The locals brought us here. And, it was a fun meal! Great local hang out, friendly staff and…read moreowners. They are in the 2016 Michelin guide (not sure if they got a star or not). They deserve a 4.5 - wish I could give half stars! We had a tasting menu, with multiple courses. Keep in mind, the people who brought us here were friends with the owner, so who knows if they have this stuff on the menu. :) The appetizer platter was my favorite, with the prosciutto over lettuce being the best of the 3. My second favorite was the ricotta filled dumplings. Not quite ravioli (too soft), but oh so tasty! Desert was just okay - I sent next to a baker who said the sweets weren't as good as hers - so maybe I was biased!

Our tour guide recommended this restaurant. We took a 15 min cab ride. This is a second generation…read morefamily restaurant. The owner, Eduardo, treats you like family. we put ourselves in his hands. We had the appetizer sampler which was outstanding. I cannot say enough praise. Husband had Beef Tongue that melts in your mouth. Friends shared a Tuscan T-Bone steak which is cooked medium rare. I had a roulade of braised veal. Then the dessert sampler came out! Then add ons kept coming out. Eduardo even gave us each a bag with biscotti to take with us. Eduardo's wife cooks everything! I highly recommend you do not miss this restaurant. It is very reasonably price.

I had this place on my Yelp list for several months before our travels brought us here, and I am so…read moreglad that I trusted the reviews. We walked here from our hotel -- about a 10-minute walk -- and we arrived to find the place packed with reservations in waiting. They still managed to get us in! That's customer service! Fabio took care of us, along with another young lady whose name I did not catch. They were spectacular. I'm a Texas guy, and we eat beef for breakfast, lunch and dinner. I was impressed with the Steak Florentine here. It was tender and was mildly flavored with herbs and butter. The roasted potatoes were OK. The cannellini beans in tomato sauce almost stole the show. What a wonderful combination of meaty white beans and sweet tomato sauce! And the tiramisu was divine. This place was packed on our visit, and it is no surprise, because they are very good at what they do. Still, it was comfy, and we were well taken care of.

Great food and service - speaks very good English - a great side dish is white beans in tomato gravyread more

Wonderful restaurant. The Florentine steak is to die for. Great service and ambience. Highly…read morerecommended.

Excellent food and service . We went for dinner and had the…read morecod with chickpeas, linguini with clams and octopus. Everything was cooked to perfection. It's in a quiet, pretty section of the town. I'd highly recommend going .

The food, service, and atmosphere of this place are absolutely amazing. One of the owners, Raluca,…read moreserved us and answered our many questions about Montecatini Alto - she is the sweetest! If you have a chance head up to the second floor (bathroom is there too) and check out the view from the balcony! This place was one of the highlights of our trip and we hope to visit again and take one of the cooking classes they offer!

Lovely setting, with small rooms that make the place so charming. The meal was great, homemade…read morepastas. Very attentive staff. They offer an extensive wine list.

We recently stayed at the Grotta Giusti Thermal Spa Resort Tuscany property, and were looking for…read moresome additional "local flavor" after the nice meal we'd had the night before in-town, so we again walked into town to partake in this Michelin-starred dining experience. There was both inside and outside seating, but due to the chilly nature of the evening we chose to eat indoors. I'd heard that this restaurant was attached to an accompanying butcher shop, and that their steaks were to die for...so that was our meal game plan! We started things off with some wine and cicchetti, then they came to the table with some exquisite cuts of beef for us to choose from. We took the "upgraded" path and ordered a thick cut t-bone steak along with sides of sautéed field greens, potatoes and fried mushrooms. As it turns out, our eyes were much bigger than our stomachs, as it was soooo much food! But, every bite was delicious and satisfying so of course we ate it all. The steak was cooked to a medium-rare perfection and the charred exterior made for smoky and sizzling bites that were meant to be savored. Good thing we got a ride back to the hotel, as both my wife and I were in food coma heaven after this meal!

Hands down my favorite spot in all of Italy. The food, and staff are amazing. My Italian is poor…read morebut the staff welcomed us with open arms, and had plenty of excellent recommendations. We appreciated your patience with us and plan to come back as soon as we can. Thank you! Senza dubbio il mio posto preferito in tutta Italia. Il cibo e il personale sono fantastici. Il mio italiano è scarso ma il personale ci ha accolto a braccia aperte e ha ricevuto molti ottimi consigli. Abbiamo apprezzato la tua pazienza con noi e abbiamo intenzione di tornare il prima possibile. Grazie!

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!

This was our first meal of our trip and the rest of the restaurants will have a lot to live up to…read more Excellent food and service. The Owner was very pleasant and gave us some needed advice on our trip to Florence the next day. They were featuring local crease porcini mushrooms. I had the Porcini Mushroom Risotto as the first course and the Veal Lombetini for the second. Both were excellent! My partner had the Porcini Tagliatelle and the Amberjack. They were perfect. Stop by here if you are in town. Allen

Really great meal - found restaurant on Yelp. Food, owner & staff were all top notch. Well work a…read morevisit, you won't be disappointed.

Best meal we have had in Italy so far. Staff was top notch and attentive. We are Americans and…read moredid not experience any negative interactions Food was excellent and so was the desert We were staying at the grotto hotel down the road, wished we had found this gem earlier! House white wine was good enough as well.

We were there tonight, as we wanted to try this place before leaving the region. It looked…read morebeautiful. As soon as we walked in we were treated like crap. No one greeted us nicely, they threw menus at us and then never came back. The couple next to us would not stop looking at us either. as soon as they heard we were American they wanted nothing to do with us We were dressed nicely, polite and just wanted to try a great meal. Needless to say we got up and left and went to our favorite restaurant in the area. Would not recommend.

If Montecatini Alto is your fantasy image of a hip, but historical Medieval hillside town in the…read moreTuscan region, then La Torre is probably pretty close to the image you have of a delightful street-side café, where you can people watch for hours on end while enjoying some wine/beer and sharing several small plates. When you look around, it's almost easy to believe you're on a movie set or sitting down for a rest in a highly detailed theme park area. The surroundings are just that beautiful and idealistic. The food is simple, but incredibly tasty and wonderful for sharing among friends or with a significant other. Of particular note is the focaccia with thinly-sliced ham and melted cheese, and its sister-offering with salami and cheese. I could honestly eat either of those two items every day while I'm in town. This café also offers a nice selection of local wines and other small plates and shareable items that can satisfy any appetite. The service is friendly and prompt, and I always feel well taken care of by the team. This isn't necessarily the highest-end dining choice in the village, but it's certainly one of my favorites.

Absolutely everything was absolutely delicious. Have the pistachio souflet. This was amazing with…read moreSpaghetti Al Vino