WOW! If you want to feel warm and welcomed then you must go visit Emma, at Bar 500. Her…read morerestaurant is in the heart of downtown Cortona and offers inside and outside seating. Her restaurant is quaint, charming, and cozy. Emma will treat you like one of her family. My wife and I found her one night while she was closing and asked if we could get dessert and coffee to go. She could have said "no" very easily but instead welcomed us and prepared two hot coffees with cookies and a tart to go. We liked her so much, we made reservations for dinner the next night before we walked out. OBTW, the coffee and desserts were fresh and tasty. Our dinner and service the next evening was great. Emma and her associate do everything. They seat you, hand out the menu, take your order, cook and serve you the food, and then bus the tables. All along the way, you get to talk with Emma. My wife and I had salads to begin our meal and then pasta dishes with ragu. Our meals were cooked fresh, served hot, and the portions were generous. If you looked around, all of her customers were laughing, smiling, and enjoying themselves. The prices were very reasonable considering her location. Emma has quite a selection of tasty and fresh desserts, especially the cookies with the chocolate strip. There are plenty of options in Cortona but if you want to feel like you are entering into someone's home, go visit Emma. You will not be disappointed. Don't forget to make that reservation because you will need it!

The breakfast here is delicious. The eggs are cooked perfectly and comes with cappuccino and orange…read morejuice. The eggs were our favorite in town. My husband also enjoyed the pancakes.

My favorite restaurant in Cortona- the pizza is incredibly fresh with elevated flavors. They have…read moremany options of soup, sandwiches and delicious salad. The fungi fritte was delicious. And the tiramisu was exquisite. We will definitely make this our number one stop in Cortona.

Probably the best home made meal we had in Italy. Run by a husband and wife, it appears, and I get…read morea sense it is downstairs from their home. The salad was extremely crisp and fresh. Once we tasted that we said please bring us one plate of your favorite pasta, when we saw her making pappadella. It was incredible as was the pizza. Truly a gem

We enjoyed our dinner so much that we returned the next night. We had the steak with a bottle of…read moreSangiovese, the first wine on the menu. It was perfect. The ambiance is beautiful. The first night we sat inside to enjoy the air conditioning, and the second night we sat outside. It felt more special and unique inside. The Syrah that we ordered the second night was disappointing. It upset both our stomachs and gave us headaches, we could not enjoy the food. I drink red wine all the time and rarely does it give me a headache. That's why I am giving four stars instead of five.

Always our first meal when arriving in Cortona. always have pasta with truffles. always have house…read morewine. what can I say? if it ain't broke, don't fix 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.

Great restaurant! The food is divine and the wine list is fantastic. The waitstaff is very friendly…read moreand helpful. We loved the setting, just perfect. Definitely will go back when we return to Cortona! Do not miss this gem!

Good service and nice wine recommendation. 6 adults traveling together, 4 ordered the ravioli dish…read morethat came recommended. While they were pleased with that recommendation, they were not overwhelmed by their choice. However, the 'trio of soups' did get rave reviews. My wife had the chef's special (steak with foie gras and truffles) and she was very pleased. I also ordered steak and I really liked my choice. In the end, our time at Osteria del Teatro (the meal, the service, the ambience) warrants a 4-star rating.

Wow! This was our first night in Cortona and it did not disappoint. Everything was amazing as soon…read moreas we walked in. Service was great, the restaurant is a small space but the food is packed with flavor. We had such an incredible experience here. We will definitely be coming back for more during our stay. We got lucky and were able to be seated without a reservation. We came right around 7 pm as we just beat the start of the dinner rush. Pictures do not do it justice. I can't wait to try more items. If I can give more than 5 stars I would. Pastas were cooked perfectly and the tiramisu was to die for.

We overheard a local recommending Trattoria Dardano in Cortona. The pasta with traditional ragu was…read morethe best I've ever had. Hubby had ravioli with ricotta in a butter and sage sauce. Devine. All the food was scrumptious and the prices all very reasonable. The service was prompt, friendly and efficient. I highly recommend this restaurant. 10/2025

5 stars for service and ambiance. 4 stars for food. We were in town for the day and looking for a…read morelunch spot. Many restaurants were booked or told us that there'd be a long wait. This restaurant was full outside, but we were told a table would be available in 10 minutes. Another couple arrived and tried to take our table, but staff informed them we were next. Our server spoke English well and was professional and helpful. The house wine was good. The pear/cheese souffle didn't have much of a pear flavor, but it was cheesy and delicious. The pork with pistachio pesto was also delicious and came with tasty rice, but seemed a little overcooked. My partner enjoyed the grilled shrimp salad. I thought it was a little fishy. Note: they claimed their credit card machine was down and we had to pay in cash. FYI there just happens to be an ATM next to the seating atea.

We had such a great time at this restaurant that we ate here twice. My husband had the steak both…read moretimes because it was so good and inexpensive. My favorite dish was the gnocchi with shrimp and artichoke. The wait staff was very friendly and fun. All together a great experience.

Appertivo on the street of Cortona! Wonderful staff, so welcoming! A fun establishment to enjoy a…read morecup of cafe, or sip on a Negroni and watch the passaggiata nightly. This is the place. They make a mean Manhattan. We enjoyed the inside tables as well.

Love this place! If ever you go to Cortona try this place! Food was divine and I love the outdoor…read moreseating which includes free wifi. Service was excellent too!!

With so many Michelin star choices in Cortona we chose this as our last meal in Cortona. You walk…read moreinto an old cozy intimate space and are greeted by all the smiling servers. My husband and I got the chefs menu. Each dish was delicious. Pasta, meat, and veggies; we got it all. The platings were big and not what I expected from usual Michelin places! Two big servings of fresh pasta! By the meat plate I was actually too full to finish. The pistachio drizzle over panna cotta was one of the best desserts we had in our whole Italy trip. Never had it before and it was a perfect ending. Great staff. Our kids had plenty of choices of food as well. Staff very patient with them. Amazing last dinner

Fantastico!!! Everything was delicious. We were walking through the beautiful streets of Cortona…read morewhen we came across La Bucaccia. Once we saw they had Michelin star we had to check them out. The restaurant itself is not that big but the flavor of the food sure is. Cozy, romantic atmosphere. Perfect for a gals night out or couples. I wish we would had more time to dine there again. I highly recommend dinning here if staying in Cortona. We had the handmade raviolis, rosemary fries, pork, steak and tiramisu. The fries were so delicious we ordered a second batch. The steak and pork were cooked perfectly- both juicy not dry and packed with flavor. I loved how we were treated. Service was top notch . Loved the attention of detail throughout the dinner- the way the food was presented, to the nice dinner napkins and how we were offered grappa after dinner. Pictures do not do it justice.