Very very good location in the city center and nice outside seating area. The lasagna was really…read moregreat. I can also recommend the spinach which looks very plain, but is indeed delicious. Very nice and helpful staff...cookies were so very delicous

This quaint, simple restaurant has all of its tables outside under extensive umbrellas. It is well…read moreshaded and protected from down pours. During the day lots of families packed the place. The lasagna as well as the rustic pizza were incredible!

My family and I had one of our favorite dining experiences in Italy here at Il Papavero. We are…read morestaying at a local winery and were looking for something close by, and were fortunate to make a reservation for dinner. We arrived slightly early and were joyfully greeted by our host (possible owner?). He let us choose where we wanted to sit, and were happy to accommodate us wanting to sit outside. He and his female coworker went above and beyond to make us feel welcome, giving recommendations for food and wine, sharing the history of the town, even found a brochure of an artist whose piece we were admiring in the restaurant. The food and wine were delicious. We shared a cacio e pepe croquette-type appetizer with prosciutto and fig jam. So unique and delicious. We then had their gnocchi with pesto of the day-today being a black cabbage pesto, and wild boar ragu pappardelle. Again, both delicious. We finished with their tiramisu which was hands down my favorite since being in multiple areas of Italy for 2 weeks. All of the food was so fresh, unique, and extremely well priced. Along with the delicious meal, the kindness and engagement of the staff puts this restaurant above the rest. When I return to Italy this will be a priority stop for sure.

Everyone loved this place. I thought it beautiful and romantic but kind of oversized portions…read morelacking the extra special touches that i enjoy. I had the gnudi w zucchini. Wine flowed and everyone enjoyed their meals. Timing was off so we had 1 person not eating for an hour and everyone else done while his plates arrived. Small details, and our host says they normally enjoy it quite a bit. I saw a beautiful plate go by with charcuterie and honey. That and wine would be nice next visit.

Don't be misled by a few mixed reviews, this place is incredible! We stopped in for lunch today and…read morehad the best meal of our whole time in Italy. We sampled the vegetable flan (sort of a soufflé) with a side of roast potatoes, the risotto, and the hamburger. I honestly can't pick a favorite dish because they were all heavenly. Rich, flavorful, cooked to perfection. Wonderful, warm service in a charming atmosphere. I hope to return again and would unreservedly recommend it to others!

Went here for Fiorentina, they were sold out. Had dry aged filet and dry aged "Regina". Both were…read morehorrible cuts. So many tendons running through, half of the meat was wasted as it was impossible to cut through let alone chew. Service was slow and had 5 different servers, had to remind them several times for water and drinks. Had the worst panna cotta and when I asked for fruit, they charged me 8 euros for 4 strawberries so $10 USD. Ambience is horrible too because you're next to the street between a strip mall and a bunch of apartments.

Prix fix menu and everything was fabulous. Family owned, food lovingly prepared and presented.read more

Simply amazing. If you find yourself in Tuscany, just go. We did not have a reservation, but it…read moreis best to have one. The menu is centered around truffles, harvested by the owner-chef. They are wonderful, no matter how he prepares them. Have the Prosecco to accompany your meal. It is made by the owner-chef, and it is fantastic. The prices are unexpectedly reasonable.

My mom and I were riding bikes along the raada loop and wanted pizza. Found this place and had some…read moreyummy pizza! We had spicy salami and olive with one half having blue cheese at the chefs recommendation. Great choice :) perfect spot for a mid ride lunch!

Gaiole is a very nice place in the Chianti. Highly convenient the place consists 356 meters of…read moreseveral small hills, which are connected by bridges. Numerous castles and Landgüter in the environment give an idea of an important commercial metropolis, the Gaiole in the Middle Ages were already. The Castello di Meleto with its Renaussance inner court, Castagnoli, a fastened village with castle and mansion from that 17. Century and the Castello di Brolio are only some examples for a castle country that as in the fairy tale comes along and by constantly changing light again and again spellbound.

Very delicious food! Great value for Tuscany!…read more My recommendation: Insalata di Farro al Profumo di Pesto (Tuscan Spelt with pesto seasoning, salad and cheese). Sehr leckeres, preiswertes Essen in einer gemütlichen Atmosphäre! Die Bottega hat einen schönen, zweigeteilten Außenbereich: einmal direkt vor dem Lokal und einen sehr schönen Bereich etwas vom Lokal entfernt, die Straße hinunter. Tipp: Den leckeren Insalata di Farro bestellen, ein Salat mit einer Getreideart, die mit grünem Pesto angemacht ist.

We discovered this charming enoteca while walking the through the medieval hilltop town of Radda in…read moreTuscany. It was time for pranzo (lunch), and the menu posted outside was appealing. Sadly, after we were seated, we learned that they did not have the one dish that most of us wanted -- Zuppa Toscana Riboltita (Tuscan soup made with cabbage, beans and crusty bread). For my lunch, I enjoyed Cinghiale in Umido (wild boar stew) and Verdure al Forno (baked mixed vegetables). The house red wine was fine. The restaurant itself was small but charming. Service was good.

Truly a special experience! We chose the mystery "Mr. Hyde" menu, wow! about 15 courses, all…read moresmall bites, with amazing creativity. We saw cartoon themed dishes, rock and roll song themed dishes, a video game themed dish, amazing. Liked some better than others, but amazing food quality and flawless very professional friendly service. A must do when in Chianti!

Best artistic meal I've had, with wonderful wine pairings. The atmosphere is spectacular and the…read moreweather happened to be perfect with a light breeze passing through. The menu has a slight comic touch which made the course fun. The intricacy and subtly of each ingredient made the experience very special. It's definitely not cheap but recommended for anniversaries, etc.

After being asked not to order too many different items (in a party of six) from a menu that is…read moretiny, we were all served pasta dishes with sauces that I believe were canned. I have had this exact fungi (mushroom) sauce (edible I guess) before in other restaurants and it's not possible that indistinguishable sauces could come from different kitchens. Three people in our party ordered the pici cacio e pepe, which came with a generic cream sauce, which is not cacio e pepe at all. It's not a difficult dish to make and this is the part of Tuscany where it comes from. Long ago, an Italian friend of ours stormed into a kitchen in Tuscany and found a bunch of labeled canned pasta sauces. Whether canned or not, these sauces are anything but fresh and this restaurant should be embarrassed to serve a party of mostly locals food that's barely a step up from a school cafeteria.

Absolutely love this place. Chef Andrea caters to my requests. He's made me American salads and…read morespecial omelets. The caprese is amazing.