I migliori ristoranti di cucina italiana in L'aquila

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

26/09/2025: 20 seats, no more... quiet and familiar atmosphere and I ate like God... Thank you

28/09/2025: We had dinner last night, excellent dishes cooked with taste and passion, the beef cheek was spectacular.....the very kind owner offered us some typical local bitters... compliments... definitely worth returning

27/08/2025: Quality cuisine and carefully prepared dishes, an excellent experience!

17/10/2025: Beautiful, elaborate, and tasty dishes. A welcoming atmosphere with convenient parking. Very fair prices.

15/09/2025: The restaurant is located on the ground floor of a house 2 km from San Demetrio Ne' Vestini. It has ample parking and, being on the ground floor, is easily accessible for strollers and those with mobility issues. It's in an almost "strategic" location, given that in my opinion there are many interesting places to visit nearby, including places of worship and hikers. But back to the restaurant. It's a casual place, but with good quality food and an excellent wine selection. Naturally, the cuisine is based on local products, and primarily meat-based. We enjoyed an appetizer, a main course served as a starter, two first courses, three glasses of wine, water, and coffee, all for €62 (see photo). The prices are slightly high; you can certainly spend less in the area, but in my opinion, overall, it's above average in terms of product quality, service, and ambiance. A round of applause goes to the dining room staff, who are very helpful, professional, yet young, and always have a warm smile, which isn't a given (I say this because in the area, people in the retail sector, including restaurants, are sometimes very grumpy and pissed off at the world, as someone from Abruzzo puts it). If I have to find any flaws, though they have little to do with the food, they'd be the restrooms, which aren't up to par with the restaurant's, the outside area is a bit chaotic, like an unfinished construction site, and finally, the front door needs major maintenance, but as I said before, the food is more important.

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.

02/09/2025: Well-maintained, tradition revisited with flair. An experience definitely worth repeating.

12/10/2025: Beautiful location, we went for lunch. The service was excellent. The food, though limited in choice, was high-quality and included some traditional dishes. A little pricey, but fair.

12/10/2025: Very welcoming place, very kind waiters, fast and efficient service. We had a hearty first course and an excellent steak! The quality/price ratio was fair. I recommend it!

07/09/2025: Authentic, quality food in a beautiful setting. A true chalet. The owner and staff are super friendly! Highly recommended!

05/09/2025: The first courses were good. The meat was good, but they cooked it incorrectly more than once.

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.

19/10/2025: Every time I'm in the area, La Portella is a must-visit for the authentic goodness of the dishes served and the cozy, rustic atmosphere. I love the cleanliness and elegance of the place, and I find the service to be quick and attentive to customer needs, with particular attention to food intolerances. Reservations aren't always necessary, even though the place is quite popular.

14/10/2025: Everything was very good and authentic! The mixed grill was a little more substantial with all the bones... Anyway, I recommend it!

11/10/2025: We stumbled upon this place by chance and had a great time. The restaurant is very cute and welcoming, the staff is very friendly, and the food is excellent. Arrosticini are top-notch 😍

21/09/2025: An excellent gastronomic experience in a casual yet meticulously crafted restaurant. The flavors were truly magnificent, with the quality of the ingredients evident from the first bite. The arrosticini, freshly prepared, were served with special attention: we ordered four of them, and they were brought to us as they were ready, hot and fragrant, thus enhancing their deliciousness. The ravioli were also highly appreciated, with their well-balanced combinations and delicate yet firm dough, a sign of careful and well-executed cuisine. A restaurant that combines simplicity and flavor in a welcoming atmosphere, perfect for those seeking an authentic experience without sacrificing quality. Highly recommended: I will definitely be back.

15/09/2025: From 6:30 a.m. for breakfast, lunch, and aperitifs all the way through to dinner. Everything was delicious. More than generous portions. Very friendly owners.

15/09/2025: Enjoy a delicious dinner sitting on the lively terrace. Enjoyable conversation with the owner. Generous portions.

21/09/2025: Excellent food! Fab antipasti, incredible pasta and polenta (a house speciality) and amazing desserts. Really lovely staff and a beautiful location. Highly recommend.

14/09/2025: Beautiful experience in this wonderful restaurant that tells its story... ilaster chef Michele, a polenta maker of the past, with his polenta rognosa makes this dish an emblem, very good and rich in ingredients... delicious. Try it.

21/10/2025: Without a doubt, the best restaurant in the Rivisondoli-Pescocostanzo-Roccaraso area. Excellent food, impeccable service, and attentive, courteous, and fun staff. The price is reasonable for the quality. Reservations are recommended, as seating is limited. We'll be happy to return.

20/10/2025: A bad experience, starting with the wine... we ordered two glasses and were brought an open bottle and a closed one with a different flavor. We pointed this out to the owner, who looked annoyed and replied that she had opened it at noon. We then received an appetizer of cured meats and cheeses, which was quite good... the worst was with the first courses: we ordered pappardelle with truffles and they arrived drowned in cream... incredible!!! They were inedible. My other first course was a large bucatini with pecorino cheese, completely flavorless and with tons of oil. At that point, we decided to ask for the bill and leave. It was a shame because the place was very nice... but now we understand why it's called AL GIOCONDO!!!

03/10/2025: A go-to for years! Always a reliable source! Special thanks to Maurizio for his kindness and professionalism!

29/09/2025: Very high quality, exceptional raw materials, well-stocked cellar, everything perfect.

10/10/2025: An exceptional place where you can still enjoy authentic, traditional cuisine in a warm, intimate atmosphere. A beautiful corner of Abruzzo, just steps from the center of charming L'Aquila. Make a note of it for your next trip!

10/10/2025: Amazing food! Great wine! And the best tiramisu we had!! Try saffron tiramisu and it will blow your mind!

29/09/2025: Historic and excellent baker from L'Aquila, prices are a little higher than average.

25/09/2025: excellent bread, delicious mushrooms in oil and local products from the "fungi d'abruzzo" company