Umbria Jazz Gourmet is the chance to try these three restaurants in Perugia.
A gourmet project in parallel with the Jazz Festival
Umbria Jazz Gourmet is the gourmet spin-off of Umbria Jazz (from 11 to 20 July), the world-renowned festival of international music, cultural encounters and cosmopolitan vibes. This parallel gourmet project is a collaboration between the festival organizers and a number of local food and wine producers, making Umbrian cuisine an integral part of the event. Many of the restaurants that best represent this vision are located in Perugia’s historic centre, and they blend the best of techniques with a gastronomic identity and contemporary spirit. Here are three of the best.
Ada Gourmet in the historic centre of Perugia
Ada Gourmet, a refined restaurant in the historic centre of Perugia, received a Michelin star in 2024 for its creative cuisine that blends Umbrian traditions and international influences. It has two tasting menus: one vegetarian and the other inspired by the Storyteller disco. The restaurant has two elegant rooms, an open kitchen and a fine wine cellar, and the menus is focused on Umbrian traditions which are reinterpreted with modern sensitivity.
L'Officina also hosts events
L’Officina is known for its creative and seasonal dishes that blend Umbrian traditions with international influences. The restaurant is also a cultural centre that hosts artistic and musical events. The wine cellar has a selection of biodynamic and natural wines, as well as craft beers and spirits. Dining here is an experience designed for a curious public who wants to experience contemporary reinterpretations of local flavours.
Acciugais a Michelin-star restaurant
Acciuga is a popular Michelin-star restaurant that specializes in modern and creative seasonal dishes served in an elegant setting, and it has an open kitchen. The choices on the menu show a penchant for ingredients that have a clear Mediterranean identity, and they change in tune with the seasons, market availability and the chef’s sensitivity.
