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Assisi isn't a late-night town, so don't plan on any midnight snacks. What you can count on is the ubiquitous stringozzi (thick spaghetti), as well as the local specialty piccione all'assisana (roasted pigeon with olives and liver). The locals eat torta al testo (a dense flatbread, often stuffed with vegetables or cheese) with their meals.
In summer, dine in a cool green garden; in winter, under the low brick arches of the cozy cellars. The unique settings and the first-rate (though straightforward) fare make this central restaurant one of Assisi's busiest; try the namesake homemade spaghetti alla buca, served with a roasted mushroom sauce.
