We were staying at the nearby Karma Borgo di Colleoli and picked this restaurant by chance. What a…read morefind! A handsome spacious dining room that easily accommodated a large group of ten. Efficient service without being cloying. And excellent food - you cannot go wrong across the menu - but standouts were the Parmigiana di Melanzane, Tagliatelle with Truffles, and the Steak Fiorentina. And all at very reasonable prices. We were back couple of nights later for a birthday celebration! It is a family run restaurant and their pride and joy in their food and guests shine through.

We stayed at a villa in the small Italian Tuscany town of palaia and this restaurant was highly…read morerecommended by the owners. They said it was rated #1 in the town. So on our last night we finally went with our group of 10. We did make reservations. Don't know if that is always necessary but we wanted to be sure here since we had such a large group. The atmosphere is elegant- but we were not really dressed up and it was fine. The waitstaff spoke English, that always helps us! Started out with various bruschetta appetizers - tasty on the buttery toast. Oh and had the house wines. I had shrimp and prawns- kinda messy but worth it. Had rosemary seasoned fried potatoes on the side. Many people split the big pieces of steak that were cooked to perfection. Most ordered on the more rare side. They got to pick their pieces of meat before they were cooked. We ordered several desserts. I loved my chocolate moose the best but they were all tasty. See the pics! Wonderful experience, nice friendly service.

We had a truffle sausage pizza and a prosciutto and mars alone pizza for take-away. This place…read morerocked. Only reason we didn't eat it there was because they were so full from people visiting San Miniato for the truffle festival.

From the owner: Pizzeria ricavata nel vecchio cinema del paese. Antipasti, primi piatti , pizze e dolci artigianali…read more. Tutto anche senza glutine . Premium club con tutta la serie A e la Champions league.

Prosciutteria came recommended by my Tuscan friend who lives in Fueccicio. She said "there's a…read morelittle butchery shop that serves lunch. GO THERE!" So we went. We had an authentic Tuscan 2 hour lunch. You order from items written daily on a chalk board. You can point if you don't speak Italian. But they love for you to make an effort at sounding out the words. (google translate helps). You don't have to order so many items but when in Tuscany... You grab your cutlery and pick from one of the three tables. Sit, and wait. We ordered the charcuterie plate, antipasto, roast beef (best I've had in my entire life), bolognese pasta and lots of vino rosso. You must go to there!

So good! It's like a deli restaurant and you order at the counter and they'll bring you a beautiful…read moreselection of food. Vegetable antipasto were incredibly flavour some with lots of different options (spinach chickpeas roast tomatoes zucchini etc). The other standout is of course the lampredotto and porchetta. Or you can have a mixed plate of salumi. Great value and excellent quality.

Absolutely incredible! We picked this place at random, and it is an absolute diamond-in-the-rough…read more We figured it would be a good place to stop and grab a quick bite. Instead, I had some legitimately great pasta (I ordered the pesto, my son ordered a pene ragu. Both pastas were cooked al dente, and both were really flavorful. I appreciated that the ragu was almost identical to the ragu my grandmother made at home in Firenze before she passed away at age 104! They were also happy to accommodate my 6 year old daughter, who wanted a "grilled cheese." And as a small but fun touch, all the drinks were served in official glasses. It was also a good mix of locals and tourists from the local town and local resorts.

We had just arrived in Italy and were jet lagged and hungry. We walked up to this place and were…read moregreeted by a friendly face who spoke English! We sat out on the front porch, had some wine, bruschetta to start. I had the margarita pizza- it was delicious! Everyone's favorite is pictured- meat with arugula and cheese. Oh and someone had a pizza- pictured- with red sauce, pesto and bell peppers. That was great too! We didn't get to try their pasta but I'm thinking it will be great- this place is close to where we are staying so we may be back! Seems like a great place where the locals hang out- not touristy at all.

We had a lovely meal here on their large outdoor patio. Our airbnb host recommended this place…read morewhen we asked for steak, and I'm very glad we found it. It's a short walk from the centre of town, nothing in Palaia is very far away! We read a lot about the view, and while the view from Palaia is stunning in general, you can't see quite as much of it from the patio, especially if you aren't right up against the edge. We started with antipasti for two which was a massive, massive portion of meat, cheese, olives, and bread. It was all delicious, but if we'd finished it we'd have been stuffed. Know that before ordering! They don't play around with antipasto in Italy. Save it for a big group, or pair it with just a pasta maybe. We followed it up with a pasta to share, and a steak. The steak wasn't nearly as rare as we'd liked, although it did have great flavor. If you want it rare, you have to ask (we thought that was a Tuscan thing, but apparently the super-rare steak is specifically Florentine and you won't necessarily get it in other places). A side of beans, and we were stuffed and happy. The menu here is made up of affordable, reliable, and filling Tuscan classics. Along with the loads of outdoor seating and relaxed atmosphere, this is a great place for a meal - and we didn't have to book on a Friday! But you probably should in cold weather if the patio is closed.

AMAZING! Could not…read morebe better! We had the gnocchi with mushrooms then steak with truffle, it was perfect. As in, PERFECT! The chef (owner) and his wife came out and explained how they get the local truffles. The house wine was delicious and the pricing was reasonable. We loved our waitress, so engaging. Tip: make a reservation! We saw everyone get turned away because of no reservation.

Roberto is a genius. I am 100% Italian and went to this restaurant with friends, Carlo and…read moreFrancesca yesterday. This was by far the best quality meal I've ever had in my 61 years, and I am a food lover. Ingredients were fresh and the seasonings very subtle! Roberto made us 7-8 small dishes for us to share. There were many foods and flavors I've never experienced. Each one more magnificent than the next. I wished I lived closer to this restaurant! Grazie and Bravo Roberto Ray DiCasparro