Good little pizza place. Staff was eh. Probably annoyed with the tourists but they have this odd…read moreelectronic ordering kiosk inside the grocery side. No instructions on how to work it, wait staff was a little cranky. Dough was tasty and service was quick. Best option was you can buy beer and wine from the grocery side and they will open it and you can drink with your meal.

The pizza is still very unique and good dough and toppings - but the ambiance has very much been…read moremodernized - to the point I believe it is best either for take away, or to sit outside. It has lost its unique quirky "pizza-in-a-grocery-store" for me. I recommend you visit their location in old Town Montepulciano / on left as you walk up steep road to Grand Piazza. Much more charm for sit down.

Everything was delicious. Came with a big group of 18. Seated, ordered, received our delicious…read moremeals all promptly. Everyone loved what they got. Good prices! The ambiance is classy and modern. An hour later since they opened for dinner they are now full House. Came in again the next day.

From the owner: Il Tribeca Ristopizza propone una cucina tipica toscana, con paste tirate a mano, carne, pesce e…read moreun'ottima pizza. Il tutto in un ambiente moderno ed accogliente con cucina e pizzeria completamente a vista.

By far our favorite restaurant in a country full of magnificent food. Massimo and Françoise have…read moredeveloped a repertoire of fantastic plates using typical Tuscan ingredients, but have elevated them above the norm. Each dish is prepared in the moment with expertise, and dietary issues are dealt with knowledge and care. Celiacs can be 100% confident that what they eat is free of gluten. They offer gluten free bread and pasta, both "fatto a mano" in a local laboratorio, and all sauces and main courses are made without gluten, or can be altered. The deserts are all made in house, and are a cut above any others. Our favorites are too many to name, but among them is the tortino de fave and baccala antipasti, the pici aglione and sporcellata pastas, the maialino arrosto ( roast suckling pig) and the agnello (lamb) (and of course, Bistecca Fiorentina!) secondi, and every single dessert. Françoise is brilliant at choosing wines to go with your food, so we just ask her to bring what she recommends. She has a 100% success rate! Celiacs should be sure to ask about any items not listed on the menu. A wonderful experience and find in the Montepulciano/Pienza/Montalcino zone, or anywhere. Make a point to eat here.

For 10 years whenever we passed through Tuscany we made certain to have at least one meal at…read moreMassimo and Francois's old restaurant in Monticchiello. It was always the most delicious of our trip, and they were an important part of our beginning love affair with Italy. We lost track of them when they began a new restaurant, but by luck found them again, this time in Sant' Albino, just south of Montepulciano. We've eaten there twice this week. The restaurant is warm and welcoming inside, and the food is as perfectly delicious as ever. This is not a place to breeze through, because everything is made fresh for you, and the owners pride themselves in making only the best. Massimo makes the savory foods, and Francois the desserts. We consider them the best chefs to cook for us in our 18 trips to Italy. If you get to experience their artistry, you're a very lucky person.

Nice first stop. House wine was Buggea, tasted fine with both the beef and fish. English was well…read moreunderstood. Easy enough to find. Sanguine is the word to use if you like your steak rare.

There are so many things to love about La Torretta - make a reservation and go ... you will not be…read moredisappointed! We spend lots of time in the area and a visit to La Torretta is always a must. 5* based on: - food is fresh and tasty - highly recommended the Chianina Filet (call ahead to reserve one to make sure), or the Chianina burger. Make sure you ask them to reserve you and guests a Tiramisu when you arrive - one of our favorites. - service is very friendly and efficient- we had multiple servers and they always helpful and fun, even with our broken Italian! Owner Davide' very much cares about his restaurant and offerings and it really shows - prices are not too high, and an extensive wine list with a wide price range compliments the menu. - beautiful views - great outdoor tables that are breezy on a hit night (call ahead to reserve) o walk-in most nights to eat inside - also good view and breezes. Park down below by bus stop in P lot - free after 8pm. Very nice place!

Service was very slow. Admittedly we were here early by Italian standards (12:30), but no one…read moreseemed very interested in taking our order or serving us in general. It was a beautiful day, but we were not allowed to sit outside. I'm guessing they didn't have staffing for that area, which probably explained the slower service inside as well. And yet there were various employees milling around. I had the house specialty, Tortelli Neri, pasta stuffed with wild boar. Cooked in a dark wine sauce. It was good, but you only get four tortelli in total, so it's not much food. The restaurant is located in a tower at the entrance to the old town, so the location is very cool. And the interior has been nicely renovated.

Where do I even start? Montepulciano is a dreamy town tucked into a Tuscan hillside. In chilly…read moremid-November, it's haunting and empty and blessedly peaceful. Admittedly, a fair amount of places were closed, possibly due to it being a drizzly (but still so atmospheric!) Monday evening, so when I looked at the menu for L'Altro Cantuccio, I was excited to see that it was open. I was even more excited to see a vegetarian entree that I figured could be made vegan. We entered the restaurant at an early time for Italy, 7:30 or 8, but we'd skipped lunch and we also were calling it an early night because we were staying at an agriturismo about 45 minutes away. Not surprisingly, we were the first customers (by the time we left around 9:30 or ten, there were only 2 other tables). If you're looking for a dark, intimate dining experience, this is your place. It's so beautiful inside, like an upscale tavern, with ambient lighting and a fireplace. I was totally unprepared for this utterly exquisite dining experience, but I had a hint of what was to come, once we were greeted by an urbane set of waiters. I asked if the farro dish could be made vegan and he said it could. That's all I ordered (besides a glass of sparkling wine, and my husband ordered some kind of steak), but we received several curated complimentary amuse bouche, presented like the edible works of art they were. Only one item was not vegan, a duck liver macaron. Besides two tiny bites of vegan pates, there were these incredible bites that appeared to be olives but were savory cocoa butter truffle that contained olive oil and crushed olives (like a filled chocolate). I never had anything like this before. This was followed by a single cherry tomato... or so it seemed! It was actually a bite of pappa al pomodoro. And then there was the divine bread service (see my photo). The main event, also presented like a work of art, the farro. It's absolutely delicious and I treasured each bite of grain, truffle, mushroom, beans in a porcini broth. This was followed by a complimentary dessert, two tiny chocolate shells with a passion fruit topped non dairy cream and two tiny spoons of chocolate pop rocks. I can't say "exquisite" enough! Now I must note my appreciation here for the service, as I was informed as to exactly what things were vegan when they brought out all the complimentary courses (I am not entitled... I never expect such service). I walked in without a reservation and this meal exceeded my expectations beyond words. And coming from the US, it blew my mind that the cost of this extravagant meal was comparable to a casual dining experience. Core dining memory may be an understatement. I'd return to Montepulciano if only to dine here.

Our Perfect Last Night in Tuscany - Best Romantic Dinner in Montepulciano at L'Altro Cantuccio!…read more After a day of strolling up and down the winding hills of Montepulciano, my wife and I stumbled upon L'Altro Cantuccio, and what a find it was. Tucked under the archway of an ancient stone breezeway, our romantic little table caught the cool evening breeze and gave us front-row seats to the quiet hum of this timeless Tuscan town. The dim lighting and centuries-old walls made it feel like we were dining inside a piece of history -- only with the comfort and warmth of a dear friend's welcome. From the start, the staff set the tone, with Leaza leading the way. "Outstanding" doesn't quite cover it -- her knowledge of food, wine, and spirits transformed the evening into an experience. She presented three perfect wine options, guided us like an old friend, and had that rare gift of knowing when to be right there and when to step back, letting the romance and flavors speak for themselves. A rustic bread board with pillowy focaccia, nutty seeded bread, and golden olive oil -- the perfect Tuscan welcome. We began with cocktails -- a Negroni for me, an Aperol Spritz for my wife -- followed by an appetizer that can only be described as edible theater. The crispy egg "candido" with pecorino foam, green coffee, and Sichuan pepper arrived in a smoked ceramic egg, releasing an intoxicating aroma when the lid was lifted. The smoked ceramic egg, opened to reveal the delicate crispy egg "candido" over pecorino foam -- like unwrapping a culinary gift. Alongside came a complimentary aperitif -- whimsical bites that looked like one thing but tasted like another -- playful and creative. A tiny "tomato" that burst into chilled gazpacho on the first bite -- a fun and surprising twist. For our first course, my wife had the ravioli of stewed pigeon topped with seared breast, Sangiovese wine reduction, and a butter-sage powder. It was perfectly cooked -- tender, rich, and delicious. I had the truffle pasta, a nest of golden tagliolini crowned with a snowfall of freshly shaved truffles, the scent so intoxicating it turned heads at nearby tables. The truffle pasta -- a mound of golden tagliolini under a generous snow of fresh truffles, plated on sculpted white porcelain. Both dishes were paired with a 2018 Talosa Nobile di Montepulciano, deep ruby in color and velvety on the palate -- a flawless choice from Leaza. The mains were pure Tuscan indulgence. The local Chianina beef cheeks were slow-cooked for 50 hours until they practically melted on the tongue, plated with seasonal vegetables and a silky sauce. The Fiorentina T-bone steak was a feast for the eyes -- thick, juicy, beautifully charred -- presented whole before being sliced and served on a black marble slab. Too full for dessert, we closed the night with an Indonesian Kopi Luwak coffee. The brewing process was presented tableside like a ceremony. Sitting there, sipping coffee in the cool night air, hearing the faint murmur of other couples, I couldn't imagine a better way to end our last night in Tuscany. L'Altro Cantuccio isn't just a restaurant -- it's a memory you'll carry home. The flavors, the setting, the care in every detail... you must eat here!

Rosso Rubino Restaurant in Montalpuciano…read more Excellent! First place we saw in the constant rain. Not sure at first as it's an unassuming place, a few family's with active infants. About 7 tables with a two-topper available so we took it. Menu is limited with more wines then food Chalk board with todays specials "Oggi si Mangia" We had the vegetable soup and the tornello with meat in a cream sauce with black truffles. Oh wow! So tasty and balanced. Had a glass of the house Noble di Montalpuciano. So smooth. Had desert: best panna cotta with delicious caramel

This restaurant should really get 10 stars for its food. My mom and I had a lunch reservation when…read morewe first arrived in Montepulciano and we got the Pici all'Aglione della Valdichiana which was phenomenal. It was actually so good that we inquired about a reservation for dinner the next day! And again we got the same exact thing. I was too full to finish mine so we took it back to the hotel and I ate it at 10:40 pm cold and it was still amazing! Everyone was so friendly and it was such a great find. I cannot recommend enough!

Yes! The anticipation upon entering is exciting, because everyone knows Osteria Acquqcheta is a…read moregreat experience and let me tell you that it certainly delivers. This restraint is a well oiled machine but it also manages to make guests feel loved, while dishing great food! It's an absolute must visit while in Montepulciano and honestly it's worth the drive from much of Tuscany.

Oh baby! Give me that pasta. Give me that Florentine steak. Give me that $8 house wine. Give me…read morethat crazy owner that is a character. We were lucky to score reservations that were at 9pm, and ate dinner here on our first night in Tuscany. What a treat! Reasonable prices, with delicious food in a family environment. Montepulciano is an amazing hilltop town that was just fantastic to visit. I am having dreams about a potential return one day!