LOVE this restaurant. I had a zucchini appetizer and a pork entree that I'm still dreaming about…read more Flavors were amazing. Presentation was beautiful. Service was friendly and efficient. Atmosphere was lovely.

The food, the service and the ambience were all great at this restaurant. They've got a vast…read moreselection of wines.

What a delightful stop for lunch! We were looking for a late lunch as we drove to our destination…read morein Tuscany and decided to stop here because of convenience. It turned out to be a Michelin awarded restaurant and we were about to be treated to a simple, amazing meal of fingering potatoes, arugula salad with stunning balsamic vinegar, and fresh pasta. We enjoyed sparkling water because we had a long evening of celebrating with friends and family ahead of us. The service was stellar and the atmosphere was relaxing, beautiful, and elegant. I've been making fingerling potatoes like the dish I enjoyed here once I got home. Our timing was off when we passed by again or else we would have stopped for another beautiful meal. Highly recommend!

This place was a 10/10 across the board. We came back twice because the food was so good and staff…read morewere amazing. They've had Michelin stars in the past but not this year but it was still amazing quality food. The first night I had the duck and I wanted more of it along with the pears and slaw. Tagliatelle also delicious and we came back to try the Florentine steak. Couldn't really order a different temp bc that's how they eat it so I just went with it. Some pieces cook more bc of the hot skillet. Carbonara wasn't on the menu but we decided to ask the Chef and he made it for us. Also absolutely perfect and well made. The inside was very nice and classic Italian decor, romantic and perfect for a date night.

Tourist trap. The food and the service were mediocre....bordering on poor in comparison to many…read moreother wonderful meals we had in Tuscany, including in this charming village. I could tell as soon as I walked in to this restaurant that we'd been misled by all the glowing Yelp reviews. My Mom's salad looked like it came from a cafeteria, and the pork dish she ordered was just awful. The meat practically looked boiled, so unappetizing. My eggplant appetizer was slimy pile of goop topped with cheese and the cream sauce on my pasta had a slightly gritty consistency.

Amazing food in a rustic (rustic in a good way!) Italian village. Food was excellent - especially…read morethe truffle menu! Service was too notch as well. This was one of our favorite places to eat in all of Italy. Looking forward to going back!

Gas station restaurant from heaven! Family run and very good…read morefood and service. The Frito Misto other diners ordered made us regret our great choices. This is not an Autogrill on the freeway but a small hotel and restaurant with a small set of gas pumps outside In the Tuscan country side. We got a very mundane meal by comparison to the big meals the Italians were ordering but it was a Saturday afternoon and probably their nice weekend lunch. We were simply driving from Rome to Orvieto and hungry. No tourists! Great food and we got to see the family children have lunch with the nanny.

We went May 1st, first of all, the restaurant truly carries that Tuscan brick-stone tavern, charm…read more The staff was accommodating, knowledgeable about wine selection, the food was absolutely delicious, walking down to the cellar definitely had an awe factor. The staff cut us up a platter of their cheese in the cellar. Tiramisu for desert topped the 5 star experience. EXTREMELY IMPORTANT: You need reservations that can only be made by calling them, no online reservations capabilities. You should call 5 days in advance. Worth it. Our bill came out to less than $250 + Tip for 2 bottles of wine, 6 main entrees, 2 appetizers, 3 Tiramisu, and cheese platter - NOT BAD if you ask me. Because we gave them a nice tip - they gave us a bottle of wine as a thank you gift.

Taverna di San Giuseppe was a disappointing meal for us, especially in a city with so many great…read moredining options. We ended up here by mistake (confused it with another spot), and unfortunately it didn't live up to expectations. The restaurant fills up with reservations for two seatings, and from the moment we sat down the pace felt rushed. We ordered drinks and a starter while deciding on the rest, but multiple staff members kept coming by trying to take our full order. It felt like they were pushing to move things along quickly. There were a couple positives. The chicken livers to start were quite tasty and something we didn't see often on other menus. The primi were underwhelming. The pasta didn't taste fresh like many other trattorias in Siena, and the dishes overall were just average. The lasagna in particular was mushy, and the sauces didn't stand out. The secondi were slightly better -- pork ribs, Barolo-braised beef, and a "small chicken" -- but still nothing that justified the higher prices. They do have an underground wine cellar built into a cave, which is interesting to see, but there are other places in Siena with much larger and more impressive cellar spaces. Also worth noting, they add a "10% tax" charge rather than the typical €2 coperto per person. Overall, a rushed and fairly mediocre meal at a higher price point. With so many better places to eat in Siena, this is one I'd skip.

This is our favorite restaurant in san quirico d'orcia. Both…read morethe food and service are exceptional. Sit on the back patio, the tree canopy creates great ambiance

We arrived into this quaint town rather late in the evening and missed the grocery hours. Needing…read moresomething to nourish us, we chose the restaurant closest to our AirBnB. So glad we did! Although it was very busy (and we didn't have a reservation,which is HIGHLY recommended!) we were given the option to dine outside on a plastic-enclosed patio. (We had our sweaters and rain jackets and were warm enough). The menu is extensive and offered many foods we hadn't seen on an Italian menu yet. Two in our party of four ordered the bruschetta and two different red sauce pizzas. Crusts were thin, delicious and the sauce didn't have much garlic...a very welcome surprise! The pistachio ravioli was out of this world delish! The white sauce pizza was okay and different from anything we've had. The service was good (they didn't want to come outside, because it was chilly...totally understandable!). The local wines were very tasty, and the menu prices were quite reasonable! We are planning to go back this evening for another taste!

Such a lovely hidden find in the quaint hill town of Siena! We had a little trouble locating it in…read morethe alley on a rainy day, but the interior had a cute interior and covered patio, where we sat. After a few spritzes (15 euro each), we split an osso buco raviolo with seared fois gras and truffle flakes which was delicious and filling. We were hunkering for something other than pasta, pizza or steak, so had the delicious hamburger with pecorino cheese, served perfectly rare (20). It came with nice French fries and hit the spot. We were seated next to the owner, a pleasant New Yorker with the cutest dachound Julietta. The restaurant is a bit more expensive than the trattorias but well worth it.

Everyone will tell you to order the burger here, and they're absolutely right. Surprisingly, the…read morebest burger I've ever eaten was the Bandita Burger at this Pienza restaurant. While the beef patty itself is exceptional, what elevates this dish is the generous layer of melted pecorino cheese on top. The truffle butter pasta is equally outstanding. The pasta tastes unmistakably fresh and handmade, with rich truffle butter coating every strand perfectly. Together, these two dishes easily satisfy two diners, especially since the burger comes with a side of fries. La Bandita Townhouse is a must-visit when in Pienza. Just remember to make a reservation in advance, particularly for dinner service.

THE BEST dinner in Italy from Venice, Florence, Bologna and Montalcino dinner…read more It is tucked away and also has a hotel attached. It is nothing fancy and ran be very few people. The service can be slow since there is only one waitress, however, the genuine experience, food and atmosphere is fantastic. There is no wine list, no specials written. The chef is amazing guy, perhaps 80 years old and shows how passionate he is about his restaurant and folks enjoying his cooking. The day we were there, one of the specials was tagliatelle with fresh truffles. The chef actually comes out after the waitress brings out the food and grinds the truffle over your plate. He looked so proud and happy while doing it too. The antipasto was the best one we had (hands down) and their pasta bolognese was so good that we ordered the gnocchi as well. Everything is home made and prepared to order, hence why it takes a while. We will definitely be back again (come to this region every other year)

Carlo innocenti is fabulous! Love the baccala fish with chick peas and the pepperoni chicken the…read morebest. This was reviewed July 12 On July 13 2012, Carlo topped it with tagliatelle con truffle that was really Delicious! I had dinners at this place 5 nights in a row, eating unique home cook ing each night. Carlo started to learn cooking from his mother since he was 8. A must-try in Arcidosso. Highly recommended!

One of the best meals I have ever had. You must eat here!…read more We could not decide which pasta to get - so we got them all and each one was heavenly. We also ordered the seasonal vegetables that I thought could be good - maybe the BEST vegetables I have ever had. Go go go!

My wife and I have been traveling here for years. Amazing place! Great food, unique atmosphere, and…read morefriendly staff. I would highly recommend it.