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!

One of our favorite restaurants! Period!!! Simple food perfectly prepared with stunning views of…read moreTuscany everywhere in Certaldo Alto. Don't miss having a meal here if you're in the area!!!

This place is such an awesome spot, both for food and for ambiance! We came here twice during our…read moreweeklong stay. Reservations are recommended as it was always busy! The service is kind and quick! Very unusual in Italy to receive your food fast, but here they move pretty efficiently. I got a Sangiovese Cabernet and loved it; their bread balls with cheese and honey are *fabulous* and I was a fan of the Riboletta soup. I know that's not why people come to Italy- I tried my friends' pastas and they were great, too, especially the pesto gnocchi, which is served in the pan!- but I loved this soup. It was warm and hearty and even had some green vegetables in it. But the ALL TIME WINNER was the cheesecake. Holy cannoli, people!! This is like heavenly cream mixed with the berries of Mt Olympus and transported by magic carpet to Tuscany. Wow!! I don't like cheesecake in the States and this is not your normal cheesecake. Just get it. It's divine. (The tiramisu was also good, but the cheesecake!!!) Also, if you get to write on the wall...well, that's just a fun bonus :)

We have been in Tuscany for a week and have eaten at La Saletta two times. The best onion soup…read morewe've ever had, we had French Onion Soup at the Rotonde in Paris a few weeks ago, La Saletta hands down winner. The Filet with Brunello Di Montalcino the best filet in my short 70 year lifetime. Others at the table had magnificent Pasta dishes and we washed it all down with a bottle of 2010 Brunello Di Montalcino which was kindly recommended by the personable owner. The same meal would have been twice the amount in the stares an half the quality. If you are in Tuscany it is worth the trip to Certaldo!!

THE place to go for Tuscan beef!…read more All the food is exceptional. The pastas are amazing but the Tuscan beef and wild boar dishes alone are worth the trip. All the beef entrees are cooked to a beautiful medium rare and about 12oz in size, as an estimate. Just perfect! We went twice during our stay and each time the hosts were friendly and gracious while they served us exceptional cuisine that I'll use to judge all future meals. Don't miss it!

Awesome ambiance after a long climb to get here. You can't go wrong. Sit, get a drink, an…read moreappetizer and enjoy life.

We just spent 10 days in Tuscany and ate many great meals. Wandering the superb hilltop town of…read moreCertaldo (highly recommended), we stumbled into this restaurant at lunch time. We ate on the outdoor terrace which has a spectacular view of the surrounding landscape below. The food was traditional Tuscan, super well prepared and presented. This was the best meal we had in Italy, which is saying a great deal. The wait staff were attentive and friendly. Very highly recommended.

We just finished dinner here and it felt like I was eating someones home cooking. The pici w…read moresausage and onion was great and my husband really enjoyed his veal w onion and wine sauce. The staff was very friendly and we would absolutely go back! Parking is close by in the lot for the funicular. Excellent find for us!

very casual...very local...OUTSTANDING trattoria. don't be afraid of being the only tourist. the…read morefood is worth it and everyone is friendly. very good prices. i could eat here every day - especially great at lunch

The place is nice, nice terrace. The menu is not that big , the service is very slow ! As appetizer…read morewe got some small portion of pork with some salad ...like a weird bush. Then we ordered pasta and gnocchi, we've been waiting 45 minutes then to know that they broke the dish ! The pasta was pretty basic with supermarket frozen sauce... We don't suggest it

Came here for dinner while staying in certaldo alto. The terrace was lovely and very romantic. We…read moreloved the atmosphere of the restaurant for a fancy date night dinner. We each had a pasta and an entrée and shared a dessert. The food was all good, but the only dish that really stood out was the red wine beef with rosemary caramel sauce - I wish I could keep eating it forever! Overall, I would definitely recommend if you're looking for a quiet romantic evening!

Excellent cocktail list, traditional San Francisco inspired speakeasy. Hidden gem. Extremely rare…read moreand unexpected in Tuscan wine country. Thank you for giving us spirit drinkers something to look forward to in Tuscany while our wives prance through vineyards.

Food was delicious! Wine recommendation from the waiter was excellent! Ambiance was typical…read morefamiliar run Italian restaurant and just love that! Would definitely go back and might before we leave San G!

We came here onto mother-in-laws recommendation. She said they had the best gnocchi she has ever…read morehad. This being my wife's favorite, decided to make a special trip to San Gimignano just to try them out! We made reservations and I am glad we did because by 8pm, every table was full. The place is very small and dark, but they add a small LED light at each table giving just the right amount of light to read the menu. We reviewed the menu only to find that they no longer have gnocchi. She was disappointed at first, but absolutely loved her entree. We weren't vey hungry so no starters tonight, but they brought bread and some sort of potato fritter that had bits of octopus in it. I loved it, my wife stopped eating it when she found out about the octopus! She was fine before I told her. We order a nice bottle of Pinot Grigio and I went for the wild boar ragu while the wife tried I Fagottini Del Contadino, pasta stuffed with pears & pecorino cheese in a saffron and pecorino sauce. Spectacular! The pear had a little sweet and the pecorino a little salt and the sauce was velvety smooth and delicious! My ragu was very hearty with lots of pork. Simply delicious. They had crème brûlée, which is my wife favorite. We still had a little wine left, so she ordered that and I got the double chocolate cake with orange marmalade. We both enjoyed our deserts very much. While they didn't have gnocchi, we both thoroughly enjoyed our meal and will definitely come back the next time we are in town.