Was in the region, in Volterra for a few hours, popped into La Vecchia Lira, we were seated…read morepromptly, in the best seat, the table from the website homepage. Wonderful, light lunch. Prompt service. Recommend.

Food was expensive and practically inedible. For all the hype, we thought we'd be getting something…read morevery special- steak was tough and gristly, grilled eggplant raw .

We got there just under the wire before they closed for the afternoon. Whew! Wonderfully cozy and…read morehomey place! I lucked out with the last dish of beef stew over polenta and my husband got a amazing pasta dish. Both were to die for and just warming and delicious. We loved it so much we hoped to come back but they were booked up for the rest of the time were there, so smart to make a res. This ranks as one of our favorite meals while visiting for two weeks in Tuscany Fall 2022.

Beautiful meal out on the piazza. Probably one of the most fresh ingredient focused eateries in…read moreVolterra. Traditional Tuscan, authentic cuisine with the beef from a local farm. Family atmosphere with all the locals. Welcoming staff. Incredible primo and secondo. No standard menu. Chef always changing it up.

Loved our time wandering the streets of Volterra before our dinner at Del Duca. Our meal was…read moreexceptional, my husband loved his quail dish and we enjoyed a great bottle of local wine. Our server was knowledgeable and spoke excellent English! The chef was kind enough to take a picture with us at the end of the evening. We can't wait to return and enjoy the charming courtyard on our next visit in warmer weather!

This restaurant is owned by the same family that owns that Agritourismo we stayed at On our recent…read moretrip to Volterra. The restaurant has a very large back patio area for dining. It was a lovely evening to sit outside(both for the atmosphere and Covid safety) The food was all beautifully and artistically presented as well as being delicious. The menu had traditional standards, as well as more contemporary interpretations of dishes. Everyone at our table thoroughly enjoyed every dish they ordered, and every wine we tried. The restaurant was quite busy, but the staff was still very attentive. I definitely would recommend this restaurant for either a family dinner or a romantic evening out. And would definitely return again

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.

We were kicking around Volterra in No Man's Land: the time of day when nearly every restaurant is…read moreclosed. The hunger grew beyond measure. We needed food and I had heard great things about da Bado. Finding it is a bit tricky. It's not within the walls of the city. As you're leaving Volterra, look for the hospital signs. Da Bado is on your left, just past the turn for the hospital. (The intersection of Borgo San Lazzero and Via Luigi Scabia.) We were the first to arrive at the restaurant. By the time we left, every table was packed with someone speaking Italian. When you're the only English speakers in a restaurant, you've picked a winner. Since we hadn't really eaten all day, I ordered the bistecca alla fiorentina. The waiter warned me it was massive, but I explained that I was ravenous and I was an overweight American. I could handle whatever steak he threw at me. When the steak arrived, it was quite good. I added some salt and pepper to boost the taste, but I enjoyed it. The real winner was the potatoes. They had a perfectly thin, crispy outer layer and soft, pillowy, potatoey goodness on the inside. You must get them. Our server was kind. The wine was amazing. The atmosphere was great. And, again, you can't underestimate how authentic the food is when you're surrounded by a hundred people speaking only Italian to one another. Bravo, da Bado! And as a bonus tip, you may be wondering how the bathroom sink works. Like some public restrooms in Italy, the controls are on the floor. Step on the pedal to get the water flowing.

This was the best meal we had on our vacation. The restaurant is a few minutes walk outside the…read morecity walls but so worth it. We started with the assortment of sheeps cheeses which was out of this world. Then we had a bunch of dishes to share: garden vegetable pasta (highly addictive), the steak, cod in tomato sauce and mushroom risotto. To finish we tried three of their dessert specialties: chocolate torte, semifreddo and a hot custard sort of thing. Everything was 10/10. The waiter was incredibly friendly and attentive. I am celiac and he made sure I could eat everything, even the desserts. And he made me a special pasta dish with gluten free pasta. He even brought out gluten free crackers so I could eat while my family had the bread before the meal. You should DEFINITELY eat here!

I love this little local spot. Food is amazing at a great price. Staff and owner were so much…read morefun. He even drove me to my car service and we laughed the whole way. Love this place.

We absolutely loved our experience at this restaurant. Our party of 4 stopped here for a late…read morelunch while spending a few hours in Volterra. The hostess was so wonderful, helping us navigate the menu with so many delicious-looking options. Hubby had the pork cabbage roll with cheese and said it was delicious. BIL had the gnocchi but said the sauce had an odd flavour. SIL had the ravioli with spinach and meat sauce and loved it. I ordered the pasta with wild boar meat sauce, which was really good. The house wine we ordered was very good, as well. After our meal, Alina brought us limoncello with almond cookies, which were still warm and soft. Absolutely recommend!

Amazing atmosphere inside and absolute gourmet quality food. We found it by accident for lunch. My…read morevegan wife had the zucchini carpaccio and I had the Guinea Fowl tournedos. Amazing dishes. Foodie worthy.

Excellent food and service in a very nice environment. My wife and I stumbled upon this gem and are…read moreso delighted that we did. If you visit Volterra, this is a must.

Lunch in Volterra!! This is a terrific option for lunch in…read moreVolterra! The panini are made to order with fresh, good quality ingredients and the service is super friendly. The prices are very reasonable too!!

From the owner: Panineria con soli prodotti tipici toscani, pecorino alla piastra, salumi, verdure fresche e…read morecondimenti preparati freschi. Lampredotto servito sia in panino che vaschetta.

This place is a shop and a restaurant. The tables are a bit hidden in the back, so don't give up…read morewhen you walk by. The products being served are also for sale in their shop out front. A huge Salumi and Cheese selection (try the Pear or Truffle Pecorino). Besided huge Paninis for 5 Euros each they serve amazing cold plates here. Regular ones with Salumi and Cheese, then the same but with boar and truffle or an all truffle cheese and meat plate. We went for the All Truffle Plate. And what an explosion of flavour that was. Great cheeses topped with Truffle honey. Truffle Mortadella and Salami. Bread with funghi/truffle topping, Truffle Porchetta etc. All products and ingredients were fantastic and far away from mass production. Nicely presented and fair priced for what you get. Staff was friendly and helpful. We also had two glasses of White Wine with. Local wine. They got a good selection. Be sure to bring some of their products home. And our dog was very welcome here as well!

Wood-fired pizza We dropped in for a lunch time pizza at…read morethis cosy family run pizzeria. The pizzas were delicious - lovely crispy base and fresh ingredients. The pizzas are made with love and pride. The service was genuine and the prices super reasonable!!

It's a good family run place on a side street selling fine pizza. The nice young man takes orders…read moreand mans the wood fired stone oven while his grandma (nonni) makes the food. Unlike most of the pizza places on the busy streets where the pizzas sit there for maybe hours, here the pizza is made to order. Recommended!