🍇 At the Table in Castiglione in Teverina: Authentic Flavors in the Heart of Teverina

If the village of Castiglione in Teverina enchants with its towers, silences, and sweeping views toward the Tiber, it’s at the table that it reveals its most genuine self.Here, among hills lined with vineyards and olive groves, the cuisine is an ancient gesture of love—passed down with pride and renewed with creativity. It's an invitation to pause, savor, and share stories.

This guide explores the restaurants, trattorias, and agriturismi that make this corner of Tuscia a must-stop for lovers of good food.

🍷Borgovejo: The Taste of Tradition, the Beauty of Hospitality

In the heart of the village, Borgovejo is the go-to spot for those seeking the true cuisine of the Teverina. The menu feels like home: rustic appetizers, homemade pastas, meat mains, crisp pizzas, and artisanal desserts. Every dish pays homage to the seasons and local ingredients.

The setting is warm, family-friendly, and refined. The service is kind. And every glass of wine tells the story of the hills surrounding the village.

🍕Due di Picche: Simple and Satisfying

Perfect for a casual dinner with friends, Trattoria Pizzeria Due di Picche offers a no-frills atmosphere filled with flavor. Wood-fired pizzas, generous pasta portions, and savory meats. A humble refuge for those who want to eat well, without complications.

🍽️Antica Cantina: Where the Past Is Served

Housed in an old stone building, this trattoria embodies the village’s culinary soul: seasonal cooking and hearty dishes like pappardelle with wild boar, mixed grills, and childhood-evoking desserts. The perfect spot for an autumn evening or a winter Sunday lunch.

🌾Farm Stays: Nature, Slow Living, and Zero-Kilometer Flavor

Valle dei Calanchi – Bio Holistic AgriturismoSurrounded by greenery, it offers organic and vegetarian dishes, homemade bread, garden-fresh vegetables, and a peaceful silence.

Il Poggio dell’ArtillaAn authentic agriturismo, where every dish results from a complete cycle—from seed to table. Genuine meats, hand-rolled pasta, and warm hospitality.

Casale dei Gelsi Country HouseHere, cuisine meets landscape. Perfect for a sunset dinner, with tasting menus, local wines, and dishes that celebrate Tuscia in every season.

🧭Beyond the Village: Flavors Worth the Detour

Just a few kilometers away, you’ll find gastronomic experiences that deserve a visit:

• Casa Vissani – haute cuisine, experimental, with a Michelin star just minutes from the village

• Alma Civita – a gem carved into the rock of Civita di Bagnoregio: intimate and authentic

• Kilometro Zero – local cuisine, barbecue, rustic atmosphere

• C’era una volta… L’Hostaria – Mediterranean dishes and healthy options in a relaxed setting

🍄Local Flavors Not to Miss

✔️ Handmade pasta with rich sauces✔️ Game meats (wild boar, hare) and mixed roasts✔️ Wood-fired pizza with rustic dough✔️ Fragrant, intense extra virgin olive oil✔️ Teverina wines: mineral whites, enveloping reds✔️ Traditional desserts like tozzetti, fruit tarts, and ciambelloni

✨Why Castiglione Nourishes the Soul

Eating here is not just about feeding yourself. It’s about breathing in the land, exchanging words with the cook, sipping a wine that tells the story of a vintage and a vineyard, sitting on a wooden chair and feeling that everything is in its place.

“The cuisine of Castiglione in Teverina is like the village: discreet, flavorful, ancient, and generous. It leaves something with you. And you don’t forget it.”