Ended up eating here twice in a day (lunch and dinner) because it was delicious and just a short…read morewalk from the bed and breakfast where we were staying. They offer a nice-sized patio with umbrellas right in the Piazza del Popolo. There's a service charge of €1.50 per person. Everything we tried was tasty, from the bruschettas and salads to pastas. I especially loved the bruschetta with artichoke puree, truffle cream, and parmesan--wow! You can get a 1/4 liter of house red or sparkling white wine for €4, or a half for €6. Great place for lunch or dinner . . . or both!

While vacationing in a remote part of Tuscany , we needed to find a late night ( 9:30 pm ) place…read moreto have dinner After rudely being ignored at another restaurant down the road ( review there coming) this place graciously took us at 10 as they were closing the kitchen The bi lingual and sweet staff all seemed happy to serve us. We ordered the perfectly prepared bolognese and the tomato spaghetti perfectly al dente. Followed by a wood grilled t bone steak seasoned to perfection Great wines by the glass The room is a bit like a vfw hall with dreadful lighting but hey .. that's what makes this place such an unpretentious local restaurant the prices also are so reasonable

This is a really good local restaurant. It serves great meats and the pastas that we had were…read morereally good. We went on a Friday night and it was full. Very little english spoken here, it was fun. The staff was helpful despite our language barrier.

Really enjoyed it here. Great atmosphere, great food, and the staff was super friendly. Definitely…read morecoming back!

Food and atmosphere was exceptional. Family of four , we started with a bruschetta , then ravioli…read morewith mushroom and truffle, spaghetti carbonara, margherita pizza and tagliatelle funghi. The truffle was subtle and tasty and ravioli perfect. Spaghetti dishes were cooked perfectly with a well balanced flavour and the crunchy pizza made my son very happy. We were so impressed we had desert, berry cheesecake, chocolate profiteroles and tiramisu .. With a big selection of wines, we had a few cheeky glasses with the lunch . Management have obviously invested heavily in staff training which was evident by the quality of service and knowledge of dishes and wine. The only odd thing was the transparent chairs which we found a little strange. Regardless, I have paid a lot more for this kind of food, wine, atmosphere and service.. will definitely be back..

Abbiamo scelto questo ristorante per salutare un amico in partenza per gli Stati Uniti dopo la sua…read morevacanza in Italia, confidando che un locale stellato Michelin, dai prezzi elevati, garantisse standard impeccabili. Mia moglie ed io abbiamo cenato lì numerose volte. Purtroppo questa esperienza è stata gravissima: due commensali hanno riportato una chiara intossicazione alimentare dopo aver consumato il cacciucco, con sintomi insorti poche ore dopo il pasto. Uno di questi, il nostro amico Americano ha dovuto fronteggiare la devastante sintomatologia mentre era a bordo di un aereo che lo stava riportando a casa! Un episodio del genere è assolutamente inaccettabile per un ristorante che fonda la propria reputazione sull'eccellenza e sulla cura delle materie prime. Abbiamo segnalato l'accaduto via email, con tono civile e responsabile, senza ricevere alcuna risposta. Nessuna risposta anche alle nostre telefonate. Il silenzio di fronte a un problema di salute così serio è forse l'aspetto più deludente di tutta l'esperienza. Un ristorante che non tutela i propri clienti né si assume responsabilità non è degno del riconoscimento né dei prezzi che pratica. Esperienza profondamente negativa.

This was recommended to me by a person at a winery whose father used to have a Michelin star, so…read moreclearly he knows what he is talking about. And I did very much like it. The ambiance is wonderful and the service was outstanding. There are two gentlemen that are twins and that was a fun aspect. I thought the view was just amazing. We went for lunch but decided to get the summer tasting menu. They don't necessarily have wine pairings but will make some for you if you request, so we did. We thought the pairings were decent, but for doing them on the fly they were quite good. It was a long lunch but didn't drag nor did we feel rushed. The seafood was extremely fresh. Overall, I thought the freshness and quality of the seafood was perfect but the flavors for me were a bit lacking. I just though almost every dish needed a bit more to really be a standout. I did really enjoy the use of red onion, which some chefs shy away from. That pop did help some of the dishes overall flavor, especially because some of the fish is not very flavorful. The amuse bouche was a whitefish salad that was actually really good. It woke up the palate but was still light. Fresh whitefish on top of an heirloom tomato and red onion. They also gave us some bubbles for this, which was a nice pairing. The first course was mackerel. Saba is my favorite sashimi so I loved the mackerel. Everyone did, even though the other three had never had it. The cream that was with it was very nice and necessary to break up the flavor of the fish. Next we had a cuttlefish sandwich. All components individually were stellar but it just wasn't my favorite preparation. Cuttlefish (is like calamari) is difficult to each in a sandwich form because of its texture so you ended up with some only bread and some huge pieces of cuttlefish that wasn't a pleasing texture in your mouth when it was the only thing. I also thought it could use some sort of dressing on the bread to tie it all together a bit better. This was my least favorite dish. However, my favorite dish followed! It was a squid ink pasta with baby calamari. Sounds simple but the texture and flavors were on point. The calamari was literally the best grilled calamari I've ever had anywhere. I could eat this everyday! Next was my second favorite dish. It was a pasta with mixed seafood and tomatoes and radicchio. Very tasty! The pasta was cooked perfectly. Next was I believe a whitefish. It was one of the fishes I felt suffered from lack of flavors; but the fish itself was unbelievable. And I understand the chef was likely trying to let this awesome fish be the star, but then the dish was just a bit bland to me. This also had tomatoes and radicchio so I felt perhaps another flavor profile would have helped considering these were back to back dishes. Again, fish was succulent though. I personally just wanted a bit more going on. The last savory course was a langoustine that was lightly fried. I thought the frying of the langoustine was perfect but again, lacked seasoning. Perhaps if they put some spices in the batter? The fish itself was barely cooked and very tender. Because of the frying, I couldn't really get the brains out, which I think are the best part. But overall, not bad. Just another dish that lacked some seasoning for me despite the fish itself being stellar. The dessert was kind of a coffee cream with a pistachio brittle. It was super good although at this point I was extremely full! There was nothing that was bad here at all, but for Michelin star I thought many of the dishes lacked flavor. That being said, it was some of the freshest seafood I've had anywhere. I also thought the service was outstanding. I would definitely go back if I were back in Italy. Also if you go and can get that calamari pasta, you'll thank me!

Good service and food. Got that good calamari and insalata. The place was open for the siesta.read more

When we stayed in Castiglioncello over the summer several years ago, we made it a point to eat at…read moreGinori. The best lasagna and tiramisu I've ever had (eating IN ITALY didn't hurt either). Lasagna is considered an appetizer so portions aren't ridiculously huge. Also located on the corner of a small town square, and sitting at the bottom of a uninhabited castle, gives this dining experience a special feel.

I love this little local spot. Food is amazing at a great price. Staff and owner were so much…read morefun. He even drove me to my car service and we laughed the whole way. Love this place.

We absolutely loved our experience at this restaurant. Our party of 4 stopped here for a late…read morelunch while spending a few hours in Volterra. The hostess was so wonderful, helping us navigate the menu with so many delicious-looking options. Hubby had the pork cabbage roll with cheese and said it was delicious. BIL had the gnocchi but said the sauce had an odd flavour. SIL had the ravioli with spinach and meat sauce and loved it. I ordered the pasta with wild boar meat sauce, which was really good. The house wine we ordered was very good, as well. After our meal, Alina brought us limoncello with almond cookies, which were still warm and soft. Absolutely recommend!

My husband and I were driving around the country side and stopped here for lunch on a whim. One…read morefamily has owned this place for years. I must say that we were astounded at the quality of the food and the hospitality of the owner. THIS is the real deal. Gorgeous terrace and view, many locals, attentive and proud staff. The food is fresh and very well prepared without the pomp (and price!) of the mainline touristy places. A previous review said that the service was slow, really? I had to laugh: this is Italy! Anyway we have squash blossoms fried to perfection with a light batter, delicious but simple steak with some kind of umami sauce, and....the best pane cotta I have ever had. The wine was from their vineyard and complimented the food nicely. Another review said the wine was "decent", well that's just right. Have 2-3 glasses and you won't even notice! Go here!

Stopped here for wine tasting but stayed for dinner. Wine was decent but the food was wonderful…read more Loved the homemade raviolis. The clientele was a mix of local families, people staying at their Agriturismo, and people driving by. I would definitely recommend. The staff was quite friendly and the food was top notch.

This has been our best meal so far from a week in Italy; every dish was excellent. The service was…read moregreat by any standard and really stood out for Italy. The owner brought out a platter of fresh porcini mushrooms, allowing me to select my mushroom and preparation style; I went for simply grilled and it was devine. The veal scallopini was the best I've ever had. We tasted a variety of olive oils and enjoyed that. Prices were very reasonable. We are here another week and I'll make an effort to go back.