Lago Trasimeno

[SabrinaF]

I've searched through many Umbria and Tuscany posts but have not found any recommendations for eating the local cuisine on lake Trasimeno. The vegetarian restuarant, Montali, sounds delicious but i would prefer the lake fish. I am here two nights and would like a simple, traditional meal at a fair price. I have the guide for the area restuarants but do not want to end up anywhere too touristy. Any suggestions?

[barberinibee]

Have your guidebooks mentioned this restaurant, recommended by Gambero Rosso? I mention it because it is all about the lake fish:

http://www.ristorantelacquario.it/pg....

Any trustworthy locals with whom you can consult about whether this restaurant is worthwhile? I haven't eaten there myself.

[SabrinaF]

Thank you for the suggestion, barberienibee. We ended up eating there -- the carp was great as well as the pici with goose sauce. The perch fillet and minestrone were good, but not great. We were hoping for more of a hole in the wall, but are very happy that we got to try the carp cooked in porchetta.

[barberinibee]

Glad to hear you were overall pleased. I happened to stop by my office today where I have a copy of the 2011 Osterie d'Italia guide, and it was recommended there as well as a Slow Food pick.