I can not recommend this restaurant enough-- for me, it was one of those meals you look back on for…read moreyears to come and remember for so many reasons. I visited Arezzo with a group of my friends from Spain during our Easter holidays, where we stumbled upon Antica Osteria L'Agania by chance-- we were starving, saw a few good reviews online, and happened to be around the corner. We had a wait, but not too long. Once we were seated, we quickly looked through the menu and made our choices-- one friend tried the wild boar since it was a Tuscan specialty, but I saw truffle pasta and my mind was made up. It was a super simple dish, but done so, so well that I can still remember how it tastes today. Along with the food, the great (and inexpensive) house wine, the desserts, and the brisk but friendly service just created an unforgettable experience, without seeming geared towards tourists or catered to foreigners. Don't miss this spot!

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

Best Home Cooked Italian food I have ever had in my life! My Grandmother would slap me with a…read morewooden spoon but I telleth the truth! Went 2 nights in a row! Freshest selection of everything! It's this type of place that makes life worth living! I continue to fantasize about this wonderful eatery Every now and then! Bottom line it's worth flying here just to smell the fabulous cuisine wafting from the kitchen! Do they deliver?

Il Fornacino has an adventurous menu that I was excited to try. Like every restaurant in the area…read moreit offers the traditional Tuscan tagliata di chianina (is there a law?) but there's also rabbit stuffed with veal and truffles and a very on-trend Swiss chard, ricotta, and truffled egg raviolone. I started with the latter, which was delicious -- but the powerful flavour of cheese and the egg yolk drowned out the chard. My wife's potato flan was quite nice, but it arrived buried under a heap of truffle shavings that tasted of nothing in particular. My main was a special of roast suckling pig with potatoes and a savoury tuile made with the pork drippings. The tuile was gratuitous -- a chef-y touch that didn't actually taste very nice. The suckling pig was beautifully cooked but the potatoes were weirdly inconsistent; some crisp and others mushy. Il Fornacino is a good restaurant that would be the best restaurant around in most places, but the five-star bar is set pretty high in Tuscany. But the prices were very modest and the wine selection was great. It's a tremendously good value for what it offers.

Completely delicious, off an unassuming piazza. The chef is charming and the dishes could not be…read morebetter.

The most memorable restaurant of our 6 week trip in Italy. We had countless wonderful meals but…read moreSylvia and Gianni's was the best. Sylvia's food is sublime. We went back several times and tried almost everything on the menu before we left town. The food is delicious, creative and beautifully presented. The decor is historic but not pretentious and Sylvia and Gianni are wonderful people. My husband was nostalgic just now, wishing we could go there for dinner as we sit here half way around the world. That should tell you how good it is because it was eight months ago and we both still remember it with much love.

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.

This was such a highlight of my trip! The atmosphere was so unique and the service was amazing. The…read morepotatoes with burrata, milk, and truffle was one of the most delicious things i've ever ate. The pici was amazing as well and the steak was another favorite. My fiancé got the fresh pears cooked in wine and it was definitely one of our favorite desserts from Italy! I hope i can come back someday, i can't recommend La Taverna enough!

Happy to say this place is still just as amazing as I remember it almost 10 years ago!…read more A couple of girlfriends and I discovered Pensavo Peggio during our first trip to Italy in 2017, and it quickly became one of the reasons Florence became one of my favorite cities. Back then, I ordered the Osso Buco, Lasagna, and Tiramisu--and I still remembered how incredible everything was. So, of course, when I returned nearly 10 years later, I had to order the same meals... and yes, I said meals! Fabrizio, the same server who took care of me in 2017, asked, "Are you sure you want two dinners?" I told him, "Yes! I want to try them both." Fast-forward to 2026: I walked back in two days ago, reminded Fabrizio of our conversation, and told him I was ordering both again. He immediately started laughing. Some things never change! My boyfriend ordered the pappardelle and instantly fell in love with it. We also shared a delicious cheese and meat platter and, of course, finished with Tiramisu. Nearly 10 years later, Pensavo Peggio still holds a special place in my heart. Highly recommend this cute little spot! It just goes to show that sometimes the best memories--and the best meals--are found when you venture off the beaten path. Some places are simply worth coming back to.

Saw the reviews on Yelp and wanted to try it since we were staying around the corner…read more Had the Cacio Pepe and Grandma's Lasagna. Lasagna was 10/10 which is why my wife kept eating mine and the Pepe was still very good. Eat here for phenomenal food and value.

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.

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.

Ristorante Cacciatore is off the main square - on Villa Roma. Excellent meal and service.read more

I thought I should provide a review, to balance off the otherwise glowing reviews presently posted…read more We had an Ok dinner, but it was not exceptional, and this is not a restaurant to seek out, unless our experience was atypical. The quality of ingredients was probably the best feature, though still less than remarkable. The cooking was the low point, with the meat platter Main being a real disappointment: overcooked, almost flavourless game, chicken and pork. The service was good, while ambience is again, nothing special. I don't like being a Debbie Downer in amongst the mostly rave reviews, but I feel compelled to comment, for a more balanced consideration.

THE BEST dinner in Italy from Venice, Florence, Bologna and Montalcino dinner…read more It is tucked away and also has a hotel attached. It is nothing fancy and ran be very few people. The service can be slow since there is only one waitress, however, the genuine experience, food and atmosphere is fantastic. There is no wine list, no specials written. The chef is amazing guy, perhaps 80 years old and shows how passionate he is about his restaurant and folks enjoying his cooking. The day we were there, one of the specials was tagliatelle with fresh truffles. The chef actually comes out after the waitress brings out the food and grinds the truffle over your plate. He looked so proud and happy while doing it too. The antipasto was the best one we had (hands down) and their pasta bolognese was so good that we ordered the gnocchi as well. Everything is home made and prepared to order, hence why it takes a while. We will definitely be back again (come to this region every other year)

Carlo innocenti is fabulous! Love the baccala fish with chick peas and the pepperoni chicken the…read morebest. This was reviewed July 12 On July 13 2012, Carlo topped it with tagliatelle con truffle that was really Delicious! I had dinners at this place 5 nights in a row, eating unique home cook ing each night. Carlo started to learn cooking from his mother since he was 8. A must-try in Arcidosso. Highly recommended!

This was a very overpriced room. The steam room took a long time to steam up in the Wood Floors are…read moreriding from the water coming out the door. The floors were dirty in the room. We were supposed to get a welcome reception since we were later because of a traffic jam, David on his own made appetizers he later charged each room $100 for the welcome we were promised complementary The rooms use keys that would make it difficult to get out if there would be a fire the breakfast was the same hunk of cheese and other breads from the day before and not much else. The pool was so cold you could not go in it when we left we asked for a bottle of water. He grabbed the invoice that we were paying to check out and added four dollars for the two water bottles. The other hotels we stayed at would hand you a bottle of water every time we walked into the lobby. The grounds were very beautiful, but this place is too overpriced. I would not recommend it.

Had an amazing stay here. Beautiful setting. Peaceful and relaxing. The evening meals were…read morespectacular with so much personal and attentive service. Breakfasts delightful as well. David places such a high level of attention to the service and experience he and his staff provide their guests, and we so greatly appreciated their hospitality! Heartily recommende!