🍷 Eating in Tuscania: The Taste of Tradition Among Lavender, Tuff, and Hearth

Nestled among the fragrant lavender fields and the ancient stones of its seven tuff promontories, Tuscania is not just a marvel to visit—it’s a place to savour.Here, every dish is a fragment of history, every aroma a rural tale, every restaurant a small stage where the simplicity and grandeur of Tuscia’s cuisine come to life.

🥣 Flavours of Home

In Tuscania, food doesn’t need embellishments: it’s honest, straightforward, and hearty. The undisputed queen is acquacotta—a humble soup born to feed farmers, made with stale bread, wild chicory, mint, and eggs: a warm, aromatic embrace that tells more than a thousand guidebooks. Then there are lombrichelli, handmade the old-fashioned way, served with rich meat sauces or simply garlic, oil, and chili.

🥩 From the Grill, with Love

You can’t pass through Tuscania without tasting something grilled. Here, wild boar, lamb, young sheep, and seasonal vegetables are slowly roasted to tell the story of a land where hunting, gardening, and the fireplace form a perfect trio.

🍷 Sweets of Memory

Between a stroll past the Romanesque basilicas and a sunset over Lavello, give in to temptation with diomenguardi—a sweet cornbread with cinnamon and raisins—or hazelnut tozzetti, best enjoyed dipped in a glass of local wine.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Tuscania – The Best Restaurants

Restaurant	What It Offers
Dieci Sedie	Fresh fish, creativity, and intimacy. A true gastronomic hideaway.
La Torre di Lavello	Breathtaking view and traditional dishes. A dinner to remember.
Il Terziere di Poggio Fiorentino	Authentic flavours, expertly grilled meats, and rustic atmosphere.
I Tullipani	Informal elegance with a menu full of seafood and vegetarian options.
Cichi’s Ristobistrot	Modern fusion with local roots. Innovation and freshness.
Da Alfreda	An authentic osteria. If you're looking for home, this is it.
La Botte Piccola	Pizza, pasta, and mains with a convivial spirit.
Palazzo Ranucci Restaurant	A historic location for a gourmet experience.
Locanda di Mirandolina	A fairy-tale atmosphere and simple yet impeccable cooking.

🌿 Experiences Not to Miss

• Campagna Amica – Il Romitorio: a farm shop with kitchen for those who want to take a bit of Tuscania home.

• Pane & Vino – Bruschetteria: here, bruschetta is art. Don’t believe it? Try it.

🎒 Why Visit Tuscania with Fork and Heart

Tuscania is one of those rare places where the palate and the eyes journey together.As you discover its basilicas, city walls, lavender fields, and a sky that feels closer, there is always a dish waiting for you—with the right flavour at the right time.A destination to be experienced slowly, in small bites, right down to the last sip of red wine.