you at ease, manages to transform every visit into a family experience. Michele, with his fatherly approach, expertise, and profound respect for raw materials, prepares, together with his staff, dishes that are a sincere tribute to local cuisine. The flavors are authentic, intense, prepared with local ingredients and with a care that is evident in every course. From traditional first courses to rich second courses, to home-made desserts, everything is designed to enhance the area's gastronomic identity. The restaurant is warm and welcoming, perfect for those seeking an experience that combines quality, tradition, and sincere hospitality. It's more than just a restaurant: it's a place where you can breathe Abruzzo in every gesture, every flavor, every attention to detail. In short: Il Torchio is an unmissable stop for those who want to experience the authentic Abruzzo. Thanks to Milena and Mr. Michele, every visit becomes a memory to take home with you.

Enchanting place, delicious dishes, friendly and knowledgeable staff, I will definitely be back.