Ristorante La Genziana In Leonessa

If you want to eat the best meat in central Italy.... If you want to be amazed by one of the best amatricianas in Italy.... If you want to be and pampered by wonderful and welcoming people, whose smile and courtesy are the added value of everything.... Here, come to the Genziana. I am ready to confront anyone. Try to prove me wrong.

A breath of magic. This is the air I breathed at "Genziana". Perhaps it was a comet that landed by chance in one of the most enchanting places in the upper Sabina Laziale, Leonessa. In this very elegant restaurant, I had the privilege of getting to know the owners: Alberto, the brazier, and Marika, the undisputed chef in the kitchen. But this is not a restaurant: it is a life experience, not only sensorial, but also emotional. Alberto welcomes customers with a welcome that smacks of ancient times, to be preserved; and the climate that is perceived is one of familiarity, of conviviality. Not only do you cook and taste it, but you listen to the stories. Of a land of pure beauty. The embers are real old school, a wood ember. And it's a first compliment. Cooking with post-modern methods is banned. The matured meat is very precious, and I was guided by Alberto in choosing the perfect steak, to each their own. An enchantment. Behind the scenes, but only apparently, Marika invents combinations for starters and first courses that leave their mark: with great imagination, giving space to strictly local seasonal products, she dishes up as if she were painting a picture by Michele Cascella. The smoked Angus carpaccio, with first fruits of figs and other fruit, is a rainbow of sensational flavors and essences. The ricotta and truffle panzerotti are perfect, the Angus meatballs with tomato, sublime; but, listen to me, ask for basil in addition, and then you will be able to tell me. I let Alberto, an expert in wines, pair the right glass of red for the steak, and let him do it. Many boast of improvising as a sommelier, Alberto actually is, but he doesn't boast about this. The vegetables are to be tasted together with the meat without discussion, you will notice the freshness of the raw material. At the end of the meal, there is a fairy tale for everyone: Alberto and Marika, as soon as they can, keep the customers company, telling the story of Leonessa, and its hidden wonders, offering the 'Genziana' - the only one of that kind - produced with the red wine. Something that cannot be described or explained in words. Because after eating at Genziana, it almost feels like you've entered a novel. Which was written there. You just have to let go, and it will be magic. With love and admiration, Gabriel

Few courses and portions more like a gourmet restaurant than a mountain place where you expect to eat. Starter, good pappardelle (about 100g), meatballs and a classic side dish, water and a bottle of wine, without taking sweets, bitters and coffee, €45 per person is absolutely excessive.

Excellent restaurant, menu with few but excellent proposals. Some goodies like the pappardelle with duck ragù which are the triumph of humans. A large and well-stocked wine cellar, including some of great value. Let us advise you on the wines and you will not be disappointed. The grilled meats are excellent, but the smoked Angus carpaccio is something to dream about. Don't miss the wine and sour cherries for dessert.

La gentiana ... a high quality restaurant excellent products cooked by the great chef Marika, delicious ... then there is the great Alberto grilled with his high quality meats and a vast choice of fine wines ... excellent and very welcoming service ...

Very cozy restaurant, friendly staff and fantastic food! A pleasant discovery during a nice motorbike ride! Highly recommended!

A place that invites you to serenity. Really excellent food and generous portions always served with a smile. Homemade pasta. Tagliatelle with mushrooms (but lots of them). Braised pork with apricots and vin santo: perfect meat and an unusual but extraordinary combination. We admired the meat dishes but postponed it until the next opportunity: we wouldn't have been able to eat again!! Fantastic desserts accompanied by a delicious visciolino or gentian. In short, an experience to remember and repeat!!!

Very nice, we had a great time, the food was amazing, the bill of 80 euros for two made us cry a little 😢 but the meat is excellent, the gnocchi are also delicious, a delicacy

Among the best meats I've eaten. Courteous staff, fast service.

Very kind, good food, generous portions. We have been fine.