Abruzzo
Shepherds and mountains: arrosticini skewers over the coals and pasta alla chitarra done properly.
The menu
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Arrosticini
Mutton skewers cooked over a narrow charcoal grill, eaten by the dozen
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Spaghetti alla chitarra
Pasta cut on the wooden 'guitar' tool, served with mutton ragù
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Pallotte cacio e ova
Little cheese-and-egg balls in tomato sauce
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Brodetto alla vastese
Fish soup from Vasto, no sautéing — everything goes in raw
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Ferratelle
Wafers pressed in a red-hot iron, scented with anise
To drink
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Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
A robust red, the natural partner for arrosticini
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Trebbiano d'Abruzzo
A simple white that becomes something great in the right hands
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Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo
A cherry-coloured rosé, fresh and food-friendly
Where to eat
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L'Aquila
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L'Aquila
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L'Aquila
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L'Aquila
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L'Aquila
Google ratings, July 2026