Maria - L'AQUILA

This restaurant is a jewel amidst a charming hiking village located in Gran Sasso National Park. The food was spectacular, fresh, tasty, great presentation! The... read more This restaurant is a jewel amidst a charming hiking village located in Gran Sasso National Park. The food was spectacular, fresh, tasty, great presentation! The wine selection of local Italian wines was perfect. The antipasti offerings were super delicious. I love the roasted zucchini’s in olive oil. The bruschetta of fresh tomatoes and olive oil was fresh and delicious. We ordered fettuccine with mushrooms and delicate sauce and ricotta stuffed ravioles in tomatoes sauce. For sweets we had a créame and fruits torte. Maria herself made sure we felt comfortable and happy! Great location, ambiance, happy people, servizio eccellente! Thanks Maria and your staff for creating a fun and healthy dinning experience. grazie mille!

Very friendly. Maria was very attentative to us even though the restaurant was absolutely full. Will visit again. read more Very friendly. Maria was very attentative to us even though the restaurant was absolutely full. Will visit again.

Friends from Abruzzo took us to this place for an outdoor lunch after a morning at Gran Sasso. Wonderful variety of local dishes, all prepared and presented nic... read more Friends from Abruzzo took us to this place for an outdoor lunch after a morning at Gran Sasso. Wonderful variety of local dishes, all prepared and presented nicely at a good relaxed pace. The house white wine was excellent and the price was surprisingly modest. The owner visited briefly and was very welcoming. We couldn't have been more satisfied.

Called in here for lunch today. 3 persons MotoTouring through Italy. We wanted a light lunch, some anti pasta’s to share, bruschetta’s and some beers. When we s... read more Called in here for lunch today. 3 persons MotoTouring through Italy. We wanted a light lunch, some anti pasta’s to share, bruschetta’s and some beers. When we said that we didn’t want pasta or a main we were asked to leave the owner did not want to serve us. Never in Italy have we experienced such rude or inappropriate hospitality. I guess they made all their profits over the winter!

Starters being a plate of locally produced cheese and fresh ham was good followed by home made pasta with tartufo and mushroom were very good , but the arrostic... read more Starters being a plate of locally produced cheese and fresh ham was good followed by home made pasta with tartufo and mushroom were very good , but the arrosticini , lamb kebab were even better !