The Vinum Senses - Osteria Contemporanea — Restaurant in Ortona

Yesterday, on a Wednesday, we wanted something to eat. We drove to an Italian restaurant, but they were closed. Another restaurant in the same village also. Luckly with google map you can search at 'open restaurants'. After 1,5 hour driving through the mountains crossing many little villages, we believed on a Wednesday all restaurants in Italy were closed. We tried one more suggestion and in a little street we found a very fashenable restaurant with the name Senses. The owner, who also produce the wines and olive oils he serve, has a philosophy that your senses must be stimulated by good food and drinks. You can choose a la carte or a 3, 4 or 5 diner for a fast price. The chef, who speaks English, made for us a surprise meal. He started with an amuse, consisting of a hand made ricotta in gazpago. The taste and structure was so good. But the chef promised us, we will go to next level with every dish. The anti paste was a carbonara without pasta, but with poached egg. With this plate we had fine bread with olive oil. I never had someting that delicious. With our meal we had a very nice white Pecorino wine. It match so good with the meal. The pasta was a spagetti with a deliscious tomato sauce, 3 colour tomatoes, basil and grated rigotta. Only the smell was so good and the taste even better. As desert I had pistace cream with apricots topping and my friends had a cheescake with strawberry and ginger. We ended with a real espresso and get a special digestive with it. The service was very kind and make us feel...

We have visited Roberto Dragani and his beautiful restaurant on our trip as wine buyers in the Abruzzo region. Besides the unique location, the artistic ambiance and the sheer endless winelist, this restaurant is a perfect example of a brilliant idea, lots of passion and dedicated co-workers. If you are in the region, my absolute advice is to visit Senses.! Let them prepare a tasting menu of 4/5 courses and be prepared to a lot of “oohh and ahhh’s” You will enjoy the best food for many miles around, the best wines (from their own vineyards !) and the most dedicated owner I have ever met. Will be back soon!!!

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Wouter van...

This is a fantastic place to enjoy a meal. The restaurant itself is elegantly simple, the service is first rate and the wine list is excellent. And the food! Fresh, mainly local ingredients are creatively combined to make the most delicious antipasti and entrees; you can taste all of the delicately balanced ingredients. Everything, of course, is also beautifully presented. I highly recommend The Vinyl Senses to anyone seeking the perfect fine dining experience. And when you go, try the brownie...