Food was amazing - we didn't have a reservation but they fit us in - service was wonderful and I…read morewould highly recommend

We were so eager to try Osteria di Casa Chianti that we kept making reservations "Too early" (3xs…read moreto be exact). Nonetheless, getting a reservation within their allotted window was actually quite easy. As soon as we arrived, we KNEW the sunset would be unrivaled. It was the perfect Tuscan sunset. I'll start with the food: fantastic. We had the ragu, a beef filet, steak carpaccio, and marinated tomatoes. zero complaints - everything was perfectly simple and truly delicious. The service was next level: from the giant glass of digestif presented to my father-in-law for his birthday to the round of complimentary desserts and limoncello, the service was full of joy! As we left, our server was sharing some personal tales with us. He really bonded with my father-in-law and ended up gifting him a bottle of wine that had familial significance/connection between us! We were so grateful for this special experience and have the signed bottle sitting out still today. If you want a great meal, with an incredible view, and even better service, hurry over to Osteria di Casa Chianti!

Excellent service + wines & Olio are all amazing! Highly recommend! Don't miss this stop on the way…read moreto San Gimignano

This place is amazing! Amazing food, great service, great price and beautiful views! I absolutely…read morerecommend it to anyone traveling looking for a place with excellent wine and food in Toscana! Will definitely come back when I'm back in Italy. Thank you Paolo for the best service!

Great view, pretty good service, but it burns out at the end…read more We ate here twice, once for lunch and once for dinner, during a weeklong trip to a nearby villa. I'd wholeheartedly recommend coming here for two reasons: there's a great view and there are few other options! Also, the food is quite good but the whole "no pizza" thing was disheartening. We didn't ask but I assume the pizza oven was broken and badly so as it seemed to be a long-term issue. Of note: the steak was amazing, the carpaccio a bit on the thick side, the truffle pasta very good, and the porcini mushroom pasta surprisingly kind of meh. Dessert-wise the creme catalana and the chocolate lava cake were very good. Not their issue, per se, but the place was over-run with noisy children (and not just a little but edge of wow-that's-insane noisy) for the 7pm sit-down. I'd try to arrive around 8 or 830 (beware they close kind of early) to get there while it's open, but miss the early-dinner child run. Only issue was the service, which starts out strong, tends to burn out through the evening. We, and several others, had to basically leave to get the check. Plus they forgot two drinks but didn't forget to charge us for them. So make reservations, come, enjoy the food and view, and expect it to take a while to complete, and check the bill.

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We have been in Tuscany for 4 days and eaten here 3 times because the food is truest amazing and…read morethe people here are wonderful and kind. My mom asked for anchovies and they were out the first night, but every night after that they would remember her and bring anchovies. I was very impressed by the excellent service. And If you are lucky the "mayor" of the town a dog named Charlie will come say hi in exchange for the a few scratches behind his ears. Also, walking up to the restaurant is a great view. Listen for the bells of the sheep in the distance and look for fireflies if it is summertime. Enjoy!

This hidden gem was established in 1968 so if you've been traveling the hill towns and missed this…read moreyou'll want to schedule a redo. To get here you drive way down an unassuming little road and park in an unassuming small gravel lot where you may be met with a neighborhood welcome dog. You'll then need to walk a short distance (less than 10 minutes) up a steep hill to this pinpoint size hill neighborhood. You really can't miss Trattoria Albana although you'll scratch your head and think ... are we here?! is this is?! You're there. It's it. Eat outside, if you can. Expect the Owner Chef to visit you. This is a Tuscano landmark. Linger and be Grateful. Go hungry and enjoy the home cooked love. Call first if you can to make sure they're open. Traveler Note: Cash is helpful if possible just because reception is so bad up there the Square can be finicky for credit cards. But they always make it work. If you seek authentic hill town experiences, you must give Trattoria Albana your business.

Dinner in Florence. Recommended by our hotel's front desk…read moreShort walk from hotel. Small varied menu. My BH and I split a cod platter and desert. Only seats about 20 people. Brick arches and plaster walls evoke a wine cellar. Lots of different wine bottles on display. While nodding to the tourist audience, seemed filled with locals. Food was delicious.

We made reservations for a Friday evening at seven. This trattoria is simply wonderful. Service…read morewas attentive not rushed and the meals wonderful. Try the vegetable soup it is delicious. One of our favorite stops in Florence.

Service is extraordinary. The pizza is incredible but the mixed grill is out of this world. The…read moresteak and sausage has so much flavor. If that is too much meat go for the chicken cutlet and mixed salad. Rustic atmosphere and a good price.

We went in for a charcuterie board and ended up getting so much more off of the menu. Everything…read morewas great, including the service!

Very accommodating and kind staff. While it is in a tourist area, this place is a great find. Would…read morehighly recommend.

Excellent service given the hectic business of the day. Food was good and they offered a decent…read morevariety of local favorites.

Ristorante La Bottega (Volpaia / Radda in Chianti)…read more Volpaia is a wonderful small hamlet that should be on everyone's must see village list when visiting Tuscany. Although the town has less than 30 permeant residents, it has one of the more interesting wineries in the area, Castello di Volpaia. Following a very worthwhile wine tour, we had lunch at La Bottega. The restaurant has a great outdoor seating area which overlooks the valley next to Volpaia. The view was wonderful and relaxing. The service was very prompt. The meal was solid. Overall, a good choice when visiting Volpaia.

Definitely YES, great food, service and unforgettable Tuscany views. We ordered raviolis,…read moreflorentina steak paired with Chanti wine. A place to visit more than one time!!!

Stayed at the hotel (great service) and got home late one night so looking for meal before bed…read more Went to this restaurant knowing they had a fixed menu for the holiday. We were blown away by the food and service. Paired wines and fresh seafood. Roasted oysters, Arctic char, dumplings with seafood, grilled mackerel - all simply delightful. My boys (21 & 19) thought it was one of the best meals they have ever have eaten.

Amazing meal! One of the best on our trip. Don't miss out on the zucchini flower and burrata…read morerisotto, it will change your life! Well, maybe not literally, but you get the point. It is fabulous! Veal carpaccio as antipasti was good, not great. Hubby had tagliatelle with wild boar ragout - also great! We were staying on property, so convenience was also great. Staff was very friendly and accommodating! Sit on the garden patio for a romantic, quiet meal.

I was in Lucca and stopped here for dinner. The reviews were good and the menu online showed more…read morefish being offered I thought they would have more seafood, but being in Tuscany, I realized that most places don't. That's OK. The inside was very homey and nice. The owners, I believe are a husband and wife team who are helpful. Salmon carpaccio was an appetizer special - it was excellent Swordfish for the main was a mistake. Should have stuck with a pasta. This fish looked like it was frozen and it's was fair, nothing special. Tiramisu for dessert was so good. totally made up for the swordfish. It was made fresh that day and you could tell. This and the service raised the rating from to 4.

Both the gorgonzola gnocchi and the lasagna were some of the best dishes we have had in Lucca…read more Great service and a super helpful staff