Duel · Restaurants · Orvieto · 3 addresses
Bottega Vera, Il Miglio 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.
Il Miglio
Orvieto · €€ · Moderate
reliability high
≈ 30 € / pers.
9,3/10 travellers · 107 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 Il Miglio 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 Bottega Vera if…
- you prioritise typicité locale (8,6 vs 7,2) : 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 Il Miglio if…
- il Miglio offers two parallel menus: "spirito contadino" (wild boar pappardelle, Umbrian norcineria) and "cucina di mare" with a miso black cod
Its weak point in this head-to-head: typicité locale (7,2). One half “spirito contadino” (pappardelle with wild boar, Umbrian norcineria, scafata), the other half focused on the sea with international touches.
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 medium / high : ratings based on the file of each listing and 107 to 133 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?
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.
Il MiglioTraveler rating 9.4/10 from 107 reviews: within the top 35% of the catalog.
Vis à Vis, cucina&eventiTraveler rating 9.6/10 from 133 reviews: among the top 18% of the catalog.
Why these ratings?
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.
Il MiglioTraveler rating 9.2/10 from 107 reviews: within the top 49% of the catalog.
Vis à Vis, cucina&eventiTraveler rating 9.5/10 from 133 reviews: among the top 26% of the catalog.
Why these ratings?
Bottega VeraAddress in the historic center of Orvieto, just steps from Piazza Duomo, with the option to eat outside: pleasant setting, with nothing remarkable.
Il MiglioTraveler rating 9.4/10 from 107 reviews: within the top 29% of the catalog.
Vis à Vis, cucina&eventiTraveler rating 9.3/10 from 133 reviews: among the top 29% of the catalog.
Why these ratings?
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.
Il MiglioMenu priced €10 to €24, about €30 per person on average, named products (ostrica di Goro, bluefin tuna) and fresh pasta: consistent value.
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?
Bottega VeraMostly regional menu: porchetta orvietana, cinghiale, tartufo umbro, sella di San Venanzo, torta al testo, Grechetto and Orvieto classico wines.
Il MiglioOne half “spirito contadino” (pappardelle with wild boar, Umbrian norcineria, scafata), the other half focused on the sea with international touches.
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 | Bottega Vera | Il Miglio | Vis à Vis, cucina&eventi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | ≈ 15 € / pers. | ≈ 30 € / pers. | ≈ 35 € / pers. |
| Village | Orvieto | Orvieto | Orvieto |
| Traveller rating | not specified | 9,3/10 · 107 reviews | 9,5/10 · 133 reviews |
| Reliability of our score | medium | high | high |
| Cuisine | Italian cuisine | Italian cuisine | Italian cuisine |
| Price | € · Budget | €€ · Mid-range | €€ · Mid-range |
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