We happened to walk past this place on our way to the supermarket. We stopped in for a quick bite…read moreto eat for lunch and were dismayed to learn that the bar was open but the restaurant portion was closed. The owner was a charming man who invited us back for dinner, which we accepted, much to our enjoyment. The food was spectacular. The owner is a talented chef who obviously loves his work. The cafe offered a buffet for a very reasonable price that included sushi, which my daughter fell in love with. I had a steak dish that melted in my mouth. My husband had pasta in a spicy red sauce. It was so good we promised to come back the next day for dinner also. We did and were not disappointed. Once again the food was delicious and tender and the owner was very charming and greeted us with great hospitality. Definitely the best place we went to eat in Montecatini.

We stayed in Montecatini and found this place by luck. It was Friday evening & they made an…read moreexception. The atmosphere, service & food were exceptional. For a group of 6 we had 2 bottles of wine, 2 appetizers & each had an entree & it was $28 euros a piece. Highly recommend!! Everything was exceptional!

this is the best idea. take all the wineries and put them in one place. you can try any wine…read more taster, 1/2 glass or full glass. found my favorite wine maker and then went to that winery! love love!! the staff are friendly and knowledgeable. the meat and cheese board worth the price.

I had to try this place as it was described to me as 'The heaven of wine bars'…read more This place lived up to its name! Best way to describe this place is a 'Dave and Busters' approach. You get a prepaid card, anything from 5 euros up to 50 (may go higher, but I didn't ask), or you can leave your credit card with the staff upfront and pay at the end. They have several wine 'vending machines' that you stick the card into and get to try out the wine in various amounts. You can have a sample, half glass, or full glass. The screens will tell you how much each sample will cost. Each 'Vending Machine' is sorted into categories like bubbles, whites, reds, dessert wine, etc. It's a great way to try different wines in various regions! If you like the wine you try, you can buy the bottle to take home.They have big leather couches and chairs to hang out, sip, and relax. Ever try a $100+ bottle of wine? Now is your chance :)

Absolutely LOVE this place!!! Last week we spent 3 nights at the B&B in the little village of…read moreBadia a Passignano, about 30 km south of Florence, Italy. Ate (and drank) at Divino the first night, and decided to go there for the rest of our time there. I'm sure the other restaurants are wonderful, but at Divino, the people, the food, the view, the setting - couldn't be more perfect. Thank you for your wonderful hospitality!

Worth the trip, great downtown vibe in an old railroad station. Food is great for varied menu,…read moredrinks with stellar.

This is a very cute and quaint little wine/coffee bar where they serve some amazing paninis. I…read morewould highly recommend everyone visiting Tuscany to go to Vinci, visit Leonardo's birthplace, museum and get a drink at Bar Leonardo. The owner lady is the sweetest person I met who managed to converse with me even though I barely spoke Italian and in fact gifted me a bottle of wine :-)

Our first meal in Tuscany and it was the best meal of our stay in Italy!! This place serves…read moreexceptionally good authentic Italian food! Highly recommended first course dish was riballito!! Go for it:) The hostess was super nice and very helpful, the tagliata was excellent and the pasta's the kids ordered were very flavorful and original

Let me tell ya, I was super mad when my group decided to come here instead of a different aperitivo…read moreplace. The outside signs are all about the wine tasting and that was something I was not interested in. None of my group was actually into that either but they didn't want to wait to sit at the place we meant to go and this place had availability at that moment. We sat at the large wine barrel table at the front door because there were 4 of us and I felt a way since I was told to make sure not to block other guests. Then why put us here? I'm getting even more mad. Thankfully, I was completely wrong. Once we sat and one of the lovely sisters came to speak with us, I knew this was going to be a good time. They both were so gracious and knowledgeable, but also friendly and super funny. We didn't get the wine tasting but I heard them giving the people behind us one and I actually think I would have enjoyed it as well. The cocktails we did get were strong and delicious. With hosts like these, I'd come back here all the time.

We were excited for some wine tasting during our first trip to Florence. We were seated inside with…read moreour party of 4. The staff were all super friendly and knowledgeable. We learned lots about each type of wine. The meat and cheese plate was delicious, and there was even extra appetizers we were able to grab as buffet style. Great overall experience!

We ate here for dinner tonight and enjoyed it very much. Our tables were outside but surrounded by…read morenice bushes and flowers. A tall bottle of water was first, the a small appetizer and a basket of mixed breads. The mixed green salad was next with some olive oil and balsamic vinegar. My entree was ravioli stuffed with shrimp and scallops and calamari on the sides. The sauce was a brown sauce and very good. The ravioli were large and well stuffed. For dessert was pana cotta, a common dessert similar to flan. Very nice. The service was excellent, a nice team effort and very professional, but kind. I would also suggest the baked fish with vegetables that one of us had. Beautiful and they filet it right in front of you! So fun to watch. Very nice meal.

This restaurant is a MUST if you find yourself in Montecatini! The staff and service were…read moreimpeccable, and the food and drinks were amazing. The chef enhanced our experience by greeting us and signing our wine cork to keep as a memory! Our party was blown away with the warm ambiance of this place.

This place was amazing! It's such a cute hole in the wall spot with a really homey feel. As a…read moretourist, it felt like a really authentic Italian experience with true tuscan cuisine (as seen as we were surrounded by locals). First, the staff was so incredibly helpful, kind and attentive which is always great to find!! The burrata and pepper starter was absolutely delicious and packed full of tomato flavor. Free bruschetta was also provided during the meal and it was one of the best i've had, more finely chopped than most bruschettas! The gnocchi was cooked perfectly and the lasagna was pretty solid as well. I also highly recommend the pistachio dessert! It's not just gelato as it has a gooey warm center and a cookie base but it was even better than expected. I love this place and would go back in a heart beat!

Really cool little spot with excellent food, drinks and decent beer selection. They had a nice…read moreItalian craft IPA on draft which made me happy. There is seating inside for maybe a dozen people but we chose to sit at one of the 3 small tables outside to enjoy the nice weather. Draft beer was $6 euro and the mixed drinks varied from $8-12 euro. We met Alycia who is one of the owners. She was very pleasant and friendly. We stopped for a drink and stayed for 3 hours. We also stopped for a 2nd happy hour on our last day in Florence. Worth checking out if you happen to be in town and want a quieter spot. We loved it.

This small wine bar was by far one of my favorite places we visited while we were visiting…read moreFlorence. The owner and staff were fantastic, very knowledgeable and provided great recommendations. The wine bar itself is a small quaint little place. Probably seats about 12 to 15 people total and has plenty of windows so you can see passersby and people watch. The cheeseboard? Get the cheeseboard. They do a fantastic job of pairing everything together to really bring so many flavors to your tastebuds. Their house wine is phenomenal and they take great pride in finding the grapes/different varietals to make it come to life. They have a both a red and a white house wine option. The second time we went - and yes, we went more than once in the four days we were there - we enjoyed one of the sandwiches and it was absolutely amazing. The bread, I can't even explain, the bread it's so flavorful and so good and so light. That paired with the delicious meats and cheeses were 100% worth it. I definitely recommend this location to anybody who is visiting Florence regularly or for their first time.

It's an uphill walk worth every step! No other recent reviews, but we found Stefano still at the…read moretop of his game. Lost count of the number of wines tasted, but found the selection well curated. He starts with a couple of unusual whites, then moves to a wide selection of reds, chianti classicos and much more. Throughout we were treated to his engaging sense of humor. He's clearly an expert, but takes everyone along for the ride. Answers questions, with no wine snobbery evident!

Stefano has a real passion for food. While we were tasting truffle honey he was asking some very…read moreprovocative and engaging food questions. I feel awesome about my unique Tuscan purchases and a little more educated to boot!