Great food We stumbled across this cafe after visiting the…read moreDuomo. It was a wonderful place for lunch! The food was outstanding. There were some great options in the display cabinet for lunch at a very reasonable price - you can choose three items from the display for a set price of €10.80 (or €12.80 for meat/fish). We liked it so much that we ate lunch there nearly every day of our stay and bought takeaway for dinner one night. The staff are very friendly and helpful (big thumbs up to Steven). We're so glad we found this gem!

I was impressed with Montanucci! This small town has a modern, spacious, delightful bar/café…read more The interior has many nooks and lots of wood paneling. You can get a light lunch, snack, beverages, cocktails and dessert. The frittata I ordered was tasty with crumbly pie type dough at the base and a lattice pattern on top. The hot tea was extremely necessary since it was gale force winds today. The dessert of a slice of chocolate cake was rich and not sweet (which is good)! Overall, if only I knew the way to order there would have been lot less confusion. To do so (order): Go to the bar, ask for what you want, take the number given to the cashier to pay, then take the paid receipt to the bar and a server will bring your stuff to a table. It was a bit confusing since I wanted to sit at a table and not drink my tea at the bar. The café seemed to host a social/group celebration (birthday for a matriarch?) in a private room at a lower level. Tourists were huddled over cups of tea or coffee. A couple of young people were studying with laptops. Montanucci's is a place for everyone it seems!

Great spot for gelato in town!! We went 3 times in our 2 days there. Great quality and good mix of…read moreflavors. Highly recommend.

The best gelato, and I have eaten my way through Gelato heaven throughout my tour of Italy!read more

We happened onto Montanucci while walking around Orvieto. What a wonderful place for lunch! The…read morefood was outstanding! So glad we stopped in and had lunch!

Excellent pastry and coffee. Very efficient service and easy check out system to accommodate…read moretourists and locals alike.

Fell in Love! I and…read moremy girlfriend were in Rome and we wanted to go to Florence for one day. The train tickets were quite expensive (about 100 euro for one person), so decided to rent a car and drive there. After a while, we started looking for someplace to get coffee and I found in yelp this beautiful place was ahead of us in just a couple of miles. It's a very quiet and small Italian city where you will not find any tourists. Narrow streets, with a stunning view to Toscana. We liked this place so much, so I even offered my girlfriend to stay here. Caffe Venezia is a small cafeteria where you will find anything you want. Here you can have your breakfast, brunch, or lunch and the prices are three times cheaper then in Roma or any other big cities. The owner was a very polite and nice guy.

This place was a breathe of fresh air from all the touristy places we had been to in other cities…read morein Italy. The food was delicious and made with fresh ingredients. The restaurant has that Italian feel I was hoping to experience and I'm glad we discovered it. Also the owner was super nice and very welcoming! We loved this place!

Friendly /welcoming staff awaits you as you walk up to the counter. We picked out some Gelato and…read moreit's the best I've had so far. We definitely are coming again while we are in the area and have a Cappuccino to go with our dessert. They have a large selection of various pastries and dessert options.Came in again on our way to Florence and will stop in as we work our way back. Perfecto Cappuccino!

Of course 5 yelp stars but no, I'll go with 4.... And a Michelin star. So ok, there is much to…read moreunpack here. We came, 5 people to CDF with high expectations. We were not disappointed - mostly. So personally, I have some 'odd' standards. The wine paring was different. They pared, light to heavy, white to red. But it was all from the same vintner. So someone had a 'deal', it wasn't based on the subtleties of each varietal, it was what they had. This was hardly the choice of a sommelier, more an arrangement. That being said, the wine wasn't bad, just too...flat in its variety. On to the food. We all ordered the 7 course tasting menu with wine paring (see snarky comments above). 1) foie gras, almond and cherry - happiness and complexity. I don't agree with the paring, a sparkling white was lost to the bravado of the appetizer 2) amberjac ceviche with guacamole and puffed rice - unique juxtaposition of temperatures and flavor profiles 3) rabbit saccotinni, radish, parmesan and rosemary 4) sweet peppers spaghetti, lavender ricotta cheese, dry gia 5) turbot fillet in crust, chick peas, muscles and herbs 6) cinta Senese pork, fennel purée, bbq lettuce and licorice sauce 7) milk - like ice creamy stuff with fancy stuff Coffee - well, they gave us a menu and came back for our order 35 minutes later, after we flagged the waiter down....I was done...done Decor - incredible. On the veranda with amazing, historic views of the local castle. Staff - efficient and well versed on the material but with an overtone of displeasure at our prescience. Still, their efficiency was worthy of the 1 Michelin star. Overall, because it's a Michelins rated restaurant, I am being picky, very picky. 5 people, almost 900 euros.... Bottom line: I wouldn't go again unless invited or for a wedding.

What a treat! This Michelin starred restaurant is hidden along a dirt road between the village of…read morePalazzone and San Casciano dei Bagni in Southern Tuscany. The property itself is absolutely breathtaking, situated on a hill, in a luxury complex of the castle. The restaurant features an outdoor patio and an indoor, formal space. I'd have preferred sitting outside, but it was a very chilly night in April, in the off-season. The restaurant used to be a private club, but recently became open to public. The service was attentive and top notch. You have the option of ordering a 7-course tasting menu or go rogue, and order á la carte. I opted for a 4-course menu, because I was specifically looking to try the snails, fish courses and sweetbreads. The welcome dish was beautifully presented and consisted of various proteins in different animal forms nestled on moss in minimalist dishes. The breads followed with an array of salts collected from different corners of the world, along with butter and a delicious olive oil. The amuse bouche was my least favorite, constructed of duck and sesame crisp. As I visited in spring, I noticed a seasonal use of green ingredients - peas, mint, asparagus, nettle, parsley that was repeated throughout the night. I loved the snail appetizer and the char with asparagus and quinoa. The risotto with sweetbreads and the sea bass dish were a beautiful and rich ending to the dinner. I loved the presentation of every dish. I was too full to order a dessert but the staff surprised me with a fun mignardise course. What an imaginative and delicious experience!

If you are in Orvieto or driving by, this is the place to go. Just half block from the Cathedral…read more(Duomo) located in a corner of a picturesque street, this family owned restaurant by locals (yes, born in Orvieto) has everything to offer at a very affordable price. We had the tagliere cheese and meet board, the papardelle ragu of wildboard and my boyfriend had the porchetta. The family are very friendly to customers making you feel at home. The chef/owner improvised some signing with street musicians see my video below! Love the place, would go back if visiting Orvieto again.

Words alone cannot describe how awesome this restaurant was. The experience transcended the food…read moreitself. Presentation, atmosphere, and service DO matter and Antica Bottega is where it all comes together. Prices are very reasonable; food is incredible. A perfect experience.

This is by far one of the largest supermarkets I have ever experienced. It is bright, modern and…read moreairy with wide aisles. The fresh food departments are well stocked with great variety. There's a very good wine selection. I was also happy with the service.