Vespasia

Top choice in Umbria


Few places elevate Umbria's earthy cuisine to such heights as Michelin-starred Vespasia. Elegantly housed in a 16th-century palazzo and furnished with bright modern art, chef Valentino Palmisano's fine-dining restaurant serves three tasting menus (plus a €48 weekday lunch menu), showcasing his contemporary approach in dishes such as lenticchie (lentil) soup with aged Parmesan foam, and truffle mousse paired with olive oil gelato.

In warmer months, dine in the garden to jazz or blues.


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