My wife and I stayed here with another couple. The experience has been outstanding. The food is…read moreexcellent and the service friendly. We will definitely be back for more! Try the house wine and enjoy a bottle on the patio with excellent views!!

This is our third night here at Tenuta Lupinari and it is lovely. A beautiful place to relax and…read moreenjoy Tuscany. This family owned property has a variety of options for lodging, their own wine and olive oil from their vineyard and grove and close access to many beautiful towns to explore. The meals are delicious, the family is so gracious and I cannot say enough good things about it. We are staying in a room (they have apartments for larger families) and it is spacious and very comfortable. Stop here on your travels, you will not regret it.

We were directed to this place when we asked at the Prada outlet. It is great! We had fried squash…read moreblossoms to start. They had cheese and anchovies inside. We shared a pasta rigatoni amatriciana. I didn't look at the menu good enough. I thought it was spaghetti but it was rigatoni with pepper & Parmesan cheese & bacon. It was a little too oily & salty. I would not get it again.i had lemon veal & it was perfect! Roger had veal Milanese with potatoes. The best you can find anywhere! Wish I could cook like that!

This is restaurant is quite good for the standard Tuscan fare. It is maybe one of the best in…read moreMontevarchi. It is a good place for dinner. Do not expect to go here looking for something unique. This is just traditional Tuscan/Italian fare...which is good, but actually quite different from what you may experience in North America as "Italian".

We stumbled on Le Contrade totally by accident and I cannot be happier to find it. It's deep in the…read moreTuscan countryside and the food is divine! We had pastas and appetizers that made me think this place should have a few Michelin stars for sure. The chef is an amazing person and the staff is nice. This will go down as one of my favorite restaurants ever! Love it!! Go here ASAP!

This was a trip highlight for me. Every detail of this place, the food, atmosphere, setting and…read moreart was a delight. Andrea the owner is your waiter and his voice draws you in with anticipation. My hubs and i will travel far and wide to find a perfect bite and this place did not disappoint. Every bit was scrumptious- i ate 2 specials .... homemade burrata w basil and a roasted chicken turned in terrine triangles. Best bites for many meals in my book. Cheers! Don't miss this one. Pizza downstairs if you want more simple.

I speak no Italian, but Mario communicated well and his creations are amazing! I went there a few…read moretimes and had some of the best pizza that I have ever had! I would highly recommend! Mario is the best!! I hope to go back again soon!!

I will start on a positive note. The food was AMAZING, we had the Gorgonzola pear gnocchi and it…read morewas the best I have ever tasted BUT be prepared to WAIT. The restaurant seemed only to be at about 50% capacity but after we sat down it took 30 minutes before our order was taken. We received water in that time but no bread or any kind of apertivo. After we ordered it was another 45 minutes until the food came out so by that time we were ravenous. I think we scarfed down our food in a record 7 minutes due to being so hungry. Immediately following we asked for the bill but it was another 30 minute wait before we finally were able to pay and leave. Whole process took about 2 hours

I had gotten engaged to my fiance no more than a week prior to visiting La Chiave dei Sapori. We…read morewere on top of the world and visited this absolutely pristine restaurant during the third leg of our vacation. I am writing this review about eight months after visiting the restaurant. This is my own fault, as I neglected to remember the name of the restaurant. However, I was determined to discover the name of this place, so I could review it properly - as it was one of the finest restaurants I have had the pleasure of dining at. Fortunately, my fiance maintains a TripAdvisor account akin to my Yelp account, and she had the good sense to review this restaurant the same day! The woman who owned the villa we stayed at made a reservation for our large party (about 15 people) at La Chiave dei Saproi. It's a small restaurant in the small town of Badia Agnano. Upon arrival, we were immediately seated on the back terrace with a view of the iconic Tuscan countryside. Our waitress was fantastic. She was charming, witty, humorous, and had so much fun talking with us out-of-country tourists! She made excellent recommendations, worked fast, and handled our large (and somewhat buzzed) party like a true professional. Our group kicked off the evening by sharing several bottles the house Chianti wine and Prosecco. We shared a wide variety of antipasti - pears with Gorgonzola, mixtures of bruschetta, liver pate, and a meat/cheese plate. As I have mentioned in other reviews, I am a sucker for good bruchetta. It may be my favorite start dish across all genres of restaurants. I I can safely say that the bruschetta at La Chiave dei Sapro is one of the best I have ever had, if not THE very best. After the antipasti, we shared our main courses. These included gnochetti with Gorgonzola, veal with arugula and Parmesan, pasta with mushrooms, and wild boar. I never had wild boar before. In fact, I never even considered that wild boar as something that a restaurant would serve. Fortunately, La Chiave dei Sapori offered me this unique opportunity, and I was not disappointed! I am happy I discovered the name of this restaurant so I could review it properly. This is one of the best dining experiences I've ever had, and maybe ever will have - the view, service, drinks, appetizers, main course, dessert and overall experience was a perfect 5/5. I cannot recommend this place highly enough.

What a picturesque location right there below the old hilltop stronghold. Charming narrow streets,…read moreshops, limited tourist kitch....its a beautiful location. I recommend parking on the opposite side of the hill and climbing up and over, through the ancient walls and past the church...don't worry there are tons of escalators...however you will have a steep walk up and down once you get on the side with the restaurant but this is still the ideal parking....now the food: this is top notch Tuscan cooking. I had the pici with the boar sauce, my daughter had the ravioli, and my wife had the pappardelle with mushroom sauce. All were amazing. Our waiter was friendly and helpful. And the wine is delicious

Arezzo, Italy Loved…read moreour two visits to this oldest restaurant in Arezzo. Owned by two brothers, this is either the third or fourth generation running the family restaurant. The atmosphere is lively, and the food so inexpensive and delicious. Great portions, we dined twice. Oldest restaurant in town, not to be missed! Wild Boar, Rabbit, Snails, are some of the specialties, tiramisu not to be missed! Loved!

So behind on my reviews...having to much fun and phone service was out for a few days…read more Dining at La Taverna di San Giuseppe is was one of the coolest dining experiences ever. Our server told us that this previously a cave. How often do you get to dine in a cave? The inside of the restaurant is of this stone like space. We were immediately captivated. While it does not currently have a Michelin rating, we were told it previously had a Micheline rating. The atmosphere is that of a cave...cool, a little damp, and intimate. San Guiseppe has wine cellar, according to staff, date back. We felt totally and complete immersed in history and that was only the building. centuries of Sienese life. The cuisine honors Tuscan tradition while elevating it through precision and care. Each dish showcases excellent ingredients and confident execution, embracing regional flavors rather than reinventing them. San Guissppe feature traditional dishes such as handmade pasta, rich sauces, and tenders meats showcasing distinct flavors with bold seasoning. We order lasaguna and cheese salad...absolutely superb! Our servers were superior...waiting on you hand and foot. You did not ask for anything as it was already there. Our server, Marco, was kind, humorous and knowledgeable. Since it was our first time to the restaurant he was super patient and informative regarding menu items. La Taverna di San Giuseppe has s long-term Michelin recognition for a reason...superior food and excellent service in a very unique space. We savored every bite and sip we consumed in San Giuseppe. When we are in Tuscany again, we will make a beeline for this restaurant.

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.

Oh baby! Give me that pasta. Give me that Florentine steak. Give me that $8 house wine. Give me…read morethat crazy owner that is a character. We were lucky to score reservations that were at 9pm, and ate dinner here on our first night in Tuscany. What a treat! Reasonable prices, with delicious food in a family environment. Montepulciano is an amazing hilltop town that was just fantastic to visit. I am having dreams about a potential return one day!

Amazing dining experience in this small rustic Osteria! Chef Julio masterfully cooks Bistecca Alla…read moreFlorentina to perfection in his wood fired oven! Pici Con Ragu Di Cinta Sense e Tartufo is a must try. Authentic Tuscan food! Atmosphere is very cozy with shared tables.

Its difficult to get here, but the place is magical, and authentic…read more Food is alright, there are much better restaurants around but the atmosphere is unique and gives you a decent experience. No one here speaks a word other than Italian or Romanian but we were able to get along.