Amazing over the top homemade local cooking. Our group of 8 was knocked out by the homemade pasta…read morewith wild boar -- and also duck-- and delicate second plates of pork and tripe.

Wasn't open. Sign says open at 12:00. Sign on door said 12:30. We tried 12:30 and 12:50. Closed…read morewith no explanation.

Great pizza! Informal setting with an outdoor patio for dining. The porcini mushroom pizzas are…read morefantastic. Came here several times while in the area.

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!