Il Gargolo
A small trattoria by the fountain on Piazza della Morte, with lively outdoor seating, generous portions and plenty of seafood alongside local dishes.
Located at 14 Piazza della Morte, with outdoor tables arranged around a medieval fountain, a few steps from the cathedral. The menu focuses on simple local dishes, including Roman pastas such as amatriciana and carbonara, and there is plenty of seafood. Diners often order truffle gricia pasta, porchetta-style chicken, braised octopus and fried foods, and Lazio wines are reasonably priced. Expect around €25–40 per person; the restaurant has a TheFork rating of 9.2. Service can be slow at busy times, and the owner changed in 2024, so some reviews say quality has been uneven.
Opening hours
Lunch and dinner; check with the restaurant for current hours
Nearby sights
- Palazzo dei Papi
- Viterbo Cathedral (San Lorenzo)
- Piazza del Plebiscito
- San Pellegrino Quarter
- Museo Nazionale Etrusco di Rocca Albornoz
- Basilica di Santa Maria della Quercia
- Terme dei Papi
- Piscine Carletti