Very good food, it's Italy so be patient for service. The ambience is simple and beautiful.read more

We really liked this place (came back 3 times on our stay). It was convenient and the garden made…read morethe the place feel cozy. The waitress work hard and managed a lot of tables - but did a great job. I think she turned all the tables herself and also was great with our kids (patient and complementary of their Italian). We noticed a lot of locals eating here (consistent with what our hotel told us as well). It was great with kids / family etc.... Pasta was good, but beef stew and octopus were better! Loved it - came back 3 times.

We arrived Saturday evening with the party of nine and they were able to see us even though we were…read morea bit early for dinner. The surface was impeccable and the ambience was absolutely breathtaking. The food was everything I expected out of Italy thus far the best food we have eaten on our trip. AMAZING!!!

Stop and dine here. Wasn't sure parking in what seemed remote location restaurant but ended up…read morewith a fabulous meal. Had the lamb chops and green peppers with goat cheese. My wife had the filet with mixed vegetables. The Staff were so nice and helped with local wine tasting suggestions. It was a ten! Enjoy! We are coming back

From the outside looking in I was confused about this place. It sells items like candle holders,…read moredecor, etc as well as wine and fresh food options. They even have a small window where people on the street can order as well. Wasn't expecting much but everything was delicious. We got the warm pate which was basically a bowl of pate and unlimited bread. Delicious. My kids enjoyed their pasta and looking around the shop while we ate. Great low key place for a family.

Lunch with Andrea and Gregorio at their quaint Dispensary is pretty much everything you picture…read morewhen you imagine Tuscany. Nestled into charming, little Strada in Chianti, among the rolling hills of vineyards and olive groves, the restaurant/deli has a beautiful, cozy indoor space that you'll want to linger at for hours. They also have a gorgeous outdoor garden area, but it was a little too chilly to sit outside during our visit the first weekend in March. Upon arrival, Andrea and his warmly wife greeted us and our dog. (Have I mentioned lately that I love how dog friendly Italy is?!?) Once seated, we were told the offerings for the day -- there are no menus here -- and settled on a tagliere and pappardelle with wild boar ragu. Plus a local wine, because... duh... we're in Chianti, people! The tagliere that Gregorio presented us was the best selection of meat and cheeses that we've had during our time in Italy. (And, we've had A LOT of meat and cheese in our first 8-months here.) We ordered the board for 2 people but it could have easily served 5. The warm foccacia it came with was like little, salty pillows from heaven. Not to be over shadowed, the cinghiale pasta was also to die for! The ragu was so rich and savory, with hints of cinnamon and cloves. Mmmmmm! We wrapped up our meal with a couple desserts -- a cheesecake with chocolate and a mascarpone and pear dish. Both were light and airy, the perfect compliment to a heavy antipasti and primi. The complementary vin santo washed it all down and helped us start to digest. Perfect in every single way! We'll remember this meal for a long time to come. If in the Chianti area, don't miss a visit with Andrea and Gregorio!

If you have a car, please do yourself a favor and drive outside of Firenze for a truly authentic…read morecountryside meal in a charming place. The pappardelle al Cinghiale is absolutely superb. The noodles are cooked to perfection and there is enough meat on the sauce to know what you are eating. Go for a relaxing meal away from all those tourists before you continue down the road to Antinori for an afternoon of wine tasting!

On Sunday morning, before I was to depart for Rome, my friend Sabino asked what I wanted for lunch…read more Having had a spectacular pizza for dinner the evening before, I was keen to try something I'd not yet sampled. I suggested we go for bistecca alla fiorentina, or Florentine style steak. This typical Tuscan offering is the region's signature dish and for good reason! We hopped on Sabino's scooter and took a gorgeous ride through Chianti to get to Da Padellina. When we pulled up, a Porsche 356 1600 Super was parked in front. Porsches are really not my thing but this vintage beauty captured my attention. Not fancy, the restaurant's history is long and shows on all the walls. Sabino and I dined upstairs overlooking rolling hills. We split a huge slab of meat (you get to choose it before they cook it) and it was carefully explained to me that the cooking method for bistecca alla fiorentina is very simple: fire, salt, pepper, olive oil. Basically it's all about the meat, which is served very rare. We also got sides of beans and potatoes and plenty of red wine. Those in search of a proper Florentine steak will surely find it here. Two words to sum up my meal at Da Padellina: Buonissimo Bistecca! Definitely one of the more memorable meals I've had in Italy.

The best restaurant in Impruneta. You will never tell from the outside as it is beside a soccer…read morepitch and nothing special to look at But the food is incredible and the value is great. The service is also fantastic. Don't miss out on this one!!!

One of my favorite meals during my recent visit to Florence was at Trattoria di Sor Paolo. Our tour…read moreguide, Vittorio, from Italy and Wine brought us here for lunch. Trattoria di Sor Paolo is located in San Casciano in Val di Pesa, a small province in the Chianti region, outside of Florence. The restaurant is located away from the touristy sights of Florence so the majority of diners are locals instead of tourists. Our tour guide ordered for our table and we were treated to a delicious spread of Tuscan treats. Our lunch included the local chianti wine, crostini with chicken liver pate, white Tuscan beans, and tomatoes, Pappa al Pomodoro (Tuscan tomato and bread soup), and Pappardelle al Ragu Di Cinghiale (fettuccine with wild boar ragu). The dishes were so simple, yet so delicious! The high quality, fresh ingredients stood out on their own in Sor Paolo's traditional Tuscan dishes. If you are in the San Casciano in Val di Pesa area I highly recommend dining at this wonderful restaurant!

We had one of the best meals of our lives today at Sor Paolo! We stopped by the historical and…read moregorgeous hotel and restaurant on our way to Siena. My boyfriend and I shared a true Tuscan meal with delicious wine, plethora flavors of crostinis, pastas, and grilled pollo! We ordered so much food, and we managed to completely cleared all the plates! If you are in the area of Florence / Siena, this is a MUST! The owners are so sweet and friendly! We feel so fortunate to be able to share this foodie experience. Now I will be day dreaming about the creamy fresh pastas, savory chicken liver crostini, moist crispy skinned chicken, and the sweetest wines! Thank you Mario and his wife for giving us a beautiful and delicious start to our Tuscan vacation!! We will be back soon!

Just what we needed. A fresh homemade Italian lunch at the terrace, while our kids played at the…read morenice garden and slide. We had rib eye steak and a half chicken with fresh salad. Our kids (and myself) enjoyed very much the spaghetti bolognesa and the coned lemon gelato as dessert. There is a parking lot in front of the restaurant. Perfect stop at the edge of the autostrada.

We stumbled into this unassuming restaurant one night and were so glad we did. The food was fresh…read moreand incredibly delicious and the service was impeccable. A true gem of a place!

Outstanding restaurant in the Chianti wine area. Very attentive service by the owners. Wonderful…read moreTuscan cuisine

Unbelievably wonderful pasta and house wine. Everything is made in house; the gnocchi was soft and…read moresalty to complement the asparagus. One of our party had the homemade ravioli with pesto. Totally awesome. Finished a very plentiful plate. Another has tagliatelle with porcini mushrooms. Perfection. Peposo is a beef stew absolutely delicious with a touch of spice. Each dish awakens your taste buds! Desert was sfogliatina crema pere, pears with a puff pastry and a sweet cream. Heavenly! Try the house wine, best Chianti I have had for 13 euros! The staff is friendly and so helpful. Say hello to Clara, the best person for telling you about the food, what's in it.

What a lovely restaurant ! I was with a large tour group and we started with Mussels, clams and…read morepasta, potatoes, spinach, and salt crusted sea bass! It was all wonderful! I highly recommend this restaurant, we finished dinner with a fish shaped ice cream covered with chocolate!

The best Fish restaurant in Chianti Fiorentina. Top fresh fish selection at this family run local…read morerestaurant. A great option if you are staying in Chianti and feel like a change from the typical Tuscan food. We love to eat here in the summer outside to enjoy their raw fish selection and excellent first courses. The Wine list is perfect with a great selection of white regional wines, champagne & Francia Corta. Be sure to save room for Dessert