Last night was an adult dinner out, I say an adult dinner out because we all decided to leave children and dogs at home. We went to a place in Cupra Marittima Alta called Osteria Pepe Nero Cupra Marittima.

I got the times confused we arrived a half an hour early, 9pm instead of 9:30pm, so we decided to have a walk around the village that is actually a medieval castle to pass the time. I was here exploring this village back in February of this year and there was lots of earthquake damage, I am happy to report that this jewel of a village high on top of a hilltop has regenerated itself.

Corners full of plants.

Gated door

Padre Pio

Down there is Cupra Marittima mare.

Now, lets go find our restaurant, in the dark, we started to see signs.

The kitty cat pointed us to a hidden sign.

Then down this steep cobblestone way.

Ahhhhhhh here we are.

The restaurant inside looks like a cellar with the walls full of art and interesting pieces. If the conversation is boring you have lots to look at. Thankfully I am with friends that have many different conversations going on at once.

The front room and entrance, this place has a cozy setting.

Down there is the kitchen.

Down there is a small room with a table for 6.

Though they do make their own pasta they also use and sell a high-quality dry pasta.

Osteria Pepe Nero has a set menu and also you can bring your own wine or whatever you would like to drink, they do have a house wine and supply water.

The menu of this week.

I must add that we were greeted with a warm welcome by the host Michele Alesiani, we were then shown to our table. We all brought our own wine, the bottles started piling up since this was a double birthday party. Also, the service at Pepe Nero is attentive.

Place setting

Bread in a paper bag.

One of our many bottles of wine, teeheehee

Puffed fried bread, devine! Especially with sliced meats

Sliced meats from our region.

I was not able to take a photo of all my dishes but here are a few that I was able to remember to take, the portion sizes are small but there are many so you do get full by the end of the evening.

Puffed pastry filled with scamorza and veggies

Tender sliced veal on a bed of chicory.

Cheers!

Homemade ice cream with a coffee mouse.

OOoooOooo Spiced cookies and cook cream cookies.

Fun Art

Fun Carvings

When leaving don’t forget to pick up a business card,  off the iron.