If you’re staying at Il Fontanaro and craving something truly authentic…
there’s a place that feels like stepping into another century.

Welcome to Gubbio.

Built in stone, layered with history, and quietly tucked away in the hills of Umbria, Gubbio is one of Italy’s most underrated foodie destinations—where truffle pasta, medieval views, and unforgettable experiences come together in one perfect day.

🚗 How to Get to Gubbio from Il Fontanaro

• ⏱ Drive time: about 1 hour 15 minutes
• 🚗 Route: Il Fontanaro → Perugia → SS298 → Gubbio

The drive itself is part of the experience—rolling hills, olive groves, and postcard-perfect landscapes.

👉 Want more ideas like this?
Explore our favorite day trips on https://www.tuscanyumbriablog.com/

🎢 The Most Unique Experience in Gubbio

Before lunch, do something unforgettable.

Hop on the Funivia Colle Eletto, Gubbio’s iconic open-air cable car.

• You step into a small metal “cage”
• You gently rise above the rooftops
• You reach Basilica of Sant’Ubaldo

At the top? A view that will stay with you forever.

👉 It’s simple, a little thrilling, and completely magical (in the real sense of the word).

🍷 Where to Eat in Gubbio (Verified & Worth It)

These are reliable, open, and loved restaurants—perfect for travelers who care about food.

🥇 Taverna del Lupo

Set inside a historic stone building, this is Gubbio’s most iconic restaurant.

• Handmade pasta with truffle
• Seasonal Umbrian cuisine
• Elegant but still authentic

👉 Ideal for a memorable, slow lunch.

🍝 Locanda del Duca

Warm, welcoming, and deeply local.

• Traditional recipes
• Porcini mushrooms and truffle
• Cozy atmosphere

👉 Feels like eating at a friend’s home—if your friend is an amazing chef.

🌿 Orto Osteria dalla Terra

A more modern take on Umbrian cuisine.

• Seasonal ingredients
• Vegetable-forward dishes
• Creative, fresh menu

👉 Perfect if you want something lighter but still full of flavor.

🧀 La Cresciamia

For something quick, fun, and local.

• Try the famous crescia (Umbrian flatbread)
• Filled with cheese, cured meats, or veggies

👉 Street food—but done the Umbrian way.

🏔️ Ristorante Funivia da Vinicio

Right at the top, near the funicular arrival.

• Simple dishes
• Unbeatable views
• Relaxed atmosphere

👉 Come for the experience, stay for the panorama.

🍝 What to Eat in Gubbio

This is comfort food at its best:

• Tagliatelle with black truffle
• Wild boar ragù
• Crescia bread with local cheeses
• Slow-cooked meats

Everything is rooted in tradition, with flavors that tell the story of Umbria.

✨ Why Gubbio is Perfect for Fontanaro Guests

Because it’s not overrun with tourists.

Because it still feels real.

Because in one day you can:

• Ride a medieval cable car
• Eat incredible local food
• Walk through centuries of history

And still return to Il Fontanaro for a quiet sunset in the countryside.

🔗 Plan Your Experience

Make the most of your stay:

• Discover our villas → https://www.countryslowliving.com/
• Join a cooking class → https://www.slowcookingschool.com/
• Taste our olive oil → https://www.bestitalianoliveoil.com/
• Read more travel guides → https://www.tuscanyumbriablog.com/

💡 Insider Tip

Visit:

• Spring → green landscapes, fewer crowds
• Fall → truffle season (the best time for food lovers)

To shop in Gubbio:

1 Ceramics: Unico Ceramica Contemporanea in via XX Settembre, 25.  https://www.facebook.com/unicoceramicacontemporanea/

best ceramic gubbio

2 Quality leather products: IKUNICO. Via Santa Maria Maddalena sn, Ponte d’Assi (Gubbio)

3 The best butcher. Fulvio Macelleria. Via Nicola Vantaggi.  https://www.facebook.com/fulviomacelleria/

4 The best place to buy Truffle in Gubbio is Delizie al tartufo. Via Cavour 3.  https://www.deliziealtartufo.it/