This review is for the restuarant only. We did not stay at the hotel (although it certainly looked gorgeous).
Il Maniero is one of those special restaurant experiences you may only come across a few times in your life. It is high in the hills above Assisi, so a car is a must, but no trip to Assisi is complete without a visit to this Umbrian dining gem. The restuarant is in a 1300 year old fortress, with all the charm preserved, yet nicely updated to modern times. The ambiance cannot be beat.
I went with my husband and several other friends. We were treated like royalty- the staff is amazing. Our waiter plied us with various wines on the house, and prepared a special desert platter since we couldn't decide what we wanted to try. All of the food was delicious- especially the Umbrian Pasta that I had for a main course.
The price is very reasonable, I think our bill worked out to about 20 euros per person, including wine and desert.
In short it would be worthwhile just to rent a car for the day and drive out here for dinner. I can't recommend it highly enough.
I also recommend staying at the nearby Alla Madonna Del Piatto- a lovely farmhouse inn with beautiful rooms, sparkling modern bathrooms, and a wonderful hostess.






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