It was one of the few restaurants nearby our hotel. Recommended by a local, we found our way to da…read moreMomo at 8pm. I suggest you come hungry because the portions were big (especially the meats). The food we ordered (pictured) were all delicious and thoroughly enjoyed. It's definitely a local spot as families and friends were eating and drinking here into 10:30pm. I especially recommend the crostini misti, tortelli burro e salvia, and sobretto limone. Yum!

Cheap food and drinks, friendly staff! Lots of tables in de back of the restaurant. It's much…read morebigger then you would expect

After a fantastic tasting at Poggio Antico, we made the short trip to the quaint village of…read moreSant'Angelo In Colle. After parking down below and making the five minute stroll up the hill into town, we arrived at Il Pozzo. The people were kind, attentive and humored my questionably passable Italian which must be a chore. We each had a glass of a Brunello, which was preserved and poured with the Coravin system. Many of the great wineries in the area recommend Il Pozzo to their visitors, and you can tell that the restaurant has a great respect for the region's incredible wine. The pinci al ragu had a perfect chewy texture and the beef sauce was rich and aromatic. Pinci is like a slightly plump spaghetti and you can tell that they take local pride in making it by hand. When in Tuscany, you have to have some wild boar, so unsurprisingly we ordered the cinghiale alla cacciatora (stewed wild boar) which herbaceous and less gamey than you might imagine. On the side, we ordered the facioli cannellini all'olio - white beans in extra virgin olive oil. While this isn't the most exciting dish compared to everything else, the beans were nicely cooked and the bath of oil and cracked pepper gave a pleasant, simplistic flavor that helped balance the otherwise tomato-biased selection at our table. Finally, the gnocchi. Perhaps the best thing that we ate during our two weeks in Italy. Light, fluffy, pillowy texture with just the slightest chew. A sauce that checks all the boxes of being savory, bright, aromatic, yet simple enough to be nostalgic. Absolute perfection. You'll have dreams about this gnocchi. If you are anywhere near Montalcino, make time to come here. The town is charming, the people are friendly, and the food is delicious.

We were told to go here after a wine tasting at Poggio Antico by the tour guide. We had an amazing…read moreTuscan style meal which started off with a beautiful plate of cheese with local honey and freshly baked bread. The pasta was absolutely amazing; so fresh, so light, and so simple. I noticed during our travels that many of the dishes around Italy contain very little ingredients. Its the quality and the simplicity and freshness that makes all the difference - something I will try to reenact in my own cooking.

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.

Exceptional location! Beautiful views and cozy accommodation. Would definitely return again.read more

This is a tiny place that is extremely difficult to find, but if you don't track it down, I will…read morefeel extremely sorry for you. We had 5 different dishes. Four were 5*, and the fifth was over 4*. Special standouts for me were the pasta with meat and duck sauce and the lasagna. The pasta appetizer was so good, I would be happy to go back and order three of them and nothing else. We got the last bottle of a 2010 wine that was the best wine of our entire trip. We could not decide on which deserts to get so the owner gave each of the four of us a small piece of 4 different desserts and charged us for 3, and then gave us some free dessert wine. A reservation is highly recommended due to the very small number of tables. They are located in an alleyway up a sloping side street from the center of town.

food was delicious and came out fast. Everything tastes so very fresh. Portions are decent sized…read morebut also not too too big to share between people. Waiter was a little annoyed with life and came off slightly rude. otherwise food was amazing

Food was good. You are spoiled with the great food and wine in this region, so anything less than…read moreamazing is noticeable. We had a fine meal and the price was cheap. Ciciano is a tiny town and if you happen to be driving through this is a very solid choice.

From the owner: Un ambiente curato, come a casa della zia di campagna. Torte fatte in casa, un posto fuori dal…read morecomune

My husband and I enjoyed a wonderful lunch here of Tuscan antipasti (a very generous platter of…read morelocal meats and cheeses) followed by homemade ravioli stuffed with potatoes and served with truffles and pecorino, and perfectly cooked, very thin and delicate pappardelle served with wild boar ragu. All our dishes were excellent, and we washed them down with a half-carafe of the house red wine (shockingly delicious, and only €4)! We were stuffed from our feast but couldn't pass up the dolce course, a pastry stuffed with an orange, walnut, and honey filling and then sliced--apparently a specialty of Pitigliano. We also really appreciated that the restaurant's inside rooms are housed in a tufa cave, which was very atmospheric and welcome on a chilly December day. We would love to return for another excellent meal when the gorgeous patio overlooking the gorge below is open!

Friends and I dined here in October 2017. We didn't have reservations and had spent some time…read moreexploring the town. The posted menu looked good. Down a set of stairs we came upon a beautiful outdoor garden/dining area. We dined inside, as it was quite cold out. Lovely setting, inside the tufo rock. Nice typical Tuscan menu. We ordered crostini with tartufo but received two orders and we were charged for it. It should have been complimentary since we didn't order it. I had caco e pepe and then a scallopini dish with mushrooms; and my friends and I shared a side order of spinach. All very good. We shared a half carafe of white wine. Our waiter later showed us the tunnel area below the restaurant, which was pretty neat to see. Our meal came to 26 euros each, pretty typical. I wish I had discovered this place earlier on in my trip, as it would have been lovely to have lunch outside in the garden area.