Tucked away in the beautiful Umbrian countryside, not far from Assisi, La Cucina di San Pietro a Pettine lies in the heart of the San Pietro a Pettine Estate, with its fertile truffle grounds, 13th-century Romanesque church and breathtaking views over the Spoletina Valley. Using fresh truffles, a passion of the Caporicci family for generations, the fragrant subterranean fungus is artfully combined with the best ingredients of the region and perfectly captures the spirit of this magical place, in which elegance and genuine Umbrian hospitality unite for an unforgettable experience. Arriving for a special truffle lunch, the menu of this special restaurant features truffles collected from the estate every day, and the meal was indeed a gastronomic feast. Bounty from the 800 hectares of protected truffle grounds is used in the restaurant, along with dishes that Alice Caporicci prepares fresh every day, from pasta to bread and desserts. At “La Cucina” one can buy not only their fresh truffles, but also a range of truffles products made to Alice’s recipes, tried and tested in the restaurant.
Truffle hunting treasure from the San Pietro a Pettine estate
View over the Spoletina Valley from San Pietro a Pettine
13th-century Romanesque church sits on the grounds of the estate
The bright modern interior of the restaurant
Fresh baked focaccia and breads
Woven San Pietro a Pettine napkin
The carta dei vini full of wonderful local wines
A glass of local prosecco is a fine way to begin our truffle lunch
Scacciadiavoli sparkling Brut Rosé from Montefalco
Made from 100% local Sagrantino grapes, the sparkling Rosé was fresh, floral, lively and balanced
The day's truffle menu
Strapazzo tradizionale al tartufo estivo
Mozzarella di bufula Barlotti con pappa al pomodoro e tartufo estivo
2018 Scacciadiavoli Grechetto from Montefalco
Spaghettoni Cavalieri al tartufo estivo
Passatelli con fiori de zucca, alici di menaica e tartufo
Little tiny fiori de zucca
Macchiato
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