Location: L'Aquila
Top Restaurants in L'Aquila
Top Things to do in L'Aquila
- 1. Basilica di Santa Maria di Collemaggio
- 2. Caseificio Campo Felice
- 3. Basilica di San Bernardino
- 4. Fontana delle 99 cannelle
- 5. Forte Spagnolo
- 6. National Laboratory of the Big Rock
- 7. Santuario San Giovanni Paolo II
- 8. Piazza del Duomo
- 9. Observatory of Campo Imperatore
- 10. Anfiteatro Romano di Amiternum
Top 10 restaurants in L'Aquila, Italy
L'Aquila (Italian: [ˈlaːkwila] ( listen), meaning "The Eagle") is a city and comune in Southern Italy, both the capital city of the Abruzzo region and of the Province of L'Aquila. As of 2013, it has a population of 70,967 inhabitants. Laid out within medieval walls on a hill in the wide valley of the Aterno river, it is surrounded by the Apennine Mountains, with the Gran Sasso d'Italia to the north-east.
Things to do in L'Aquila
1. La Fonte
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 205 reviews
Reviewed By markRoma - roma
Consigliati da un amico siamo stati in questo locale per pranzo e siamo rimasti piacevolmente sorpresi. Parcheggio esterno per le auto, locale rustico con veranda chiusa, personale gentilissimo. I piatti tutti molto buoni e porzioni abbondanti, servizio veloce. Eravamo in 6 ed abbiamo mangiato: una fettuccina con funghi porcini ed una porcini e tartufo, 2 pappardelle al sugo bianco di cinghiale, una polenta al sugo di cinghiale, un raviolo ricotta e spinaci al ragù. Per secondo 3 abbacchi alla brace eccezionali, una scamorza, per contorno 4 cicorie ripassate, 3 dolci e 5 caffè. Con un litro di vino rosso e due acque minerali la spesa è stata di euro 135. Assolutamente consigliato.
2. Casetta nel Parco
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 630 reviews
Structure in wood with large windows surrounded by a beautiful park. In summer you can enjoy a wide veranda behind the trees and the lawn where there are the games for the kids. Our kitchen serves delicious traditional and non. Ideal for banquets and celebrations in general. Specialty grilled meats cooked at sight. All accompanied by an extensive wine list especially Montepulciano and Trebbiano d'Abruzzo. Our goal is to offer a service that gives our guests the pleasure of spending a wonderful day of relaxation and taste.
Reviewed By Steve W
We (4 adults and 4 excited kids) stopped here for lunch en route from Rome to Abruzzo. We had a fantastic, relaxed meal. Each course was generous and extremely flavoursome. The excellent service and flexibility to provide meals for an eclectic palate was very much...MoreThank you Steve, it has been a pleasure for us having you and your family in our restaurant. We appreciate you chosen us during your travel and be very glad to read you enjoy your meal.
3. L'Unico Posto
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 382 reviews
Tipical local products, Arrosticini della migliore qualità e bruschette farcite con prodotti assolutamente unici e prodotti dai familiari del titolare
Reviewed By geoff t - Melbourne, Australia
I dared to travel to Laquila, to see for my self the destruction caused by the earthquake.
I stumbled upon this small but characteristic abruzzoese restraunt. It mainly specialises in lamb "arostichini" grilled lamb skewers. They are delightful, small, mouth watering, melt in your mouth lamb skewers grilled to perfection. Between the two of use we devoured 50 of these little skewers. You can order them in groups of 10 pieces but believe me that will not be enough even for a small eater. Great local wine and a warm felt atmosphere. If passing this town definitely worth trying the lamb skewers.
4. Magione Papale Gourmet
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 173 reviews
Reviewed By tripleplay97 - Oxford, United Kingdom
An ideal venue for the social dinner of a conference. Spacious, set in a beautiful valley with social-friendly architecture. The meal was superb, but rather forgettable and the service a tad slow.
5. Ju Boss
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 178 reviews
Enoteca, cantina, pub, bar, punto di aggregazione
Reviewed By Alessandro D - L'Aquila, Abruzzi, Italy
The warm atmosphere, extraordinary wine selection from top level to uncommon wine. What I disagree: that on sunday it is closed, and also in a part of august. But this the owner'sphilosophy
6. Re Gatto
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 220 reviews
Reviewed By firenze_italia - Italy
we found Re Gatto quite by accident after doing some "earthquake tourism" in the historic center of L'Aquila. Speaking of that, there's not a whole lot going on yet. Mostly construction and ruins, only a few bars and restaurants open. Seems like nearly nobody lives there yet, most of the Neighborhoods where people lived are deserted and likely years from being rebuilt.
In any case, Re Gatto is just outside the walls, adjacent to the famous Fountain of 99 Spouts. There is a small indoor room with an even smaller cantina adjacent to it, jam-packed with wines. Outside is a patio with a splendid view, though in the summer you may have to contend with some pesky flies. Beyond the covered patio is a grassy area, an outdoor bar, and a grilling area. It looks as if it might host wedding events, but we were told it does not.
We showed up in the afternoon. Though we were quite a bit early (the TripAdvisor listing says they open at 11am, but that is only for drinks; lunch is not served until 1pm), we were greeted in a very friendly manner by both the waitress and the cook, who put together for us a small appetizer to nosh on along with our local craft beers while we waited for lunch hour to arrive.
The menu is quite eclectic; a typical Italian restaurant's menu is composed mainly of local specialties. Instead, Re Gatto dares to venture into other regions, as well as put a twist on local dishes. I ordered potato gnocchi in tomato sauce with burrata and a small bowl made of frico (fried grated parmesan, which originates in Veneto). It was absolutely delicious. My dining companion ordered mezze maniche ("half sleeve" pasta; short and cylindrical, not quite an inch in diameter and about 1.5 inches long) in carbonara with asparagus. Also very very good. We did not try any of the meat dishes, but the secondi features everything from braised suckling pig with lemon potatoes to beef filet with lardo di Colonnata or with poppy seeds. There's also a duck dish and several variations of goat. In short, the menu takes traditional Italian fare and adds a twist to it.
For dessert I selected a granita di vino Montepulciano. It is not alcoholic but it was very refreshing and light for a warm summer afternoon. Came with chunks of pineapple. My dining companion chose the babà, which my dining companion who loves babà (I don't) raved about. (NB: we have never been to Naples!). Came with a dense cream and strawberries.
I highly recommend giving it a try! The cook is very friendly and enthusiastic, we look forward to returning to Re Gatto and are very pleased we gave it a shot!
7. Locanda Aquilana da Lincosta
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 591 reviews
Reviewed By artmanintoronto - Toronto, Canada
Super casual, super friendly, super good place for a nice lunch. Great, fresh, local ingredients and wines and a friendly ambience are things this place has in spades. Started with fantastic ravioli with spinach, one set topped with a meat ragu and the other with butter and sage, simple and delicious, Segued to grilled radicchio stuffed with scarmoza and prosciutto. Add some lovely wines from Abruzzo and you're having lunch.
8. L'Isola Felice
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 147 reviews
Reviewed By FABY251261 - Narni, Italy
Locale semplice ed essenziale, pulito e ben organizzato dove gli ""ARROSTICINI "" fanno da padrone. Sicuramente si degustano i migliori arrosticini della zona che insieme alle bruschette soddisfano ogni palato. Al prezzo di una pizza puoi goderti una cenetta 10 con lode.Grazie per la bella serata e per l'ottima genziana offertaci dalla titolare. Ricordatevi di prenotare in tempo se volete mangiare in questo apprezzato locale.
9. Ristorante Delfina
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 172 reviews
Reviewed By Dave B - Burlington, Canada
The restaurant is located right next to the Fontana delle 99 Cannelle. We were treated to the Aquilana Tasting menu, which consisted of a sample of 14 different appetizer, main course, and dessert items. What a wonderful feast ! The Lonzino served with truffle olive oil and sliced parmesan cheese was a special favorite of the group.
10. Ristorantino
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 897 reviews
Il "Ristorantino" e il luogo ideale per tutti coloro che amano una cucina gustosa e varia ogni giorno strettamente casereccia abbinata ad ottimi vini, in un ambiente raffinato ma allo stesso tempo familiare. La nostra cucina Vi offre specialita di pasta fresca creata con fantasia dalla chef Alma, ottime carni selezionate accuratamente reperite dai migliori fornitori ed infine ottimi dolci assolutamente fatti in casa. Altro punto di forza della nostra cucina e l'ottima pizza, fina, croccante, varia e gustossissima prodotte con le migliore farine e assolutamente lievitata naturalmente almeno per due giorni, condita con ottimi prosciutti, olive, carciofi, pomodori, provola, e tanti altri. Il Ristorantino e il luogo ideale per tutti Voi che amate mangiare e bere bene.
Reviewed By AllKnowMother - Earth
Food was excellent and unique, originally and nice served, very good and well balanced flavors. All 3 house wines were very good, we ordered all of them. We were not crazy about the desserts. We liked that restaurant.
