Il Tiglio – an amazing Food Experience.
A Quick Trip to Le Marche to sample the extraordinary dishes from Chef Enrico
Set high in the Sibillini mountains in the beautiful little hamlet of Isola San Biagio, Montemonaco in Le Marche, you will find Il Tiglio, risen after 3 years away at the Adriatic coast like a phoenix from the flames – or in this case, the earthquakes of 2016. Everyone is so excited that he’s back home!
Chef Enrico, innovative, ingenious and inventive as well as making you feel like you are about to dine at your best friends’ home with his relaxed and friendly manner, in our opinion, produces meals that are
Opening the unassuming door reveals a super-stylish yet rustic, cool interior.
We walked through to the shaded farm courtyard to our table with gorgeous views of the mountains.
Once we sat down we were welcomed to Il Tiglio with a celebration glass of Prosecco.
Soon we were wowed by the selection of five beautifully presented appetisers. Each bite a taste sensation.
The Appetisers…
Once we’d enjoyed the delightful appetisers, it was time for the four fabulous Antipasti – we hadn’t even reached the
The Antipasti …
Not content to serve just one primo, we were spoilt with two delicious pasta dishes. At this point, we changed to a delicious local red wine to complement the next dishes …
The Primi
Once we had thoroughly enjoyed the primi, we were treated to the tenderest piece of lamb on a bed of freshly foraged wild greens and a carrot mayo …
Il Secondo
We were definitely feeling full by this stage, but Enrico didn’t stop wowing us with his inventive creations – next up, a light dessert…
Il Dolce
After all we had enjoyed it was time for coffee and probably a little lie down!
However, Il Tiglio had one more surprise up their sleeve and served us up delicious little apple treats glazed in fruits of the forest beautifully presented on silver branches. – another taste sensation to finish our amazing meal!
You will find Il Tiglio at Località Isola San Biagio, Montemonaco (AP) – put the name in Google maps and it will take you there! There’s a car parking area for the restaurant and Agriturismo across the road next to the building.
Tel: +39 0736 856441
Email: ristoranteiltiglio@yahoo.it
Follow them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RistoranteIlTiglio/
We stayed at the beautiful Il Nascondiglio – The Hideaway only a half hour drive from Il Tiglio. A perfect spot to explore the gorgeous area.
Website: https://hideawaylemarche.com
Fancy a two centre holiday? Check out our Umbrian accommodation suggestions and book yourselves on a Gusto Wine Tour while you’re here!
