Super fresh meats, prepared foods. Good selection of vinos, cheese and other provisions. Very…read morereasonable prices, friendly service, beautiful inside. Got some prosciutto, pastas, cheese and wine for a perfect lunch at home!

Service and ambiance were great. The history of the business makes it worth going inside.read more

Amazing cheeses and meats. Thought I died & went to heaven w the clouds of prosciutto & salami…read morefloating over my head. It's not to be missed in Greve

This gourmet store in the heart of Siena is absolutely wonderful! Gorgeous produce & deli counters,…read moreplus a sundry selection that will make your jaw drop! We stocked our pantry for a week of cooking here and are having the most delicious home meals. Plus, a reasonably good selection of gluten free pastas and goodies.

This is a great place to buy fresh local food items, from meat to pasta to wine. But for us, during…read moreour recent two weeks in Siena, it became our go-to place for lunch - pizza! They make the pizza fresh all day, and one slice makes a really nice lunch. They have all different types and we were partial to the sausage and the ones with arugula on top. We grabbed our slices and headed to the nearby square in front of the Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena to sit and enjoy them in the shade. It's a great alternative to sitting down to a long multi-course lunch if you just want a quick bite.

Probably the only place in Italy where people are not nice. Here is looking at you chubby cashier…read moregirl with fake blonde highlights. Everyone else was so helpful except for your brunette cashier friend. Some tips: bring a euro coin to unlock the carts. You get it back after return. Weigh and tag your produce or chubby cashier girl gets steamed. If it is such a problem why not put up a sign that it needs to be done? Montepulciano is frequented by many tourists. Very clean store. Not high end products but good quality. Bring bags.

Store in Montepulciano, Italy has been upgraded since my last visit and it is fabulous. Large…read moreselection of everything you can imagine. Liken it to a Gelson's in California, but much more reasonable priced. And, yes, weigh, code and tag your fruits and vegetables where necessary. Love the new parking structure where they validate your ticket at check out for free parking. Previously parking was a nightmare.

If you're looking at the tower in the main square in Siena, you'll find this lovely little olive…read moreoil shop just down the street to the left of the tower. They've been in business for many years and it's easy to see why. They carry a wide range of local olive oils and always have several available for tasting. They also carry handmade ceramics and beautiful linen items like table runners, table cloths, dish towels etc. You'll find other olive related products here as well. It's a great little shop to find quality culinary items for yourself or for gift giving. Worth a visit if in Siena.

Rude staff, slow service, dirty bathrooms. Find a better place to spend your money. Cashier,…read morebartender, and server were all rude and disrespectful.

Food and drink of all types, and very clean. Nice modern European feel and ambience. Drink service…read morewas very good.

Solociccia is the casual restaurant offering of the world-famous butcher Dario Cecchini. He…read morerepresents the 9th generation of his family's tradition, taking over the business when his father passed in 1976. His macelleria (butcher shop) "Antica Macelleria Cecchini" is located in Panzano, located somewhere along the Tuscan countryside in the Chianti region. An otherwise sleepy town, foodies, winos and foodie/wino tourists flock to the macelleria to sample their meats over a glass of Chianti. He's developed into quite the famous butcher with appearances with TV chef personalities (Bourdain, Batali) and celebrities paying top dollar for his cuts. His holistic approach to his butchery stems from his former vet school training. He emphasizes treating the animal with utmost respect throughout its life and to incorporate all parts of the animal in its preparations. This restaurant reiterates his philosophy with the standard €30 six-course meal specifically excluding any traditional steak preparations and specifically including such dishes as boiled beef's knees prepared with seasonal vegetables. Quite an improvement for a cut typically meant to be given to dogs. I was introduced to this as part of the "Super Chianti" itinerary through Grape Tours - it was advertised as one of the stops. We were first served up salumi, crostini and cups of Chianti at the main butcher shop, then our group was led across the street to the restaurant. One of the crostini toppers was lard, fat that can't be found in the US. Tables are set up convivially and meals are served family-style. The menu is peppered with references to Dante's "Divine Comedy", which Cecchini has been known to recite by heart while going about his work. We were served a modification of the standard "Menu del Macellaio". While it included the sides and dessert, we were instead served four different dishes alongside the "bistecca fiorentina", not included in the standard menu but advertised in the tour itinerary as a highlight. As a solo traveler, due to bistecca being served by gram minimums in other restaurants this would realistically be my only opportunity to try the Florentine speciality. MEATS 1. Spicy meat ragu on toast 2. Beef roast 3. Boiled beef and vegetable salad 4. Braised meats (5. Bistecca fiorentina) Emphasizing the philosophy the meat dishes are identified with a number, which is associated with a certain part of the cow. Yes, that boiled beef with vegetable dish is made using the knees. The surprising thing is that the bistecca ended up being the *least* favorite of the meat dishes. It is intentionally served plain and you season it to taste with their special salt. Being served rare didn't bother me as I knew this was the traditional preparation of the dish. The other dishes were excellent. I loved the roast, broiled and braised meat dishes equally. Even better was that I didn't feel bloated after eating the meat. It helped that my palate cleanser was not a carb but vegetables dipped in evoo/salt mixture. SIDES - Vegetables to dip in extra virgin olive oil - Our special salt - Garbanzo and white beans - Coffee, e.v. olive oil cake - Grappa and Italian Military spirits The vegetables are presented in a small bowl and are meant to be dipped in a mixture of evoo and salt. Vegetables were very fresh and served as a good palate cleanser. Beans were al dente. The salt was so good that I ended up purchasing this salt to take back home. It tastes quite different from your typical seasoned salt you can find at the grocery store. Much more fine. Coffee and olive oil cake were delicious. Refreshing dessert and went well with the coffee. The grappa is a bit strong and is an acquired taste. Think of a bitter brandy made as a digestive. With so many highlights of my 2-week Italy trip, this ended up being my personal foodie favorite moment of the trip. Being a solo traveler I am appreciative of any opportunity to eat convivially over good food. Although I didn't get to meet Dario on this trip, I am very grateful to have eaten at his restaurant as foodies would love to have a similar opportunity. Many thanks to Grape Tours for this incredible opportunity - this will go down as one of the best meals I've ever partaken.

This is the home of a butcher. All that you will eat is the…read morefruit of his work and that of my family. You will not choose from a menu, though you will be treated well, and with great respect, if you return the favour. You will eat at a communal table, together in convivio. There will be six meat courses, chosen at my discretion, with seasonal vegetables, white beans with olive oil, focaccia, bread, cake, coffee, a quarter liter of their own wine, and after-dinner liqueurs. All of the above for 30 EUR, with nearly two hours at our table, at the end of which you will give your seat to the next guests. Solo Ciccia is open Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings, with seatings at 7:00 and 9:00 pm. On Sunday for lunch at 1:00 pm. P.S. You are also free to bring your own wine, without corkage fee.