Nicolao - GUBBIO

We are a cycling group who frequently stay at the Park Hotel Ai Cappuccini for vacation and have the pleasure of dining at Nicolao Ristorante. Adriano and his t... read more We are a cycling group who frequently stay at the Park Hotel Ai Cappuccini for vacation and have the pleasure of dining at Nicolao Ristorante. Adriano and his team present a very warm and welcoming atmosphere; entertaining the group with their service. We usually have 4 courses and as the cycling guide, I have had the opportunity to try a variety of each course. To highlight my favourites, Eggplant “ Parmigiana” with mozzarella and tomato sauce, Risotto with fresh asparagus and cherry tomato, Veal fillet with Gubbio black truffle sauce and Pistachios Semifreddo with hazelnut strawberries sauce. All these incredible dishes combine excellent flavours of the fresh local produce and are wonderfully presented to you. I am not experienced in wine, but the choices are delightful and the bar also offers a selection of artisanal craft beers, traditional drinks and light snacks for aperitivo. The decor hosts a collection of art pieces and blends well with the relaxed, but refined atmosphere. It is simply exquisite and always a pleasure.

We loved it. Top quality food, with perfect preparation, in a classy, artsy and relaxed environment with perfect service. I cannot ask for more... read more We loved it. Top quality food, with perfect preparation, in a classy, artsy and relaxed environment with perfect service. I cannot ask for more...

This beautiful restaurant is absolutely first class. We started with prosciutto and melon, which was superb. Then we enjoyed a salad bar, followed by rigatoni w... read more This beautiful restaurant is absolutely first class. We started with prosciutto and melon, which was superb. Then we enjoyed a salad bar, followed by rigatoni with sausage and peppers. After that we proceeded to have a crusted rack of lamb, which was the best I have ever had. Service of course was also first class. Perhaps the best meal we had in Italy.

It’s a classy restaurant in a classy hotel resort. Meat with truffle was simple and delicious. Absolutely recommended if you want tradition but with elegance. read more It’s a classy restaurant in a classy hotel resort. Meat with truffle was simple and delicious. Absolutely recommended if you want tradition but with elegance.

We were with a group, and had an abbreviated menu, but that was enough to show that Nicolao was a typical hotel restaurant....not terrible, able to service gues... read more We were with a group, and had an abbreviated menu, but that was enough to show that Nicolao was a typical hotel restaurant....not terrible, able to service guests who eat there, but nothing particular to recommend it. I had a pretty good pasta with truffles, and pretty mediocre rack of lamb, plus a very blah salad bar. Only reason to eat here is if you are unable or uninterested to walk the kilometer or so to town