We are in Farnese, a typical medieval town of Tuscia, in Northern part of Lazio also known as Maremma. The city situated on a hillside, is made of a particular rock known as “tufo,” where the houses and its narrow streets seem to have been practically carved into it. At sunset the walls of the city shine in golden light as the sun rays hit its surface, it is a must see.
The name “Farnese” comes from the presence of an ancient type of Oak tree found surrounding the area called Farnie, which today are almost extinct. But, Farnese is also the name of a powerful family, in which one of its descendents became a pope, “Paolo III Farnese.”
The town has many delightful historical and naturalisitic sites to visit. In the town itself, there is the palace of “La Rocca dei Farnese,” the church of “Parrocchiale” where once inside we can admire the paintings of the painter “Antonio Maria Panico, “ and the church tied to the Monastery of the Cappuccini monks, where the floors are made of precious marble, and it hosts the tomb of the Farnese family. The civic museum of Ferrante Rittatore Vonviller also deserves a visit. These monuments are all immersed in a magical setting, in one of the most beautiful parts of the country, surrounded by rivers and natural reserves with ancient Roman and Etruscan ruins. Hence, it is in this scenery that in the march of 2002 the Restaurant “La Piazzetta del Sole” opened. Miriam and Antonella created a precious corner of marvelous cuisine, hospitality at honest prices.
The name “Farnese” comes from the presence of an ancient type of Oak tree found surrounding the area called Farnie, which today are almost extinct. But, Farnese is also the name of a powerful family, in which one of its descendents became a pope, “Paolo III Farnese.”
The town has many delightful historical and naturalisitic sites to visit. In the town itself, there is the palace of “La Rocca dei Farnese,” the church of “Parrocchiale” where once inside we can admire the paintings of the painter “Antonio Maria Panico, “ and the church tied to the Monastery of the Cappuccini monks, where the floors are made of precious marble, and it hosts the tomb of the Farnese family. The civic museum of Ferrante Rittatore Vonviller also deserves a visit. These monuments are all immersed in a magical setting, in one of the most beautiful parts of the country, surrounded by rivers and natural reserves with ancient Roman and Etruscan ruins. Hence, it is in this scenery that in the march of 2002 the Restaurant “La Piazzetta del Sole” opened. Miriam and Antonella created a precious corner of marvelous cuisine, hospitality at honest prices.
As the years have passed by, the restaurant has become amongst locals and visitors a favorite appointment place that is rarely missed, in order to not to forgo the savior of the delicious flavors transformed into the creative yet traditional dishes.
To assure the quality, the cooking offers carefully chosen seasonal products and ingredients from the local area. Among the specialties one can find handmade pasta, legume and vegetable soups with tasty local olive oil, a stew called “Acqua cotta” that is one of the best of the area, sliced skirt steaks, wild boar, local cheeses and various types of salami, not to forget mouth watering homemade desserts. These are only a little taste of all the wonderful food and wine one can find here, in a warm and familiar ambience. Infact at La Piazzetta del Sole one can have the feeling to be in the dining room of their own home.
The cozy dimension, the wooden floor, the homemade cooking, the friendly and the competence of Miriam and Antonella who share activities between the kitchen and the dining room, make this restaurant a delightful place where it’s always a pleasure to come back to. And always remembering , on the way up walking on the street from the town square that to La Piazzetta del Sole, one can only smile, feeling embraced by the aroma and the scents lingering in the air.
To assure the quality, the cooking offers carefully chosen seasonal products and ingredients from the local area. Among the specialties one can find handmade pasta, legume and vegetable soups with tasty local olive oil, a stew called “Acqua cotta” that is one of the best of the area, sliced skirt steaks, wild boar, local cheeses and various types of salami, not to forget mouth watering homemade desserts. These are only a little taste of all the wonderful food and wine one can find here, in a warm and familiar ambience. Infact at La Piazzetta del Sole one can have the feeling to be in the dining room of their own home.
The cozy dimension, the wooden floor, the homemade cooking, the friendly and the competence of Miriam and Antonella who share activities between the kitchen and the dining room, make this restaurant a delightful place where it’s always a pleasure to come back to. And always remembering , on the way up walking on the street from the town square that to La Piazzetta del Sole, one can only smile, feeling embraced by the aroma and the scents lingering in the air.
