Where to Eat
Our favourite places to eat, shop and taste wine near the cottage, in Rocca San Giovanni and in Chieti.
Restaurants
La Taverna degli Amici
Contrada Codacchie 72, Rocca San Giovanni (opens in a new tab)A family-run trattoria serving traditional, homemade cuisine in a simple and welcoming setting. A lovely place for a relaxing dinner and to taste the flavors of the local tradition.
Stasera Pago Io
Contrada Vallevò 250, Rocca San Giovanni (opens in a new tab)A self-service fried food restaurant where you can choose from a variety of specialties. A simple, quick and affordable option when you're in the mood for something tasty.
Around €7 per portion
Trattoria La Tavernetta Da Ianni
Via Papa Giovanni XXIII 2, Chieti (opens in a new tab)A family-run trattoria, well known for its traditional Abruzzese cuisine and authentic local flavors. Specialties worth trying include sagne e ceci (pasta with chickpeas), arrosticini and other traditional homemade dishes. A simple and genuine place where you can feel a little like you're at home.
Ristorante Teate
Via Federico Salomone 26, Chieti (opens in a new tab)A traditional trattoria in the historic center of Chieti, ideal for discovering traditional Abruzzese and Chieti cuisine. Typical dishes include pallotte cacio e ova (cheese and egg balls), sagne e ceci, pasta alla pecorara and arrosticini. A good choice for tasting the authentic flavors of the area.
Shops
Macelleria Di Paolo
Via Nazario Sauro 13, Rocca San Giovanni (opens in a new tab)A local butcher shop where you can find meat and local products, ideal for preparing dinner at home.
CONAD
SS524 11, Santa Maria Imbaro (opens in a new tab)A convenient place to find everything you need for dinner at home: fresh products, bread, fruit, vegetables, meat, fish and much more.
Wine
Cantina Frentana
Contrada Perazza 32, Rocca San Giovanni (opens in a new tab)For wine lovers, a local winery where you can discover and taste local wines.