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 restaurant is incredible! Great food! Every dish was an incredible dining experience, even…read morefried chicken. We have been six times in the last year. Lunch and dinner are wonderful.. Their service is attentive, very professional. And ...they have a great wine list. This is a local favorite so make a reservation! High energy and great music. Do not pass up your chance for a great dining experience!!

Wonderful food last night. Terrific team work together to provide a great experience. Love the Jazz…read moreposters and art here and throughout the town.

This is a must visit when near Bagnaia. They have a shuttle that will get you as well. In all of…read moretravels through Roma, Florence to Sienna, this is one of the best restaurants we visited. Seriously we have been all over and one of the top meals we had. We met the chef / owner as well and has a passion for making sure its at top standards. Great wine and dessert drinks also.

A hidden gem, just outside the village of Casole d'Elsa. Not cheap but its Michelin star worthy for…read moresure.

We have been coming to Tuscany for four years and this has always been a must stop. I am not sure…read morewhy no reviews have been posted but the food is delicious. The restaurant is unassuming, casual but always has a wonderful atmosphere- relaxing music, white tablecloths, warm fireplace (autumn) and local art. We've been there with our friends, family and as a couple; it's always special. The wife is the Chef and the husband is the waiter. The service and food is always first class. We highly recommend!

We liked our meal here so much we went back a second time. The owner and his wife were very…read morewelcoming and spoke good english.

Food was delicious! Wine recommendation from the waiter was excellent! Ambiance was typical…read morefamiliar run Italian restaurant and just love that! Would definitely go back and might before we leave San G!

We came here onto mother-in-laws recommendation. She said they had the best gnocchi she has ever…read morehad. This being my wife's favorite, decided to make a special trip to San Gimignano just to try them out! We made reservations and I am glad we did because by 8pm, every table was full. The place is very small and dark, but they add a small LED light at each table giving just the right amount of light to read the menu. We reviewed the menu only to find that they no longer have gnocchi. She was disappointed at first, but absolutely loved her entree. We weren't vey hungry so no starters tonight, but they brought bread and some sort of potato fritter that had bits of octopus in it. I loved it, my wife stopped eating it when she found out about the octopus! She was fine before I told her. We order a nice bottle of Pinot Grigio and I went for the wild boar ragu while the wife tried I Fagottini Del Contadino, pasta stuffed with pears & pecorino cheese in a saffron and pecorino sauce. Spectacular! The pear had a little sweet and the pecorino a little salt and the sauce was velvety smooth and delicious! My ragu was very hearty with lots of pork. Simply delicious. They had crème brûlée, which is my wife favorite. We still had a little wine left, so she ordered that and I got the double chocolate cake with orange marmalade. We both enjoyed our deserts very much. While they didn't have gnocchi, we both thoroughly enjoyed our meal and will definitely come back the next time we are in town.

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.

Awesome! Amazing restaurant in a great setting. Highly…read morerecommended! Need to try this restaurant. Make you feel at home. Cool place.

Great restaurant in a small town Of Mensano. the cacia e Pepe was fantastic. Great wine list.read more

We read good reviews online for this place, but it was a bit disappointing. Service was super…read moremediocre but they charged us $5 euro for service gnocchi was so so so salty. Like is salt free here or what? Plenty of space in this restaurant. Cheese plate was good with some cheese I never had before. Out of all the pasta places I been to in Italy, this is my least favorite

This place is delightful! Great, friendly staff, and the food was spectacular! Quick service,…read moredelicious wine and a nice vibe. We both had the beef stew with black pepper along with a green salad. The salad was simple, but delicious and the beef stew was fantastic! Super tender meat on a rich (yet surprisingly light) red wine sauce with veggies that were broken down into the sauce!! I found this spot on Yelp, and I'm happy to say that it definitely did not disappoint!