I didn't expect to find a place so hip and so tasty! The decor and atmosphere are great, the prices…read moreare astounding (40€ for two people to eat a huge meal with wine), and the food delicious! My favorite by far was the beef, which was cooked to medium rare perfection without us specifying. The beef stew was also incredible, as was the charcuterie board. The service was prompt and kind, and the whole experience was very good!

I booked a lot large table for a party of 11 for a celebration after the closing concert for my…read morevocal course. The food was just amazing and the service very gracious!

We happened upon this restaurant by accident. Had stopped in Rassina, hungry from a long drive…read more We came in from the alley entrance, and were a bit concerned that there were no diners at the tables. But as it turned out, the best area of the restaurant on a warm evening is the large patio area in the back - and this area was filled with people. The owner / head chef, Lorenzo, along with his staff are very skilled and offer such warm service. The dinner felt more like being a part of a family event than going to a restaurant. The menu offers wonderfully prepared examples of Tuscan cooking - and an impressive selection of wines. I highly recommend a visit to Il Toscano.

A charming and refreshingly updated take on Tuscan and Casentino cuisine. We spent a month in the…read morePoppi region and wished we had eaten at Charlie much sooner! The service was exceptional and the atmosphere was clean and refined with a beautiful view over the southern Casentino valley. The house red which is a Toscana bottled for Charlie is wonderful. Will certainly be returning!

Such an amazing place for lunch and dinner! The service was great and the food was spectacular! The…read moreprice was unbelievably reasonable. I highly recommend this restaurant.

This is an excellent place for a meal in the historic center of Poppi! The food is very reasonably…read morepriced, delicious and we had excellent service. The ravioli was a hit with our group of eight. Also, very family friendly. The complimentary limencello at the end of our lunch was a nice surprise! I recommend reservations if going at a busy time like Sunday lunch.

So behind on my reviews...having to much fun and phone service was out for a few days…read more Dining at La Taverna di San Giuseppe is was one of the coolest dining experiences ever. Our server told us that this previously a cave. How often do you get to dine in a cave? The inside of the restaurant is of this stone like space. We were immediately captivated. While it does not currently have a Michelin rating, we were told it previously had a Micheline rating. The atmosphere is that of a cave...cool, a little damp, and intimate. San Guiseppe has wine cellar, according to staff, date back. We felt totally and complete immersed in history and that was only the building. centuries of Sienese life. The cuisine honors Tuscan tradition while elevating it through precision and care. Each dish showcases excellent ingredients and confident execution, embracing regional flavors rather than reinventing them. San Guissppe feature traditional dishes such as handmade pasta, rich sauces, and tenders meats showcasing distinct flavors with bold seasoning. We order lasaguna and cheese salad...absolutely superb! Our servers were superior...waiting on you hand and foot. You did not ask for anything as it was already there. Our server, Marco, was kind, humorous and knowledgeable. Since it was our first time to the restaurant he was super patient and informative regarding menu items. La Taverna di San Giuseppe has s long-term Michelin recognition for a reason...superior food and excellent service in a very unique space. We savored every bite and sip we consumed in San Giuseppe. When we are in Tuscany again, we will make a beeline for this restaurant.

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.

Happy to say this place is still just as amazing as I remember it almost 10 years ago!…read more A couple of girlfriends and I discovered Pensavo Peggio during our first trip to Italy in 2017, and it quickly became one of the reasons Florence became one of my favorite cities. Back then, I ordered the Osso Buco, Lasagna, and Tiramisu--and I still remembered how incredible everything was. So, of course, when I returned nearly 10 years later, I had to order the same meals... and yes, I said meals! Fabrizio, the same server who took care of me in 2017, asked, "Are you sure you want two dinners?" I told him, "Yes! I want to try them both." Fast-forward to 2026: I walked back in two days ago, reminded Fabrizio of our conversation, and told him I was ordering both again. He immediately started laughing. Some things never change! My boyfriend ordered the pappardelle and instantly fell in love with it. We also shared a delicious cheese and meat platter and, of course, finished with Tiramisu. Nearly 10 years later, Pensavo Peggio still holds a special place in my heart. Highly recommend this cute little spot! It just goes to show that sometimes the best memories--and the best meals--are found when you venture off the beaten path. Some places are simply worth coming back to.

Saw the reviews on Yelp and wanted to try it since we were staying around the corner…read more Had the Cacio Pepe and Grandma's Lasagna. Lasagna was 10/10 which is why my wife kept eating mine and the Pepe was still very good. Eat here for phenomenal food and value.

I highly recommend doing the truffle experience and food here is amazing! We hunted down a hundred…read moreand eighteen grams of white truffles and returned to the restaurant where the chef and truffle hunter made us a delicious vegetable platter and white truffle pasta! An experience of a lifetime!

We ate dinner here twice snd I can honestly say this is our favorite meal we've had since we…read morearrived in Italy. We opened some amazing wine to go with the most unbelievable food. Everything was sheer perfection. I want to take these brothers back to Los Angeles with us! We simply adore them...They will be the reason why we return to this town year after year! We could not review this place higher. They are certainly deserving of a Michelin Star (or 2).

I believe this business is closed? Went on Fri, June 17th and appeared shut down permanently…read more Bummer.

My wife and I visited this restaurant on the suggestion of the inn keepers at the villa where we…read morewere staying in nearby Lucolena. Hands down one of the best meals of my life. Simple, fresh and homemade ingredients. The house wine (red) was cheap and delicious. I had the Risotto with Gorgonzola and Pear which was OFF THE HOOK!! My wife had the Spinach Ravioli with spicy Aribiatta sauce. I tasted the stuff and it blew my mind. We also had an appetizer of assorted meats, cheeses and the most mouth watering Italian Olives you can imagine. For desert we had cappuccino and a slice of chocolate cake that was extra tasty. Total bill for everything was €43. Not bad considering we had just travelled from Rome and far inferior meals for similar prices (or more). Our server was very sweet and patient with our limited Italian skills. The ambience and setting was second to none. A must visit for any pilgrim in the Tuscan wine country.