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!

Traveling through the lake area and stopped at this. wonderful place! From the minute we walked…read morein we knew we would be back. Just yum!!!! The chef. The front of the staff. Everything was delicious and the man (so sorry I did not get his name) who greeted and served our food was soooo charming. The chef/owner who came out to say hi is not only a talented chef but very sweet !!!

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.

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.

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.

We had such a great time at this restaurant that we ate here twice. My husband had the steak both…read moretimes because it was so good and inexpensive. My favorite dish was the gnocchi with shrimp and artichoke. The wait staff was very friendly and fun. All together a great experience.

We went May 1st, first of all, the restaurant truly carries that Tuscan brick-stone tavern, charm…read more The staff was accommodating, knowledgeable about wine selection, the food was absolutely delicious, walking down to the cellar definitely had an awe factor. The staff cut us up a platter of their cheese in the cellar. Tiramisu for desert topped the 5 star experience. EXTREMELY IMPORTANT: You need reservations that can only be made by calling them, no online reservations capabilities. You should call 5 days in advance. Worth it. Our bill came out to less than $250 + Tip for 2 bottles of wine, 6 main entrees, 2 appetizers, 3 Tiramisu, and cheese platter - NOT BAD if you ask me. Because we gave them a nice tip - they gave us a bottle of wine as a thank you gift.

Taverna di San Giuseppe was a disappointing meal for us, especially in a city with so many great…read moredining options. We ended up here by mistake (confused it with another spot), and unfortunately it didn't live up to expectations. The restaurant fills up with reservations for two seatings, and from the moment we sat down the pace felt rushed. We ordered drinks and a starter while deciding on the rest, but multiple staff members kept coming by trying to take our full order. It felt like they were pushing to move things along quickly. There were a couple positives. The chicken livers to start were quite tasty and something we didn't see often on other menus. The primi were underwhelming. The pasta didn't taste fresh like many other trattorias in Siena, and the dishes overall were just average. The lasagna in particular was mushy, and the sauces didn't stand out. The secondi were slightly better -- pork ribs, Barolo-braised beef, and a "small chicken" -- but still nothing that justified the higher prices. They do have an underground wine cellar built into a cave, which is interesting to see, but there are other places in Siena with much larger and more impressive cellar spaces. Also worth noting, they add a "10% tax" charge rather than the typical €2 coperto per person. Overall, a rushed and fairly mediocre meal at a higher price point. With so many better places to eat in Siena, this is one I'd skip.

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.

Had an amazing stay here. Beautiful setting. Peaceful and relaxing. The evening meals were…read morespectacular with so much personal and attentive service. Breakfasts delightful as well. David places such a high level of attention to the service and experience he and his staff provide their guests, and we so greatly appreciated their hospitality! Heartily recommende!

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 !!

It was the perfect place for my slightly homesick grandchildren. Everything they wanted with a…read moredistinctly Cortona flair.

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!!!

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.

Worth the tourist trap line. We went around 11:45 and got our food 30 minutes later. There are…read moreactually two stores next to each other so you can get in either line! We got the Tuscana after seeing many people recommending it on Yelp - nice work y'all! It was delicious. All their ingredients are clearly fresh including their bread. We also asked for them to cut our sandwich in half and it was just right for two people.

Fresh baked bread out of the oven…read more The sandwich is a pretty good size! If you ask the workers they will cut it in half for you! With that being said, ate half of the sandwich and felt so full. I saw many people order just one for themselves and not finishing it. Ordered the Italiano and it was perfect packed with fresh ingredients!!! Would return back when I return to Florence one day! Restaurant is super chill and casual with seating. There's even free restrooms to use which was a nice bonus!