A great little tapas bar that fills up quickly. We were lucky to get a seat and started off with…read moresome great wine. We ordered all sorts of tasty bites and were surrounded by a bunch of happy divers. A must go while in Montepulciano. Different than all the rest.

Food (5 out of 5) -- outstanding food with an amazing selection of meat and cheese. We did focaccia…read moresandwiches, roasted potatoes and delicious Montepulciano wine. All were outstanding. Service (4) -- table service is fine and efficient considering how packed this place is. Atmosphere (3) -- it's crowded with seating jammed together even by European standards. It adds to the vibe here though.

If you are in Orvieto or driving by, this is the place to go. Just half block from the Cathedral…read more(Duomo) located in a corner of a picturesque street, this family owned restaurant by locals (yes, born in Orvieto) has everything to offer at a very affordable price. We had the tagliere cheese and meet board, the papardelle ragu of wildboard and my boyfriend had the porchetta. The family are very friendly to customers making you feel at home. The chef/owner improvised some signing with street musicians see my video below! Love the place, would go back if visiting Orvieto again.

Words alone cannot describe how awesome this restaurant was. The experience transcended the food…read moreitself. Presentation, atmosphere, and service DO matter and Antica Bottega is where it all comes together. Prices are very reasonable; food is incredible. A perfect experience.

PORCHETTA WINE…read more FRIENDLY SERVICE WINE Down the block from the cathedral is this tiny, charming deli/wine bar filled with regional specialties. I loved everything about this spot!

Great wine. Close walk from the Cathedral. Nice selection…read moreof wines and nice outdoor seating.

Great place, amazing service and delicious food! A must try when visiting, everything was amazing!read more

Our lunch here was good, but not great. We split a tagliere, which I had been impatiently waiting…read morefor all trip. The meats were delicious, and I savored every last bite. However, neither of us were in love with the cheeses they chose. After eating so many flavorful cheeses throughout Tuscany, the cheeses they put on our board were quite bland, and the various crostini were bland as well. The board itself is gorgeous, a real feast for the eyes. I think it looked better than it tasted, which is why I'm only giving this place 3 stars. Size-wise, it's just right. I believe we got a medium board, and it was the perfect amount of food for two hungry people. The price was reasonable, and the restaurant itself is very eclectic. It looks like a narrow deli/bar at the front (which is where you order), but if you go all the way to the back of the restaurant, it feels like you're in an old Victorian house, and there is a nice view from the window. We enjoyed relaxing here and chatting over our tagliere even if it didn't wow us.

If you like tasting wine this is the spot. Staff is very knowledgeable and attentive. The castle…read moreis very well maintained and it was exactly as I expected inside the shop.

Awesome experience! In the Enoteca La F ortezza We had two…read morewonderful Brunello tastings. Yuri was kind and knowledgeable of the wines and soil of Montalcino recommending amazing wines. I felt like I would be happy to stay there forever. Don't miss the view from the top of the Fortezza!!! Che bella esperienza guidata da Yuri attraverso i vini nobili e i Brunello di Montalcino. Torneremo al più presto ad assaporare le diversità che il terreno dei vari versanti offrono. Anche il giro sui torrioni offre una vista mozzafiato da non perdere!

Our friend Sebastian brought my fiancé and I here for a Monday night wine event in September of…read more2024. At 55E, it was an unbelievable deal four tastings + a coursed out meal. If you are considering coming here, just book your reservation already! We ended up going for a second night in a row. Valentino and Lorenzo were extremely helpful and knowledgeable. We felt at home in the restaurant and the wine shop. We tried a few wines over the dinner, and a few more afterwards as well. Great prices on some really impressive bottles. Make sure to ask for recommendations on unique bottles you won't find outside of Tuscany, so you can bring something special home with you. Fantastic service. Amazing food (see photos). A cozy ambiance. 10/10 would recommend. Grazie to all of the staff, the chef, and our new friends Lorenzo and Valentino.

Pros: the waitstaff were great and the wine was delicious. Lorenzo knows his stuff and he chose a…read moregreat wine for us. Cons: the food was bland and underwhelming Go for the wine but not the food

The service from Emiliano was great. We loved his recommendations for the wines chosen with our…read morelunch. The food and atmosphere was a feast for the eyes and sumptuous to taste. Thank you Emiliano!

We ordered two pastas and a salad from the owner who speaks English and verified everything. Get…read moreone wrong pasta and the wrong salad. Been to hundreds of restaurants in Italy and this was a first. The place was empty when we ordered so no excuses. No offer to give us the proper dishes or comp of a drink. Nada.

This is my favorite wine bar in the world. In. The. World. It has been for five years, ever since…read moreI first found it while living in Perugia. To understand why its so special, you have to be kind of into wine and also a little adventurous. It's not for everyone. The place is run by a wonderful Italian couple who only speak Italian. Service is casual; it's normal for them to be sitting with other customers and talking. If you need something, you might have to ask. But here's why you should love it. One, they REALLY REALLY know Italian wine-- not just wine from the region (which is standard), but from all over. If you tell them what kind of experience you want, they will find the wine for you. Second, they have a lot of special small-production stuff. Third, they prepare a delicious tapas spread and its next to free (like 2 euros or something) with your wine. Finally, they'll open any bottle in the house as long as you're willing to get two glasses: that makes it the biggest, best by-the-glass wine list anywhere! We had five rounds in our last visit-- a Montefalco Rosso, an Aglianico, an Etna Rosso, an Valpolicella Riserva, and something else I don't remember. We loved everything, and it came to about €20 a person. You just couldn't do that in the U.S.. Anyway, it's our little secret but I hope others get to enjoy our favorite place too.

Our tour guide recommended this spot for lunch and what a recommendation it was! We arrived around…read more1:30 on a Wednesday. Still busy for lunch and at first there weren't any outdoor tables but somehow one became available right after we arrived. Smaller interior with sectioned dining areas and a good sized outdoor eating area. Our server recommended the Buffalo Ricotta cheese with honey truffle-wow! It was exquisite-so light with honey truffle taking it over the top. They ran out of their Rose so we went with the recommended Red-Monica de Sardegna (delicate/spicy- Sardinian) For main, despite many enticing options, we ordered Lasagna Funghi and the Ricotta Ravioli stuffed with artichokes with Cacio Pepe cream. The lasagna was like no other we've had before -must try! The Ravioli was decadent and creamy-delicious! We were talked into the fresh Panna Cotta for dessert-simple, fruity and light -just right with our espresso and milk. Our server, Anna, took great care of us-kind and patiently provided recommendations and menu option details. One of the top restaurants in the Monti area and not to be missed!

This place is so freakin' good. Hubs and I went 2 times while in Rome, which we never do…read more The porchetta was amazeballs. Hubs got the meatballs and they were also good. One of the times we just went in for snacky things and got the dried pork strips/sausages and the buffalo ricotta and truffle honey. So good!!! Also tried the pulpo (octopus) salad that had potatoes - I wasn't expecting it to be warm, but I really enjoyed it. Ambiance is nice and they had some local beers on tap that I also enjoyed. The outside is beautiful with all the vines. The inside of the restaurant is super cozy. Love it.