🍒 Food and Drink in Roccalvecce and Sant’Angelo: Where Flavor Meets Fairy Tale

Giano di Vico
May 21
3 min read

In the green and silent heart of Tuscia, among the gullies and enchanted murals of the Fairy Tale Village, Roccalvecce and its hamlet Sant’Angelo offer a simple yet authentic gastronomic experience.There may be only a few places to eat—but each is carefully chosen, where you’re welcomed like family, where meals are unhurried, and wine is served with joy.

Whether you're visiting the murals of Alice, Pinocchio, and Don Quixote, or hiking along the medieval trails between Roccalvecce and Celleno, you’ll find a warm table ready to tell you the story of Tuscia—one dish at a time.

🍷 Hostaria MastroCiliegia – The Must-Stop in the Fairy Tale Village

📍 Via delle Fiabe, Sant’Angelo di Roccalvecce (VT)☎️ +39 338 302 3699🍽️ Osteria and wine bar with typical cuisine

Born in the heart of the fairy-tale hamlet, MastroCiliegia is more than just a restaurant: it's a community project.It was the first eatery created within the Fairy Tale Village and has quickly become a favorite for families, hikers, and travelers enchanted by the murals.

🌿 What to eat:

Rustic starters with bruschetta, local salumi and cheeses
Handmade lombrichelli with porcini mushrooms and sausage
Tagliatelle with wild boar ragù
Grilled sausages, porchetta-style rabbit, wild boar stew
Homemade desserts: tiramisu, jam tarts, rustic cookies
Selection of local wines, also by the glass

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Atmosphere and services:

Wooden furnishings and a relaxed, fairy-tale ambiance
Children’s menu and vegetarian options on request
Space for families, strollers, and small groups
Parking: 3-minute walk
Reservation recommended on weekends and during events

“The perfect stop after walking with Alice, Mowgli, and Hansel and Gretel.”

🍽️ Nearby Eats: Flavors Within Fairy-Tale Reach

If you wish to extend the gastronomic journey into nearby villages, here are some easily reachable spots:

🍖 Ristorante San Rocco – Celleno

📍 Via Roma, 1, Celleno (VT) | ☎️ +39 0761 780048Traditional restaurant with a Viterbese menu and wood-fired pizzas.Must-try: pappardelle with wild boar, grilled meats, porcini pizza.

🍞 Panificio Fratelli Oddo – Graffignano

📍 Via Umberto I, 13Perfect for a quick bite: crispy bread, pizza by the slice, and homemade sweets.Ideal for a light lunch during a hike through the gullies.

🍷 Trattorias and Agriturismi in Civita di Bagnoregio and Celleno

In these villages, just 10–15 minutes by car, you’ll find various taverns and farm stays offering homestyle cooking, seasonal menus, and local ingredients, often paired with Tuscia wines and local EVOO.

🍝 What to Taste in Roccalvecce and Surroundings

✔️ Handmade lombrichelli✔️ Wild boar ragù and mushroom sauces✔️ Porchetta-style rabbit and grilled sausages✔️ Local cheeses and cured meats with red wine✔️ Tiramisu, jam tarts, rustic cookies✔️ Cherry preserves—especially during Sant’Angelo’s summer Cherry Festival

☕ Bars, Snacks, and Sweet Moments

There are no large bars or wine shops, but the area is perfect for:

Picnic with a mural view, featuring sandwiches from the Graffignano bakery
Rustic aperitivo with red wine, cured meats, and warm bread
Fairy-tale snacks under Alice’s mural, with cookies and cherry tart

💡 Tips for Travelers

Always book on weekends, especially at Hostaria MastroCiliegia
Check for openings in rainy weather or off-season
Bring cash—some venues don’t accept cards
In summer: don’t miss the Cherry Festival and mural-themed events

✨ Conclusion: Dining Between Stories, Flavors, and Landscapes

Eating in Roccalvecce and Sant’Angelo is more than a culinary experience—it’s a journey into the truest, most poetic Tuscia.

Between a pasta dish and a painted wall, a glass of wine and a fairy-tale mural,you’ll discover that here, the table is part of the story, and every flavor carries a hint of legend and wonder.