We arrived Saturday evening with the party of nine and they were able to see us even though we were…read morea bit early for dinner. The surface was impeccable and the ambience was absolutely breathtaking. The food was everything I expected out of Italy thus far the best food we have eaten on our trip. AMAZING!!!

Stop and dine here. Wasn't sure parking in what seemed remote location restaurant but ended up…read morewith a fabulous meal. Had the lamb chops and green peppers with goat cheese. My wife had the filet with mixed vegetables. The Staff were so nice and helped with local wine tasting suggestions. It was a ten! Enjoy! We are coming back

Very good food, it's Italy so be patient for service. The ambience is simple and beautiful.read more

We really liked this place (came back 3 times on our stay). It was convenient and the garden made…read morethe the place feel cozy. The waitress work hard and managed a lot of tables - but did a great job. I think she turned all the tables herself and also was great with our kids (patient and complementary of their Italian). We noticed a lot of locals eating here (consistent with what our hotel told us as well). It was great with kids / family etc.... Pasta was good, but beef stew and octopus were better! Loved it - came back 3 times.

First of all the owner and our server were amazing! One in our party had a nose bleed and he was…read moreso good at assisting us through this unplanned event!!! Thanks so much! The atmosphere was great as well as you could look right on to the main square where they had a concert and the local shops stayed open late. So much fun. The food was good and pizza and pasta was worth coming back for. We also enjoyed the appetizers of pizza balls with cheese!

I ate dinner here 2 times in one week while on vacation in Florence. The food was delish and the…read morestaff was very friendly. My favorite was the Tuscan Sampler appetizer with 2 kinds of salami, prosciutto, burrata and fried pizza dough. Mmmmmm. I also loved the mushroom and truffle pasta. It went great with the red wine. :)

The best restaurant in Impruneta. You will never tell from the outside as it is beside a soccer…read morepitch and nothing special to look at But the food is incredible and the value is great. The service is also fantastic. Don't miss out on this one!!!

Amazing views. Sit amongst the rolling hills and family vineyards. Sip on a glass of local wine or…read moreexplore wines from other local regions. Indoor and outdoor seating available. But sit outside. You'll appreciate it more. The food will leave you wanting more!!!!

Had such a great wine and olive oil tasting and tour! The staff was so welcoming and made our…read moreexperience great, oh and the wine was amazing!

On Sunday morning, before I was to depart for Rome, my friend Sabino asked what I wanted for lunch…read more Having had a spectacular pizza for dinner the evening before, I was keen to try something I'd not yet sampled. I suggested we go for bistecca alla fiorentina, or Florentine style steak. This typical Tuscan offering is the region's signature dish and for good reason! We hopped on Sabino's scooter and took a gorgeous ride through Chianti to get to Da Padellina. When we pulled up, a Porsche 356 1600 Super was parked in front. Porsches are really not my thing but this vintage beauty captured my attention. Not fancy, the restaurant's history is long and shows on all the walls. Sabino and I dined upstairs overlooking rolling hills. We split a huge slab of meat (you get to choose it before they cook it) and it was carefully explained to me that the cooking method for bistecca alla fiorentina is very simple: fire, salt, pepper, olive oil. Basically it's all about the meat, which is served very rare. We also got sides of beans and potatoes and plenty of red wine. Those in search of a proper Florentine steak will surely find it here. Two words to sum up my meal at Da Padellina: Buonissimo Bistecca! Definitely one of the more memorable meals I've had in Italy.

From the owner: La cucina del Pruneto è basata sull'olio extravergine di oliva, prodotto principe del territorio,…read moreche potrai degustare sulle tagliate di manzo e di tonno, sui tenui carpacci, sulla generosa catalana di crostacei e molluschi. Tra le eccellenti proposte della carta non perderti i paccheri con crostacei e molluschi e pomodoro fresco, le linguine con mezzo astice padellato al pomodoro pachino. Se poi preferisci piatti di solida tradizione toscana, resterai incantato dalla corposità della bistecca alla fiorentina o dal peposo all'imprunetina. Per finire, apprezzerai i famosi dolci del Pruneto, realizzati con fantasia e dedizione nella pasticceria interna.

Extremely traditional old restaurant along the Cassia Way serving Tuscan food. Service is friendly…read moreand food very good, with a list of all the traditional dishes. House red wine is a good choice.

From the outside looking in I was confused about this place. It sells items like candle holders,…read moredecor, etc as well as wine and fresh food options. They even have a small window where people on the street can order as well. Wasn't expecting much but everything was delicious. We got the warm pate which was basically a bowl of pate and unlimited bread. Delicious. My kids enjoyed their pasta and looking around the shop while we ate. Great low key place for a family.

Lunch with Andrea and Gregorio at their quaint Dispensary is pretty much everything you picture…read morewhen you imagine Tuscany. Nestled into charming, little Strada in Chianti, among the rolling hills of vineyards and olive groves, the restaurant/deli has a beautiful, cozy indoor space that you'll want to linger at for hours. They also have a gorgeous outdoor garden area, but it was a little too chilly to sit outside during our visit the first weekend in March. Upon arrival, Andrea and his warmly wife greeted us and our dog. (Have I mentioned lately that I love how dog friendly Italy is?!?) Once seated, we were told the offerings for the day -- there are no menus here -- and settled on a tagliere and pappardelle with wild boar ragu. Plus a local wine, because... duh... we're in Chianti, people! The tagliere that Gregorio presented us was the best selection of meat and cheeses that we've had during our time in Italy. (And, we've had A LOT of meat and cheese in our first 8-months here.) We ordered the board for 2 people but it could have easily served 5. The warm foccacia it came with was like little, salty pillows from heaven. Not to be over shadowed, the cinghiale pasta was also to die for! The ragu was so rich and savory, with hints of cinnamon and cloves. Mmmmmm! We wrapped up our meal with a couple desserts -- a cheesecake with chocolate and a mascarpone and pear dish. Both were light and airy, the perfect compliment to a heavy antipasti and primi. The complementary vin santo washed it all down and helped us start to digest. Perfect in every single way! We'll remember this meal for a long time to come. If in the Chianti area, don't miss a visit with Andrea and Gregorio!