A proverb meaning that famous local specialties or things with a reputation often fall short of expectations (they're rarely as tasty as claimed).
あの観光地の名物にうまいものなしって、本当だったね。
That proverb 'famous local specialties are rarely delicious' turned out to be true.
友だちに勧められたけど、名物にうまいものなしで期待外れだった。
My friend recommended it, but the saying '名物にうまいものなし' applied — it was disappointing.
もちろん例外もあるが、名物にうまいものなしという考え方はよく聞く。
Of course there are exceptions, but the idea that famous local dishes are rarely great is often heard.