This is right outside the city walls of San Gimignano, and it felt much more charming and less…read more"touristy" than many of the other eateries we saw inside of the city. Even so, the service was extremely accommodating to our (very) limited Italian skills, and we felt well taken care of by the man and woman who were there (I think they were the owners).
I recommend coming here for lunch, as the menu consists mainly of panini and bruschetta, with a few pasta specials written on the wall. Our table ordered some bruschetta to share (roasted home-garden-grown veggies topped with pecorino), and each got our own fresh pasta dishes from the specials menu.
Our meal here was one of the most memorable on the trip not only because of the friendly service and fresh food, but also the lovely view, the bottle of local San Gimignano red, and the stash of art supplies that playfully encourages you to decorate your placemats while you enjoy the atmosphere.
Grazie!