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BCapitano Del Popolo
Orvieto · €€ · Moderate
reliability high
≈ 25 € / pers.
9,3/10 travellers · 3294 reviews
The verdict
Capitano Del Popolo takes the lead
Capitano Del Popolo scores 8,0/10, ahead of Arso (7,2). In Orvieto, Capitano Del Popolo offers an Italian menu with handmade pasta, homemade focaccia and dishes at €15-25. The focus is more Umbrian/Italian than Maremma-Tuscan, with Angus Argentina and hamburger.
Choose Arso if…
- you prioritise typicité locale (7,1 vs 6,8) : Named local products (Verde Leprino Viterbese, black Angus nostrano, lake fish) and stated seasonality, but no classic Tuscan regional dish is cited.
Its weak point in this head-to-head: rapport qualité/prix (7,1). Secondi at €25-28 and an average of €46 for a carefully crafted, named menu; the 4-course menu at €55 remains consistent with the upper range.
Choose Capitano Del Popolo if…
- you want the safest value in the duel: best overall score (8,0), level with or ahead on rapport qualité/prix
- you prioritise rapport qualité/prix (7,6 vs 7,1) : Handmade pasta at €15-18, main courses at €18-25 and homemade focaccia: a price consistent with prepared cuisine, averaging €25.
- your budget matters: from €25 / pers., the lowest price in the head-to-head
Reliability low / high : ratings based on the file of each listing and 3294 to 3294 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?
ArsoNamed products (Verde Leprino Viterbese, black Angus nostrano), cooking over fire and refined dishes (offal, grilled lettuce): carefully prepared cuisine, chef not named.
Capitano Del PopoloTraveler rating 9.2/10 from 3294 reviews: among the top 27% of the catalog.
Why these ratings?
ArsoService and hospitality not specified: no favorable or critical description allows judging this point.
Capitano Del PopoloTraveler rating 9.4/10 from 3294 reviews: among the top 12% of the catalog.
Why these ratings?
ArsoPiazza del Duomo, facing the Orvieto cathedral, modern and refined dining room: setting described; terrace with a view not mentioned.
Capitano Del PopoloTraveler rating 9.3/10 from 3294 reviews: among the top 16% of the catalog.
Why these ratings?
ArsoSecondi at €25-28 and an average of €46 for a carefully crafted, named menu; the 4-course menu at €55 remains consistent with the upper range.
Capitano Del PopoloHandmade pasta at €15-18, main courses at €18-25 and homemade focaccia: a price consistent with prepared cuisine, averaging €25.
Why these ratings?
ArsoNamed local products (Verde Leprino Viterbese, black Angus nostrano, lake fish) and stated seasonality, but no classic Tuscan regional dish is cited.
Capitano Del PopoloIn Orvieto, coniglio all'orvietana, pappa al pomodoro and carciofi alla romana anchor the menu, but Angus Argentina and hamburger open it up to international tastes.
Features
Price, village, amenities
What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.
| Criterion | Arso | Capitano Del Popolo |
|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | ≈ 46 € / pers. | ≈ 25 € / pers. |
| Village | Orvieto | Orvieto |
| Traveller rating | not specified | 9,3/10 · 3294 reviews |
| Reliability of our score | low | high |
| Cuisine | Italian cuisine | Italian cuisine |
| Price | €€€ · High-end | €€ · Mid-range |
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