One of the best meals I have ever had. You must eat here!…read more We could not decide which pasta to get - so we got them all and each one was heavenly. We also ordered the seasonal vegetables that I thought could be good - maybe the BEST vegetables I have ever had. Go go go!

My wife and I have been traveling here for years. Amazing place! Great food, unique atmosphere, and…read morefriendly staff. I would highly recommend it.

This was recommended to us by our hotel. We had a lovely dinner this week and although our Italian…read moreis poor, we enjoyed every minute! Being unfamiliar with the area, it took us a few minutes to navigate with GPS down but worth it! My friend had the pork and it was delicious. We both had different pastas and enjoyed it all.

What a cool, little place in the heart of lovely Paciano, Italy. Wonderful, authentic food…read more Basically, you eat what they eat. I again had tagliatelle as that is the food of the gods, this time in a porcine and cream sauce. Wonderful Umbrian wine and focaccia. My daughter had a four cheese pizza which was fun as we couldn't tell what the cheeses were initially. The yummy was in the tasting! Worth the go and walk that town - it's worth it!

One of the best restaurants I've been in entire Tuscany. The service was excellent and the owner…read morewas very accommodating. Because we were a group of 10 people the owner increased the portions of all the appetizers (without extra charge) we ordered. The food was amazing.

Excellent service, flavorful food, wonderful ambiance. Perfect for a quiet afternoon or evening.read more

Great family-owned spot. Authentic hand rolled pasta and excellent pizza. Highly recommended.read more

Cute family-friendly restaurant in the small hill-town of Pallazone. We sat in the garden which was…read moregreat for our kids as there was a slide, see-saw, swings. The tables were full but the small staff seemed fully capable of keeping up. We had a simple meal of bruschetta and pizza. It wasn't a gastronomical experience, but a nice, budget restaurant with good, decent food.

I hate to give away my great restaurant finding, but this place is a must go if you are in Pienza…read more You definitely need a reservation. Service and food were wonderful.

This little restaurant is a gem! They have both an upstairs and downstairs section. The food was…read moredelivered quickly and everyone was very attentive. For antipasti we ordered the cheese with the radicchio , walnuts, and apples. This was really yummy. For our primi we ordered the local pasta with tomato and garlic. For secondi we ordered the grilled lamb and the rabbit. Both were good but the rabbit was definitely different and what I'd order again. Of course we ordered the house wine, which I recommend.

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.

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!

Ristorante La Bottega (Volpaia / Radda in Chianti)…read more Volpaia is a wonderful small hamlet that should be on everyone's must see village list when visiting Tuscany. Although the town has less than 30 permeant residents, it has one of the more interesting wineries in the area, Castello di Volpaia. Following a very worthwhile wine tour, we had lunch at La Bottega. The restaurant has a great outdoor seating area which overlooks the valley next to Volpaia. The view was wonderful and relaxing. The service was very prompt. The meal was solid. Overall, a good choice when visiting Volpaia.

Definitely YES, great food, service and unforgettable Tuscany views. We ordered raviolis,…read moreflorentina steak paired with Chanti wine. A place to visit more than one time!!!

Pienza is known for its local pecorino cheese, but Trattoria La Bucca delle Fate is known for its…read moretraditional Tuscan dishes! Every year we travel to Tuscany, a trip to Pienze for lunch at La Bucca delle Fate is a must! My go to is Tagliatelle Al Tartufo or Pici Al Tartufo, delicious and reasonably priced!

Truly the pici of dreams!!! I don't think it's possible to order something and have it not be…read moredelicious here, but if you aren't eating pici in Tuscany, you're missing out. The place was crowded but that is to be expected at such a tasty spot in a small town. We sat a communal table where we were able to meet other travelers in addition to friendly local Italians. The biggest surprise here is the bathroom...take a peek before you leave!