Osteria Da Elisa - GUARDIAGRELE

When I choose restaurants, I do read reviews when available and also seek personal recommendations. Happily, this does mean that most of my reviews are positive. I am pleased to say that this is also a very positive review and I am happy to highly recommend Hostaria Elisa. This is a charming small restaurant in the lovely village of Bocca Di Valle on the outskirts of Guardiagrele. It probably has a maximum capacity inside of twenty five or so diners with a few more tables outside. We visited with friends having pre-booked a few days earlier. It was a good job we had done so as all the inside tables were occupied within a short time of service beginning. We actually arrived early, which surprised the owners who didn't expect to open until 8pm, despite our booking being for 7.30. This was no problem as we were able to enjoy a good beer wine outside before being shown to our table. We shared two servings of antipasti between the four of us. This really was a meal in itself, an absolutely delicious assortment of local produce. For the next course we each chose different homemade pasta dishes. The pasta made on the premises really did make a difference and we all enjoyed this course. For me the highlight was the lamb chops roasted over the wood embers. I cannot remember when I have eaten more delicious lamb for a long time. The was accompanied by locally produced wine which went down very well and finished off with deserts and coffee. A final pleasant surprise was the bill. A very reasonable amount for a fantastic evening that we had all thoroughly enjoyed. One of nicest meals for a long time. All credit to the pleasant couple who run it. Once again I strongly recommend Hostaria Elisa.

I'm so pleased we decided to eat here today. It's a short drive from Villa Di Stelle,and it was a gorgeous day. The food was simple, very well cooked and delicious. We had (just to mention a couple of dishes mouthwatering artichoke and tomato pasta, a very generous portion of lamb chops and crispy potatoes. The service was good, the prices are good and because it's a small restaurant it has a very nice ambience. We would definitely recommend this place to any of our guests and friends visiting the area.

Everything about this small restaurant is wonderful the excellent quality of the food, the simple local dishes served with aplomb, the service and setting. We eat here regularly (it is also excellent value) and would have no hesitation in pronouncing it outstanding of its type. The home made pasta is yummy, whether ravioli with pear and gorgonzola or with black truffle, chitarrina with a simple tomato sugo, or even with wild boar. The grilled meat, locally sourced, is always delicious, served with a simple salad and roast potatoes, and the selection of puddings very tempting. I can't wait to go back!!

Buon rapporto qualità/prezzo. Ambiente familiare. Menù della tradizione locale. Gradito il mosto cotto offerto a fine pasto. Un filo di temperatura ambiente in più sarebbe stato gradito (anche perchénon ho avuto la fortuna di mangiare vicino al camino)... ma nel complesso un luogo dove tornare.

Ottimo tutto servizio ,il mangiare buonissimo e il coniglio al coppo superlativo . Prezzo onestissimo .