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La Balestra Antica Hostaria

Restaurant · €20 to €30 ·

Via Valerio, 16, 61029 Urbino PU, Italy

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La Balestra Antica Hostaria

About La Balestra Antica Hostaria

Tucked into the historic streets of Urbino, La Balestra Antica Hostaria brings together the relaxed charm of an Italian restaurant with the lively energy people look for when exploring local food spots in the city center. Located at Via Valerio, 16, 61029 Urbino PU, Italy, this place feels welcoming from the moment you arrive, especially with its outdoor seating area that adds extra character during warm afternoons and long evening meals. The atmosphere stays casual and social, making it easy to settle in for anything from a quick bite to a slow dinner with wine and cocktails flowing across the table.

The menu experience leans into variety without feeling overwhelming. Guests can enjoy organic dishes, healthy options, vegetarian choices, and comforting Italian flavors prepared in a way that feels both traditional and easygoing. Coffee after a meal fits naturally here, while beer, wine, cocktails, and hard liquor help create a more vibrant late-night dining scene. Because the restaurant also offers takeout, delivery, and no-contact delivery, it works well for visitors wanting flexibility without missing out on the flavors that make the place memorable.

Inside, the setting carries a warm and rustic personality that matches the “antica hostaria” style perfectly. There is a balance between cozy dining corners and the lively movement of guests enjoying conversation, drinks, and relaxed meals. The service style feels approachable rather than formal, which makes the restaurant appealing to travelers, couples, and groups looking for an authentic stop in Urbino. Dine-in guests can take their time exploring different dishes, while those stopping by for something lighter still get a satisfying experience filled with rich aromas, fresh ingredients, and the unmistakable atmosphere of a classic Italian restaurant hidden within one of Italy’s most charming historic towns.

Where this information comes from

Prices and dish names are transcribed from the restaurant's printed menu, photographed in August 2026 and reproduced on the menu page. Hours, address and service options come from the restaurant's public business profile. An editor confirmed the restaurant was trading on 4 September 2026. Something wrong? Tell us.

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Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • No-contact delivery
  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great wine list
  • Rooftop seating

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • No Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • No Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Hard liquor
  • Healthy options
  • Late-night food
  • Organic dishes
  • Quick bite
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Historic
  • Quiet

Crowd

  • College students
  • Family-friendly
  • Groups
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Lunch reservations recommended
  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Parking

Pets

  • Dogs allowed

Opening hours

  • Monday 12:00 PM - 03:30 PM ,07:30 PM - 12:00 AM
  • Tuesday 12:00 PM - 03:30 PM ,07:00 PM - 12:00 AM
  • Wednesday Closed
  • Thursday 12:00 PM - 03:30 PM ,07:00 PM - 01:00 AM
  • Friday 12:00 PM - 03:30 PM ,07:00 PM - 12:00 AM
  • Saturday 12:00 PM - 03:30 PM ,07:00 PM - 01:00 AM
  • Sunday 12:00 PM - 04:00 PM ,07:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Hours can change on public holidays. Call ahead if you are making a special trip.

Location

Via Valerio, 16, 61029 Urbino PU, Italy

Diner notes

3.9 3.9 out of 5 · 914 notes
  • 5 stars 404
  • 4 stars 277
  • 3 stars 120
  • 2 stars 57
  • 1 stars 72
5 out of 5
Had lunch here today with a party of 10 and could not more highly recommend La Balestra. Loved the food - the wild boar ragu was excellent and some of the best pasta I’ve had anywhere in Italy. House white wine with lunch was perfect. The meat/cheese board was exactly as you’d expect. Nice salads, always a bonus to have greens with your Italian meal. I really liked that La Balestra was tucked into a quiet alley. Lovely outdoor dining. We could overhear someone practicing for an opera show and the local kids chatted to us through the daycare fence. Finished with espressos - perfect meal. 10/10 - great place to come
RC Ray C Ate here , 14:54 am
5 out of 5
Different food with truffle. Vermentino is nice choise
AT Aivi Tali Ate here , 00:40 am
5 out of 5
Lovely restaurant. Several dining spaces, but we sat on the porch across from (apparently), Europe’s largest plane tree (platano). It was quiet and the friendly and polite staff was very efficient. The appetizers and pasta we had were excellent with generous portions for the price. The meats that our neighbors got looked succulent as well. Great experience overall, would happily go back.
EV Edoardo Vignani Ate here , 11:35 am

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