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.

We had one of our favorite meals during our trip in Bagno Vignoni. The restaurant is super charming…read moreand the service was excellent. Unfortunately, my phone was dead so I didn't snap any photos of our meal. We ordered stuffed zucchini flowers to start, followed by the handmade pick which was delightful. We shared the bistecca fiorentina which was recommended "a Sangue" which is essentially rare. I don't love rare meat but this was the absolute exception. It came out sizzling hot (1.5kg) of delicious, perfectly seasoned meat. We thoroughly enjoyed it and I highly Recommend it! We also ordered a variety of contorni (side dishes) log seasonal vegetable which were excellent and balance out all the pasta we ate! Lovely place, that I'd go back to.

Such an amazing dinner here. There are two floors, the ambiance is amazing. The lighting is nice…read moreand dim, the restaurant is very cute. We got the bolognese and the carbonara, both were outstanding. The carbonara sauce was amazing, fresh, and thick without being heavy. The noodles were perfect. There is a whole fresh pasta list, with many options to choose from. The service was amazing, fast, and friendly. It is also in a great location.

Best Home Cooked Italian food I have ever had in my life! My Grandmother would slap me with a…read morewooden spoon but I telleth the truth! Went 2 nights in a row! Freshest selection of everything! It's this type of place that makes life worth living! I continue to fantasize about this wonderful eatery Every now and then! Bottom line it's worth flying here just to smell the fabulous cuisine wafting from the kitchen! Do they deliver?

Il Fornacino has an adventurous menu that I was excited to try. Like every restaurant in the area…read moreit offers the traditional Tuscan tagliata di chianina (is there a law?) but there's also rabbit stuffed with veal and truffles and a very on-trend Swiss chard, ricotta, and truffled egg raviolone. I started with the latter, which was delicious -- but the powerful flavour of cheese and the egg yolk drowned out the chard. My wife's potato flan was quite nice, but it arrived buried under a heap of truffle shavings that tasted of nothing in particular. My main was a special of roast suckling pig with potatoes and a savoury tuile made with the pork drippings. The tuile was gratuitous -- a chef-y touch that didn't actually taste very nice. The suckling pig was beautifully cooked but the potatoes were weirdly inconsistent; some crisp and others mushy. Il Fornacino is a good restaurant that would be the best restaurant around in most places, but the five-star bar is set pretty high in Tuscany. But the prices were very modest and the wine selection was great. It's a tremendously good value for what it offers.

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!

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.

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.

Service really good, very attentive and friendly. Helped pick good suggestions for food; the food…read morewas great, as well as the views of the water right across the restaurant.

Excellent location, great food, little noisy with roaming kids, truffle dishes are excellentread more

By far the best dinner I've ever had in Italy, and that's really saying something. Don't do what we…read moredid and waltz up with no reservation and hope lots of smiling and high school-level Italian will score you a table -- even on a Wednesday night the restaurant was fully booked. We did manage a table in the end, very luckily for us. The menu here (which changes annually) is pretty hefty but is dwarfed by the wine list, which is so thick it -- no kidding -- has a table of contents. There's a lot of wonderful things on that wine list, including a number of bottles from the Montefollonico area and neighbouring Montepulciano. The food, which started with a surprise complementary amuse bouche, was nothing less than exquisite. A number of the things I wanted to try (like the Filet and sirloin of wild boar, eggplant, chocolate sauce and raspberries) were sold out for the night by the time we'd sat down, but what we did get was truly top-notch. I'd put La Botte Piena up against any fine dining restaurant in London. The biggest surprise of the night was the bill. After a good bottle of wine, four plates of food, a dessert and coffee, we hadn't even managed to spend 100 euros.

We chose to eat a la carte, as we were 6 adults with different food needs. If I say perfetto!, do…read moreyou know what I mean? La Botte Piena aspires (correctly) for a Michelin star, and it shows in the whole dining experience. Obviously, from the name of the restaurant, they know wine. The small touches that Michelin seeks are all there. Our amuse-bouche was a delicious pasta chip with flavored cheese and a spoon of bean soup. Our primi were perfectly prepared - pastas, ricotta gnudi, ravioli. The secondi were also delicious - beef cheeks and (for our birthday boy) bistecca fiorentina. I dolci delighted us, as did the dessert wine we chose to finish our 4 hour meal. We chatted with the sommelier and the owners, which rounded out a great evening. Highly recommended!

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!

The best pizza so far since arriving in Italy a week ago. Nice outdoor seating, friendly staff…read more Quick service. Just delicious!!

Wow this place was worth the search! We read reviews and when we finally followed the map realized…read morewe'd walked past several times already. We stopped and got the MooMoo and Picante pizza. Both were amazing and like $14-15 euros. The wine was $9 and the service was fast. We sat outside in a cute square with birds flying overhead. We've spent a lot eating on this trip and a little, some of the less expensive restaurants are just as tasty and twice as fun. Hit Pienza and try this spot. We didn't have our kids with us but it's also perfect for families.