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.

Incredible, hidden gem in Piazza Mercato - amazing food! I agree this is the workshop of a true…read morefood artisan. To call them sandwiches doesn't do them justice. I recommend you do as I did, and simply ask Angelo to create a masterpiece for you. You won't be disappointed!

I was trying to catch this sandwich shop before I left Siena in the morning. Before it opened, I…read moreeasily missed it. It was so hard to find because there weren't signs put out. I had to hunt down the exact address and find it by myself because Google Maps wasn't helping. It was so funny because I was pulling up photos on TripAdvisor. Just as I came across a photo of three guys, one of them actually pulled up in his motorcycle! He turned out to be the owner, and he was just opening up his business. We had the shop to ourselves after he opened up. He had a lot of menus - all of them are handwritten. Some key words to help: melanzana = eggplant/aubergine panino = sandwich (panini = sandwiches) formaggio = cheese Salsiccia = sausage The bread cut the roof of my mouth after about 10 bites, but the sandwich was so good!

Osteria Il Vinaio -- it doesn't get much better than this…read more Delicious fresh pasta with a small, focused menu -- only a handful of dishes, but every one of them is excellent. Prices are very reasonable, the atmosphere isn't touristy, and you're not rushed at all. We started with an assortment of cheeses and salami, then had pappardelle, pici, and ossobuco. Everything was outstanding. And the wine... a liter of Montalcino for €13. Hard to beat that. You can order by the quarter liter, half liter, or full liter, so it's easy to try different wines. It's also an enoteca, so you can sit, sip, and really enjoy the experience. Make a reservation or show up early and hope to grab a table -- this place fills up. There's also a bathroom in the back for customers. We could have eaten here every night.

best pasta i have had in siena by far. it is a must go. the staff are helpful and efficient. it is…read morea great vibe in there. families all sitting together, enjoying great food. the decor is amazing inside. very cozy, busy yet calm. it's also run by brothers!! love a good brother business. an amazing place to have lunch or dinner. like it is THE place and you must go!

Worth the tourist trap line. We went around 11:45 and got our food 30 minutes later. There are…read moreactually two stores next to each other so you can get in either line! We got the Tuscana after seeing many people recommending it on Yelp - nice work y'all! It was delicious. All their ingredients are clearly fresh including their bread. We also asked for them to cut our sandwich in half and it was just right for two people.

Fresh baked bread out of the oven…read more The sandwich is a pretty good size! If you ask the workers they will cut it in half for you! With that being said, ate half of the sandwich and felt so full. I saw many people order just one for themselves and not finishing it. Ordered the Italiano and it was perfect packed with fresh ingredients!!! Would return back when I return to Florence one day! Restaurant is super chill and casual with seating. There's even free restrooms to use which was a nice bonus!

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 might have been the highlight of our Italy trip. This place is great. While walking we came…read moreacross La Bottega del Chianti and absolutely loved the place. The owner treats everyone like royalty, he passes out glasses of wine along with cheeses, meats and bread with olive oil. There is everything from wine, cheese, bread, vegetables and a hole lot of eclectic items for sale. I can't write great enough reviews for this business. If your in Florence you have to stop by for a great authentic Italy. This is our second time stopping in at La Bottega del Chianti and we weren't disappointed. This is still my favorite place to go while in Florence. I can't recommend it enough. All I can say is GO!!

Omg!!! This is just a lovely wonderful fun eclectic beautiful Italian experience. The owner is on…read moreolder very friendly Italian gentleman , pouring us a glass of wine when we walked in the door, then he poured another and another and maybe a few more, and insisted we try his cheeses, meats, olive oils and bread. He was selling wine, fresh deli, fruits, veggies, wine, olive oils, hand made wood cutting boards, copper pots and pans, vintage jewelry and so much more. I wanted to buy one of everything. This is definitely worth making a quick pop in this place just to say hi! Weirdly wonderful!

A hidden gem in Firenze. A quaint meat and cheese shop, offering small bites and sandwiches…read more Alessandro the owner was so kind and welcoming. He recommended a meat and cheese board with some vino that was absolutely divine. I don't think I've ever had such a delicious and fresh off the bone charcuterie as I did today. He sat with us while we snacked sharing with us his family history and 3 generations of business, since 1924. Such a kind soul. I hope his business lasts lifetimes more. It truly is such a special place. Can't wait to get back. Highly recommend. No crowds either.

One of my absolute favorite meals I had while in Italy. Not as well known, as another reviewer…read morementioned, definitely a hidden gem. One I'm so glad my group and I stumbled upon. The family/staff that owns the market and restaurant was so sweet. We stopped by for a lunch and ordered anything they recommended. They were extremely attentive and wanted us to have the best experience. We had the Ribollita and their charcuterie board for 2. It was such a treat! I've never had Ribollita before then, but it tasted so fresh and homey. It was as if a family had invited you to their home for a meal. The eating space is a tiny, so if you find an open table definitely try to grab a bite there! The walls are also littered with post it notes from customers who have had the pleasure of eating there. Such a great eatery!

Hyped up food and food that lived up to the hype. Daughter saw this on IG and said this was our…read morelunch spot for our Pisa visit. Food is fresh and served quickly. Line is out the door but considering its the size of a closet, that isn't hard to do lol. Service isn't overly friendly as they are trying to turn over the orders asap. Like literally, he tossed me the receipt. Grab your food and enjoy the small park just outside with several benches. There is standing counters inside but again...closet. Like maybe a young Harry Potter could appreciate the space, but a fat guy like me? Need some elbow room. Its actually kind of cool inside with a lot of kitsch and random stuff (see the Batmobile picture). Try it when you come visit to see if the Tower is still Leaning.

If you see a line outside of a place then you must try it. Truly this place is a hidden gem. It's a…read moresmall little sandwich shop that makes some incredible food. They accept credit cards and make their sandwiches super fast. They also offer menus in multiple languages to assist any person who wants to buy food. This location is located steps from the Tower. Truly a remarkable sandwich and I'm excited to try them again one day.

Favolosa! It like a…read morefamily reunion!on with beautiful, crazy family members from all over the world. Sitting at a long family table we enjoyed meeting people from Ukraine, Spain, Brazil, Italy and the United States as we indulged in a carnivore's feast led by Dario, the patron of our new-found family. We toasted and laughed and leaned and celebrated together like blood relatives catching up after not seeing each other for a long, long time. What a fabulous culturally-bonding, life experience as we seized the day and enjoyed our new-found family brought together by Dario! Carnivore Diem and Carpe Diem!

This was the most fun I have ever had at a butcher shop. Dario welcomed us and his wife translated…read morehis heart-warming speech to English for us. He is an 8th generation butcher and uses all parts of the cow. We ate a multi course meal of all cuts of the cow at his restaurant across the street. After lunch we went back to his shop and bought the season salt.... And were treated to the staff dancing to YMCA...what an experience!

Convenient grocery store with so many items jammed into the small space. The bakery and deli offer…read morea nice selection. Try not to go during peak hours or you'll be bumping into people.

An excellent place it shop while you are in Italy. Great food bargain and had everything you need…read moreto survive.