Great service. Right next to our hotel. TheAperol Spritz to start. My husband had the grilled…read moresteak cooked to perfection. I had pici cacciò e peppe. I would have eaten it all but it was so rich. The peppers are amazing. Not like those in the South at all. Great service and prices too. We recommend it as a must.

I was on a bus tour of Tuscany with my family and this was a place suggested by the tour guide…read more Turned out to be one of the best meals, possibly the best meal while in Italy. We started with the bruschetta assortment (mista) which was almost a meal unto itself. Every piece was amazing. From the simple (olive oil) to the heavier (pate'). Hard to describe, but every piece was just packed with flavor. Sister ordered the Florentine bisteka. It was well seasoned and tender, but lacked the sear and smokiness of some other places. But also a good deal at 18? euro. Mom ordered the braised wild boar. The meat was super tender and flavorful. It was a bit salty and would have gone great with a starch of some sort which we didn't order. I had the chicken stewed in tomatoes (cacchiatore). Probably the best version I've had of this dish. I would normally say, I'll be back but probably won't get the chance to. But it is a meal that I'll remember forever.

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.

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.

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!

Latte di Luna has been our favorite stop in Pienza for about 20 years. The food is amazing…read moreSpecialties are Maialino da latte arrosto and PICI with choice of sauce. I've tried them all and can't decide on a favorite. The service is warm and friendly ! It's a family bussiness so we remember our Hostess since se was a toddler. Now I think she's in charge while the owner her Dad (Roberto) and mom run the kitchen. She does an amazing job. We always return when in Italy ! This place is a magnet for us and many others that visit regularly.

Have been here a couple of other times over the years and recalled it fondly but I was not as…read moreimpressed on this visit. It was lunch and of course, crowded. One of the features was the polenta and I thought it would make a nice change from pasta. It was ok but I honestly think mine is just as good. I cleaned my plate so it isn't that I didn't like it but I just didn't feel the service and food was quite as it was in the past. I would still go there in Pienza.

We had lunch here and it was adequate. This was the only restaurant during two weeks in Italy that…read moreoffered cheese in packets!! This is Pienza for goodness sakes! The balsamic is also in packets and the one I reached had already been opened and partly used. Sorry. Those are deal breakers for me. The service was perfunctory. It was very busy so apparently others are happy with it. I did think the boar sauce was tasty.

The only thing good that dinner was our lovely server and that bottle of Brunello di Montalcino we…read moreordered which was not coming out of the kitchen here. The tagliatelle pasta was over cooked, mushy, nowhere near "Al dente"; and its sauce "al cinghiale" was not tasted at all, I normally did not like much sauce but in this case it was way too little with very few pieces of cinghiale within. The Faraone was super hard and dry, and way too salty. The maiale was also dry both to the eyes and to the palate. I seriously can't recommend this place.

Travelers SO welcome and the food is THE best meal we've had in our 3 days in Italy. 9 people all…read moreordered separate things and loved each item so much, insisted we all share. Top of the list- the steak. Service is kind and competent. Comfortable atmosphere with fine food, beautiful stemware and place settings . We'll be back!

We came to this restaurant for our dinner as it was recommended by our accomodation owner. My…read morepartner & I had been having pasta dishes for the last few days so we decided to try a meat dish. We ordered their charcoal grilled bistecca. The dish was served, it looks okay BUT it was A-m-a-z-i-n-ggg !! Sooo good, the flesh simply melts in your mouth. We could taste the meat juice and the charcoal smoke. We have eaten in some of the best steakhouses but this was better! Unbelieveable indeed...to find our best t-bone steak/ bistecca in a small town called Pienza. We are going back for dinner again tonight. Our other dishes were tasty and service is friendly, like most family-owned restaurants.

Great location, easy parking nearby. Let owner Sylvia guide your appetite to delightful levels with…read morelocal ingredients. She is a delight and your senses will be satisfied with the thoughtful menu. Try the cinghiale (wild boar), it's tender and satisfying! I recommend also any sweets enjoyed with fresh caffè. I hope to return again one day :) Grazie!

From the owner: Chi non si è commosso nel mangiare una polpetta con il sugo, una fetta di prosciutto tagliato a…read moremano o un piatto di trippa allo zafferano, accompagnandoli con uno schietto bicchiere di vino? Canapé è questo: un luogo per confortare lo spirito e mitigare l'appetito.

Pick another place in Pienza! Il Rossellino squanders the…read morecharm of Pienza. It should be so much better & felt overpriced for the experience. Pienza is a beautiful city & deserves authenticity instead of a place focused on just churning customers through.

My husband and I ate here multiple times during our trip to Pienza. Everything was delicious. The…read morepictures include: carpaccio, papa al pomodoro, crossitini toscani, carbonara, pici pomodoro fresco, braised beef cheek (the best!), and grilled lamb ribs. Not pictured: great wine, delicious tiramisu', and a beautiful view of the square. If you're visiting Tuscany, you have to visit Pienza and you must eat here.

Lovely restaurant, outside patio. We were first seated next to a hot air vent, asked to move and…read morewas met with an angry face. We moved to another location in a dark corner full of mosquitoes. We stayed but should if left. It got worse from that point. Ordered wine that we didn't receive asked where is the wine, after our food arrived. Well,they sold out and recommended another overpriced bottle. It was horrible along with our meal. Very small portions, tasteless pasta, and overcooked . Waitstaff rude !

2 key takeaways: 1. One of the waiters is super hot and…read morespeaks good English. Lol 2. Their food is good and the waiting time is acceptable. I was on a day trip with a frd to Pienza and by the time we wanted to have late lunch, the restaurants in Pienza were almost all closed for lunch session. But in Piccolo Mini Caffe, though the kitchen was also closed but the waiter was able to explain that they still serve cheese platter and lasagna, and offered nice service and food.