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Panicale punches far above its weight when it comes to food. The village sits in a region famous for truffles, exceptional olive oil, handmade pasta, and wines from the Trasimeno hills. Here are the places that keep locals and visitors coming back.

What to Eat in Umbria

The dishes you'll find on nearly every menu in and around Panicale:

• Strangozzi al tartufo nero — Flat pasta with shaved black truffle
• Torta al Testo — Stone-cooked flatbread stuffed with prosciutto, greens, or cheese
• Umbricelli — Thick hand-rolled pasta with wild boar ragù
• Tegamaccio — Mixed lake fish stew, a Trasimeno classic
• Lenticchie di Castelluccio — Lentil soups from the high plains
• Local olive oil — Near-zero acidity; a pillar of Panicale's cuisine

What to Drink

The wines of the Trasimeno hills deserve attention: Sagrantino di Montefalco for a bold red, Grechetto for a crisp white, and Gamay del Trasimeno for something lighter and local. Ask for the house wine at any restaurant — it's almost always good.