Malvarina

This was my 2nd time at Malvarina with the first being 30 years ago as part of a cooking program. I was fortunate enough to be able to cook with the matriarch, Maria, at the time who has sadly passed a few years ago. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience of farm living in Assisi then and it was even better this time around. We booked a cottage on the farm which was very charming and comes with a kitchen, eating area and queen sized bed. There was another single bed that we used as a sitting area. The setting was not to be believed being situated among the many olive trees on the farm and with fantastic views of the Subasio valley. It's a wonderful change from the big hotels of Rome, Florence and Venice. The best part of the experience wasn't the farm, quaint cottage, olive trees, the views or the cats and dogs that become your pets, it was the food. Patrizia, Maria's daughter-in-law, has taken over the kitchen. Her food is the best I've had from all of my travels throughout Italy. I've said that before about Malvarian when Maria was cooking but Patrizia has not only honored Maria by her amazing menus that are flawlessly executed, she has taken the Malvarian kitchen to new heights and has added wonderful, new touches to Nonna's recipes. I've eaten in Piedmont, Venice, Milan, Rome, Bologna, Parma, Abruzzi, Naples, Amalfi Coast, Puglia and SIcily and yes, Malvarina is the best. For a great experience from staying in a cottage on a farm, to becoming part of the family to the food and surrounding areas throughout Umbria, go to Malvarina and use their agriturismo as your base just a few km from Assisi. You won't be disappointed and you won't break the bank either. I can't ay enough about my stay and the value of what I received vs the cost. Once you stay at Malvarian, it will become a most treasured memory you will have forever, I can absolutely vouch for all of the other 5 star reviews. Many thanks to Claudio, Patrizia, Giacomo, Filippo and the Malvarina team for their warmth and hospitality. The refresher course on hand rolled pasta will be yet another treasured memory and permanent part of my cooking repertoire. THank you all for your hard work in keeping Malvarina alive and well.

Abbiamo trascorso qualche giorno all’agriturismo La Malvarina per festeggiare il Capodanno ed è stata un’esperienza straordinaria. I due fratelli che lo gestiscono sono l’anima del luogo: cordiali, attenti e sempre pronti a soddisfare ogni esigenza. Il cibo è qualcosa di unico, con piatti preparati con ingredienti eccellenti e un’attenzione ai sapori che lascia senza parole. La colazione è un vero punto di forza, con prodotti freschi e di altissima qualità, un vero piacere per il palato! Un luogo che consigliamo a chiunque cerchi un’ospitalità autentica e un’esperienza enogastronomica di livello. Davvero un 10 e lode!

Abbiamo soggiornato per un solo giorno, ma ci è bastato per godere di un posto iincantevole immerso nel bosco. Abbiamo apprezzato molto le buone pietanze proposte, tanto da chiedere il bis! Complimenti a tutto lo staff per la qualità del cibo e la gentilezza dimostrata