The story
Nestled at 1,450 meters in the historic hilltop village of Castelluccio di Norcia, La Campagnola is a scenic bar and trattoria with a 4.3-star rating. Creator duo JustUs described the view of the surrounding lentil fields as “breathtaking” and praised owner Francesco as “super friendly and generous.” For them, the combination of setting and hospitality makes this a memorable stop for an aperitivo.
The menu leans into local staples, with the “incredible” Norcia cured meats and a standout *Fiorentina al forno* that arrives as a surprise. Other dishes sampled include *Zuppa di Lenticchie e Salsiccia*, a *Birra Artigianale alla Lenticchia*, *Polentina*, and *Formaggi Misti*—all of which the creators deemed “top quality.” The outdoor seating and casual, family-friendly vibe only enhance the appeal.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2023.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 6 dish mentions say about the food
Reviewers praise La Campagnola’s Polentina as a standout dish, calling it rich and satisfying. The overall vibe is warm, rustic comfort food served with genuine hospitality.
“He also brought his polentina — he made it from scratch, not ordered. It's the perfect comfort food, creamy and simple. Goes great with the Fiorentina.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered La Campagnola. Most active: JustUs
- JustUsLoved
APERITIVO e LENTICCHIE a 1450 METRI di ALTEZZA | Aperitivi da Bikers EP.4 (Finale di stagione) · @ 4:57
La Campagnola is a historic spot in Castelluccio di Norcia that serves incredible Norcia cured meats, lentil soup, and a surprise Fiorentina al forno — the owner Francesco is super friendly and generous, the view of the lentil fields is breathtaking, and everything we ate was top quality.
Dishes mentioned
Taglierino Piccolo
We ordered a small taglierino, and they brought out this huge platter — prosciutto, schiacciata, a slightly spicy little sausage, coppa, lonza, capocollo, wild boar sausage. The quality is just out of this world, you can really taste that we're in Norcia, the king of cured meats.
Zuppa di Lenticchie e Salsiccia
The lentil and sausage soup — the lentils are world-class, perfectly cooked, still a bit firm. The broth is divine, and the sausage is great. This is exactly what you expect from Castelluccio, the lentil capital.
Birra Artigianale alla Lenticchia
They have a craft beer made with lentil fermentation — hops, farro, and Castelluccio lentils. It's unfiltered, with the spent yeast at the bottom. It has great persistence and structure, perfect with Norcia cured meats and lentil soup.
Fiorentina al Forno
Francesco surprised us with a Fiorentina al forno — oven-baked T-bone steak. It's incredible, crunchy on the outside, still soft on the inside. It doesn't dry out like when you grill it; this method keeps it moist. Absolutely mind-blowing.
Polentina
He also brought his polentina — he made it from scratch, not ordered. It's the perfect comfort food, creamy and simple. Goes great with the Fiorentina.
