Very nice people and patio. But the food is uneven, with some plates lovely and the other ones…read moreunder-sauced, flavored, or otherwise lacking. There are several better places in the area. If you go, skip the antipasti, get the gnocchi (either type), and focus on veggies and beans as sides.

I don't write reviews often, but this was truly a splendid experience. The ambience was super laid…read moreback and the food was incredible (carbonara to die for, smoked pork chop will melt in your mouth)! Katia was absolutely electric - very passionate, spunky, and personable!! 5 stars and more!! Xoxo Mr. Carbonara

Seriously the most hidden gems of hidden gems in the world! We're so glad our farmbnb host made a…read morereservation for us at this place. This cute little restaurant is tucked away in the tuscan countryside and we felt pretty lucky to have been served by none other than the chef himself. He was so sweet and accomodating, really made us feel special and cooked up a pretty good meal. The best meal in Italy so far! Highly recommend the truffle duck pasta, it is sooooo good!

Amazing!!!!! Found this gem only bc it was close to our hotel and boy are we glad we did!!! Best…read moremeal we had in Italy! Salvatore the owner was amazing and each dish just got better! Cute atmosphere too!

Incredible lunch - perfect soup! Wonderful pasta! Lots of locals, family enjoyed it! In Val…read moreCasciano in Tuscany!

Excellent dinner was had by all. My father and I both had the black truffle tagliatori which was…read morephenomenal. My cousin had the pasta with deer sauce and my mom had the artichoke hearts with goat cheese. Service was excellent and we had a great evening sitting outside on the patio! The gelato from across the street was tasty too!

We luckily found this delicious place for lunch a quick walk from parking. Service was attentive…read moreand we enjoyed the local vibe. Great meatballs, just saying.

Nearly ten years ago on a warm evening in July, my very nervous husband (then fiance) and I…read moregathered at Villa Borromeo with my parents, siblings, friends and family. For many of them, this was the first time they met my American husband. We were seated at a long table outdoors, surrounded by green vines in the luscious garden of the villa. So why were we nervous? Because this was the night we announced our engagement, and we had chosen Villa Borromeo to have our (small) party. By European standards we were young to get engaged, though we had agreed to wait several years. I remember little of our dinner that night, but I will always remember our beautiful surroundings as we told our family that we were getting married. Four years later we returned to Villa Borromeo, this time with about fifty friends and family members, to celebrate my birthday and to welcome everyone as they arrived in Italy for our wedding. The villa opened up their rarely seen upstairs room for champagne, and we talked and laughed as I opened my presents and simply enjoyed having everyone together again in one place. After the drinks, we went downstairs into their beautiful cellar restaurant where they had set up large tables for our six course meal. And my god, the food kept coming: Crostini with porcini-truffle spread and chicken liver spread, delicate meats and cheeses, large plates of fresh pasta, meats, ice cream, fruits. A true feast that went down easily with a rich selection of velvety Chianti wines. We could barely finish all the food, it was wonderful. Everyone went home filled to the brim with fine Tuscan foods and wine (no drunk driving, my father had arranged a bus). Villa Borromea was a generous host that made both our special events absolutely perfect. We couldn't have chosen a better location to announce our engagement, celebrate my birthday, and welcome our guests before our wedding. A big thank you to all the amazing staff!

I typically don't give the comments but this was an outstanding restaurant very reasonable in price…read moreand the food is the best I've ever had. Chef came out of the kitchen thank him for the meal and was very generous.

This place is amazing. I am visiting the Tuscany region and found this restaurant. OMG all your…read moreexpectations on fine Italian cuisine will be met here. I had to come twice in a row before leaving Tuscany. Yesterday i had the goose with truffle which is a spicy, greasy delicious dish. Today I tried the macaroni pasta with wild boar cheeks and was not disappointed. This is a must visit place if you are visiting Tuscany.

Please look at their Google reviews. This place is a 4.7 with over 800 reviews…read more The owner Paulo was an amazing host and made us feel very welcoming. Right as we walked in and suggested what foods to pick and how to eat it traditionally. The daughters were super nice and served us The food was insanely good. I had locals in florence tell me to try a restaurant in Chianti area.. this place is insane! The flavor was much better than food in florence. You must try this place

Excellent food, reasonable prices, friendly staff (Paolo, Roxanne, Virginia, Gloria!!!!)…read more Cappuccino , lunch, dinner....... Can't beat it!

Best Home Cooked Italian food I have ever had in my life! My Grandmother would slap me with a…read morewooden spoon but I telleth the truth! Went 2 nights in a row! Freshest selection of everything! It's this type of place that makes life worth living! I continue to fantasize about this wonderful eatery Every now and then! Bottom line it's worth flying here just to smell the fabulous cuisine wafting from the kitchen! Do they deliver?

Il Fornacino has an adventurous menu that I was excited to try. Like every restaurant in the area…read moreit offers the traditional Tuscan tagliata di chianina (is there a law?) but there's also rabbit stuffed with veal and truffles and a very on-trend Swiss chard, ricotta, and truffled egg raviolone. I started with the latter, which was delicious -- but the powerful flavour of cheese and the egg yolk drowned out the chard. My wife's potato flan was quite nice, but it arrived buried under a heap of truffle shavings that tasted of nothing in particular. My main was a special of roast suckling pig with potatoes and a savoury tuile made with the pork drippings. The tuile was gratuitous -- a chef-y touch that didn't actually taste very nice. The suckling pig was beautifully cooked but the potatoes were weirdly inconsistent; some crisp and others mushy. Il Fornacino is a good restaurant that would be the best restaurant around in most places, but the five-star bar is set pretty high in Tuscany. But the prices were very modest and the wine selection was great. It's a tremendously good value for what it offers.

This place was amazing! It's such a cute hole in the wall spot with a really homey feel. As a…read moretourist, it felt like a really authentic Italian experience with true tuscan cuisine (as seen as we were surrounded by locals). First, the staff was so incredibly helpful, kind and attentive which is always great to find!! The burrata and pepper starter was absolutely delicious and packed full of tomato flavor. Free bruschetta was also provided during the meal and it was one of the best i've had, more finely chopped than most bruschettas! The gnocchi was cooked perfectly and the lasagna was pretty solid as well. I also highly recommend the pistachio dessert! It's not just gelato as it has a gooey warm center and a cookie base but it was even better than expected. I love this place and would go back in a heart beat!

A very lovely spot located on a beautiful street. The mista salad was only fair because of the…read morebitter greens they incorporated into it. The pizza was good but not great and the Branzino was dry. Service was so so, we had to fetch the waiter to take our order. If we had had a great experience we would of course come back tomorrow.

Pretty decent but not over the top good authentic Italian. It tasted more commercialized than…read moreauthentic...especially the pasta.

Worth a drive from anywhere. Especially before dark. Setting is an 800 yr old…read morefarmhouse/winery/olive oil fattoria. Great for 2 or large group. Call ahead. The owner was so accommodating to us late one night, we brought family back with us the next eve. Must try ravioli. Grilled shrimp with heads on were laid on a bed if mozzarella and pea purée. I'd go again in a heartbeat.