Il Poggio, Italian restaurant in Cagli, Italy
Il Poggio is an Italian restaurant in Cagli that specializes in handmade pasta dishes prepared fresh daily. The carbonara is made following a recipe passed down through the family for decades and remains one of the most requested dishes.
The restaurant was founded in the early 1980s by Ornella and Stefano Pazzaglia and has remained in the same location ever since. The family continues to run the business today, maintaining the traditional cooking methods and recipes from its founding.
The restaurant serves as a gathering place for motorcycle enthusiasts who ride through the Marche hills. Locals and visitors who share this passion come here to meet and share stories about their routes.
The restaurant opens Thursday through Tuesday, with lunch service in the early afternoon and dinner starting in the evening. Weekend hours are extended, so it is worth checking ahead if you are planning to visit with a larger group.
One of the current owners grows multiple varieties of chili peppers in his own garden and uses them in special dishes. These homegrown chilis combined with homemade grappa infusions create flavors that reflect the owner's personal passion and creativity.
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