AL Mangiar Bene

Ciao! I’m an American who owns a place about thirty minutes away on Lake Trasimeno; I’ll write this in English (since Perugians already know this is a consistently great place to go — especially relative to cost.) I’ve been there alone after missing a train, and with groups of friends, and it’s an easy place to hang out. For starters, it’s got a warm, lively atmosphere. Second, I’m from NorCali, so organic and fresh is high on my list — even the house wine is organic, but there’s a wine list with regular selections, too. The veggie platters are yummy (or normal dishes that happen to be veggie/​vegan) but you can also get a nice fat steak, mixed grill, that kind of thing. Awesome desserts. It IS down a long flight of stone steps but c’mon, that didn’t stop moms w/​baby strollers! You have to descend again once inside; not wheelchair accessible but I’m sure they do take-​out.

Situato in una traversina di Corso Vannucci, al Mangiar Bene si mangia davvero bene! Consiglio i menù del giorno, sempre con pietanze gustose! La particolarità é anche la politica del locale: si utilizzano solo prodotti biologici, per la maggior parte umbri.

Très bonne adresse, un cadre très agréable et rafraîchissant dans son sous-​sol voûté, et nourriture absolument délicieuse, tout à base de produits frais et bio ! A recommander chaudement !

The restaurant is about 100 stair steps below the city, but it was well worth the descent and even the return ascent. I ordered the tagliatelle with radicchio and truffle. It was the best meal I had during my nearly 3 week visit in Italy. We had chocolate panne cotta for dessert and it was one of the most delicious desserts I have ever had. The lighting and the atmosphere of the restaurant was perfect.