IN TODI
All kinds of shops: antique and near-antique furniture, old books and prints. Copperware shops, lithographs of fine modern Italian artists at the Art Gallery in Piazza Garibaldi, near the main square.
TODI TOURIST OFFICE
Located in Todi, near the San Fortunato Church. Booklets, maps, books, list of events in Umbria are available there. 075 8943395 Also Pro Loco 075 8942526 has information
ORVIETO TOURIST OFFICE
In front of the Duomo, very informative and well organized
ENGLISH LANGUAGE NEWSPAPERS
The International Herald Tribune and other English language newspapers are sold at the coffee shop in Collelungo “Bar Le Stelle”.
FOOD SHOPPING FOR BASICS
Bakery at Izzalini, on the road to Todi on your right hand side – try their apple pie and “Crostata” 075 8853253. Family run, great products, the best. Be careful, no signs outside the shop, but you will see the windows.
Grocery store at Collelungo (open daily except Tuesday and Sunday afternoon). Gianfranco, the owner, is a friendly guy, and he likes to sing (you will notice that).
Coffee shop at Collelungo “Le Stelle” (closed on Tuesday)
SPECIAL FOR CHEESE AND RICOTTA
Visit the Giuliani Family, at Pergoleto (walking distance from here), and ask about their fabolous ricotta and cheese. Walk on the road towards Collelungo, take the first dirt road (without gate) on your right . Ask for “Pergoleto”
SUPERMARKETS
The COOP is at Porta Romana, just outside Todi's etruscan walls. Pass Collelungo, through Izzalini, through Fiore. Drive downhill towards Todi. Drive uphill, around the city walls to Porta Romana, turn right at the traffic light, to the COOP.
A pre – arrival grochery purchase service is available. Cheese, prosciutto, truffles, honey and wine, coming from bought for you from nearby organic farms.
A refrigerator is provided for your use in the kitchen. Please ask staff.
SPECIAL FOR ICE CREAM FRIENDS
In Todi the Ciucci Bar in front of the opera theater and the Pianegiani Bar on Corso Cavour, homemade, fruit flavors.
In Montecastello di Vibio (next exit after Todi north on the E-45), right in the piazza, great ice cream with a view of Todi.
BAKERY FARE
Todi has a number of pastry shops, from Ciucci to Biganti, just follow your nose. Fresh bread at the bakery behind the Duomo. Typical Todi goodies: serpent cake made of marzipan, with candied eyes, sprinkled with powdered sugar; pizza al formaggio, a cheese flavored bread often shaped like a soufflé' or loaf. In Todi, pizza means loaf or cake. Crostata is an open face pie, topped with fruit or jam.
TYPICAL DISHES
Tagliatelle alla boscaiola (ribbon noodles with wild asparagus), zuppa di farro (grain soup known as the Roman legions' marching soup), faraona alla saporitella (guinea fowl in spicy sauce), trota salmonata alla griglia (grilled lake trout), grilled steaks, chops, sausages cooked in an open fireplace; a great variety of vegetables, grilled, baked or saltati in padella (sautéed in olive oil and herbs); tartufi (truffles) and grilled funghi porcini (fragrant large mushrooms). A variety of crostini, with olive paste, liver pate', fresh tomatoes and basil, cheeses.
IN THE TODI AREA
Artistic ceramics, both traditional and modern, at Deruta, north of E-45, heading towards Perugia . Fine table and bed linens at Raphael in Spoleto. Fine wines throughout Umbria , from robust Montefalco reds and Torgiano reds to light whites. High fashion clothing in Perugia , as well as chocolates from Perugina, and many other things you will discover.
SPA
Todi Castle Estate has a special agreement with “ Marc Messeguè Health Center ” in Melezzole. This is the best SPA in Italy , and one of the best in Europe . Massage, sauna and any kind of special treatment is available there. A half or full day programs are available. Ask Mario. Or see the dedicated page on this website.
IN MORRE
Post Office (open from 8.30 to 1 p.m. monday to saturday)
PHARMACY tel. 0744 958366 (open 9 a .m. to 1 p.m. and from 4 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. monday to saturday).
SHOPPING OUTLETS (near Florence)
Prada (i pellettieri d' Italia) Località Levanella SS69 – Montevarchi - Mon to Sat 9.30 – 19.00 – Take A1 towards Firenze – Exit Valdarno then continue on SS69 towards Montevarchi\Levane and località Levanella in the “zona industriale” on the left. The outlet is in the back of the main factory complex.
Gucci, Armani, YSL, Loro Piana, sergio Rossi, Fendi, dolce e Gabbana outlet (Mode) Via Aretina 63 Leccio Regello (FI) – Mon to Sat 9 – 18.00
Take A1 towards Firenze – Exit Incisa Valdarno – then continue on SS 69 towards leccio. Look for a sleek white square building with a sign “CAFE”. Outlet in the same parking facility.
An expert driver is available to get you there and back, ask Mario.
