I migliori ristoranti di cucina italiana in Abruzzo

30/07/2025: I went to Monthy's Irish Pub with high expectations, but unfortunately I was very disappointed. The place is small and noisy, more focused on live music than quality service. The staff, while friendly, were inattentive, and service was slow. The food was tasteless and overpriced, with a beer selection that didn't live up to expectations. The price doesn't justify the quality. I won't be returning, nor do I recommend it.

31/05/2025: We ate caccio pepe fries, a double burger, and tried arrosticini at friends' restaurants. The quality of the ingredients was top-notch, the products were tasty, and the quantities were satisfying.

03/04/2026: The pasta is fresh and the portions are excellent too, the wood burning fireplace and the decoration are nice

29/12/2025: Excellent in every way The food is sublime Well cooked Excellent. I would recommend this osteria for its quality and price, with its old-fashioned flavors.

08/04/2026: This morning I had a horrifying experience at this place. While drinking my plant-based milk, I heard a clink: there was a sharp shard of glass at the bottom of the glass. If I hadn't noticed it in time, the consequences would have been dire. The most shocking thing was the staff's reaction. After showing the glass to the bartender (who limited himself to a trivial apology), I was ignored for the rest of my stay. When it came time for the bill, not only was I not offered any concrete apology or courtesy, but I was told with extreme superficiality: "It can happen!" They even charged me for the drink that could have sent me to the hospital. A total lack of professionalism and respect for customer safety. Highly not recommended.

06/04/2026: Very nice...friendly, good coffee and good products...try their local product, the house specialty....it's like a donut...very good...

27/02/2026: Some say: come on, eat piadina in Abruzzo!! But no, come and eat this piadina because it's made to order, rolled out, cooked, and filled on the spot, and you can taste it right away. Tasty and fragrant, very light and thin. Good, good, good. Very friendly husband and wife team, reasonable prices, and in a convenient location in Castel di Sangro. It's definitely worth coming here to alternate with the usual restaurants and typical local trattorias (all good, mind you) 🤩 Piadina and drink for less than €10 per person. Enjoy your meal!

22/11/2025: Donato's top-notch service and excellent food! A fantastic place for both kids and a variety of evenings!

13/10/2025: We booked for a birthday party, and everything was perfect and taken care of as agreed. The staff was attentive and friendly, the food was tasty, and the portions generous. This is an important point to commend: each guest was able to be catered to according to their specific needs. The outdoor space and rides made it easier for the children to manage their time. Thank you, Donato, for a successful party.

07/04/2026: Simply fantastic. The place is rustic, familiar, authentic. The food is excellent at more than fair prices.

24/03/2026: Welcoming place, excellent service The menu is limited, but the dishes are tasty.

17/04/2026: It’s a great place for a stopover on the route from Vasto to Ortona. We had a delicious meal (panini and salad) and were kindly assisted by both the staff and the owner. The owner was very helpful when it turned out the bike battery was empty and even charged the bike for us.

29/12/2025: Eating with this view was indescribable. I highly recommend a break here.

29/03/2026: The place is noisy, unfortunately, and also cold (temperature). Very classic. The appetizer was good, but considering the price and the space, it was a bit cramped. Tagliatelle were excellent and plentiful. The scamorza cheese was also good. Park on the street if you can find it, otherwise on a bend 200 meters away.

17/03/2026: Hidden among the winding, silent folds of the Abruzzo mountains are sometimes restaurants capable of expressing the region with sincerity and in their own unique way. This is the case with Il Brigante Maino, a rustic restaurant that combines the atmosphere of a mountain hut with the domestic warmth of a family home, creating a casual yet authentic atmosphere. The culinary offerings range from the cornerstones of Abruzzo tradition to more diverse preparations, while maintaining a focus on raw ingredients and their most authentic expression. I sampled the ever-present arrosticini, a true icon of Abruzzo's gastronomic culture. The cooking was well-balanced: the slightly caramelized exterior gave way to juicy, flavorful meat. The roe deer ragù dish was particularly convincing, with the fresh pasta demonstrating excellent cooking resistance and a porous texture capable of absorbing the sauce. The intense yet balanced ragù enhanced the meat's bold character without being overpowering, offering an overall harmonious and satisfying result. The only element that partially dampened the overall harmony was the service, which was rather slow that day. Nothing that compromised the quality of the gastronomic experience. Overall, Il Brigante Maino proved to be a restaurant capable of authentically interpreting Abruzzo's culinary heritage, offering solid dishes, authentic flavors, and an atmosphere that invites you to slow down and enjoy the mountain air.

28/12/2025: I went last night for the first time, beautiful experience

26/01/2026: A farm with a simple and welcoming restaurant where you can also choose from a freshwater menu; the trout is the best I've eaten in the area. It's definitely a place you'll want to return to, and so I'll be back as soon as I can!

20/01/2026: Excellent place, and the trout and fish dishes are highly recommended, but the meat a little less so. Service was a bit slow; we waited an hour.

06/11/2025: Very well maintained, friendly staff and fair prices

03/07/2025: Went to this restaurant at 10pm, traveled up two flights of stairs and this place is either under construction or non-existent... There was no music, no sounds, no tables, no people, no anything. Nothing existed but a rug leading to the next level on the stairs.

27/04/2025: (03/25) Dopo aver sbirciato tra le varie opzioni di consegna, ho capito che il cibo a domicilio di questo posto era un po’ come un film di Hollywood: promesso bene, ma finisce spesso con qualche scena mancata. Piatti buoni? Sì, ma alle volte con ingredienti/aggiunte pagate, mancanti o con una versione che sembrava uscita da un’altra stagione. La sorpresa più grande? La costante sensazione che, anche ordinando lo stesso piatto due volte, non ti trovavi mai davanti allo stesso identico capolavoro. Ragion per cui non ho ordinato più. Così eccomi lì, sotto il consiglio della mia compagna, ad entrare in un locale che ti accoglie con vibes da pub di quartiere, dove le luci sono soft e non ti fanno sembrare di stare in una sala di radioterapia. Spazi ampi, qui si può respirare, non devi per forza condividere il tavolo con il vicino. La disposizione è fatta bene, e la sensazione è quella di essere in un posto dove si può parlare senza urlare, ma anche godersi il silenzio se si preferisce. Il menù? Un parco giochi di possibilità. Piatti invitanti e porzioni che a volte ti fanno dire "Ok, può andare, mi devo accontentare", altre volte "Hmm, potevano farla un po' più abbondante". E qui quando si è in gruppo ti vien da dire: perché lui lo ha più grosso? (No doppi sensi) Ha anche più patatine? Forse il mio ha un tocco di mistero che ancora devo scoprire? Le patatine, sì, sono poche. Non so se scelgono in base a preferenze su chi darne di più. La qualità? Più o meno buona, senza troppi fronzoli: alcuni piatti sono una scoperta, altri un po' sotto le aspettative. Si ha quell'impressione di mancanza di qualcosa, come un film senza il colpo di scena finale. Ma ci tornerò sicuramente, perché a parte tutto l'atmosfera che si respira con gli ampi spazi è piacevole.

25/02/2026: Very kind owners. Completely satisfied with the food. I returned a second time and my positive impressions were confirmed. Thank you so much.

02/10/2025: We all thought the food a location over looking the Bay was just amazing and all found by chance

30/01/2026: Very difficult to find, especially at night.

26/10/2025: Today we spent a wonderful day at Al Fortino Da Gilda! I entrusted her with the baptism and first birthday party for my niece because I knew she would curate the dining room with taste and elegance, and the menu with professionalism, passion, and culinary creativity! And so it was: all the guests complimented us on the food, the hospitality, the atmosphere... Thank you so much! 💕