Ristorante Il Coccorone

Ristorante Il Coccorone is a long-established family trattoria just off Montefalco's main square, set in a characterful medieval stone building on Largo Tempestivi. It is one of the town's most dependable addresses for traditional Umbrian cooking in the heart of Sagrantino country, and a favourite of both locals and the wine tourists who come to taste Montefalco's famous red. The kitchen keeps close to the regional canon. Umbricelli al tartufo - the thick hand-rolled local pasta dressed with black truffle - is the standout, while wood-fired grilled meats cooked over the open flame and palomba (wood pigeon) carry the meat-and-game tradition. Cured meats, seasonal vegetables and hearty soups round out a menu built for generous, unfussy eating. The dining rooms are warm and rustic, all stone and timber, with a relaxed family atmosphere and a comfortable noise level; dress is casual. The wine list is naturally strong on Sagrantino di Montefalco and Montefalco Rosso, the local reds that pair so well with the grilled meats and truffle, alongside Grechetto and other Umbrian labels at fair prices. Il Coccorone serves lunch and dinner, roughly 12:30PM to 2:30PM and 7:30PM to 10PM, and closes Wednesday. Prices are moderate, good value for the quality and the truffle. Because Montefalco is a popular wine-tourism stop, booking ahead is advisable for dinner, weekends and the autumn harvest and truffle season. First-time visitors should pair the umbricelli al tartufo or a wood-fired grilled meat with a glass of local Sagrantino to take in the Montefalco tradition the kitchen does well. The atmospheric medieval rooms make it a satisfying lunch stop between cellar visits as much as an evening destination.