02/12/2025: In the heart of Montefalco, formerly known as Coccorone, we chose the eponymous restaurant for lunch last Saturday. The atmosphere, with its brick vaults and rustic charm, evokes the history of the village and the local gastronomic culture. The attentive and friendly service led us through Umbrian culinary tradition.
We sampled typical appetizers (veal tartare, celery parmigiana, polenta flan with fondue and mushrooms), excellent first courses such as pappardelle with Sagrantino wine, gnocchi with goose sauce, and a truly delicious lasagna with white ragù. For main courses, the guinea fowl on crostone (a type of crusty bread) thrilled my wife because it reminded her of the one her grandmother (also Umbrian) used to make. The Chianina steak was incredibly tender and was a fitting accompaniment to grilled porcini mushrooms. While the tiramisu and chocolate panna cotta were complete and exquisite desserts, the chocolate, pear, and rum cake raised the bar even higher. Throughout lunch, we drank only one glass of Sagrantino—warm, elegant, and full-bodied. Montefalco is the land of Sagrantino, and Coccorone celebrates it to the fullest.
After lunch, we visited the Montefalco Museum, a must-see to complete an experience that combines flavor, art, and history. Recommended for those seeking authentic Umbrian cuisine and a deep connection to tradition.
30/11/2025: We stopped for lunch, very good, fair price