Fantastic service, great wine selection, delicious pecorino. The view can't be beat, either. A…read moresuper find in sleepy Pienza.

We've been very fortunate to have been able to travel to Tuscany on a number of occasions. Pienza…read moreand Il Casello have become regular stops for us. We always have a drink before dinner (usually at nearby Latte di Luna), sitting outside, taking in the view of the incomparable Val D'Orcia and talking to the friendly patrons of the bar. Staff is hospitable and the memories are indelible.

Glad we found this hidden gem. Great place! Ambiance, price, and food. The sandwich bread is…read moreclassic rustic. Delicious

Nice place. Great views in and on balcony if you can get out there (2 tables). Nothing fancy solid…read morebar. Bartender super nice and helpful !

Best Bar I've been to in Italy. Great vibe, bartenders and pours! Whether it's Guia, Carlo or…read moreRicardo all are excellent specialty cocktail artists. Sit outside or get more privacy in a semi dark beautiful inside

This bistro is wonderful. Victor and the staff are very welcoming and the vibe is very cool. We ate…read morehere our first day for lunch and then came back a few times for dinner. The food was always really good and the menu for dinner changes frequently, but yet consistently delivers delicious food. Victor is really good at pointing out the best wines based on your preferences. Sunsets are amazing at this location. If you want to know where the locals come for aperitivo and for dinner, this is it. Nearly everyone at this place are non tourists. We'll be back again in the future. Ciao ragazzi!

Great ambiance, great wine, great food, great service, fair prices in a hilltop renaissance…read morefairytale town looking over Tuscany... if you give this place anything less than 5 stars you're a soulless wretch.

this is the best idea. take all the wineries and put them in one place. you can try any wine…read more taster, 1/2 glass or full glass. found my favorite wine maker and then went to that winery! love love!! the staff are friendly and knowledgeable. the meat and cheese board worth the price.

I had to try this place as it was described to me as 'The heaven of wine bars'…read more This place lived up to its name! Best way to describe this place is a 'Dave and Busters' approach. You get a prepaid card, anything from 5 euros up to 50 (may go higher, but I didn't ask), or you can leave your credit card with the staff upfront and pay at the end. They have several wine 'vending machines' that you stick the card into and get to try out the wine in various amounts. You can have a sample, half glass, or full glass. The screens will tell you how much each sample will cost. Each 'Vending Machine' is sorted into categories like bubbles, whites, reds, dessert wine, etc. It's a great way to try different wines in various regions! If you like the wine you try, you can buy the bottle to take home.They have big leather couches and chairs to hang out, sip, and relax. Ever try a $100+ bottle of wine? Now is your chance :)

Going to all of the medieval towns in Italy is very cool but it's often hard to tell what's a…read moretourist trap with no-so-good food and what's older and authentic. When we stopped by Il Giardinetto, it seemed very authentic and was super busy with everyone speaking Italian. The seating area is in the middle of the square and a great location. We ordered our standard vegetarian meal-bruschetta, pizza, and salad. The bruschetta was simply excellent with the perfect amount of salt, olive oil, and garlic. The pizza (tomato basil) was probably the best we had in Italy. The salad was good and fresh, very simple as we love it. This might have just been the best food we had in all of Italy. The prices were also super cheap. I think our whole meal was under 20 euro.

Both indoor and wonderful outdoor seating in Piazza XX September. Exceptionally good zuppa, had a…read morerich vegetable in plenty large bowl, along w a fantastic, fresh pasta, a ravioli. First one, upper left on the menu. Great relaxed outdoor environment with excellent service, which started earlier than most other restaurants. Would absolutely go back.

Great beer stop in Pienza - hidden a bit , turn right down small street after you pass through…read morearch. Then on your left a smallish door - enter and you are greeted warmly and shown the beers. Many bottle and drafts , great collection of vinyl records they will play for you. Stop by for a diversion from crowded streets and wine - this is the place for you!

I stopped here multiple times during my trip to Pienza. Great regional meats and cheeses. Good…read morecraft beer options and great wine recommendations. The staff is warm and welcoming. If you're looking for a place to take a break or get a snack definitely stop here.

Last night, we had one of the the top 10 restaurant meals of our lives. This morning, I'm…read morereflecting on why. This place had no "stars". It's not in any guidebooks. The setting was unlikely...the ground floor was a neighborhood bar. Definitely NOT fancy. The locals were hanging out, outdoors on the cobblestone street if they were smoking, inside if the temperatures were a bit too brisk. The dining room was upstairs. Pretty, spotless, but definitely not fancy. There were no tuxedoed waiters or rows of silverware. No fancy China. The service was by the owner, who miraculously flew from table to table. He was fast but never felt rushed. There were no menus. He charmingly explained 6 starters and 7 mains. The only problem was deciding....each and every option sounded incredible. Wine service was equally casual, but lovely. He deposited multiple bottles on our table and instructed us to "test". We did. All great, and we made a selection. After all that, he brought a different bottle. "You'll like this more." He was right! The food came quickly and it was amazing. Fresh, locally sourced, and absolutely delicious. No fancy presentations, no edible flowers, no frou-frou. We barely were able to finish (but we put our minds to it, and did). I have no idea about dessert...we simply couldn't. We felt like we'd made a new friend and had dinner in his home. He cared deeply about the enjoyment of every guest. He was passionate and loved every minute of serving us. And that's why it made our top ten. If you find yourself within 50 miles of Il Barrino, in Montisi, it's not to be missed.

This restaurant is a hidden gem. It's upstairs of the bar; lovingly chosen food offerings,…read moregracious host, a slow food delight. We loved the pasta, and the duck; all the other dishes were equally good!

An all around amazing place. Extremely friendly and helpful staff/service. The food was top notch…read moreand you can watch the chef work her magic if seated outside. We split the Fiorentina steak for our main course and it was heavenly. The chef's attention to detail on all dishes was excellent and the house Chianti was delicious to top it all off. Highly recommend this place if you're nearby, it's not to be missed!

Small osteria in town. Service is excellent. Food is fresh and good. German beer on tap and a full…read morebar. And coffee of course. You cannot go wrong with this quaint little place. They have gluten free options and were very accommodating. Stop in for a bite on the patio.