I migliori ristoranti in L'aquila

25/10/2025: I'll start by saying that I'm a good eater and I never post negative reviews, but this experience can't be kept hidden, not talked about... If you want to live a medieval experience, here you are... to find it, you have to wander through the streets of the village. There is no sign that leads to the main entrance. You arrive at the end of the stairs at the beginning of the climb and you find a sign with an image of a tower and the name of the restaurant SEXTANTIO CUCINA as in the photo... there is no entrance with a sign, but it feels like knocking on the door of a villager... "Middle Ages" because there is no bell, but a simple metal ring and a wooden door... the NEW OWNERS should SPECIFY NEW MANAGEMENT... nothing that distant from the old one from a couple of months ago... the portions are as big as 85g cans of tuna. I appreciated the idea of ​​reliving the idea of ​​NOT THROWING AWAY as it once was. In the Middle Ages, everything was kept, recycled, yes. He worked and cooked in such a way as to make the food edible... certainly an innovative cuisine, a gourmet experience where every single raw material is worked with meticulous preparations and very creative presentations... but it's sad to admit it after a day in the mountains between walks, breathtaking views, this location certainly leaves you with an appetite worse than when you entered... surely you entered with a wolf's hunger and left with a bear's hunger... A SHAME because the memory of the place called LOCANDA SOTTO GLI ARCHI... well, only the arches remain... of a warm, welcoming inn with typical mountain dishes, nothing remains... the location is lit by candles 🕯 in true medieval style and a few light bulbs 💡 that pointed at the ceiling create soft light.. the flavor of the dishes is very particular, the combinations are very elaborate, prepared as in 3-Michelin-star cuisine, vacuum cooking, dried and grated lemon similar to bottarga... the meat is mainly cooked by boiling the chicken because the broth is welcome at the table before ordering your dishes.. hot to sip very slowly because obviously boiling broth.. to the dish of stewed goat ... the bill finally as for gourmet cuisine for two people 119 euros for two glasses of wine a liter of water an appetizer for one person a second course for two dessert for one coffee bitters for two and the portions could be defined as tastings two max three spoons and the dish the dessert is finished.. if you want to eat well and you are a little hungry it is certainly better to eat at the restaurant (il ristoro degli elfi) for a good beef steak or at the nearby restaurant (cuore nero food e relax) where the food and dishes are traditional local mainly based on truffles mushrooms and fill the empty stomach ... you have to try it to believe it .. a return to the Middle Ages in every sense and detail.. the waiters dressed in shirts and vests make their presentation and kindness worthy of 5 stars but a shame about the rest ... I do not recommend it.

01/10/2025: Exciting idea, disappointing execution The concept sounds interesting – traditional dishes reinterpreted. Unfortunately, the result was disappointing: spaghetti was bitter and tasted of grass, trout was oversalted, sheep's stew was unspectacular, and chicken was pale and sad. The "salad for dessert" (photo) was more curious than tasty. No deception or tourist trap – just very unusual dishes that we didn't particularly enjoy, even though we do enjoy experimental food. But the location is truly amazing, and the service is excellent, too.

07/12/2025: I had the pleasure of dining at this restaurant and the experience was extremely satisfying. The quality of the food is excellent, and the staff is friendly and courteous. COMPLIMENTS TO THE CHEF, EVERYTHING EXCELLENT.

09/11/2025: Excellent hospitality. Delicious dishes.

16/12/2025: A gourmet restaurant that focuses on delicate flavors, without ever being banal. The experience was extremely pleasant: each dish is designed to showcase the ingredients, with clean, balanced, and never forced combinations.

16/11/2025: A menu to forget and very high prices not up to par price for 2 people 193 euros.

28/12/2025: Dinner for two, we tried the Pollastro sandwich, which was really good and tasty. The place was nice and the staff were very friendly.

13/11/2025: Honestly, I had higher expectations after reading the previous reviews....the price was normal...

02/02/2026: Passing through Opi for an overnight stay, we dined at this traditional restaurant. It offers a typical mountain atmosphere in front of a roaring fireplace. The asparagus, pecorino, and sausage were excellent, as were the arrosticini, and my wife absolutely loved the chocolate cake. The hostess was very kind, and the waiter deserves special mention, a very polite and precise young man. We'll definitely be back.

07/09/2025: Clean place. We ate at the restaurant inside the campsite. Excellent food. The location is quaint and the staff are very friendly. Definitely recommended.

31/12/2025: We stopped by by chance. We found excellent food (saffron ravioli, farro with mushrooms and truffles, arrosticini). Delicious first courses and arrosticini were tender and well-cooked. Very friendly owners. Good prices. We'll definitely be back.

19/11/2025: I was passing through with a friend on November 14th, and we ordered tagliatelle with mushrooms and truffles, and mixed roast meats. The quality was decidedly poor. Only the house wine was good. Next time I won't stop...I'll keep going. Gianni

06/03/2026: Very well-kept place. Attentive, unobtrusive service. Good food with excellent pairings. A wonderful experience.

09/02/2026: A quiet place with inviting dishes. And above all, the food is good. A small criticism of the veal tongue: good, but not tender. I couldn't get one bite down. The Ola Blanch beer is excellent. Recommended.

11/03/2026: Great place for a quick, tasty and cheap lunch

07/02/2026: Excellent food, service and atmosphere

21/02/2026: We were surprised by the abundance and quality, especially the appetizers.

06/12/2025: Each restaurant chooses how to present itself in terms of service, kindness, location, and attention to detail. La Mimosa has chosen to give itself a 3-star rating, overall. You'll eat mediocre fish, some even a little better. The service is simply there, flawless but also lacking in courtesy. The food is okay: without special flavors or recipes; the fish is neither fresh nor pureed. So in the end, you won't suffer or be thrilled. And you won't remember or return.

06/09/2025: I stopped in for lunch while cycling. The baked goods were delicious. The service was friendly and helpful. I highly recommend it.

18/10/2025: Excellent products, friendly staff, and a welcoming place. Recommended!

26/09/2025: We found this inn by chance, looking for a convenient place to stay for visiting Campo Imperatore and the Gran Sasso by motorcycle. Upon arrival, my wife and I were a little disappointed when we saw the place from the outside, but we dropped off our bags and set off. When we returned that evening, we found a simple but beautifully renovated room. The welcome was excellent, the room with bathroom was clean and very tidy, and the bathroom was perfect. The dinner, what can I say? Wonderful, with excellent house wine. I definitely recommend it.

15/09/2025: Great rooms at a very affordable price with friendly staff. Close to l’aquila and not far from campo imperatore