FE3.0 ( FEBO) — Restaurant in Orvieto

The restaurant is nestled on a serene, pleasant street. Upon entering, one is immediately greeted by a bar showcasing large beer tanks, and the staff courteously directs you to a spacious dining area.

However, the dining experience leaves much to be desired. The service was noticeably slow; we waited an extended period for the menu, another prolonged wait to place our order, and an even longer wait for our food. Despite the restaurant being nearly empty, there were few staff members in sight to address our concerns.

The establishment prides itself on its home-brewed beer. While served in quaint glasses, we were taken aback by the price, which was significantly higher than neighboring restaurants and without prior indication of its cost.

As for the food, our expectations were unmet. We opted for the Wildboar dish paired with potatoes. The presentation was underwhelming with a disproportionate amount of potatoes to meat. The dish had a strong salty taste and was quite challenging to enjoy. Unfortunately, due to the unsatisfactory meal, we sought sustenance elsewhere afterward.

To top off the experience, there was an unanticipated 6 Euro cover charge, which in many establishments in the area could fetch you a decent meal. Coupled with the pricey food and beverages, our total came to 60 Euros, which felt exorbitant given the overall experience.

Given our experience, it's hard not to perceive this establishment as targeting unsuspecting tourists. I would advise caution if...

This well reviewed spot is tucked away up a laneway and is easy to miss. And that’s a shame, because this is a fabulous spot.

We had them on our lunch list for our Orvieto visit, mainly because of the reviews of their burgers (after six weeks+ in Italy we were jones’ing for a burger!).

But our first visit was post-dinner that we had prepared in our apartment. We had eaten too much and needed a walk and a digestivo. We popped by after walking the old town, and enjoyed a recommended, locally produced Amaro. Definitely not your run-of-the mill Amaro, this L’Orvietan had a unique colour and taste. Definitely more dry, though not in a bad way, and sharper than other Amaro we’ve had. Really enjoyable if you’re an Amaro fan.

We returned for lunch the next day. The burger with sautéed chicory, pecorino, peanuts and eggplant cream was too interesting not to order. And it was as fabulous as the menu description.

We also enjoyed their walnut salad with soft, local goat cheese. Candidly, we were too often disappointed with the salads we ordered in Italy - but not this time. It was outstanding.

All was enjoyed with glasses of very fine red wine. At 41.50€ for lunch they’re not inexpensive, but they are well worth it. Highly...

We were only having beer and wine. We asked if we could sit upstairs and were told, yes. When we got there we were told we couldn't sit there without ordering food. We asked about sitting outside, but you couldn't sit there without ordering food either. Disappointing for a place that bills itself for its beer.

It seems from the response from the owner, that I was not clear in my review. I was disappointed by being told we could sit and then being told we could not. I do understand that the restaurant has a need for seating for its dining customers and I just wish we had been told that in the beginning.

I think, there was also a misunderstanding of the phrase "bills itself for beer". This was not to say you should not bill for your beer. It is a phrase that means how you present or show yourself. When you enter your business, the brewery is presented immediately, giving the impression that it is your primary business. Clearly, that is not the case.

Sorry for any misunderstanding. I am, again, disappointed by your response that literally yells at me to explain what a terrible customer I am instead of trying to better understand the concerns...