The story
Nestled in the Umbrian hills of Strettura, Trattoria Margherita has been quietly serving locals since 1905. Creator JustUs aptly calls it a “hidden historic trattoria” and “introvabile”—impossible to find in the best sense. The kitchen works exclusively with locally sourced, km 0 ingredients, turning out handmade pasta and Umbrian classics that have earned a fervent following.
The experience here is defined by warmth and family hospitality. JustUs highlights the “incredible local products,” from antipasti like sfogliatina con ricotta e tartufo to hearty secondi such as grigliata mista. With a rustic, cosy interior and a menu that rewards the determined seeker, this is a gem that feels both timeless and deeply personal.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2024.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 26 dish mentions say about the food
“The meat ravioli with truffle had an intense truffle scent, and you can see the pasta is handmade.”
“Meat ravioli with truffle. The pasta is al dente, firm, resistant. There's a slight unevenness in cooking where the pasta meets, it stays a bit firmer but it's very pleasant. The filling is generous, you can taste the meat, aromatics, a bit of onion. It's delicate, the truffle is not overpowering. These primi are among the top 10 of our videos.”
What creators say
2 creators have covered Trattoria Margherita. Most active: JustUs
- JustUsLoved
TRATTORIA NASCOSTA IN UMBRIA!!aperta nel 1905 #trattoria #viral #chefrubio #cucina · @ 0:00
A fantastic traditional trattoria in the heart of Umbria, with incredible local products and homemade pasta.
Dishes mentioned
Salsicce Secche
There were dry sausages on the antipasto platter.
Formaggi
There were four different types of cheese on the platter.
Ciauscolo
There was ciauscolo on the antipasto platter.
Lardo
I saw lardo on the platter.
Pizza al Formaggio
There was a cheese pizza on the antipasto platter.
- JustUsLoved
TRATTORIA INTROVABILE con prodotti a KM 0 APERTA NEL 1905!!! · @ 1:31
Trattoria Margherita is a hidden historic trattoria in Strettura, open since 1905, serving authentic Umbrian cuisine with locally sourced ingredients, handmade pasta, and a warm family atmosphere. Highly recommended.
Dishes mentioned
Frittatina con la Cicoria
I guessed right: frittatina with chicory. I had no idea, but it looked nice and friendly. A good frittatina.
Sfogliatina con Ricotta e Tartufo
This sfogliatina with ricotta and truffle is insane. Inside there was nothing, but on top and bottom there was ricotta and truffle. It's like Nutella, pastry cream, I don't know. I got chills. I don't think I need to add anything else. Viva Italia.
Crostino con i Fegatini
Crostino with chicken livers: if you had given it to me ten years ago, I might not have even tolerated the smell, but now it's a good one. I like it.
Crostino con Ciauscolo
I had a crostino with ciauscolo and I got emotional. It's like Nutella, pastry cream, it's insane. I smelled it and got chills. No need to add more.
Coratella d'Agnello
Coratella is a dish of lamb innards: lung, heart, liver. It's seared, deglazed with wine and lightly touched with tomato. They did it exceptionally well here; it's one of the best I've had. I'm not a fan of offal, but since I've been in Umbria I'm starting to appreciate it. It's flavorful but delicate, not aggressive. It was well washed and deglazed with quality wine.
