This restaurant is incredible! Great food! Every dish was an incredible dining experience, even…read morefried chicken. We have been six times in the last year. Lunch and dinner are wonderful.. Their service is attentive, very professional. And ...they have a great wine list. This is a local favorite so make a reservation! High energy and great music. Do not pass up your chance for a great dining experience!!

Wonderful food last night. Terrific team work together to provide a great experience. Love the Jazz…read moreposters and art here and throughout the town.

Food was amazing - we didn't have a reservation but they fit us in - service was wonderful and I…read morewould highly recommend

We were so eager to try Osteria di Casa Chianti that we kept making reservations "Too early" (3xs…read moreto be exact). Nonetheless, getting a reservation within their allotted window was actually quite easy. As soon as we arrived, we KNEW the sunset would be unrivaled. It was the perfect Tuscan sunset. I'll start with the food: fantastic. We had the ragu, a beef filet, steak carpaccio, and marinated tomatoes. zero complaints - everything was perfectly simple and truly delicious. The service was next level: from the giant glass of digestif presented to my father-in-law for his birthday to the round of complimentary desserts and limoncello, the service was full of joy! As we left, our server was sharing some personal tales with us. He really bonded with my father-in-law and ended up gifting him a bottle of wine that had familial significance/connection between us! We were so grateful for this special experience and have the signed bottle sitting out still today. If you want a great meal, with an incredible view, and even better service, hurry over to Osteria di Casa Chianti!

We have been in Tuscany for 4 days and eaten here 3 times because the food is truest amazing and…read morethe people here are wonderful and kind. My mom asked for anchovies and they were out the first night, but every night after that they would remember her and bring anchovies. I was very impressed by the excellent service. And If you are lucky the "mayor" of the town a dog named Charlie will come say hi in exchange for the a few scratches behind his ears. Also, walking up to the restaurant is a great view. Listen for the bells of the sheep in the distance and look for fireflies if it is summertime. Enjoy!

This hidden gem was established in 1968 so if you've been traveling the hill towns and missed this…read moreyou'll want to schedule a redo. To get here you drive way down an unassuming little road and park in an unassuming small gravel lot where you may be met with a neighborhood welcome dog. You'll then need to walk a short distance (less than 10 minutes) up a steep hill to this pinpoint size hill neighborhood. You really can't miss Trattoria Albana although you'll scratch your head and think ... are we here?! is this is?! You're there. It's it. Eat outside, if you can. Expect the Owner Chef to visit you. This is a Tuscano landmark. Linger and be Grateful. Go hungry and enjoy the home cooked love. Call first if you can to make sure they're open. Traveler Note: Cash is helpful if possible just because reception is so bad up there the Square can be finicky for credit cards. But they always make it work. If you seek authentic hill town experiences, you must give Trattoria Albana your business.

Excellent crust , white pizza veg with truffles. Super nice staff, great wines . We did a takeout…read moreon our first night as we chose to unwind after a day of travel vs visiting a restaurant. Good choice! Baked vegetables are really good as well.

Awesome! Amazing restaurant in a great setting. Highly…read morerecommended! Need to try this restaurant. Make you feel at home. Cool place.

Great restaurant in a small town Of Mensano. the cacia e Pepe was fantastic. Great wine list.read more

Excellent service + wines & Olio are all amazing! Highly recommend! Don't miss this stop on the way…read moreto San Gimignano

This place is amazing! Amazing food, great service, great price and beautiful views! I absolutely…read morerecommend it to anyone traveling looking for a place with excellent wine and food in Toscana! Will definitely come back when I'm back in Italy. Thank you Paolo for the best service!

We went May 1st, first of all, the restaurant truly carries that Tuscan brick-stone tavern, charm…read more The staff was accommodating, knowledgeable about wine selection, the food was absolutely delicious, walking down to the cellar definitely had an awe factor. The staff cut us up a platter of their cheese in the cellar. Tiramisu for desert topped the 5 star experience. EXTREMELY IMPORTANT: You need reservations that can only be made by calling them, no online reservations capabilities. You should call 5 days in advance. Worth it. Our bill came out to less than $250 + Tip for 2 bottles of wine, 6 main entrees, 2 appetizers, 3 Tiramisu, and cheese platter - NOT BAD if you ask me. Because we gave them a nice tip - they gave us a bottle of wine as a thank you gift.

Taverna di San Giuseppe was a disappointing meal for us, especially in a city with so many great…read moredining options. We ended up here by mistake (confused it with another spot), and unfortunately it didn't live up to expectations. The restaurant fills up with reservations for two seatings, and from the moment we sat down the pace felt rushed. We ordered drinks and a starter while deciding on the rest, but multiple staff members kept coming by trying to take our full order. It felt like they were pushing to move things along quickly. There were a couple positives. The chicken livers to start were quite tasty and something we didn't see often on other menus. The primi were underwhelming. The pasta didn't taste fresh like many other trattorias in Siena, and the dishes overall were just average. The lasagna in particular was mushy, and the sauces didn't stand out. The secondi were slightly better -- pork ribs, Barolo-braised beef, and a "small chicken" -- but still nothing that justified the higher prices. They do have an underground wine cellar built into a cave, which is interesting to see, but there are other places in Siena with much larger and more impressive cellar spaces. Also worth noting, they add a "10% tax" charge rather than the typical €2 coperto per person. Overall, a rushed and fairly mediocre meal at a higher price point. With so many better places to eat in Siena, this is one I'd skip.

The food was subpar and the service was horrible. This place is not for tourists. It's a nice place…read morein a great location, but they don't appreciate tourists. There was an obvious favoritism shown to the locals as there was only one couple in the restaurant when we came in and every other table that came in after us was served, ate, drank espressos, and left BEFORE we ever had our food.

We didn't really think we were gonna have such a wonderful meal at this modest, homey, family run…read morerestaurant. What started out as a late lunch while discovering the hillside town of Peccioli. We had ducked in to pick a few pastries from the shining cold-case, and saw that there we tables open, so we said..."Wanna...?" We were so impressed with the food, the savory waffle, the steak tartar, the cheesecake and pastries. The atmosphere and loving family service made us feel like we were locals who had stopped into our regular place. We finished with a rich cup of coffee and Ferretti's famous Biscotti. Those biscotti are sooooo delicious that we had to buy a couple of containers of them for the road.... they traveled with us throughout Italy and we hoarded them for morning coffee each day. Our waiters were the sons of the owners, and they were so charming. They shared with us some of their own travels, especially in the U.S. (our home). Our advice; roam the farmers' market in the town square and, right there, stop into Pasticceria Ferretti. They even have a nice sidewalk seating area in that pedestrian only area. P.S. The town has a great parking garage with a famous modern-art foot bridge.... memorable, photogenic!

We had a delicious meal here. Calm dining. Room had a roaring fire. Prompt service…read more Bathrooms are in the way back. Very clean.

Promptly seated without a reservation. Incredibly friendly service. Beautiful ambience…read more Incredible food and the perfect insulation mista. That is saying a lot for anybody who loves Italian salads. The homemade pasta is out of this world. The wine list is complete. We never made it to a dessert, but they looked incredible. You cannot go wrong here. A special place that I will definitely visit again on our next visit to Montereggione.

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.