I migliori ristoranti di cucina italiana in Abruzzo

02/02/2026: There are many types of cuisine, but Chef Pierluigi's cuisine at Don Evandro is an act of love. Love for the land, love for the raw materials, which are enhanced in every way (we drank a cocktail with onion extract that was a revelation), love for culinary art and technique, and love for his guests. We had the pleasure of tasting so many different dishes, combining tradition and innovation, transforming "a simple onion" into a masterpiece, bringing "chitarra" with crayfish to the table with a sauce that is truly a distillation of flavors, blending earthy roots with freshwater flavors. All this was topped off by Eugenia's kindness and warmth, which made us feel welcomed and at home in a minimalist yet meticulously maintained setting. If cooking is an act of love, you just need to trust and be guided, with an open mind and a palate ready for an experience to remember.

29/01/2026: Don Evandro was an excellent fine dining experience. The food was excellent, sourced locally, and cooked/presented in a way that highlighted the ingredients and flavours of the local region. The staff were friendly and despite the formality of the dining experience, I found myself to be quite comfortable.

15/01/2026: I returned to this restaurant after a few years.... They've improved a lot... tasty pizzas, excellent service, helpful staff. I recommend it.

06/01/2026: Excellent pub restaurant with pizzeria and grill! Excellent, high-quality products at a fair price. The staff is very knowledgeable and friendly. The only downside is they don't have anything gluten-free! Not even a simple bottled beer!

06/03/2026: Location that already upon entering makes you feel in a welcoming place, unique and intriguing. The maitre d' very kind and suuuupeeerrr nice, we were welcomed very well.. starting with the very delicious and fresh raw appetizer and then tasting the spaghetti with black garlic of incredible goodness "that overwhelming flavor remained in my memory" and then finishing with the fish soup cooked with tomato puree very good but it didn't intrigue me as much as the rest.. mandarin sorbet fresh and different from the usual.. I expected more choice of desserts and perhaps lighter among the choices apart from the sorbets they all seemed too heavy to finish a meal.. a tip, I missed the wet wipes to clean my hands, I don't know if they were available but there were no offers.. anyway it remains an excellent place and I hope to return soon!!

22/02/2026: A must-try restaurant, open for years. I really enjoy the cuisine, typical of the Abruzzo coast with plenty of seafood. However, it seems to me that the menu hasn't changed much in years (my last visit was over 10 years ago), but I'm not entirely sure. That being said, the dishes were excellent, from the antipasti (an assortment of raw and then cooked fish) to the desserts (apple strudel with vanilla ice cream), not forgetting the primi and secondi. The wine list offers a nice variety of local and international wines at prices to suit all budgets. I highly recommend it and will definitely return.

29/03/2026: The food is excellent, with fabulous arrosticini. I always stop by when I pass by. Highly recommended.

23/03/2026: Nice place, very good arrosticini, definitely above average. The prices are also above average, but considering the restaurant's location, I'd say it's worth it. The service is efficient and fast, but since the restaurant is always crowded, you may have to wait a while for service. The food is good quality and reflects the Abruzzo tradition.

12/02/2026: Everything is delicious, carbonara doc

04/02/2026: These are the places I love... friendliness, professionalism, and authenticity. Recommended by my friend Roberto, I found an elegant setting where travertine dominates, the owner welcomed us with a smile, and the fettuccine carbonara was divine, 175 grams of deliciousness. We struggled a bit to get there, but it was worth it.

29/03/2026: Good lunch with fresh and freshly prepared dishes. You have to wait a bit but it's worth it.

21/02/2026: The place is really pricey, the food is not that much good. Actually, I had food poisoning with their pasta with cozze. Even though we stayed very close to there, never eat there since that time.

23/02/2026: Returned to this place after more than twenty years, not much has changed since then... however we had a fairly decent lunch, and prices were below average.

26/01/2026: Excellent value for money, fantastic staff and owner, worth trying.

17/03/2026: A very serious and completely unacceptable experience. We chose this restaurant for a celebratory lunch precisely because of its children's area, which should be a safe space. In reality, it turned out to be exactly the opposite. The owner's dog was let loose in the playground and attacked a 3-year-old boy, biting him on the leg and leaving a clear bite mark. It also stole one of his shoes. The child was terrified by the incident. Immediately afterward, the same dog also attacked an 8-year-old girl, scaring her to death. The children present were shocked and frightened. Even more serious was the owner's behavior: no apology, no serious intervention, and the dog was left loose in the playground even after the incident, as if nothing had happened, despite the presence of many other children. Even more absurd is that my brother was not allowed to bring his own dogs, while the owner's dog was allowed to roam freely in the children's playground. To make matters worse, a table near ours reported that a similar incident had occurred the previous week. This suggests that this is not an isolated incident, but rather a case of grossly irresponsible safety management. Leaving a dog loose in a children's play area, especially after such incidents, is extremely dangerous and demonstrates a complete lack of responsibility. I strongly advise against this place for anyone with children.

21/12/2025: The view is enchanting and the typical Abruzzo cuisine is very good.

17/03/2026: Very good pizza and friendly, fast service. Recommended!

17/03/2026: We did the tasting tour 😋but what the hell am I saying.

06/03/2026: Everything was perfect. The staff were incredibly kind and the cuisine was authentic and truly delicious! Generous portions and excellent prices! I highly recommend it. I stayed there for a few days and felt welcomed like family... I had considered dining at other restaurants as well, but in the end, given the wide selection on the menu, I dined at Massari every night!!! TOP TOP TOP... try it and believe it! Emanuele, the owner, is a guy with a big heart!

02/03/2026: Highly recommended. The hospitality and food are 5-star!

04/01/2026: Lovely place for tasting real arrosticini ♥️

02/12/2025: A classic trattoria with a family atmosphere. Very reasonable prices despite the generous portions and good quality.

04/04/2026: Family-run restaurant. We are warmly welcomed and shown to our table. The atmosphere is refined, the food superb, and the service excellent. To welcome us, we are served toasted bread with local olive oil and two small fish tartares. We chat with the owner and have a pleasant conversation.

05/03/2026: The food was delicious! We were pleasantly surprised by the quality of the ingredients in the starters. Very homely and warm atmosphere. The service was helpful and understanding (we ordered more than we could eat, but they managed to pack it up for us to take away). I can highly recommend it :)

13/03/2026: I showed up at four o'clock, when they wanted to eat, but they let me sit down. They brought me an appetizer, a simple but good platter of cured meats with an interesting plus, which is the part of the garlic leaves marinated in a certain way, very good. Then they brought me something amazing, which is the grilled caciocavallo with honey and friariello. The contrast between these three flavors was perfect, perfect, congratulations.

18/02/2026: You can still find products you can't find anywhere else here, and it leaves you nostalgic for the past!! Everything is delicious, and the prices are reasonable and fair!

18/11/2025: A wonderful discovery in the heart of L'Aquila's historic center. Refined atmosphere and elegant hospitality, each room has its own charm. Excellent ingredients and service 👌🏻

27/10/2025: Elegance and style, innovation and tradition, expertise and extreme courtesy from the entire staff, expertly led by Massimiliana... These are the "ingredients" that are an integral part of the Scalco menu. You feel at home in this place immersed in art, art that can be felt hanging on the walls, with the ever-changing display of paintings and the tastefully mixed furnishings... and pure art is found in all the dishes offered. The menu is based on Abruzzo tradition revisited with innovation and creativity, from fish to meat... from cuttlefish tagliatelle on a cream of peas and mayonnaise... to chickpea cream with powdered bacon, to lamb with juniper berries... ending with the restaurant's signature dish... the Millefoglie Delfina, an unsurpassed dessert. All this is complemented by an enviable wine cellar. Stefano will accommodate your requests and offer the best advice, perfectly completing the Scalco experience. Because we're not just talking about food here... but a truly complete sensory experience.