Places a phone order today for $42.50. Arrived at 4pm to…read morepick up my order. Went to my car decided I wanted an order of bruschetta. Went back and placed an order. The young lady said a few minutes. Okay, no problem. I was standing waiting at first; normally it takes 5 minutes. We're at 10 minutes now so I sat down. Young lady says to me "it will only be a few more minutes " okay. Still waiting..... now we're at 45 MINUTES! I CANCELLED IT at this point because this is absurd! 45 minutes for toast, tomatoes and cheese. She goes to check if it's ready first, NOPE NOT READY. Mind you it's been 45 minutes! The " head chef" came walking out being snarky. Had an attitude work me instead of offering an apology. No sorry for wait or inconvenience. Mind you my other food is in the car ice cold now because it's almost an hour now I waited for BRUSCHETTA. I've been a patron for over 10yrs. I have no idea what's happening with management. Very disappointed I will keep in mind my treatment on today before ordering again.

The location is superb looking down on a Tuscan valley and hillside as far as you can see. We…read morebarely made it in before they closed their kitchen for lunch. In fact, a family came in just after we sat down, and they could not get any food except drinks and dessert. The mixed Tuscan crostini plate (photo) was very good with several Tuscan specialty meat and cheese, chicken pate, fresh ripe tomatoes...my wife said she had the best salad with tuna (photo) ever. I thought every ingredient was very fresh. With a Yelp check-in, you'll receive a complimentary glass of procecco (Italian sparkling wine) which was very nice. Overall a great dining experience here. If you're in the vicinity of Monticchiello, Italy, this is a must stop. There's a large free parking lot within a five-minute walk. Highly recommended.

La Porta (as the name implies) is right in the main gate of the old castle walls surrounding…read moreMontichiello. It has both indoor seating and (weather permitting) outdoor terrace seating with killer views looking towards Pienza and over the Val D'Orcia. This is one of several noteworthy restaurants in town that have put Monticchiello (back) on the map as an "it" place. The cuisine is anchored in traditional Tuscan dishes, but upscale and prepared with panache and creativity. Our dishes were quite good, expertly-executed, although just a bit pricey. They have a great winelist, (predictably) rooted in all the great local wine districts, but also focusing on both Val D'Orcia wines and other areas of Italy. Service is very attentive, friendly and knowledgeable. It's become (justifiably) quite popular so reservations are likely a must, especially if the weather isn't great and the only available seating is indoors. We enjoyed our meal there, without being absolutely amazed or entranced. I think we're also very glad people are flocking to Montichiello again. I'd certainly take a look at this place if you're staying nearby. And...if the weather gods favor you, by all means get an outside table for the view!

Ordinary food. So-so service. Fantastic sunset view if one is lucky enough to have one of the three…read moreterrace edge tables. There is a small park right in front of the terrace where one can enjoy the view without dining at the restaurant. FOOD: 3.0. Ordinary. One diner described the taste as pre-made and then warmed up. Later when our agriturismo host heard that we dined here, he frowned and said "micro-waved" food. - Risotto orzo: 2.5 - Gnocchetti di patate: 3.0 - Guancia di manzo: 3.0 SERVICE: 3.0. One server was very considerate and worked hard to provide a good experience. When we entered the restaurant he had us wait while he cleared an edge terrace table that had just been vacated. The other two servers were indifferent. That balances out to 3 stars. AMBIANCE: - for those without an edge terrace table: 3.0 - for those lucky few who have an edge terrace table: 4.5

We had our dinner here on the first night when we stayed at La casa di Adelina, Monticchiello. It…read morewas a public holiday. La Porta and La Guardiola were packed with locals and tourists. We preferred a little peace so we picked di Moranda. It is located a little bit further from La Porta. There were no outdoor tables and inside the restaurant which is built from stones centuries old, atmosphere was very cool. We really didn't know what to expect as there were only two tables occupied by two couples and the entire restaurant served by only the chef (husband) and wife. We were served by the lady owner who spoke English and her service was quite pleasant although not top notch compared to the others. We ordered lamb rack and some sort of local pasta from today's menu. We wanted to share as we were two ladies who don't eat a lot. She was kind to separate the servings of each one into two plates. The lamb rack had no sauce and was displayed very simply. But you could see the texture and and the colour of the meat perfectly cooked. It was so spectacular in taste that you felt all the fresh herbs flavours in your mouth. We never had such an experience with lamb rack before. The pasta was also melting in our mouth with all its fillings. We regretted being too full and not being able to try their chocolate dessert. Our next table's couple were joking and tempted us with theirs. It was their second visit and told us the dessert was to die for. All in all, it was our most splendid dinner during our stay in Tuscany.

This is one of the three best restaurants we have ever visited. The others are in Lucca and New…read moreYork City. A great experience.

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.

Great dining experience. One of the best meals we had in Montepulcino. We ordered the steak, which…read morewas perfectly cooked and a couple of sides which were also delicious. The house red wine was quite good.

By far the best dinner I've ever had in Italy, and that's really saying something. Don't do what we…read moredid and waltz up with no reservation and hope lots of smiling and high school-level Italian will score you a table -- even on a Wednesday night the restaurant was fully booked. We did manage a table in the end, very luckily for us. The menu here (which changes annually) is pretty hefty but is dwarfed by the wine list, which is so thick it -- no kidding -- has a table of contents. There's a lot of wonderful things on that wine list, including a number of bottles from the Montefollonico area and neighbouring Montepulciano. The food, which started with a surprise complementary amuse bouche, was nothing less than exquisite. A number of the things I wanted to try (like the Filet and sirloin of wild boar, eggplant, chocolate sauce and raspberries) were sold out for the night by the time we'd sat down, but what we did get was truly top-notch. I'd put La Botte Piena up against any fine dining restaurant in London. The biggest surprise of the night was the bill. After a good bottle of wine, four plates of food, a dessert and coffee, we hadn't even managed to spend 100 euros.

We chose to eat a la carte, as we were 6 adults with different food needs. If I say perfetto!, do…read moreyou know what I mean? La Botte Piena aspires (correctly) for a Michelin star, and it shows in the whole dining experience. Obviously, from the name of the restaurant, they know wine. The small touches that Michelin seeks are all there. Our amuse-bouche was a delicious pasta chip with flavored cheese and a spoon of bean soup. Our primi were perfectly prepared - pastas, ricotta gnudi, ravioli. The secondi were also delicious - beef cheeks and (for our birthday boy) bistecca fiorentina. I dolci delighted us, as did the dessert wine we chose to finish our 4 hour meal. We chatted with the sommelier and the owners, which rounded out a great evening. Highly recommended!

From emu sightings in a morning to truffle hunting in the afternoon!…read more We spent an unforgettable few hours at Agriturismo La Chiusa Tuscany last year wandering through the olive groves with the expert Paolo Formichi and his amazing dogs, Super and Lola. Watching the dogs work was pure magic, they led us to a massive haul of about 20-30 black truffles and even a few rare reds! The best part? Sitting down afterward with close friends to a lunch featuring our finds, overlooking that iconic Val d'Orcia view. There is truly nothing like the taste of a truffle you watched being pulled from the Tuscan soil just an hour before. A huge thanks to Paolo, Super, and Lola for the best kind of 'treasure hunt.

Wow! What an amazing place to spend our anniversary!! Our room was immaculate, spacious, and warm…read more Dinner was magnificent! I literally licked my plates clean- and that was not a typo! All Staff members were very friendly and knowledgeable, and I ended up ordering 3 dishes for myself. After a peaceful night's rest, we had a terrific breakfast that was sooo fresh and delicious, I could've eaten for hours. If you want a bucolic Tuscan experience, La Chiusa is a MUST!!!

This restaurant should really get 10 stars for its food. My mom and I had a lunch reservation when…read morewe first arrived in Montepulciano and we got the Pici all'Aglione della Valdichiana which was phenomenal. It was actually so good that we inquired about a reservation for dinner the next day! And again we got the same exact thing. I was too full to finish mine so we took it back to the hotel and I ate it at 10:40 pm cold and it was still amazing! Everyone was so friendly and it was such a great find. I cannot recommend enough!

The service and food was outstanding! They even asked me if I wanted the restaurant's Wi-Fi while I…read morewaited!

We arrived in Montepulciano mid week in November. This was the only restaurant open near our…read morehotel. We didn't expect much... Instead, what we found with this restaurant was one of the best dinning experiences I've ever had. The food was wonderful, and the owners were so friendly. We also learned much about wine from them. Among our dishes were lamb chops, beef cheek, and beef and pork tagliata. The meat was so tender. We also had their fondue as an appetizer, and a first dish of pasta ragu. Both were fantastic. They had a huge selection of local Montepulciano and Montecino wines and knew what to recommend and helped us properly taste them. We laughed with them and left both full and in the happiest of moods! We wish them success and we hope to return when we next come back to Italy!

The staff are so friendly, quick to smile and laugh. Very attentive working as a team. Beautiful…read moreview from every angle. Would you believe the food tastes better than it looks?

Such a lovely hidden find in the quaint hill town of Siena! We had a little trouble locating it in…read morethe alley on a rainy day, but the interior had a cute interior and covered patio, where we sat. After a few spritzes (15 euro each), we split an osso buco raviolo with seared fois gras and truffle flakes which was delicious and filling. We were hunkering for something other than pasta, pizza or steak, so had the delicious hamburger with pecorino cheese, served perfectly rare (20). It came with nice French fries and hit the spot. We were seated next to the owner, a pleasant New Yorker with the cutest dachound Julietta. The restaurant is a bit more expensive than the trattorias but well worth it.

Everyone will tell you to order the burger here, and they're absolutely right. Surprisingly, the…read morebest burger I've ever eaten was the Bandita Burger at this Pienza restaurant. While the beef patty itself is exceptional, what elevates this dish is the generous layer of melted pecorino cheese on top. The truffle butter pasta is equally outstanding. The pasta tastes unmistakably fresh and handmade, with rich truffle butter coating every strand perfectly. Together, these two dishes easily satisfy two diners, especially since the burger comes with a side of fries. La Bandita Townhouse is a must-visit when in Pienza. Just remember to make a reservation in advance, particularly for dinner service.