LaGabelletta
La Gabelletta stands apart as a working restaurant that doubles as a wedding venue, offering guests an authentic Umbrian dining experience rather than a generic event space.
- Ceremony
- 20 seated
- Reception
- 150 seated
- Nearest airport
- PEG · 60 minutes by car
- Open season
- June – September
- Price range
- $$$
- Rating
- 4.5 /5 · 389
La Gabelletta is a restaurant destination wedding venue in Amelia, Italy, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi Airport (PEG), 60 minutes by car. Best months: June, July, August, September.
La Gabelletta in Amelia, open June–September.
La Gabelletta stands apart as a working restaurant that doubles as a wedding venue, offering guests an authentic Umbrian dining experience rather than a generic event space.
Located in the medieval town of Amelia, this venue prioritizes exceptional food and wine as the centerpiece of celebration.
With its 4.5/5 Google rating, it delivers both culinary excellence and an intimate atmosphere rooted in regional tradition.
Beautiful stay with family at La Gabelletta The apartment was perfect, beautiful furniture and decor, spacious and clean. Lots of areas to relax and lovely pool. Ate in the restaurant food was excellent and lively wine cellar worth having a look at. Amelia is a 40min walk
4 notes, from the desk.
Active restaurant with full kitchen capabilities and trained culinary staff, ensuring restaurant-quality cuisine throughout the event
Located in Amelia, a 2,400-year-old hilltop town in Umbria with Renaissance architecture and minimal tourist crowds
Direct website booking available at http://www.lagabelletta.it/ for menu customization and venue details
Intimate setting accommodates 20-150 guests with flexibility for multi-course Italian menus
Best held in June, July, August.
The months the weather — and the local rhythm — is kindest to a stay at La Gabelletta.
Check availability.
Choose a day from the calendar.
We hold dates in pencil. A first note comes back within two business days.
How the weekend usually runs.
Yours will be different — nothing below is required. Every planning begins with the three meals you most want to eat, and builds outward.
- 14:00-18:00Guest arrival; check-in at Amelia accommodations; rehearsal dinner or informal gathering at local restaurants
- 10:00-12:00Ceremony in Amelia town (church or piazza); photography in medieval streets
- 13:00-14:30Aperitivo and welcome cocktail (on-site or nearby)
- 15:00-23:00Multi-course dinner service at La Gabelletta with wine pairings, toasts, and dancing
- 09:00-12:00Optional post-wedding brunch or tour of Amelia before guest departures
Things worth knowing.
PEG · 60 minutes by car
Guests fly into Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi Airport. The desk arranges every transfer.
€2,500-5,000
Pricing varies significantly by menu selection, wine packages, and guest count. Contact http://www.lagabelletta.it/ for formal quotes. Venue fees separate from per-head catering in most cases.
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A one-time licence and setup fee, paid to the venue.
€45-75 / head
A seated dinner with wine and service, by headcount.
€60-150 / night
A standard room in the wedding window. Group rates on request.
June – September
4 viable months. Shoulder dates soften the light and the rates.
Asked along the way.
Can we customize the menu for dietary restrictions?+
Yes. As an active restaurant, La Gabelletta works directly with clients to design multi-course menus accommodating allergies, vegetarian, and vegan preferences. Contact them via their website at http://www.lagabelletta.it/ to discuss options.
Is accommodation available on-site?+
La Gabelletta is a restaurant venue without lodging. However, Amelia offers several nearby agriturismos and small hotels within 2-5 km, ranging from budget to mid-range options.
What is the maximum guest capacity?+
The venue accommodates up to 150 guests, with a minimum of 20 for private events.
Can we hold both ceremony and reception here?+
La Gabelletta is primarily a reception and dinner venue. Ceremonies typically occur in nearby Amelia's churches or town squares, with the restaurant handling the celebration meal.
What is included in the venue fee?+
Contact the restaurant directly at http://www.lagabelletta.it/ for current packages. Typically, venue fees cover table setup, service staff, and kitchen coordination; food and beverage are priced per head.
Hold dates at La Gabelletta.
A note to the desk with a rough season and guest count. We hold dates in pencil for three weeks before confirmation. A reply comes within two business days, from a person by name.