I migliori ristoranti in L'aquila

27/10/2025: My compagno and I enjoyed a delicious dinner here during a roadtrip in Abruzzo, which concluded with the chef, Mario, coming out to say hi to us and gifting us with more of his time after a long day of work. We learned so much about l'Aquila, papal history, the sisma, local specialties and places not to miss in the area. The restaurant's atmosphere is cool and I would have liked to have tried everything on Mario's menu, he is so knowledgable about food and culture, personal glow an unexpected regalo. These experiences make local explorations next level

26/10/2025: If you're looking for a local aperitivo, this is the place! Superb! Local and traditional products—small mazen, I'd call them—that bring our land to the plate, and Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo wine. Dinner is also worth it! Friendly service and a peaceful atmosphere! I'll definitely be back!

08/11/2025: Excellent family-run restaurant. We had a fantastic lunch, from appetizers to desserts. Definitely recommended. Reservations required, seating is limited. The staff is very friendly and helpful.

29/10/2025: Last Saturday, after a lovely hike in the mountains with the family, we visited the magnificent, largest beech forest in Europe. Nestled between the towns of Pereto, Cappadocia, and Tagliacozzo, it's truly enchanting this time of year. In Cappadocia, we stopped at this little gem I already knew. The atmosphere was rustic and homey. The food was excellent, with simple, timeless flavors. We ordered tagliolini with porcini mushrooms, mixed crepes, and gnocchi with ragù. For our main course, a very tender tagliata, but the arrosticini were unsurpassed, and the breaded lamb deserved top marks. The desserts were also delicious: a crepe with Nutella for my son, a pear baked in Montepulciano for me, and a crème brulee for my wife. A liter of house red wine, coffee, and gentian. Everything was truly delicious; I highly recommend you come and experience the flavors of our wonderful Abruzzo. All in all, we spent €100 for the three of us, and the prices are still what they used to be.

21/11/2025: “Corso Stretto” was a truly pleasant discovery: a small but meticulously crafted restaurant with just a few tables, so reservations are recommended. The menu is refined, innovative without compromising on tradition, and the dishes are always beautifully presented. We tried: artisanal rigatoni with ricotta, sausage, and truffle: excellent. The gnocchi with pumpkin, porcini mushrooms, and stracciatella were also very good. The suckling pig with truffles and chicory was equally impressive. To finish, the gianduia fondant—original and delicious—and a lemon tartlet, beautiful to look at and delicious. The prices are fair, especially considering the central location.

31/10/2025: A refined and authentic gastronomic experience in the heart of L'Aquila. Corso Stretto stands out for its attention to detail, welcoming atmosphere, and cuisine that surprises with balance and personality. The dishes tell a story of local tradition and passion: the pasta, perfectly al dente, wrapped in an intense and harmonious sauce, reveals a masterful selection of ingredients and a profound respect for tradition. Each bite is a journey through authentic flavors and balanced combinations, where nothing is left to chance. The desserts, however, deserve a special mention. The lactose-free creations, entirely homemade, are a true triumph of taste and technique. Gianduja chocolate blends with a velvety rum cream in a play of textures and aromas that captivates from the first bite: measured sweetness, elegant aromas, and a balance that speaks the language of fine pastry making. An unmissable address for those seeking sincere yet refined cuisine, capable of moving with simplicity and leaving you wanting to return.

03/11/2025: The porchetta sandwich is delicious, as is the chicken. This isn't our first time here, and we're never disappointed; the quality is always excellent!

19/09/2025: Great food! Excellent porchetta and delicious free-range chicken. Well done!

15/11/2025: We had excellent sandwiches and arrosticini. The staff was friendly and the place was cozy. We'll be back :)

11/11/2025: Welcoming place, excellent service

11/11/2025: Excellent waiter service excellent

11/11/2025: CONGRATULATIONS. Sincere compliments. We loved everything, from the appetizers, you could taste the quality and freshness in every bite. The two first courses and the second course... The wild boar cacciatore, which honestly, until now, I've always felt was the strong game, but this is the first restaurant where I've tasted delicacy and, above all, incredible tenderness. Everything, everything, delicious! With a nice DNA Rosso, priced at €78.00, so excellent value for money! Thank you, it will definitely be our favorite place when we're near L'Aquila! Guaranteed!

06/12/2025: A quaint place, excellent food, and welcoming staff. Definitely worth a try if you come to Ovindoli.

16/11/2025: Lovely place with wonderful food. End your meal with the fabulous homemade gentian amaro!

23/10/2025: The portions are generous, and you can taste the high-quality meat and cheese. Excellent value, we'll definitely be back!

13/10/2025: Small and cozy place, friendly owner, good quality local cuisine. I often go there with friends or alone and have always enjoyed it. I recommend "Lo sfizio di Camilla," a generous appetizer to share. 10/12/2025 I confirm my extremely positive opinion. I recommend the "Pentolino della felicità."

09/11/2025: Excellent and everything very good

09/11/2025: everything good, welcoming, kind and professional staff

21/10/2025: We moved to Abruzzo, a wonderful land, and we tasted typical Abruzzese dishes... delicious... well, I recommend you first of all... Ristorante il Setaccio. Fresh pasta made by them is a real delicacy. Plus, the owners are wonderful people.

26/09/2025: Excellent, excellent, excellent. Delicious first courses. Everything is homemade and you can taste it. Very kind owners. Welcoming and family atmosphere.

30/11/2025: Excellent service and food, wonderful location! The owner is a delightful person, kind and professional. At the end of the meal, given it was my birthday, he gave us a complimentary bottle of his own prosecco, a truly appreciated gesture! I absolutely recommend it.

15/11/2025: A truly unique business, brimming with craftsmanship and passion. Very original offerings, with high-quality first and second courses and an excellent wine selection! Easy to get to, with plenty of parking! I highly recommend it!

08/11/2025: Excellent quality, generous portions. Professional and courteous owners. I'll definitely be back.

06/11/2025: Welcoming place. Friendly staff. Quality food.

23/09/2025: An intense experience sampling the chef's dishes, all refined and delicious. Worthy of note are the saffron and Taleggio tavioli, and the veal creamed with Montepulciano. Recommended.

04/09/2025: Set amongst the postcard perfect backdrop of Monte Velino, this is without doubt a textbook hidden gem quaint town restaurant. If the drive to Rosciolo dei Marsi isn’t spectacular enough, it is matched with an equally spectacular dining experience at Locanda dell’Arco. The cuisine is a far cry from the usual suspects found in most abruzzese restaurants… this is next level. The restaurant is run by a young husband and wife team, with the husband heading the kitchen. The Chef has brought his Piemontese culinary roots into the heart of Abruzzo, with a menu that respects both tradition but also with a flair of innovation. The menu is small and hand written, ensuring it’s align with what’s seasonal and available at its best. The wine is in a league of its own, expect small batch barolo, barbera d’asti and barbaresco, amongst many others, all hand picked by the passionate couple. The chef’s wife, who leads the service, highly recommended the carpaccio di manzo with mandarin and basil sorbet. Let’s just say, I drove 2 hours to arrive at this restaurant and would travel 2 hours again just for this dish. Refreshing, clean and refined, without being pretentious, it set the pace for what was to be a memorable meal. As a Piemontese should be, the chef is famed for his risotto, today it was zafferanno with liquorice, his signature dish I apparently. No this is not something i would ever order without a recommendation, so I’m lucky I asked. This was without doubt the best risotto I’ver ever had, it wasn’t to be expected in a small remote town in the middle of Abruzzo, but this was just spectacular. To finish, another Piemontese classic, bonet. A chocolate and amaretto dessert that was probably the best spoon of food I’ve had in a very long time in an Italian restaurant. Luckily we ordered two of the same as it would be criminal to share. The desserts are truly outstanding and if I was a guts, I’d probably would have ordered two! The experience at Locanda was unexpectedly exceptional. The staff, the meal, the location, this is a restaurant that begs to be revisited and well worth a day dream even from Rome! Thank you Locanda dell’Arco for a memorable experience.

31/08/2025: Waiting times are completely unreasonable for the value for money! Worst pizza we've ever eaten in Italy. Outrageously low-class, like a train station with the noise level and the ambiance is terrible. Definitely not recommended!

26/08/2025: Nice place inside with friendly and helpful staff, even giving us a table without waiting. The pizzas are tasty and filling. Prices are a little high.

15/10/2025: Everything was perfect! One of the best restaurants with a good quality/price ratio. We opted for the multi-course menu and everything was delicious! To make us happy, they even offered us two starters. The owner was super kind and available to give us tips on what to see in the area.

23/09/2025: Delicious Italian cuisine with a regional twist. The 5-course menu is highly recommended. An appealing wine selection.