Ristorante Il Ponticello In Arquata del tronto

We had a great time...the lamb was excellent as was everything else.

I ate well, and was served well.👋

This roadside restaurant is located along the Salaria road near Arquata del Tronto. The location is very basic and informal, and the service is very friendly. The Ascoli olives and cremini (fried sweets) are delicious among the fried appetizers. They're truly amazing, and I'd venture to say they're homemade, not mass-produced. I tried the tagliatelle all'amatriciana, which unfortunately didn't quite live up to expectations. The sauce was a bit watered down, and the guanciale wasn't as crispy as expected. The ricotta and spinach ravioli topped with porcini mushrooms were definitely much better. Regardless, considering the price, I highly recommend it.

Nothing fancy, just plain food. Three-piece mixed grill, baked potatoes, and two beers.