Upfront confession that my experience was part of a vacation package, but I am so thankful it was…read moreincluded. We received a cooking demonstration from the owner and chef Matteo Sciarri. Matteo was humble, funny and informative; sharing tips on how we could recreate the dishes he created for us. Our starter was a savory pumpkin flan. Chef Matteo made fresh pici pasta with a spectacular garlic and green tomato sauce topped with hot pepper (capsicum) strands. I've made my own pasta before, so I know it is not as easy as he made it seem, but it has inspired me to try again, because fresh pasta cannot be beat! The restaurant is intimate, and the inside is absolutely gorgeous. The teal color walls against the exposed stone is eye catching. If you can, grab a seat by the functioning well; the running water is so soothing as you dine (or it might make you want to use the toilet a lot!)

We had a cooking class with Mateo and it was FANTASTIC!! We had the WHOLE resturaunt to ourselves…read moreand 1 other couple - FROM THE US!!! We could not believe it!! They were lovely. Mateo really took the time to explain how to cook specialty items, and the importance of knowing your ingredients and knowing your equipment. He also detailed how "where" you live can cause a need for adjustments in cooking temps & times. I am so grateful for his motto of "no secrets in the kitchen". For him, it is all about sharing and collaboration. We started with popcorn sprinkled w/ paprika. I have never had it like that before and it was so light and tasty. The 2nd course was a pumpkin flan. He taught us the rule of balancing - 4. 1) 2oz eggs, 2) 2oz kitchen cream(or heavy cream), 3) 2oz milk and 4) 2oz pumpkin (or fig or veg, etc.). It was SO GOOD. Topped with sweet peppers shaved like saffron, a pistachio crema, & pistachio pieces. Little dallops of basil & pistachio gelee circled the little flan disc as pops of brightly flavored bursts. OMG!! Delectable! Paired with a rich Sangeovese, it was amazing!! Then we moved on to the 3rd course. Pici pasta. The pasta was superb! Fresh, fresh, fresh! with a home made green tomatoe and elephant ear garlic sauce. A deep "Super Tuskan" red to accompany was perfection. For dessert we had Cantucci and Vinsanto. What a lovely night!

We had an amazing vegan meal - they prepared 5 courses for our table of 6 vegans, and each course…read morewas better than the next. Everything was so fresh - so many ingredients straight from their garden. We sat outside and enjoyed an incredible evening! Perfect!!

From the owner: Unico ristorante 100% vegetariano/vegano in zona, con piatti biologici preparati giornalmente…read moresoltanto con prodotti freschi e di stagione. Selezione di vini e birre biologiche e artigianali.

Just had an amazing vegan meal here! Everything was absolutely delicious. Below is what we had,…read morealong with a slice of cake, an espresso and cafe latte. From the first bite, we were very impressed. We cleaned our plates and as I I looked around (table of four next to us, a few two seaters around us) others did the same! The dishes played with amazing collaborations of items with amazing creams and sauces that complimented the items. The waitress suggested an amazing dry white wine (sorry, forgot name) that I also enjoyed. I also have to compliment the waitress. She had a full house, but was extremely pleasant, engaging, respectful, and helpful (as we are visitors). Definitely go check out this AMAZING spot! Platto Unico: Mezze maniche al curry Carpaccio di avocado Involtini di melanzane Tortelloni di patate e zenzero Cavolo e mele Seitan masala

Stopped in for lunch after reading good reviews about this vegetarian cafe/shop. We both ordered…read morefrom the lunch special which allowed you to get a pasta, a side and a special. The food was good but a little on the salty side. Still nice to have a vegetarian restaurant option!

Fantastic and inexpensive pitas. Really nice staff. Fresh ingredients and vegetarian friendly…read more Owner Alessandro speaks great English and cook Barbara is very kind. Super glad I found this place.

We didn't realize that they opened at 7:30 for dinner. We arrived about 20 minutes before that time…read moreand had to decide if we should wait (at the end of a long travel day) or not. We decided to wait and we were happy that we did. We didn't have a reservation (Wednesday evening in March), but many people did. They seated us in the back garden which was very nice. When they give you the menu, they also give you a small note pad where you write your order. Then you take the pad to the cashier inside where you pay. And then you hand your order to the person at the counter and return to your table. Our food arrived very quickly. We were two women and we ordered 3 dishes but we weren't able to finish everything. We had the leek and cabbage lasagna which was very good. The fusilli amatriciana was delicious. And the mixed plate with chick peas, onions, sweet potatoes, and cornbread with olives was also excellent.

Delicious! Worth checking out. It's very local so either get there right when it opens or have a…read morereservation. Prices are affordable. If you are looking for something different. Menu changes daily. Vegan options. A nice change of pace for those of us who also eat meat but want to finally limit it. Also the way it works is that you order ahead and pay and then the food is brought to your table. Service isn't exactly warm but they are quick and efficient with your meals.

New Taverna. Very nice. Great outside seating and they are very pleasant w guests. Excellent…read moreLardo, Cheese and affordable wine. Very glad we came here.

We stopped by for a light snack one night while in Pienza. Cute little place! Friendly owners who…read moreare well-versed in their local wines. We had a few glasses of local vino and a Salumi plate that cost 10 euro but was so large we had to get the owners to wrap up half of it for us to takeaway. One on of the side streets within the old town. I'd go back.

This is a true temple for vegetarians! But please do not take it too seriously: milk, egg & cheese…read moreare still on the menu. AND that's great. The owner's wife runs the kitchen and she knows it all. We had fabulous stuffed figs, ravioli with sheep cheese and truffles and Indian Paneer that made it clear: she is the goddess of the veggie temple. Her husband runs everything else and personally overlooks every detail in the dining hall. At every single table he whispers the ingredients of the dishes like little secrets and makes you feel very special. Perfect.

The type of place you get a sandwich at 3 times a week. And I'm the type of girl that wants toread more

I was wondering around when I found this great Lil…read moreneighborhood place with a fresh selection of meats cheeses and breads as appetizers They even make their own wine in house.... For 1.5 euros and a menu under 3 euros the 8 chairs fill up quickly and spill into the plaza with young and old ... Be quick but be here and enjoy an early evening snack

From the owner: L'Osteria de Le Belle Idee fa parte di un centro di natura e cultura impegnato nella diffusione di…read morenuove forme di qualità della vita. I menù proposti, che cambiano quotidianamente in base alla disponibilità dei prodotti biologici e locali utilizzati, sono vegetariani e creativi, con ampia scelta di piatti vegani. Il pane, gli impasti, i dolci sono realizzati in casa in maniera artigianale con grande cura e attenzione alla freschezza degli ingredienti. Su prenotazione è possibile avere menù personalizzati per intolleranze o altre esigenze particolari. L'ambiente, ricavato dal recupero di uno spazio per anni abbandonato, risulta gradevole e molto rilassante, gli arredi sono realizzati con materiali di recupero per minimizzare l'impatto sull'ambiente. Adiacente alla sala pranzo, la bottega di prodotti biologici e locali.

I can not recommend this restaurant enough-- for me, it was one of those meals you look back on for…read moreyears to come and remember for so many reasons. I visited Arezzo with a group of my friends from Spain during our Easter holidays, where we stumbled upon Antica Osteria L'Agania by chance-- we were starving, saw a few good reviews online, and happened to be around the corner. We had a wait, but not too long. Once we were seated, we quickly looked through the menu and made our choices-- one friend tried the wild boar since it was a Tuscan specialty, but I saw truffle pasta and my mind was made up. It was a super simple dish, but done so, so well that I can still remember how it tastes today. Along with the food, the great (and inexpensive) house wine, the desserts, and the brisk but friendly service just created an unforgettable experience, without seeming geared towards tourists or catered to foreigners. Don't miss this spot!

What a picturesque location right there below the old hilltop stronghold. Charming narrow streets,…read moreshops, limited tourist kitch....its a beautiful location. I recommend parking on the opposite side of the hill and climbing up and over, through the ancient walls and past the church...don't worry there are tons of escalators...however you will have a steep walk up and down once you get on the side with the restaurant but this is still the ideal parking....now the food: this is top notch Tuscan cooking. I had the pici with the boar sauce, my daughter had the ravioli, and my wife had the pappardelle with mushroom sauce. All were amazing. Our waiter was friendly and helpful. And the wine is delicious