We came across vecchio mulino because our host gave us the hint for the best Pizza in town. And…read morethat was in no way exagerated :) You get typical italian food from antipasti, primi, secondi and pizza. I especially recommend the antipasti mulino and believe me, if you plan to eat pasta or pizza afterwards, make sure you only order on plate of antipasti mulino for two persons it'll be way enough! The pasta is al dante and very tasty, but the cream of the crop ist the pizza. They are crispy, thin, and the topping is from fresh and local products just delicious. In only know one place (and i know some) with equally good Pizza and that's Pizzeria al Porto in Torbole Sul Garda up till now my benchmark for Pizza :)) Their wine list consists of local wines from Umbria and Tuscany, try Stefania Mezzetti's wines, they're great and grow round the corner!

Admittedly, we never had pizza here but managed to stop for two lunches and had wonderful…read moreexperience. Food is great, location is unique and the small family run place is wonderfully attentive. Alla prossima!

A real gem of a restaurant in passignano . Such restaurant would cost three times in New York or…read moreLondon . It's on Michelin guide and the chef is a real artist. Highly recommend to try their prefix menu.

We got in the car and drove out to Lake Trasimeno our old favorite was still there but the owner…read morehas passed so we decided to try something different. We were greeted by a couple of beautiful amuse-bouche, a lovely sponge and small taco. Our starter was the Octopus in potato cream black pesto , I highly recommend it !! Pasta was the "Spaghetti Mancini" perfectly cooked and delicious. the main was a Brook Trout with Leak Blanquette another winner !! We loved our lunch and will definitely return. This is a family bushiness, they all love what they do and it shows.

We were in Cortona for 6 nights, and found Ristorante Tempero on the first night, ended up dining…read morethere 3 times. The food was outstanding (Pappardelle al Cinghiale is soooooo gooood!) , but the service was exceptionally personal (Mara, you're amazing!). You feel like you're at a friend's home for dinner. We noticed that many of the other diners were also repeat customers - that should tell you something. Great food, great service, reasonable prices. I wish I could dine like this back in the States!

5 stars for service and ambiance. 4 stars for food. We were in town for the day and looking for a…read morelunch spot. Many restaurants were booked or told us that there'd be a long wait. This restaurant was full outside, but we were told a table would be available in 10 minutes. Another couple arrived and tried to take our table, but staff informed them we were next. Our server spoke English well and was professional and helpful. The house wine was good. The pear/cheese souffle didn't have much of a pear flavor, but it was cheesy and delicious. The pork with pistachio pesto was also delicious and came with tasty rice, but seemed a little overcooked. My partner enjoyed the grilled shrimp salad. I thought it was a little fishy. Note: they claimed their credit card machine was down and we had to pay in cash. FYI there just happens to be an ATM next to the seating atea.

So behind on my reviews...having to much fun and phone service was out for a few days…read more Dining at La Taverna di San Giuseppe is was one of the coolest dining experiences ever. Our server told us that this previously a cave. How often do you get to dine in a cave? The inside of the restaurant is of this stone like space. We were immediately captivated. While it does not currently have a Michelin rating, we were told it previously had a Micheline rating. The atmosphere is that of a cave...cool, a little damp, and intimate. San Guiseppe has wine cellar, according to staff, date back. We felt totally and complete immersed in history and that was only the building. centuries of Sienese life. The cuisine honors Tuscan tradition while elevating it through precision and care. Each dish showcases excellent ingredients and confident execution, embracing regional flavors rather than reinventing them. San Guissppe feature traditional dishes such as handmade pasta, rich sauces, and tenders meats showcasing distinct flavors with bold seasoning. We order lasaguna and cheese salad...absolutely superb! Our servers were superior...waiting on you hand and foot. You did not ask for anything as it was already there. Our server, Marco, was kind, humorous and knowledgeable. Since it was our first time to the restaurant he was super patient and informative regarding menu items. La Taverna di San Giuseppe has s long-term Michelin recognition for a reason...superior food and excellent service in a very unique space. We savored every bite and sip we consumed in San Giuseppe. When we are in Tuscany again, we will make a beeline for this restaurant.

This was such a highlight of my trip! The atmosphere was so unique and the service was amazing. The…read morepotatoes with burrata, milk, and truffle was one of the most delicious things i've ever ate. The pici was amazing as well and the steak was another favorite. My fiancé got the fresh pears cooked in wine and it was definitely one of our favorite desserts from Italy! I hope i can come back someday, i can't recommend La Taverna enough!

The room, the service, the attention to every detail, the restaurant and the property. I can say…read morenothing but assolutamente fantastico! David was a dream to work with and the rest of the staff is quick to follow his lead. There is no question that the moment you step onto the property you feel like you have been invited into this family home. The environment is so professional and a step above what we expected. The restaurant will make you want to use your manners, but the food made me want to lick the plate! David, what an amazing place you have created to share with us and we thank you and your family. Your mother has to share how she keeps the roses so perfect!

This was a very overpriced room. The steam room took a long time to steam up in the Wood Floors are…read moreriding from the water coming out the door. The floors were dirty in the room. We were supposed to get a welcome reception since we were later because of a traffic jam, David on his own made appetizers he later charged each room $100 for the welcome we were promised complementary The rooms use keys that would make it difficult to get out if there would be a fire the breakfast was the same hunk of cheese and other breads from the day before and not much else. The pool was so cold you could not go in it when we left we asked for a bottle of water. He grabbed the invoice that we were paying to check out and added four dollars for the two water bottles. The other hotels we stayed at would hand you a bottle of water every time we walked into the lobby. The grounds were very beautiful, but this place is too overpriced. I would not recommend it.

Fell in Love! I and…read moremy girlfriend were in Rome and we wanted to go to Florence for one day. The train tickets were quite expensive (about 100 euro for one person), so decided to rent a car and drive there. After a while, we started looking for someplace to get coffee and I found in yelp this beautiful place was ahead of us in just a couple of miles. It's a very quiet and small Italian city where you will not find any tourists. Narrow streets, with a stunning view to Toscana. We liked this place so much, so I even offered my girlfriend to stay here. Caffe Venezia is a small cafeteria where you will find anything you want. Here you can have your breakfast, brunch, or lunch and the prices are three times cheaper then in Roma or any other big cities. The owner was a very polite and nice guy.

This place was a breathe of fresh air from all the touristy places we had been to in other cities…read morein Italy. The food was delicious and made with fresh ingredients. The restaurant has that Italian feel I was hoping to experience and I'm glad we discovered it. Also the owner was super nice and very welcoming! We loved this place!

This place right here!? Amazing. They don't speak the best english but you will be just fine. If…read moreanything, learn some italian words or use google translate. We came with friends and we were a group of 8. The food was EVERYTHING. Italians take their means serious and boy did we have lots of food. We ordered several first and second courses and not exaggerating EVERY dessert offered and the bill was so cheap! For super high quality. They were super nice and did not rush us out even though we ended up being there past closing time. The grounds are beautiful, it is truly a sight to see.

We arrived at Relais la Leopoldina as guests and depart as family !! We had the pleasure of staying…read moreat the relais for 13 nights and it wasn't enough. Our room had an amazing view ! It had all the amenities required to keep my wife happy for the entire stay. Angela the Chef's wife was a gracious and welcoming host. The morning breakfasts were a very pleasant surpise but then again Walter wouldn't let anything pass out the kitchen door that wasn't great. I love a good omelette and unfortunately very few places do it correctly, when I was served my first Omelette at breakfast I was in heaven !! The entire staff were very helpful and friendly especially Carmen. During our stay we had several romantic dinners by ourselves and hosted two small parties for our local friends. We preferred to dine outdoors and the weather did cooperate. Our guest were extremely happy on the patio with the great food and friendly service. rather than review every dish individually with you , I'll give you a brief description of the cuisine. Walter uses seasonal product sourced in the local area many producers within a 10 minute radius. The menu is constantly changing according to product availability. He then prepares them perfectly being a master chef in the area for decades !! Most of the restaurant customers are locals and therefore it doesn't close for the season like many in the area. Dress is smart casual. My only recommendation is don't pass on the Steak it's a life changing experience !!

Best burger and fries combo my wife and I have ever had!!! We've eaten at many burger places in our…read morehome area of Seattle but have never had a place where both the burger and fries were the very best. The funny thing is that we wanted Italian food but all of those places were closed and our only good option was this place. Although we really enjoyed the Italian cuisine in Cortona, we're so glad we found this place. The server was very accommodating to my wife's soy allergy and made sure it wasn't in any of the food, especially the mayo as it often is. This place makes their own tasty mayo. Most burger places have either a great hamburger and okay fries or great fries and an okay burger. But it's very rare to find the perfect combo like here. We know it sounds crazy but if you're an American and accustomed to good burgers, give this place a try. You might be surprised that it's the best you've ever had! PS - to top off a great trip to Cortona, I got to meet and get a picture taken with Jovanotti, my favorite Italian singer!!!

Oh my goodness, this was another tour guide recommendation…read more It was just AWFUL. This is also a big tourist trap. They charge you €2 per person for the silverware, then charge you €0.50 for a spoon full of ketchup. We each had a container of fries to go with our sandwiches, so one small thing of ketchup was not nearly enough. Obviously, we ordered more, hoping they'd bring us a ketchup bottle. Nope, because they were charging for the ketchup, we didn't see that till the bill came. My daughter had the cheeseburger. According to her, she has never eaten such a dry, crunchy burger in her life. Obviously, she didn't finish because it was hard to get down. As for me, I tried the recommendation of the tour guide. Big mistake! The classic Florentine sandwich, the Lampredotto. I should've known better, but I'm willing to try anything once. It was a chew, tasteless, slimy sandwich. You can't eat it like a sandwich because it's so wet and soggy that it falls apart. You need a knife and fork. You needed the ketchup that they gave up by the spoonful, and still, it was tasteless. This is not a place I recommend to anyone. If you're used to eating juicy burgers, this is not the place for you.

This family run restaurant is warm and welcoming. The servers (father and son) were very welcoming…read moreand personable. We had fantastic Steak and pasta dishes. We loved the food and ambience. Steak was cooked just right with great flavor and perfect salting. We felt like we made new friends as the staff were so friendly. I definitely recommend checking out this small family restaurant in a very beautiful mountain town very close to Pienza and Montepulciano.

Overall 4.5 stars. We two had dinner…read more SERVICE: 5.0. The gentleman who runs the restaurant is a character, and fun to interact with. Every one we dealt with was friendly and professional. FOOD: 4.0. - Pecorino Pasta: 5.0. Fun to watch the preparation, and excellent taste. Hot pasta is placed on/in a large cheese round, and the resulting melted cheese with pasta mix is then delivered to one's plate. - Pork: 3.5. - Tiramisu: 4.5 We ended the meal with a limoncello digestif. AMBIANCE: 4.0. Indoor and outdoor seating. Very pleasant. This night only the outdoor was being used. Located just inside the main gate of the quiet and pretty town of Montefollonico. As we left there was a group of locals of varying ages sitting outside at a patio across from the town gate, watching a soccer game together on a large TV screen.

We'd heard Al Antico Vinaio could have a long line, but we got lucky and only waited about five…read moreminutes. The place was busy and lively, but the setup worked well, with separate areas for sit-down and takeout. Service was quick, too. I ordered the La Paradiso and really enjoyed it. Connor got the L'Inferno and loved his as well. A great sandwich stop in Bologna!

Food - I had the Paradiso and ended up removing a slice of the bread because the bread tasted stale…read moreand not fresh. It was very difficult to bite into and ruined the sandwich. Also, the sandwich lacked flavor. I thought there would be great flavor from the combination of ingredients but only the taste of mortadella was present. Service - Horrible! The staff all appeared unhappy. Also, they were very dismissive and unfriendly to many customers. I observed a few customers ask light questions, and the staff either ignored the customer or reluctantly answered in a snide manner. Atmosphere - Very overhyped. Lots of crowds because of social media but the demeanor of the employees created an atmosphere of entitlement by the staff and additional disappointment after eating the underwhelming sandwich. Overall - There are many sandwich shops in Florence with much better food and friendly, warm staff. Do not go to All'Antico Vinaio!