Taverna L'orcagna In Manocalzati

06/04/2026: We had Easter lunch yesterday at Peppino's inn. We were immediately greeted by the extremely warm and friendly staff. Owner Peppino told us how, with tenacity and wit, he fulfilled a childhood dream by opening his own restaurant just steps from the Avella train station, aiming to revive and promote the region's traditional flavors and culinary excellence. The set menu, as it was Easter yesterday, was very balanced, thoughtful, and fun, offering a wide variety of flavors, incorporating classic recipes while also offering modern dishes with meticulously balanced flavors (so kudos to the chef!). The wine selection, a young Aglianico, was entirely in keeping with Peppino's proposed journey, always aiming to highlight the region's charms. Thanks again for treating us to an excellent and unexpected cheese selection before dessert, which the owner offered as a gift, taking us on a "short tour" of Campania and Europe. The dessert liqueur, along with the bitters and after-dinner drink, also expertly rounded things off, winning us over once and for all. A final thank you goes to the staff in the dining room for their courteous professionalism and friendliness.

01/03/2026: I went for dinner; the place was simple, but the food was excellent and the ingredients were high-quality. The owner was friendly and very helpful.