Il Tiglio, Montemonaco

Il Tiglio: location in Isola San Biagio

The restaurant is in Montemonaco, in the province of Ascoli Piceno, in the hamlet of Isola San Biagio. It is a mountain corner at about a thousand meters above sea level, with few houses and wood and stone all around. There is parking and a terrace, and the restaurant is wheelchair accessible.

Il Tiglio: what it offers

The cooking combines technique and creativity: dishes mentioned include trout, veal skirt and mushrooms. Two tasting menus are offered. Il Ritorno revolves around woodland, sea and fresh water. Transumanza tells the chef's journey from the mountains to the sea, with bolder flavors. Vegetarian dishes are available.

Vegetables, chestnuts, truffles and lamb come from the restaurant's own farm. The rest of the ingredients come from small producers in the Sibillini, including cow's and goat's milk. The wine list includes local and regional wines and artisanal wines from other parts of Italy. The restaurant takes reservations.

Il Tiglio: what to see nearby

In Montemonaco, the church of Santi Benedetto e Biagio is worth a visit. The Museo della Grotta della Sibilla, now closed for restoration, tells the legend of the cave, which collapsed long ago and is inaccessible. For an easy walk, the Bosco dei Mazzamurelli has a trail with wooden figures recalling the legends of the Sibillini Mountains. Hiking destinations in the area include Lago di Pilato, Monte Vettore, Monte Sibilla and the Gola dell'Infernaccio. Other places to eat are on the page Montemonaco restaurants.