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Preci restaurants are family-run places and tables focused on local products, a short distance from Norcia and Visso. Preci is an ancient village: in the 16th century it was home to a school of eye surgery. After the earthquake it lost many inhabitants, and the restaurants have remained meeting places for those who live here. The choice ranges from traditional Umbrian cooking to truffles, from grilled meat to pizza.

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Preci restaurants: where to go

For truffles the best choice is Il Castoro, at the foot of the village. The interior is all wood, like a mountain hut, which is why the place is nicknamed "la tana del Castoro" (the beaver's den). The restaurant offers a tasting menu based entirely on truffles, with moderate prices thanks to low markups on the dishes. During the lockdown a second, larger hut was built, and today the restaurant can seat up to two hundred people. It is run by Stefano Nardi.

In Castelvecchio, a hamlet of Preci, the Ristorante Al Porcello Felice serves Italian cuisine and pizza and is also listed in the Gambero Rosso guide.

For pizza there is also La taverna del ponte, which is both a restaurant and a pizzeria. The list is completed by Il Collaccio and Mattia Bar, each with its own page.

Before setting out, check that the chosen place is open. Those staying several days can also see the page where to stay in Preci.

Preci restaurants: the map

The map shows where the restaurants are and helps to plan the day. Il Castoro is in the village of Preci. Al Porcello Felice is in Castelvecchio. Those coming to Preci to visit the village can combine lunch or dinner with the stops described in Preci: what to see and do.

Preci restaurants: what to try

The defining dish of Preci's table is truffle, the star of an entire tasting menu at Il Castoro. The restaurant's cooking is based on the Umbrian tradition, with dishes made from natural ingredients.

To take the flavors of the area home, see the page Preci local products and shops.

Frequently asked questions

Where can you eat truffles in Preci?

Il Castoro, at the foot of the village of Preci, makes truffles its strong point. The restaurant offers a tasting menu based entirely on truffles. Prices are moderate, because markups on the dishes are low. The cooking remains rooted in the Umbrian tradition, with natural ingredients.

Where can you eat pizza in Preci?

Pizza is served at Ristorante Al Porcello Felice, in Castelvecchio, which offers Italian cuisine and pizza. There is also La taverna del ponte, a restaurant-pizzeria. Trade directories also list Il Castoro among the pizzerias. Check opening times in advance.

Is there a restaurant in Preci suitable for large groups?

Il Castoro is the largest of the places listed in Preci. After the expansion carried out during the lockdown, it can seat up to two hundred people. For groups and parties, it is still best to contact the restaurant before visiting.