Il Convento in Corcino: An Umbrian Culinary Gem

Located in a beautiful 13th century ex-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 inside within the ancient barrel vaulted dining room which used to be the wine cellars of the former 13th century convent, we started with a glass of Prosecco to honour our last lunch at il Convento for a while, and shared Anna's Crostini Umbri al Tartufo Nero, a decadent antipasto of chopped black truffles on crisp toasted crostini. Following with a special bottle of 2013 Montefalco Sagrantino by Antonelli from Umbria, we enjoyed a delicious lunch of Costolette di agnello allo scotaditto and Scalopine al vini bianco o limone before finishing with a luscious creamy Tiramisu. As a special parting gift, Cesare sent over a bottle of Durbino Chardonnay Grappa with a hand-blown Murano glass ship inside, for us to enjoy. With an inspired menu, exceptional wine list, absolutely delicious cuisine and Cesare's warm Umbrian hospitality, dining at Il Convento is always a soul satisfying culinary delight.

Located in a beautiful 13th century ex-Franciscan monastery, 

Il Convento is simply one of the best restaurants in Umbria and one of our absolute favourites

Il Convento is located in what were originally the ancient barrel vaulted wine cellars 

of the former 13th century convent

Fresh flowering plants grace every table at Il Convento

The outstanding menu of Il Convento with traditional Umbrian dishes and old recipes of 

owner and chef Anna Bocci

Il Convento menu of antipasti

Prosecco to begin our last lunch at Il Convento celebrating the final days of our month in Umbria

Corciano is famous for its local bread and even holds an annual bread festival

2013 Antonelli San Marco Montefalco Sagrantino from Umbria

Our server decanting the special bottle of Sagrantino

Ruby red. intense and fruity, with hints of cherry and wild berries

Crostini Umbri al Tartufo Nero

Mouthwateringly aromatic and absolutely delicious

Patate arrosti

Spinaci con olio e limone

Costolette di agnello allo scotaditto

Scalopine al vini bianco o limone

The dessert menu

Painted embellishment on the dessert menu

Anna Bocci Tiramisu

Luscious and creamy Tiramisu 

Caffe Macchiato with a heart

Durbino Chardonnay Grappa with hand-blown Murano glass ship inside

Two glasses of grappa compliments of Cesare

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