We had a bit of time to kill on our way to Siena from Florence so we stopped here on our way to the…read morecastle located right above this restaurant. We actually didn't know we'd end up finding this gem. I originally thought we would park our car at the bottom and hike up to the castle, but as it turns out you can park up there. So before going up, we had a meal here. What a great find. Such a gem. Truly. As we weren't that hungry, we just had their house red and 2 plates of pasta. I knew I was going to love Siena after that first bite. Wow. Seriously the best I'd had. Even the bacon tasted better. Their dishes were so simple, but the taste was out of this world. Even the house red was out of this world. Viva Italia.

The host at our bed & breakfast (who happens to be an extraordinary chef and lifelong local to the…read morearea) suggested this place and it did not disappoint! Delicious food. Try the sampler, so you can taste 3 different pastas. We ordered whatever the waitress recommended. Amatriciana was our favorite, but they were all excellent (others were Cacio Pepe and Wild Boar Ragu). This place is no fuss, simple high quality food. Even the Parmesan cheese on our table was excellent (which I suppose is no surprise in Italy!)

We had a delicious meal here. Calm dining. Room had a roaring fire. Prompt service…read more Bathrooms are in the way back. Very clean.

Promptly seated without a reservation. Incredibly friendly service. Beautiful ambience…read more Incredible food and the perfect insulation mista. That is saying a lot for anybody who loves Italian salads. The homemade pasta is out of this world. The wine list is complete. We never made it to a dessert, but they looked incredible. You cannot go wrong here. A special place that I will definitely visit again on our next visit to Montereggione.

The food was delicious and Giuseppe performed the perfect pour. The Fanatico Chianti Reserve was…read morefabulous. Wild Boar pasta, lasagna, cheese board, and Tuscan soup was good. Gluten free options are available.

Amazing!! Excellent and authentic food! Fantastic service too! Best food we had after a week in…read moreTuscany!!!

From the owner: Da Pastececi potrete gustare la tipica cucina fiorentina, come la ribollita, il lampredotto,…read morecrostini di fegato e bruschette, salumi tipici,bistecca, la pasta e ceci, il galletto ai sette sapori, il peposo, il coniglio fritto e verdure di stagione. Tutti i dolci sono fatti da Sonia, i cantuccini,la torta al chianti,ricotta noci e cioccolato,mousse al mascarpone e tanti altri

Wine tasting while the kids make fresh pasta? In Tuscany?!! Ummmm, yes please!! This place was a…read moredream! An absolute dream! I didn't book a cooking class in advance because I had no idea on our last trip just when we would be in Tuscany, but I knew I HAD to get my kids one! Wasn't leaving without one. Luckily, I came across this place who snuck me in a private class for the same day, at the time of MY choosing! Amazing! (Especially in prime time tourist season!) Communication was a tad iffy at first, but the owner himself called me and spoke English well enough to explain everything to me....the €50 per person price and they even send me the coordinates to this, one of a few locations of Torciano on Whats App. We were greeted so warmly by all upon arrival. The kids were told to wash up and then they were suiting in aprons. They were regular sized but the staff folded them just so to fit. I was immediately handed a glass of rose' and thought to myself "yaaaaaaassss". The kiddos were brought back to a professional kitchen with a chef who spoke pretty fair English. She had the kiddos mixing the flour for their own dough for pasta, chopping herbs and peppers with huge knife that honestly had me a tad nervous, but I trusted her. They boiled and peeled tomatoes for their sauce and rolled out their dough. They cut it by hand and not in a pasta making machine, which I personally loved! I actually loved the in consist shape and size of their noodles! It gave the dish such a rustic organic feel. I was such a proud mama!!! They mixed cheeses and plated their tri pepper crostini and their bruschetta. Not without a taste first. They also mixed sugar with marscapone for their tiramisu! It was a different type of tiramisu than I've seen. It was simply placed in a bowl. No fancy layers, just uber thick, creamy cheese with a powdered cocoa top. Since the kids are vegetarians they nixed making the white wine pork chop dish, which is usually included in this class. The chef did however still show us how to make it from afar and replaced that entree with a hearty omelette instead when it can time to chow down. All the while I was given a sample of the most incredible balsamic I have EVER tasted as well as many different wines. This was even before my proper tasting! They made me feel like royalty! We were soon seated at a lovely table where my tasting official began with a super informative, friendly sommelier!! I didn't try a wine I didn't like! I wound up purchasing the rose' and the prosecco, which is usually too sweet for me. This was actually on the drier more subdue (in a good way) side! I also bought an incredible cab sauv/Merlot Tuscan blend and their Vernaccia, a delicious crisp white. I was actually gifted a bottle of their All You Need Is Love, which retails at €120! It was fascinating to not only learn the process for making each specific variety, but also to hear which regions in Italy each grape grows and the reasons for the locations such a temperature etc. They also served us the 4 course meal the kiddos made! Everything was outstanding and that pasta I'm still dreaming about. Thick tagliatelle cooked perfectly al dente. It was UNREAL!! Our super kind waiter suggested I tried some pepporcini oil to drizzle atop the simple pomodoro covered pasta. It made the dish even more delicious, if you can imagine! It was the perfect amount of heat and flare. I bought a bottle of this to take home also. He said it was fantastic just drizzled over grilled veggies. It is!! I would absolutely recommend this place to anyone!! I appreciated them treated my nature 7 &9 year olds like adults in the kitchen. The class wasn't "dulled" down for them and they learned a ton. Since we've been home they've had a desire to help in the kitchen even that much more than they did before. They know how to properly chop veggies and use real knives. We plan on hosting a big family dinner making exactly this menu and popping open a bottle or two of their incredible wine. Overall such a wonderful experience for both my children and myself! Come VERY hungry and make sure to leave some room in your luggage for all the wine and oils you'll want to purchase. (I actually ditched most of my large toiletries and my hair dryer in exchange for these wines ((covers eyes)).) They do ship charging only a flat rate but you must buy a case of each type of wine, at a 30% discount though! Once I enjoy MOST of these bottles, I'm certainly placing a international order! It all just fantastic!

From the owner: Vieni a gustare la cucina toscana a Bottega Torciano! Bottega Torciano si trova a Poggibonsi, a…read morepochi minuti da San Gimignano dove gustare ottima carne alla griglia, pasta fresca fatta da noi e i vini della nostra azienda. Fatevi coccolare dai nostri antipasti, con i migliori salumi e formaggi toscani. I primi piatti comprendono pasta al ragù tradizionale o di cinghiale, la classica ribollita e la pappa al pomodoro. Oltre al menù stagionale, fatevi consigliare i piatti del giorno dal personale di sala! Durante le stagioni del tartufo, potrete gustare ad esempio piatti a base del tartufo che raccogliamo nella nostra Tenuta. Potete scegliere se accompagnare il vostro pranzo o la vostra cena con un bicchiere di vino o con una bottiglia ad esempio di Brunello di Montalcino, Chianti Classico o Vernaccia di San Gimignano, tutti di nostra produzione, che potrete anche acquistare al ristorante. Infine potrete deliziarvi con uno dei nostri dolci, sempre fatti da noi. Vi aspettiamo a Bottega Torciano!

What an INCREDIBLE experience. Not only was the food top-tier, but the atmosphere was stunning and…read morethe service was out of this world. Our servers Carolina, Andrea, Francesca, and Selvaggia were friendly, warm, and attentive and made sure that we were well taken care of our entire visit, offering suggestions on wine and checking in between courses to make sure we were happy. The chef even made accommodations for the pescatarian in our group, making sure her meal was every bit as well thought out and delicious as ours. 10/10 would recommend -- if we're ever in the Castellina In Chianti area again, we will definitely be back!

Tavola Di Guido is located within the Locanda Le Piazze hotel. The roads in the area can be a…read morelittle dark and scary at night (especially after a glass of super tuscan), so if staying at the hotel this is a wonderful and convenient option. Everything was so delicious that we ate here twice in a row. In fact, my husband also had the lamb shank twice in a row because of how amazing it was. Each meal starts off with a complimentary basket of bread and butter and some crackers and dip. The meal also ends with a complimentary platter of mini desserts. I tried the pappardelle with wild boar ragu and seared steak with arugula, parmesan and potatoes. Both of these dishes were absolutely standout -- especially the steak which was perfectly rare and juicy. The menu doesn't have too much pasta and mainly features various selections of meat and seafood. Despite this being a gourmet, michelin star (all the things) the portions are quite large. The prices are definitely a little bit high, but the quality of food and convenience really can't be beat. If you are staying at the hotel I strongly suggest making a reservation.

My husband and I came here for dinner while staying in the Chianti region of Tuscany. We had a…read moredelicious meal which included bruschetta four ways and pizza. It was really excellent and we would come here again.

Our party of 5 stumbled upon this place after having driven by it several times and admiring the…read morepools and view. Despite not having a reservation we were quickly seated in this beautiful restaurant. The service was excellent and the pizzas were among the best we've had in the region. Great value for the price and would recommend to anyone.

Normally when we stay and there are limited options, they do not surprise like Casalta. A quiet…read morecountry feel to the region is mirrored by this restaurant. Comfortable as a long owned leather glove, the Casalta staff and restaurant was home away from home. The food was extraordinary. I had the Chianina Beef Tartare and the Beef With red and yellow peppers. A very nice quiet meal outside of our trip to many busy places. Incredebile.

The ambience of this restaurant alone was fantastic. We sat outside in the courtyard on a wonderful…read moresummer night. The potato Gnocchi was the best I have ever had, small bites and cooked to a perfect tenderness. It was prepared with a simple sauce of simmered fresh vegetables and tomatoes. The group voted this the highlight dish of the night. I also had the steak, which was tender and with good flavor, but a little undercooked for my preference. I would absolutely recommend this to anyone visiting the area.

Gelateria Dondoli is one of those places that gets a lot of hype, and it definitely draws a crowd…read morein San Gimignano. When we visited, there was a line about 15 people deep out the door, but it moved reasonably quickly. They offer a wide range of unique flavors -- things like rosemary, lavender, and other creative combinations you don't usually see. It makes for a fun experience trying something different. All the flavors we tried were good, and overall the gelato was excellent. We've had some incredible gelato elsewhere in Italy, but this was still very enjoyable. Worth stopping in if you're in San Gimignano. Grab some and enjoy by the well in the center of the piazza.

We had gelato every day for ten days in Italy and this was the best. I really want to like gelato…read morebut have never been that impressed with it on the whole. This place did a great job. Skip the rest and load up here!