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One of the most refined restaurants in the Castelli Romani has been in the same family since 1882. Its dining room windows open onto a breathtaking view across Lake Albano to the conical peak of Monte Cavo. In winter a log fire blazes in a corner; in summer you can dine on the flower-filled terrace. Be sure to ask for a tour of their famous winding cellars, carved into the volcanic rock below the restaurant and home to a small wine museum.
Situated in the heart of the village of Castel Gandolfo, Bucci occupies a splendid position overlooking Lake Albano far below with an outdoor terrace shaded by a grape pergola. Food has traditional roots but offers a modern twist, ranging from lasagna with crispy guanciale to spicy stewed calamari.
