🍽️ Food and Drink in Marta: Lake Flavors, Tables of Tradition

Giano di Vico
May 21
2 min read

Overlooking Lake Bolsena, Marta is much more than a fishing village—It’s a small temple of lakeside flavor, where every dish tells an ancient story, every table is a window to the water, and every meal becomes a sensory experience.

Between historic restaurants, genuine trattorias, fish grills, and lakeside pizzerias, Marta’s cuisine remains faithful to itself: simple, authentic, and deeply tied to the territory.

🌅 Where to Dine: The Best Restaurants and Trattorias in Marta

🐟 Ristorante Il Pirata📍 Via della Spiaggia, 3 – ☎️ +39 0761 871515

With its lakefront veranda and a menu based on fresh catch, Il Pirata is a go-to spot for those seeking traditional dishes with a modern twist. Attentive service, cozy atmosphere, and a wine list that enhances local products.

Must-try dishes:

Grilled coregone (whitefish)
Fried latterini
Lake appetizers
Stewed eel

🐟 Ristorante Da Otello📍 Via Laertina, 5 – ☎️ +39 0761 871627 – 🌐 www.daotello.com

A family-run trattoria since 1958, and a symbol of Marta’s culinary tradition. Here, you feel the soul of the village: from rustic ceramics to the sbroscia bubbling in the kitchen. Warm atmosphere, attentive service.

Highlights:

Sbroscia (bread and coregone soup)
Homemade pasta
Eel alla cacciatora
Homemade desserts

🔥 Griglieria Sant’Egidio📍 Via Garibaldi, 80 – ☎️ +39 0761 871543

Perfect for lovers of bold flavors and hearty portions. Wide selection of grilled fish and meat, always served with fresh sides and local bread.

Specialties:

Mixed grills
Griddled coregone
Hot lake appetizers

⚓ La Rimessa dei Pescatori📍 Via della Spiaggia – ☎️ +39 338 1720118

A truly authentic, local experience, with lake-view tables and dishes prepared by those who have known the lake for generations.

Recommended:

Fresh coregone and eel
Fried latterini
Daily portside appetizer

🍕 Pizzerias, Bistros, and Casual Spots

Name	Location	What They Offer
Al Girasole	Loc. Ceraso	Italian cuisine, fish, pizzas
Ristorante Italia	Piazza Umberto I	Tuscia classics with lake view
La Pineta	Via Elmo Chiatti, 2	Pizza and lake dishes
Chicco di Grano	Via Tuscania, 2	Trattoria and pizzeria
Biancaneve Risto/Pizzeria	Via Tuscania, 7	Great for families and groups, varied menu
Chiatti Alessio Pizzeria	Via Tuscania, 17	Takeaway and pizza by the slice

🐟 Dishes You Must Try in Marta

Sbroscia – the queen of Marta’s table: rustic soup with bread, tomato, and coregone
Grilled coregone – simple, flavorful, essential
Fried latterini – perfect for sharing
Eel alla cacciatora – bold and ancient recipe
Fresh pasta – often paired with lake fish or seasonal vegetables
Traditional desserts – tozzetti, fregnacce, and fruit jam tarts

☕ Cafés, Gelato, and Lakeview Breaks

Bar del Turista📍 Piazza Umberto I – For panoramic breakfasts or after-dinner gelato
Gelateria Green Bar📍 Via Laertina – Excellent artisanal gelato and refreshing granitas

🍷 Helpful Tips

Reserve ahead on weekends, especially at lakeside venues
Menus vary based on the daily catch and seasonal produce
Recommended wines: Aleatico, Grechetto, Orvieto Classico, and Tuscia reds

✨ Conclusion: Flavors of Water, Notes of Earth

Dining in Marta is more than sitting at a table—It’s a complete sensory experience.From the smell of the grill to the lake’s reflection in your glass, every detail speaks of a millenary culture made of labor, tradition, and hospitality.