Located in a beautiful 13th century Franciscan monastery next to the church of St. Francis of Assisi in Corciano, Il Convento is simply one of the best restaurants in Umbria. In 1223, San Francesco returning from the island stopped in Corciano, and in memory of his visit the construction of the church and monastery of San Francesco was started. Over 600 years later in 1839, Bishop Cittadini changed the convent into a summer residence for the Diocese of Perugia Seminary, and at the end of the 1950's, the property then passed to Luigi Battaglini, who with his wife Anna Bocci, transformed the convent into a restaurant. At 84, Anna Bocci continues to be the heart and soul of Il Convento, guardian of ancient recipes which with great passion she skilfully brings to life every day, with the help of her daughter Patricia and chef Gianluca. Serving simple but exceptional traditional Umbrian cuisine in the ancient barrel vaulted wine cellars of the former convent of San Francesco, we are always welcomed by Patricia's delightful husband Cesare, who greets us each time we visit. Seated in the picturesque outdoor garden courtyard on a warm summer afternoon and surrounded by oversized terracotta pots overflowing with blossoming oleander, we started with a chilled bottle of Umbrian Grechetto and followed with a sensational lunch. With an inspired menu, exceptional wine list, absolutely delicious dishes and Cesare's warm Umbrian hospitality, dining at Il Convento is always a soul satisfying delight.
Il Convento sign in the courtyard
Il Convento menu in the outdoor garden courtyard
Selection of special summer dishes
Secondi and contorni
Our waiter serving a lovely Grechetto by Saio Winery in Assisi as we relaxed
in Il Convento's garden courtyard
An ancient grape that belongs to the Umbrian tradition,
the Grechetto was crisp, light and delicious
Pera e Pecorino Fresca: Pear and fresh young pecorino
Prosciutto e Melone: the most delicious sweet melon with perfect prosciutto
Raviolini estivi con fiore di zucca, zucchine e ricotta stagionata: Ravioli with
zucchini flowers, zucchini and ricotta
Tagliatelle al sugo d’oca: Tagliatelle with full flavoured duck sauce
Umbricelli al Tartufo estivi: Umbricelli with summer truffle sauce and shaved truffle
Spiedino di Salsicce: Umbrian sausage on a skewer
Verdure alla griglia: Grilled local vegetables
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