Duel · Restaurants · Orvieto · 3 addresses
Bartolomei Oleoteca, Bottega Vera ou Vis à Vis, cucina&eventi ?
Three restaurants at Orvieto compared criterion by criterion with the editorial rating, the recorded price and the amenities. Verdict written by the code, based on the editorial team's justifications.
Bartolomei Oleoteca
Orvieto · €€ · Moderate
reliability high
≈ 29 € / pers.
9,0/10 travellers · 518 reviews
Vis à Vis, cucina&eventi
Orvieto · €€ · Moderate
reliability high
≈ 35 € / pers.
9,5/10 travellers · 133 reviews
The verdict
Vis à Vis, cucina&eventi and Bartolomei Oleoteca neck and neck
7,8 versus 7,6: the gap is too small to separate them on the overall rating. The choice comes down to the criteria that matter to you, below.
Choose Bartolomei Oleoteca if…
- Olive oil shop in Orvieto, Corso Cavour: umbrichelli al tartufo, wild boar, lentils and the house's single-varietal oils, around €29 per person
Its weak point in this head-to-head: typicité locale (7,7). Named regional menu: umbrichelli al tartufo, tagliatelle with cinghiale ragù, lenticchie, torta al testo and house-made oils.
Choose Bottega Vera if…
- you prioritise typicité locale (8,6 vs 7,7) : Mostly regional menu: porchetta orvietana, cinghiale, tartufo umbro, sella di San Venanzo, torta al testo, Grechetto and Orvieto classico wines.
- you prioritise rapport qualité/prix (7,6 vs 7,3) : Affordable prices for named products: panini from 5 €, tagliere degustazione at 7 €, wines by the glass from 5 €, for an average of 15 € per person.
- your budget matters: from €15 / pers., the lowest price in the head-to-head
Choose Vis à Vis, cucina&eventi if…
- you trust travellers: 9,5/10 from 133 reviews, the best rating in the head-to-head
Its weak point in this head-to-head: typicité locale (6,2). Creative Italian menu: panzanella and orto produce, but nigiri, tataki, tzatziki and caponata take you far from the Maremma and Tuscany.
Reliability high / medium : ratings based on the file of each listing and 133 to 518 traveller reviews, not on a stay by our team · Ratings of the 20 October 2026 · Our rating method
Criterion by criterion
The 5 criteria of the score
Why these ratings?
Bartolomei OleotecaTraveler rating 9.2/10 from 518 reviews: in the top 35% of the catalog.
Bottega VeraMenu of named local products (porchetta orvietana, cinghiale, tartufo umbro, pecorino, sella di San Venanzo) but neither homemade food nor a chef is specified.
Vis à Vis, cucina&eventiTraveler rating 9.6/10 from 133 reviews: among the top 18% of the catalog.
Why these ratings?
Bartolomei OleotecaTraveler rating 9.1/10 from 518 reviews: in the top 40% of the catalog.
Bottega VeraNo details on the welcome or service: only an informal and friendly atmosphere is mentioned, with no concrete facts about the course of the meal.
Vis à Vis, cucina&eventiTraveler rating 9.5/10 from 133 reviews: among the top 26% of the catalog.
Why these ratings?
Bartolomei OleotecaTraveler rating 8.8/10 from 518 reviews: in the top 48% of the catalog.
Bottega VeraAddress in the historic center of Orvieto, just steps from Piazza Duomo, with the option to eat outside: pleasant setting, with nothing remarkable.
Vis à Vis, cucina&eventiTraveler rating 9.3/10 from 133 reviews: among the top 29% of the catalog.
Why these ratings?
Bartolomei OleotecaStarters at €14–16 and €29 per person: house-made preparations and named single-variety house oils, price consistent with the menu.
Bottega VeraAffordable prices for named products: panini from 5 €, tagliere degustazione at 7 €, wines by the glass from 5 €, for an average of 15 € per person.
Vis à Vis, cucina&eventiDishes at 14–18 €, average 35 €, house-made cooking and named products (pomodoro cuore di bue, ricotta di mandorla): consistent.
Why these ratings?
Bartolomei OleotecaNamed regional menu: umbrichelli al tartufo, tagliatelle with cinghiale ragù, lenticchie, torta al testo and house-made oils.
Bottega VeraMostly regional menu: porchetta orvietana, cinghiale, tartufo umbro, sella di San Venanzo, torta al testo, Grechetto and Orvieto classico wines.
Vis à Vis, cucina&eventiCreative Italian menu: panzanella and orto produce, but nigiri, tataki, tzatziki and caponata take you far from the Maremma and Tuscany.
Features
Price, village, amenities
What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.
| Criterion | Bartolomei Oleoteca | Bottega Vera | Vis à Vis, cucina&eventi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | ≈ 29 € / pers. | ≈ 15 € / pers. | ≈ 35 € / pers. |
| Village | Orvieto | Orvieto | Orvieto |
| Traveller rating | 9,0/10 · 518 reviews | not specified | 9,5/10 · 133 reviews |
| Reliability of our score | high | medium | high |
| Cuisine | Italian cuisine | Italian cuisine | Italian cuisine |
| Price | €€ · Mid-range | € · Budget | €€ · Mid-range |
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