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Palazzo Ranucci — Tuscania
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Palazzo Ranucci

Italian cuisine Via della Torretta, 8, 01017, Tuscania, Tuscania€€ · Mid-range 5 reviews in the last 30 days
6,2/10

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Fair

À Tuscania, ce restaurant italien à 32 € de moyenne affiche des pâtes à 14-16 € et des produits nommés comme le pecorino ou le lardo di colonnata. La carte reste surtout tournée vers la mer et générique (pizza, pinsa), avec peu de plats toscans typiques.

Note des voyageurs 10,0/10 · 8 avis

  • Cuisine30 %5,7

    Note voyageurs 10,0/10 sur 8 avis : derrière 85 % du catalogue (trop peu d'avis pour peser : la note est ramenée vers la moyenne).

  • Service15 %5,8

    Note voyageurs 10,0/10 sur 8 avis : derrière 83 % du catalogue (trop peu d'avis pour peser : la note est ramenée vers la moyenne).

  • Setting15 %6,0

    Note voyageurs 10,0/10 sur 8 avis : derrière 79 % du catalogue (trop peu d'avis pour peser : la note est ramenée vers la moyenne).

  • Value for money20 %7,3

    Des pâtes à 14-16 € et des produits nommés (pecorino, tartufo estivo, lardo di colonnata) tempèrent des secondi à 28-30 € ; à 32 € de moyenne, le rapport reste cohérent.

  • Local typicality20 %6,4

    Carte surtout axée mer et générique (pizza, pinsa), avec seulement quelques produits locaux nommés (lardo di colonnata, pecorino, DOP della Tuscia).

Évaluée le 20 October 2026 · fiabilité des informations : average

Independent rating, calculated from the property's public information and traveler reviews. Commissions received on bookings are not included in the rating.

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Our opinion

Cuisine10,0
Service10,0
Atmosphere10,0

Palazzo Ranucci: Italian cuisine in Tuscania

If you're looking for a table in Tuscania, Palazzo Ranucci is an address that often comes up in conversations. It's not a village trattoria, but a restaurant that has built a solid reputation for the quality of its cuisine and service, with an average price of around €32 per person.

What you really eat here

The establishment offers Italian cuisine that seems to lean toward local tradition, without falling into the trap of innovation at all costs. You'll find dishes like "Polpo, calamari gamberi e seppie in insalata con lame di verdure e olive liguri", a seafood salad that smells of the Mediterranean. For those who prefer more delicate flavors, the "Tartare di gamberi rossi yogurt alle erbarelle e lime" is an option that stands out from the ordinary, as does the "Vitello tonnato", a classic well executed.

Palazzo Ranucci is housed in a "palazzo" in the historic center of Tuscania, which gives it a setting full of character, far from standardized decors. Some customers even speak of a "splendida vista", which is always a plus. On the other hand, don't expect a huge terrace or a detailed panorama, as the sources don't specify these points. The overall atmosphere is that of a refined restaurant, where you take the time to eat well.

Why this table rather than another

If you're passing through Tuscania and want quality Italian cuisine without unnecessary frills, Palazzo Ranucci is a serious option. The local reputation is good, and customer feedback insists on the quality of the dishes and impeccable service. It's not the kind of place that tries to surprise you with extravagant creations, but rather to satisfy you with honest, well-made cuisine, rooted in the flavors of the region.

Location

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Nearby

Restaurant
Tuscania · < 1 km

Friendly

8,2Very good≈ 50 € / pers.
Village
Tuscania · < 1 km

Tuscania

7,6Good
Village
Viterbo · 19 km

Viterbo

6,5Fair
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6,7Fairfrom 374 € / night

The menu

Antipasti

  • Octopus, calamari, shrimp and cuttlefish salad with vegetable ribbons and Ligurian olives €16
  • Red prawn tartare with herb yogurt and lime €18
  • Itello tonnato €12
  • Beef tartare with molten egg, summer truffle and Parmigiano fondue €18
  • Mozzarella in carrozza with lemon mayonnaise and battered zucchini flower €12

Primi

  • Paccheri with seafood ragù and yellow tomatoes €16
  • Fettuccine with cardoncelli mushrooms, guanciale and pecorino €14
  • Gnocco with white ragù €14
  • Burrata raviolo on marinara sauce with fresh basil €15
  • Scialatiello pescatora-style with crustacean bisque €16

Main courses

  • Fried calamari and shrimp €20
  • Seared octopus tentacle with scapece zucchini €28
  • Beef tagliata with Colonnata lard, Sangiovese reduction and pecorino €24
  • Grilled beef fillet with sautéed chicory and oven-baked potatoes €28
  • Seafood grill, octopus, squid, shrimp, scampi and salmon fillet €30

Desserts

  • Artisanal tartufo €7
  • Fresh fruit platter €7
  • Watermelon platter €6
  • Cup of gelato €7
  • Berry cheesecake €8
  • Classic coffee tiramisù in a glass €8

Aperitivo

  • Selection of DOP salumi and cheeses from the Tuscia with honey, mostarde, pickled vegetables and rustic tart €22
  • Focaccia with extra virgin olive oil, salt and rosemary €6
  • Margherita pinsa with San Marzano, fior di latte mozzarella and basil €10
  • Chef's mixed fry €9

Drink

  • Aperol spritz €8
  • Campari spritz €8
  • Hugo spritz €8
  • Americano €8
  • Negroni €8
  • Negroni sbagliato €8
  • Martini cocktail €8
  • Manhattan €8
  • Whiskey sour €8
  • Gin tonic €8
  • Gin lemon €8
  • Vodka tonic €8
  • Vodka lemon €8
  • Caipirinha €8
  • Cosmopolitan €8
  • Daiquiri €8
  • John Collins €8
  • Margarita €8
  • Mojito €8
  • Moscow Mule €8
  • Long Island €8

After wandering the medieval alleys of Tuscania, it's the ideal place to sit down in the setting of an old noble palazzo without breaking the bank!

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