La Cantina del Bartoccio - Trevi Umbria
Guanciale with balsamico reduction
One of my favorite places to eat in Trevi is a small trattoria called La Cantina del Bartoccio. Situated on the edge of the stunning piazza you can dine alfresco soaking up the ambiance and daily life of the villagers and their busy little square. It makes a nice spot for people-watching. The food is also a very good reason to go...they serve a variety of the normal pasta dishes, plus hot second course dishes such as grilled or roasted pork. Their antipasti is a great starter and a brilliant plate to share - often for lunch we will order just that with some extra sides and a salad... But my favorite dish to eat here is their Guanciale - cured pork cheek.
Guanciale has a very delicate texture and flavour, it is simply delicious! It looks uncomplicated on the plate with just a simple balsamico reduction to accompany the meat but the flavour is out-of-this-world. Pair it with a local robust red, a salad - bread comes automatically - and you should be quite satisfied. My after-lunch treat would be an affogato at the bar across the way, or a gelato. Then a walk through the empty streets of the town while the inhabitants are taking their afternoon siesta. The piazza comes alive again in the early evening, when people stop by the bar for an aperativo.
Guanciale has a very delicate texture and flavour, it is simply delicious! It looks uncomplicated on the plate with just a simple balsamico reduction to accompany the meat but the flavour is out-of-this-world. Pair it with a local robust red, a salad - bread comes automatically - and you should be quite satisfied. My after-lunch treat would be an affogato at the bar across the way, or a gelato. Then a walk through the empty streets of the town while the inhabitants are taking their afternoon siesta. The piazza comes alive again in the early evening, when people stop by the bar for an aperativo.
Guanciale with balsamico reduction
If you would like more info about eating out in Umbria, click on the link below for a restaurant recommendation in the nearby village of Castel Ritaldi.
Il Boccone del Re
Il Boccone del Re
Buon fine settimana - Happy Weekend !
Michelle x
Villa Arcangelo Umbria
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