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    Il Cacio Brillo

    4.3 (3 reviews)
    ModerateWine Bars, Bistros, Tuscan

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    Bottega Baracchi - Stunning view as sun sets

    Bottega Baracchi

    3.0(5 reviews)
    0.3 km
    €€€

    My friend and I stopped by Bottega Baracchi for an aperitivo and a small snack after a few hours of…read moreperusing the Cortona Sunday flea market in the piazzas nearby. Bottega Baracchi looks quite small from the street, but there are a large network of counters and dining rooms below street-level so don't be put off if you need to accommodate a large party or even just if the little bar area looks full. As I mentioned, we only had a snack, so I can't speak very knowledgeably about the food, but I will just leave a tip here. If you buy a drink during happy hour you are also welcome to partake in the snackies they leave out in the bar area! The day we came through, there were small pieces of pizza, toast with a spicy tomato sauce (kind of salsa-like, actually), spicy peanuts, cheese puffs, and a variety of small sandwiches with a variety of cold cuts and cheeses. It was a nice way to stave off some hunger before our late dinner reservation.

    The only reason this gets a 1 is the view. It's an awful tourist trap. Please, do yourself a favor…read moreand go somewhere else...don't let this ruin your Cortona experience like it did ours, because it truly is a magical place however, this restaurant was the worst experience we've had in Italy... worst food...worst drinks, even the wine was terrible...and the worst service. We travel a ton and respect that service isn't always the same everywhere, but this was outrageous. So much so, I'm writing my first review in years.

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    Bottega Baracchi - Spaghetti with clams

    Spaghetti with clams

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    Chickpea Soup with Prawn Tartare

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    La Taverna di San Giuseppe - Lasagna

    La Taverna di San Giuseppe

    4.7(203 reviews)
    53.1 km
    €€€

    Taverna di San Giuseppe is a very well oiled machine. Reservations are a must (recommend booking…read morethrough your hotel/walking in and requesting a reservation for next day) but the atmosphere is well worth it. Every server is serving you and the owners are incredibly attentive. Meals are stepped out in a way that has you receiving each dish with ample time to enjoy. The tiramisu was to die for and the invitation to explore the wine cellar afterwards was a treat. Well worth it!!

    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.

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    La Taverna di San Giuseppe - "small chicken"

    "small chicken"

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