The food was subpar and the service was horrible. This place is not for tourists. It's a nice place…read morein a great location, but they don't appreciate tourists. There was an obvious favoritism shown to the locals as there was only one couple in the restaurant when we came in and every other table that came in after us was served, ate, drank espressos, and left BEFORE we ever had our food.

We didn't really think we were gonna have such a wonderful meal at this modest, homey, family run…read morerestaurant. What started out as a late lunch while discovering the hillside town of Peccioli. We had ducked in to pick a few pastries from the shining cold-case, and saw that there we tables open, so we said..."Wanna...?" We were so impressed with the food, the savory waffle, the steak tartar, the cheesecake and pastries. The atmosphere and loving family service made us feel like we were locals who had stopped into our regular place. We finished with a rich cup of coffee and Ferretti's famous Biscotti. Those biscotti are sooooo delicious that we had to buy a couple of containers of them for the road.... they traveled with us throughout Italy and we hoarded them for morning coffee each day. Our waiters were the sons of the owners, and they were so charming. They shared with us some of their own travels, especially in the U.S. (our home). Our advice; roam the farmers' market in the town square and, right there, stop into Pasticceria Ferretti. They even have a nice sidewalk seating area in that pedestrian only area. P.S. The town has a great parking garage with a famous modern-art foot bridge.... memorable, photogenic!

The town of Castelfalfi is a resort for Germans and they are bonkers for everything Tuscany. This…read morewas an average restaurant before being fancified and it is now one of the most inspired in the area. Take a pass on the restaurants in nearby Montaione. Typical Tuscan pizza has a very thin crust, which isn't for everyone including myself. The pizza at Il Rosmarino is some of the best I have had at a pizzeria in these hills. We also ordered a ravioli dish with an eggplant filling (can't find it on the online menu) and a caprese, both were scrumptious. The spacious patio is very comfortable. We will definitely return.

This is a really cute restaurant located in Castelfalfi, Tuscany and keeping to it's name you will…read morequite literally see rosemary sprigs at every corner! ;-). I went as part of a blogger day at Castelfalfi and we tried all sorts of yummy specialities including a really fantastic antipasti selection of cheeses, meats, hot bread and truffle sauce. It was all divine. We also tried a trio of primi - gnudi - veggie lasagna - rvaioli with a white bianco ragu. All of it - was delicious. For our second course we had baccala alla livornese which I really enjoyed. Also some fried chicken and bell peppers, and a beautiful tagliata with roasted potatoes. Perfectly tender and the potatoes - the right amount of crispy. With our meal we enjoyed the local red wine. I really found it easy to drink and probably had at least a half a bottle myself. Dessert was also a sample plate. My favorite was the lemon custard pie which was the perfect amount of tangy sweetness. This is somwhere you want to tell people to eat - especially if they are in this area. Bon appetit!

A Wonderful Tuscan Dining Experience…read more We had an absolutely wonderful evening at Osteria di Casa Chianti! We were there celebrating a birthday, and meeting the owner, Max, made the experience even more special. His genuine passion for his restaurant, his food, and his guests is easy to see and really adds to the experience. The food was absolutely amazing, and the atmosphere made for a memorable evening in Tuscany. Max made us feel welcomed and truly took the time to make our celebration special. We couldn't have asked for a better experience and will definitely be back the next time we're in Tuscany. Highly recommend Osteria di Casa Chianti!

Food was amazing - we didn't have a reservation but they fit us in - service was wonderful and I…read morewould highly recommend

Delicious, reasonably priced restaurant recommended by locals. The servers were very attentive and…read morefriendly and the meal was delicious! English menu available. The wild boar pasta is incredible!! Super comfortable and welcoming local restaurant. Dinner starts at 7:30, I think.

Excellent service + wines & Olio are all amazing! Highly recommend! Don't miss this stop on the way…read moreto San Gimignano

This place is amazing! Amazing food, great service, great price and beautiful views! I absolutely…read morerecommend it to anyone traveling looking for a place with excellent wine and food in Toscana! Will definitely come back when I'm back in Italy. Thank you Paolo for the best service!

My husband actually noticed that Nello was recognized by Michelin for 2026!…read moreI made reservations for our first dinner in Italy! What an extraordinary dinning experience! We were greeted and seated immediately! We decided to order the prefixed menu and my husband also ordered the wine pairing! So impressed with the presentation! Creative and fun to enjoy! The flavors were phenomenal! Each course was introduced and new set of utensils provided. Utensils were placed on a flat decorative stone. First time experiencing the utensils placed this way! Wonderful way to place the utensils on the table! My favorite was the ravioli with liquid Parmigiano cream!! Reminded me of the Asian soup dumplings! I absolutely loved this ravioli! We selected the fish as the main course. First time eating Amber Jack Fish It was so delicious! So much fun to eat the Nello dessert with crackling sugar! No utensils! LOL We used our fingers and moist toilettes were provided! SWEET RIBOLLITA White beans, carrot, celery, black cabbage, white chocolate and olive for dessert! A healthy dessert with veggies that was amazing! The small pastries presentation was MAGNIFICENT! And every pastry was delectable! The wine paired with the dessert was a sweet sensation! I took a sip! Highest compliments to the Chefs and Team! Thank you! Highly recommend! Grazie for such a special night !

This place is...chef's kiss...molto bene...it slaps; however you communicate that the food is Just…read more That. GOOD! We stumbled upon this while driving from Florence city center to the Tuscan countryside (USA tourists;) and yelp led us right. A limited menu with a few different tasting menus, we went à la carte and had the exploding raviolis and boar tagliatelle and they were both SO SO SO DELICIOUS! Small-er, but well appointed art deco-type decor...with one waitress and one sommelier...the wine recommendations were perfect! Things that sounded 'different' than what we are used to, just worked...and worked perfectly. Don't negate this place for its limited menu or combinations that you might not be used to, give it a try bc EveryThing we put in our mouths was top notch. Truly deserving of its Michelin Star rating. It's really that good. A closed-minded me from my youth would have written it off based on its pretentious-sounding dishes, but older, open-minded me did me a favor. Yummy in my tummy. Satisfying. Delicious. Don't miss out!

Was in Florence for a day trip and found this wonderful restaurant. We were met by Nicolo at the…read moredoor and made our experience memorable. The entire staff made us feel like home. Food and wine was excellent.! Would like to thank Mauricio as well. Thank you.

In a town of Bistecca alla fiorentina, this restaurant was recommended to us and it delivered…read more The gnocchi was a fantastic way to start our meal. Creamy and spicy, only if you mix in the hot parts. They come to table and weigh the meat in front of you so you know what you're paying for. It is cooked rare or medium rare. This is NOT like steakhouses in NYC. In its own category. It was presented with melting bone marrow, sea salt and cut off the bone. Extremely flavorful and tender. My only issue is that the fat doesn't render and there was silverskin in some pieces making it inedible, plus you've paid for this by weight. Great attentive service by Nick

Our most authentic and best tasting menu of this Italy adventure. Totally off the beaten path (in…read moreno guidebooks, we found it driving from Lucca back to our agroturismo based only on the sign), it's a true hidden gem that I hope my review unhides! Don't let the modest outside and the cats running around the plaza in front of the monastery dissuade you from entering. The restaurant is part of/next to a monastery and the monks run the place. And those fellows know how to cook. While the crostini were not super interesting (some with tomato, the rest with walnut pesto), the caprese was as fresh and delicious as I've had. We ordered three different pastas as first courses: spaghetti pomodoro, pici cacio e pepe, and Caramelle at Tartufo. The latter (photo included) was the tastiest pasta of my life. The pici was one of the best of the trip. The pomodoro -- such a simple dish, so not easy to exceed expectations -- still did. Our secondi, bisteca (steak) was cooked a juicy, delicious rare/medium rare (advise if you would like it otherwise) and we could have eaten a second. At 16 Euros, it was as good as a $50 steak at a top American steakhouse -- and paired perfectly with the vino rosso. Speaking of wine, if you're coming here for a fancy wine, don't. If you're going to happy with a good vino della casa (house wine) by the carafe, you'll be pleased. The service was the friendliest on a trip of nothing but friendly, helpful wait staff. The lady who attended to us covered the whole place (four of eight tables were occupied at the peak of our visit) efficiently. She spoke very little English, but we still communicated quite well. Dessert -- a fruit tart -- was a perfect end to a perfect meal. And I can't wait to go back... Do. Not. Miss this place!

Happy to say this place is still just as amazing as I remember it almost 10 years ago!…read more A couple of girlfriends and I discovered Pensavo Peggio during our first trip to Italy in 2017, and it quickly became one of the reasons Florence became one of my favorite cities. Back then, I ordered the Osso Buco, Lasagna, and Tiramisu--and I still remembered how incredible everything was. So, of course, when I returned nearly 10 years later, I had to order the same meals... and yes, I said meals! Fabrizio, the same server who took care of me in 2017, asked, "Are you sure you want two dinners?" I told him, "Yes! I want to try them both." Fast-forward to 2026: I walked back in two days ago, reminded Fabrizio of our conversation, and told him I was ordering both again. He immediately started laughing. Some things never change! My boyfriend ordered the pappardelle and instantly fell in love with it. We also shared a delicious cheese and meat platter and, of course, finished with Tiramisu. Nearly 10 years later, Pensavo Peggio still holds a special place in my heart. Highly recommend this cute little spot! It just goes to show that sometimes the best memories--and the best meals--are found when you venture off the beaten path. Some places are simply worth coming back to.

Saw the reviews on Yelp and wanted to try it since we were staying around the corner…read more Had the Cacio Pepe and Grandma's Lasagna. Lasagna was 10/10 which is why my wife kept eating mine and the Pepe was still very good. Eat here for phenomenal food and value.

Was in the region, in Volterra for a few hours, popped into La Vecchia Lira, we were seated…read morepromptly, in the best seat, the table from the website homepage. Wonderful, light lunch. Prompt service. Recommend.

Food was expensive and practically inedible. For all the hype, we thought we'd be getting something…read morevery special- steak was tough and gristly, grilled eggplant raw .