Lunch at Locanda Manfredi in Paciano

Today we had a superb lunch at Locanda Manfredi in Paciano, just over the hill from Panicale. The experience was one of perfect delight on a gorgeous day with wonderful views from the terrace, absolutely stunning food and a most generous and congenial host. A few moments with the chef and the resident dog added to the fun.

The menu is welcomingly smaller than many but includes quite original dishes so choosing was a satisfying experience.

These beautiful pasta dishes were so delicious, we could have gone away happy at that stage. Kelly had a semolina pasta stuffed with local purple potato, pecorino cheese and mint. My strozzapreti 'priest strangler' pasta with pesto, small potato pieces, green beans and pine nuts was beyond description gorgeous!

We followed the pasta with chianina beef with rocket, tomatoes and those gorgeous local purple potatoes again. Kelly had beef slices whereas as I had beef strips (as pictured).

This pattern on the table is the sun shining through the vino rosso glass.

A couple of contented retirees!