On vacation in Florence and wanted to bring home traditional aged balsamic. Found this shop and…read morethe owner lady was so nice and helpful. The store is actually just across the street from the original location on map. Yelp has the address of the old location. But can't miss it, still there but on opposite side of street. And instead of Borgovino it's now Borgo. We found what we were looking for and the real traditional balsamic that has to come in the circular round bottles or it's not the real stuff. Price was very good from comparing it to another restaurant that sold balsamic near the cathedral and also a shop in Mercato Centrale.

The owner is so nice and the wine is reasonably priced. He really knows a lot about wine, oil and…read morebalsamic. He let us sample a few things as well.

Hand-crafted pasta since 1912, the owner Giuseppe has been in the family business since 1950, is…read moreextremely friendly and informative, and made us feel welcome for our free, private tour. During World War II, the Nazis took over the building, a villa, making it their headquarters in 1944. The family had to walk for two days to Florence while the Germans occupied their home. Once the Nazis fled from Allied Forces, they returned home and were the first pastificio (pasta factory) of 36 in Pistoia to resume operations after the war. They are the only remaining pastificio of the original 36. The factory has been somewhat automated since 1950, but many of the pastas are still handmade. They have numerous varieties of pasta, including their signature brands, made with only Tuscan flour from the Pisa area. They recently unveiled a pasta in the shape of Pinocchio characters called "Le Bugie" ("the lies"), the result of a scholarship competition in the local schools. The factory employs only six people, but they produce a wide variety of pastas using old family recipes and processes. The small river behind the factory once spun the turbines beneath the building which allowed them to resume operations so quickly after the war. Special drying units maintain constant temperatures between 32 and 35 degrees Celsius (90-95 Fahrenheit) , ensuring that the pasta does not break, reducing waste, and resulting in quality products. Pastas take from 24 hours to six days to dry depending on the shape. The bronze pasta forms used to give the pastas their various shapes result in a special consistency not found in mass produced brands (De Cecco, Barilla). Their pastas take much less time to cook because the pasta from the brass forms allow the boiling water to saturate the pasta instead of cooking it from the outside. The water they are boiled in also has much more starch then that of the mass produced brands, allowing the water to be used to thicken sauces before serving. The valley in which the villa sits is quiet, green, lush, and much cooler than smoldering Florence, so it was a breath of fresh air, literally, after a month in 100 degree Florence and its wall-to-wall tourists. Giuseppe is working on adding a small gift shop and cafe, culinary demonstrations, and possibly pasta making and cooking classes in the near future, but in the meantime a tour of their operation is a must if visiting Tuscany and tell him CombatCritic sent you! CombatCritic Gives Pastaficio Chelucci Tour The Coveted 10 Bombs Out Of 10 ... IT'S THE BOMB ... More Bombs Are Better!

From the owner: Production of hand-crafted pasta utilising bronze forms as has been done for over one hundred…read moreyears. Our facility has been in the family since 1912 and was confiscated by the Germans during World War II, serving as their headquarters in 1944. We were the first of 37 pasta factories in Pistoia to reopen after the war and are the only remaining open to this day. We offer tours of our facility by appointment.

Great food, definitely worth trying. They don't have many Yelp reviews but turns out they have…read morequite a few on travel advisor. Anyways, we would return again if we are ever in Arezzo again.

What a delight. This is no ordinary restaurant-- it is a treasure for those who appreciate pasta…read moreand good cooking. All pasta is made in house, and the sauces that anoint them are tasty and generous. Besides the pastas there are antipasti such as smoked rare duck breast, extremely generous charcuterie boards and a nice selection of desserts. All are inexpensive and feature the best ingredients. They have an excellent list of wines by the glass and bottles (again, inexpensive) and an efficient and good natured staff. A warning - the portions are generous so it is easy to over order, which we all did. Please try this lovely place, which has a lot of invisible interior seating. If it appears full, that may be an illusion. Ask and you shall receive.

This gourmet store in the heart of Siena is absolutely wonderful! Gorgeous produce & deli counters,…read moreplus a sundry selection that will make your jaw drop! We stocked our pantry for a week of cooking here and are having the most delicious home meals. Plus, a reasonably good selection of gluten free pastas and goodies.

This is a great place to buy fresh local food items, from meat to pasta to wine. But for us, during…read moreour recent two weeks in Siena, it became our go-to place for lunch - pizza! They make the pizza fresh all day, and one slice makes a really nice lunch. They have all different types and we were partial to the sausage and the ones with arugula on top. We grabbed our slices and headed to the nearby square in front of the Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena to sit and enjoy them in the shade. It's a great alternative to sitting down to a long multi-course lunch if you just want a quick bite.

I was in Lucca and stopped here for dinner. The reviews were good and the menu online showed more…read morefish being offered I thought they would have more seafood, but being in Tuscany, I realized that most places don't. That's OK. The inside was very homey and nice. The owners, I believe are a husband and wife team who are helpful. Salmon carpaccio was an appetizer special - it was excellent Swordfish for the main was a mistake. Should have stuck with a pasta. This fish looked like it was frozen and it's was fair, nothing special. Tiramisu for dessert was so good. totally made up for the swordfish. It was made fresh that day and you could tell. This and the service raised the rating from to 4.

Both the gorgonzola gnocchi and the lasagna were some of the best dishes we have had in Lucca…read more Great service and a super helpful staff

Wonderful little shop near Porta Romana specializing in fresh pasta made by hand. Many shapes and…read moretypes to choose from and amazing fillings for the ravioli, tortellini, etc. They even offer a few delicious homemade sauces to go with the pasta if you prefer not to make your own. They also carry top quality dried (as in store-bought) pasta, canned tomatoes, etc. All the best!

Definitely one of the most popular stalls in the market. Very straightforward where you choose…read more What kind of pasta you like between regular pasta, tortellini, ravioli, or gnocchi. Then you choose what kind of sauce you like and presto-chango it's ready in about 5 to 10 minutes. The biggest issue is waiting in line to order which can take anywhere from 20 to 45 minutes depending how long the line is. I found the pasta is very good, but the sauces were exceptional. We tried the ravioli with buffalo mozzarella and pesto Genovese, which is our favorite. The gnocchi was good maybe only four stars, but the Bolognese sauce was excellent as well.

I came here initially because I saw so many tik tok posts saying they had the best pasta. I ordered…read morethe pesto ravioli al tartufo. I thought the pasta was so salty and the ravioli was undercooked. It just wasn't good at all. I think I ate 1/3 of the pasta and had to throw it away. I don't understand the hype about this place.

Wow, just discovered this place that opened 10 months ago in the pedestrian area of Empoli city…read morecenter. Amazing freshly-made pasta! This is a pasta shop where you can purchase various handmade pastas by weight to take home and cook yourself: tortellini, ravioli, gnocchi, tagliatelle, tagliolini, papperdelle, etc. But there are 2 things that make this place stand out. First the kind of pastas are very original. There were tagliatelle made with chestnut flour, gnudi (large gnocchis) made with kale, ravioli stuffed with carbonara (egg and bacon), big tortelloni stuffed with burrata mozzarella cheese, ravioli stuffed with lampredotto (a Florentine specialty made with beef tripe). I've definitely never seen such pastas in other places. Second, not only can you buy pasta to cook at home, you can also eat there. It is open for lunch only from Tuesdays to Saturdays and the menu has few items (an indication of freshness) and very reasonable prices (dishes under €10 each). I bought DELICIOUS fresh gnocchi today -- next time I will go for lunch! The seating inside is simple but stylish, the whole shop actually is lovely and modern. This is a great addition to Empoli city and I will definitely be back!