Er lupo de Gubbio
Mille anni fa, qui drento a sto salone
(così dice la storia, sarà vero?)
ce veniva a fa sempre colazione
un lupo grosso grosso nero nero;
se metteva a sadé su una sediola
fatta apposta per lui da lì gubbini,
se magnava la solita braciola cò contorno
d’asparagi e lupini.
Sto lupo ch’era stato n’assassino, ladro puzzone
boia de cartello, era ridotto come n’agnellino
da quando er Santo lo chiamò fratello.
E l’oste je passava la solita braciola…
Poi se n’annava in un boschetto a ringrazià de core
Er Padreterno e fra Francesco santo e benedetto.

Restaurant in Umbria St.Francis of Assisi is said to have domesticated the wolf of Gubbio, and as the legend tells, the same wolf used to come and have lunch at the Taverna del Lupo. It may just be people’s imagination, but the magical atmosphere of the past times is an integral part of the Taverna experience. Rodolfo Mencarelli and his wife Lisetta believe in the regional cooking: the truffle is the main protagonist along with the best home made pasta and selected local meats. The building dates back to the Middle Ages and is decorated with antiques and unique ceramic vases collected through the years by Mencarelli family. The wine cellar, updated by the Sommelier Gianluca Allegrucci, is open to the public and it’s possible to taste and buy wines and spirits. The Taverna del Lupo is member of the “Piatto del Buon Ricordo” and “Chaine de Rootisseurs” Associations. In recognition of the unique fine dining experience the Taverna offers, and on top of several other awards, the restaurant won the prestigious 5 Star Diamond Award in 1998. From the Restaurant experience few years ago Mr. Mencarelli created the catering service: from small parties in private homes to big events, weddings, conventions in the most beautiful villas and castles in Italy, they organize very unique events.