Eating here was a wonderful experience. From the coziness of the restaurant to the delicious food…read more The Gnocchi was tasty and so light, my husband had the tagliatelle w/ grana padano and riboletti bean & veg.soup was so good and full of flavor. Our waitress and whom I presume was the owner were so nice and kind. Whenever we visit again we will return to this wonderful place.

Our favorite restaurant in Montalcino. We come here at least 2 or 3 times every time we visit this…read morebeautiful part of Italy and always look forward to it. Great food and superb wine list, especially for aged Brunellos. Highly recommend their menu of the day or their amazing Chianina beef. Bring your appetite. Definitely a must visit for truly soul satifyung tuscan cuisine and hospitality.

Wow! What a find! If you're ever in Montalcino, Italy, don't miss this restaurant for lunch. My…read morewife and I saw this cute place when we first arrived and decided to try it out. Well... we are so glad we did. The moment we stepped into the restaurant, we were greeted with a smile, wonderful service, fantastic food, and terrific wine. We received a surprise after we ordered - a fabulous Amuse-Bouche. Also, the Insalada Caprese was tops! I had spinach gnocchi with rabbit for the first time in my life and it was delicious. It was light, tender, and unlike anything I've ever had before. (Don't tell Bugs Bunny, though.) We both highly recommend this place.

This was the best meal we had in Montalcino by far. We kind of accidentally stumbled on it after…read moreparking the car bc we needed a bathroom and coffee break before venturing back out. We ended up coming back for dinner after a few stops in town (Fortezza etc). The food and service were both incredible. The wine list is extensive as well and they had free shipping. We ended up buying another dozen bottles here bc of their selection and shipping options. Highly recommended.

The vibe here is just right! Outside seating that overlooks the Tuscan hills as well as the most…read morecute, quaint indoor space. The owner comes around and makes sure you are happy and the servers were all the sweetest. The ragu is to die for and thier wine list is like an encyclopedia, with good Brunellos. Fair pricing and I definitely recommend.

Grappolo Blu has several tables outdoors on the steps with an incredible view, and we were lucky…read moreenough to snag one on a walk-in. If you're able to get a table outside, the view alone makes this place worth a visit. To start, we split the fantasia di caprino, which were absolutely amazing. The flavors of the prunes, bacon, goat cheese and balsamic came together so well. Highly recommend! Next up, I ordered the pinci cacio e pepe and my husband ordered the conchiglie. We both absolutely loved our pastas, which were cooked perfectly al dente. We also ordered the baked cheese with honey and the rabbit, which were good but not our favorite (we definitely preferred our starter and pastas). Good food, good service- a lovely spot for lunch or dinner in Montalcino!

We wandered in for lunch with no reservations but the staff were quick to welcome us and offer one…read moreof the very few unreserved tables remaining. Service was efficient -- which was hard as the entire restaurant only had two staff -- they did a great job even as it got busy, making eye contact and acknowledging they would make it your way. We enjoyed two pastas, broccoli and a half bottle of Rosso do Montalcino which was a perfect lunch amount. The papardelle with wild boar was decadent as was the mushroom lasagna. I forgot to take food fotos because it all smelled so good. The space is recently renovated and felt very bright.

This was out 3rd visit. The food (pizza and salads) are consistently good. The service went donw…read morehill and frankly I was thingking 2 stars for that reason. The only waiter there could care less, is on his phone and slow, I also told him that the ladies bathroom sopa was empty, he nodded and that was that. I will say we will nto return on our next visit unless we see new wait staff.

Basic, healthy, Tuscan, glorious. Osteria di Porta Al…read moreCassero is authentic as you can get. One would think a small restaurant next to the castle of the famous Tuscan hill town would be a tourist trap. However, our host at our hotel, Cristina, told us to go because she also makes the pasta for this place amongst others. She was so right, Osteria di Porta Al Cassero is amazing. We had chickpea soup that tasted like heaven. Fresh bread, handmade pasta with black truffle and some great Brunello to wash it down. It was filled with locals who were all festive and enjoying life. Who wouldn't living in Montalcino? This was one of our favorite meals. Basic, healthy, Tuscan, glorious.

My family had lunch here. The food was good. The vegetable soup and the Bolognase were excellent…read more I loved the bread they put into the soup. The chickpea soup was a good, but there could have been more spices. Service was typical of Italy, where you are expected to take your time and enjoy yourself, which can drive us Americans a little crazy when we have a packed schedule. Our server was attentive when we signaled him, and we learned that this building was an ancient stable for the castle, and the plexiglass in the floor covers an old well. One thing to note is that you need to get up and pay at the bar when you are done.

In short: this place is the truest definition of a tourist trap. With such *incredible* places to…read moredine in Montalcino, please don't do yourself the disservice of eating here. We came to Montalcino on our honeymoon. The incredible weather and the fresh Tuscan air is magnificent. As we made our rounds about the town, we came across Alle Logge after numerous positive reviews and even local recommendations. The location of the restaurant was perfect, but it was not enough to counteract the dismal service, low-quality of food, awful wine, and terrible bookkeeping. The server was only semi attentive to our needs. The wine was brought with bugs in it and when we asked for it to be exchanged, we were given a different, bad tasting wine and told it was the same one we received earlier (it was most definitely not). The pasta was flavorless and mediocre at best. And finally, the restaurant manager incorrectly tallied our bill and tried to overcharge. This is a restaurant that knows it will continue to get crowds of tourists and doesn't bother to take any pride in its craft. Overall a horrible experience, please spend your money elsewhere.

Just simply wow! I definitely was not expecting much from a resto in the middle of a touristy town…read more We chose this place simply because of a super cozy outside setting in the middle of a square. I am so glad we did! Outside you had about 15 tables and the wait was about 10-15 min for two. Unlike most slow paced spots in Italy here two waiters were running around non-stop making sure everyone is attended to - smiling along and making helpful suggestions. Menu was a delight - but that's nothing new for Tuscany. However, food was superb! I know it is hard to compare cold cuts, cheeses, pastas and secondis in this part of the world where everything is fresh and delicious. But cacio e pepe I had here was the best one I tried during our two week stay. The cold cuts board was also wonderful and quite generous. Selection of wines was plentiful and when I asked for a recommendation I really appreciated that the waiter did not simply go for the most expensive top of the list. Overall, wonderful spot with the most attentive staff.

Best food in Tuscany!! Had the best meal, delicious gastronomy...excellent service...elegant and…read moredelicious meal!!

I had higher expectations for this Michelin Star restaurant due to the reviews and ratings. To be…read morehonest the non-Michelin star restaurants I visited in my 18 days in Italy were exceptional in comparison to the Michelin star restaurants. WINE LIST Hands down the most unique wine list I've ever seen. It's a huge book with local wineries with the front labels of wine bottles glued to each page. Fabulous way to display wines! SALAD Salad special of the day was mixed herbs and greens from their garden and at first look it was just a bunch of greens, no other vegetables or even colors, and it was literally one of the best salads I've ever had in my life. SHRIMP CARBONARA Wide and thick cut pasta with pancetta and tender shrimp, I've never had a carbonara with shrimp so it was a nice addition that I'll be asking for when I'm at Italian restaurants back home SPAGHETTI The spaghetti was much too al dente and when we sent it back we got hell for it. It was the only dish I've sent back abroad because it was inedible vs not good. The pasta was crunchy and we didn't want to eat raw pasta. The chef that prepared it was very irate that the pasta was not undercooked and they were unwilling to make us new pasta. So we told them it was fine and that's when we ordered the second shrimp carbonara. They didn't end up charging us for the angry spaghetti. SERVICE Consistent throughout dinner. We didn't get the scenic views since we went to eat a late dinner and it was pretty chilly outside.

Incredible meal and wonderful service. We had the pappardelle al funghi, pollo alla cacciatore,…read moretagliata alla rucola, insalata mista and dolce della casa (lemon cake). We had a glass of Rosso di Montalcino. Everything was delicious, but the cacciatore was spectacular.

Il Moro is a traditional Tuscan eatery. Even though it's essentially in the center of Montalcino,…read morethis is a place you'll see locals dining and actually met a local friend for a meal there. The food is served like it would be at home- simple but flavorful! Our table enjoyed bistecca Fiorentina, the rabbit in wine sauce, pici pasta al pomodoro, pecorino cheese plates and of course, delicious wines from Montalcino. I'd return for another leisurely lunch.

We got into town and wanted to go to dinner but it was a little late. This was the closest…read morerestaurant to our hotel and lucky for us this restaurant was open. We ordered a cheese plate that had very good cheese on it. The complimentary black flour bread was delicious and we asked for seconds. The lamb chop was full of flavor but a little too well done. The gnocchi and pastas were fresh and delicious. The pork cheeks plate was very tender. Everyone in our group was happy with their meal. Service was great. Our waiter was a very nice young man who tried his best to understand our Italian and English. Lol.

I couldn't be more pleased with the food experience I had dining here…read more Everything from the moment we stepped through the door was outstanding! The service, the waiter, the food, the wine, the decor, the ambiance... I can't say enough about how exceptional it was. I've literally waited 61 years to try the Spaghetti alla Cabonara in Italy and it did not disappoint me. The saying is "The day I eat pasta in Italy, I know I've made it " definitely applied to that situation. I 100% recommend walking through the door and sitting yourself down.

This is a GEM!!!! Though we did not stay in the bed and breakfast, we did have a WONDERFUL lunch…read morehere - a truly home cooked meal with fresh everything. Our hostess was lovely, describing each of her dishes with detail and love. This is a must if you are in Montalcino!!! (I know I will be back someday to stay in the B&B...)