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Montefiascone, VT, Italy

42.5383° N, 12.0305° E
Montefiascone, VT, Italy

Historic hilltop jewel of Tuscia overlooking Lake Bolsena, home of Est! Est!! Est!!! wine, volcanic beaches & medieval citadels

Perched at 600 meters elevation in the province of Viterbo on the Via Francigena, Montefiascone commands sweeping panoramic views over volcanic Lake Bolsena. Enjoy lake whitefish, ancient cellars, volcanic sand beaches, and day excursions within 20 to 90 minutes to Civita di Bagnoregio, Orvieto, Roman thermal baths, and the Tuscan Maremma coast.

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Osteria del Cardinale
Historic Town Center (2 min walk)
$$ 4.8
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Osteria del Cardinale

Via San Flaviano, 18, 01027 Montefiascone VT, Italy

Nestled in the medieval stone alleyways near the Basilica of Santa Margherita. Hearty local cuisine: pappardelle al cinghiale (wild boar), pici all'aglione, sliced Fiorentina steaks grilled over wood embers, and local cured capocollo.

Tip: Ask the owner for the house-aged pecorino with chestnut honey and a glass of Aleatico di Gradoli dessert wine.
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Ristorante Da Pancino
In town (4 mins from Piazza Vittorio Emanuele)
$$ 4.9
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Ristorante Da Pancino

Via Cassia Vecchia, 128, 01027 Montefiascone VT, Italy

Perched dramatically on the ancient volcanic crater rim with views stretching across the entire expanse of Lake Bolsena to the Martana and Bisentina islands. Famous for fresh lake catch (coregone and luccio), wild boar stew, and handmade umbrichelli pasta tossed with local porcini mushrooms and truffles.

Tip: Book an outdoor terrace table at sunset. Order the antipasto di lago followed by grilled coregone accompanied by a chilled bottle of Est! Est!! Est!!! di Montefiascone Classico.
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Ristorante Albergo Dante
In town
$$ 5.0
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Ristorante Albergo Dante

Via Nazionale, 2, 01027 Montefiascone VT, Italy

Our favorite restaurant in Montefiascone, offering best carbonara, tiramisu and suppa inglese. Friendly staff. Wonderful sunset views.

Tip: Make sure you make reservations.
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Trattoria del Moro Aronne (Orvieto)
28 mins scenic drive north through the volcanic hills
$$$ 4.9
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Trattoria del Moro Aronne (Orvieto)

Via San Leonardo, 7, 05018 Orvieto TR, Italy

A legendary trattoria in neighboring Orvieto, just a half-hour scenic drive north from Montefiascone. Serving authentic recipes passed down generations: tagliolini with black summer truffles, braised guinea fowl, and artisanal local cheeses.

Tip: After lunch, walk 5 minutes through the cobblestone streets to the breathtaking Duomo di Orvieto to view Luca Signorelli's renaissance frescoes.
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