Was in the region, in Volterra for a few hours, popped into La Vecchia Lira, we were seated…read morepromptly, in the best seat, the table from the website homepage. Wonderful, light lunch. Prompt service. Recommend.

Food was expensive and practically inedible. For all the hype, we thought we'd be getting something…read morevery special- steak was tough and gristly, grilled eggplant raw .

This place is a shop and a restaurant. The tables are a bit hidden in the back, so don't give up…read morewhen you walk by. The products being served are also for sale in their shop out front. A huge Salumi and Cheese selection (try the Pear or Truffle Pecorino). Besided huge Paninis for 5 Euros each they serve amazing cold plates here. Regular ones with Salumi and Cheese, then the same but with boar and truffle or an all truffle cheese and meat plate. We went for the All Truffle Plate. And what an explosion of flavour that was. Great cheeses topped with Truffle honey. Truffle Mortadella and Salami. Bread with funghi/truffle topping, Truffle Porchetta etc. All products and ingredients were fantastic and far away from mass production. Nicely presented and fair priced for what you get. Staff was friendly and helpful. We also had two glasses of White Wine with. Local wine. They got a good selection. Be sure to bring some of their products home. And our dog was very welcome here as well!

Amazing atmosphere inside and absolute gourmet quality food. We found it by accident for lunch. My…read morevegan wife had the zucchini carpaccio and I had the Guinea Fowl tournedos. Amazing dishes. Foodie worthy.

Excellent food and service in a very nice environment. My wife and I stumbled upon this gem and are…read moreso delighted that we did. If you visit Volterra, this is a must.

We got there just under the wire before they closed for the afternoon. Whew! Wonderfully cozy and…read morehomey place! I lucked out with the last dish of beef stew over polenta and my husband got a amazing pasta dish. Both were to die for and just warming and delicious. We loved it so much we hoped to come back but they were booked up for the rest of the time were there, so smart to make a res. This ranks as one of our favorite meals while visiting for two weeks in Tuscany Fall 2022.

Beautiful meal out on the piazza. Probably one of the most fresh ingredient focused eateries in…read moreVolterra. Traditional Tuscan, authentic cuisine with the beef from a local farm. Family atmosphere with all the locals. Welcoming staff. Incredible primo and secondo. No standard menu. Chef always changing it up.

We were kicking around Volterra in No Man's Land: the time of day when nearly every restaurant is…read moreclosed. The hunger grew beyond measure. We needed food and I had heard great things about da Bado. Finding it is a bit tricky. It's not within the walls of the city. As you're leaving Volterra, look for the hospital signs. Da Bado is on your left, just past the turn for the hospital. (The intersection of Borgo San Lazzero and Via Luigi Scabia.) We were the first to arrive at the restaurant. By the time we left, every table was packed with someone speaking Italian. When you're the only English speakers in a restaurant, you've picked a winner. Since we hadn't really eaten all day, I ordered the bistecca alla fiorentina. The waiter warned me it was massive, but I explained that I was ravenous and I was an overweight American. I could handle whatever steak he threw at me. When the steak arrived, it was quite good. I added some salt and pepper to boost the taste, but I enjoyed it. The real winner was the potatoes. They had a perfectly thin, crispy outer layer and soft, pillowy, potatoey goodness on the inside. You must get them. Our server was kind. The wine was amazing. The atmosphere was great. And, again, you can't underestimate how authentic the food is when you're surrounded by a hundred people speaking only Italian to one another. Bravo, da Bado! And as a bonus tip, you may be wondering how the bathroom sink works. Like some public restrooms in Italy, the controls are on the floor. Step on the pedal to get the water flowing.

This was the best meal we had on our vacation. The restaurant is a few minutes walk outside the…read morecity walls but so worth it. We started with the assortment of sheeps cheeses which was out of this world. Then we had a bunch of dishes to share: garden vegetable pasta (highly addictive), the steak, cod in tomato sauce and mushroom risotto. To finish we tried three of their dessert specialties: chocolate torte, semifreddo and a hot custard sort of thing. Everything was 10/10. The waiter was incredibly friendly and attentive. I am celiac and he made sure I could eat everything, even the desserts. And he made me a special pasta dish with gluten free pasta. He even brought out gluten free crackers so I could eat while my family had the bread before the meal. You should DEFINITELY eat here!

It's hard to earn this low of a rating but this is the kind of meal that puts you in a bad mood…read more The worst meal of our week long Tuscany trip thus far. It's as if the chefs decided to dial it in. The ingredients were substandard. The veal portions were very ungenerous. The truffle pasta was completely bland. It is a kid friendly place with a high chair (which earned it an extra star) so maybe sticking to pizzas if you're in a bind is the way to go.

A lovely restaurant in the heart of Volterra. There are two levels of dining but it is not huge-…read morethe ambiance is still cozy and warm. The staff was very accommodating of our party of 5 for lunch on a Saturday which included a fussy toddler and stroller. There was another large party with small children who were well tolerated albeit not calm. We ordered the typical tagliatelle with cinghiale and the other with porcini and tartufo. The noodles were fresh and delicious. The sauces were both savory but id say the mushroom truffle sauce was significantly better. Recommend for typical Tuscan cuisine and kind staff!

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.

Terrible meal, steak was full of fat and very tough. Asked for 1/2 litre of house wine and they…read morecharged for a bottle. Only interested in ripping off tourists. There were also the owners children and their friends (6 children ) shouting and playing youtube videos loudly, not what you expect in an expensive restaurant. They offered a limoncello for the terrible meal and charged us €186 !!! Refused the limoncello. DO NOT GO HERE

Came here for lunch... just stumbled upon this place while walking through Volterra. The food was…read moreAMAZING! We had Pappardelle al Tartufo and Ribollita (a Tuscan soup). The food was fantastic and the service was good. Our server gave us a glass of wine that wasn't house wine by the glass which we loved because they only serve house. Y the glass. Would definitely come again!!!

Wood-fired pizza We dropped in for a lunch time pizza at…read morethis cosy family run pizzeria. The pizzas were delicious - lovely crispy base and fresh ingredients. The pizzas are made with love and pride. The service was genuine and the prices super reasonable!!

It's a good family run place on a side street selling fine pizza. The nice young man takes orders…read moreand mans the wood fired stone oven while his grandma (nonni) makes the food. Unlike most of the pizza places on the busy streets where the pizzas sit there for maybe hours, here the pizza is made to order. Recommended!