this is the best idea. take all the wineries and put them in one place. you can try any wine…read more taster, 1/2 glass or full glass. found my favorite wine maker and then went to that winery! love love!! the staff are friendly and knowledgeable. the meat and cheese board worth the price.

I had to try this place as it was described to me as 'The heaven of wine bars'…read more This place lived up to its name! Best way to describe this place is a 'Dave and Busters' approach. You get a prepaid card, anything from 5 euros up to 50 (may go higher, but I didn't ask), or you can leave your credit card with the staff upfront and pay at the end. They have several wine 'vending machines' that you stick the card into and get to try out the wine in various amounts. You can have a sample, half glass, or full glass. The screens will tell you how much each sample will cost. Each 'Vending Machine' is sorted into categories like bubbles, whites, reds, dessert wine, etc. It's a great way to try different wines in various regions! If you like the wine you try, you can buy the bottle to take home.They have big leather couches and chairs to hang out, sip, and relax. Ever try a $100+ bottle of wine? Now is your chance :)

So we had a day to just drive around Tuscany and we found ourselves in Greve in Chianti looking for…read moresome lunch. After looking at reviews we settled on La Cantina and we were not let down. It's a very nice place offering both indoor and shaded, outdoor seating overlooking a nearby square. We asked to be seated outside, ordered some Aperol spritzes and began to check out the menu. Our server was friendly and efficient. She took our drink orders and dropped off a breadstick-like appetizer of baked, thin, crispy, yummy pizza or pasta dough scraps and we started to check out the menu. We could not narrow down our appetizer selection so we ordered three. A delicious assortment of goodies soon hit the table. We had some parma and melon, bruschetta, and fried pasta cuddles with stracchino cheese and raw ham. That last one I had never had before and boy was it good! In fact, they were all excellent. For mains we had pizza, paccheri with bacon and ricotta, and potato gnocchi with fresh tomato and basil. They were all very delicious. The paccheri with bacon and ricotta was another new dish for me. It was sort of like Pasta alla Gricia except with ricotta instead of pecorino. It was different, not better or worse, just different. And yes, I would order it again. The owner stopped by the table to say hi and check in to make sure things were going well. That's always a nice touch. All in all, an excellent experience and one I would recommend.

While visiting wineries in Tuscany we made plans to stop in here for lunch. We chose La Contina…read moredue to all the great reviews we read and it surely did not disappoint! We got there right about the start of lunchtime for the day and we were seated quickly, but it soon got very busy. Their menu is loaded with many pasta, pizzas, and other amazing Italian food. They also offer a nice sampling deal for couples, described in the menu. We were served their table bread and glasses of wine when we were greeted soon after sitting down. The bread is this amazing cracker-like bread which is covered in EVOO and herbs and then baked off in their amazing pizza oven. This stuff tasted great! And the free wine was a very nice, impressive treat too! We tried a couple things, including their meat and cheese board called the "Cellar Platter" and one of their pizzas, called the John. The food was all spectacular! The fried bread that came with the Cellar Platter was crazy-good! Everything was amazing... Would highly recommend stopping in!!

The food, the view and the service are magnificent! Among the many great restaurants in the area,…read morenone better. We spent an extra day and night in Panzano so we could return for dinner again and were greeted like family. LDR Laguna Niguel, CA

Absolutely fantastic meal in Greve Chianti area of Tuscano. We sat outside and it was a lovely…read moreambiance, with great service and outstanding food. We started with the bruschetta pomodoro, and the tomatoes were the best I have ever eaten (Including from a farm). They were exquisite! We also got the burrata with truffle and it was an explosion of flavors ! For dinner I got the truffle ravioli and my hubby got the filet. Both were fantastic. The pasta was just the right amount too, not huge like in America. For dessert we got the pistachio panna cotta. Highly recommend if you are in the area !!!!

Recommended stop by our Florence Hotel for lunch or dinner. Absolutely cute as pie little village,…read morethe "Terrace" restaurant is surrounded by other eateries, shops, and a fantastic deli, too (which we discovered after we ate). A little attitude with our lunch: ======================= At first, we asked if it was the same place with the food we were seeing being served by the first floor coffeehouse/café...and the server/manager laughed and said, "Ohhhh no...they use microwave", and she proceeded to show us upstairs. Then, we were greeted by a young waiter. He showed us to a table, but since there was only diners at 2 tables and there was room at the edge of the terrace, we asked to be seated there. He scoffed, "Well, that is not the table I chose for you". Then, after we ate our pasta and risotto, we asked "Don't you serve bread at lunch?". He responded, "Well no, you had pastas...so we do not". This was actually funny, but we insisted...and glad we did. It was very good bread, a round focaccia...and warm and fresh. The menu, the order: ================= A very small and limited lunch menu. About 8 things total. The gf got a Tagliatelle with wild boar ragu, and i got a zucchini and onion risotto -- both small portions. The Tagliatelle was fresh with great tomato sauce, but about 6 pieces of very hard and inedible pieces of pork [2.5 stars, 12 euros]. The risotto was very good, but a little uneventful [4.0 stars, 12 euros]. The Mixed salad [3.5 stars, 9 euros] we ordered was fine, and as always, bottles at the table of olive oil and vinegar to do your own dressing. Great EVOO, but the vinegar was awful...a red wine vinegar vs a balsamic. Overall, great location, food was okay, but attitude/service was poor...wouldn't go again.

Greve has an abundance of good restaurants. We have tried many of them over the past few years…read more Osteria la Terrazze continues to be one of our favorites and the best in Greve for service and overall quality. We were seated on the upstairs patio. You have a nice, open air, view of the central square. Service was quick and courteous. The wine list is extensive and reasonably priced (not a surprise in Italy). We ordered starters, main courses and deserts. All of the dishes were nicely prepared. I particularly enjoyed the lamb for a main course. It was perfect. Although way too full we squeezed in deserts as well. Reservations are recommended.

Such a cute restaurant in the idyllic town of Greve in Chianti. Nice ambiance, slightly upscale but…read morenot pretentious. Child-friendly and warm service. I can be quite quite discerning with beef stew and theirs was excellent!! The other dishes we had were good too.

Very enjoyable. Great service, nice location on the piazza. We had a variety if food. Of particular…read morenote where the octopus antipasti and the wild boar stew. Beef stew was also excellent. Nice wine selection. All in all a very good experience.

I don't normally write reviews but this place only had 2 reviews and was one of the best places I…read moreate at in Italy. The pizza, the ravioli, and the wine was amazing and all at a great price.

We stumbled upon the place when walking in Greve in Chianti. All I want to say is this place is…read moreawesome! This business did not even have a yelp page and I decided to make one because I felt they needed some PR. I highly recommend.

The owner is a lovely lady who wears skirts and flats and enjoys talking to her customers. I even…read moresigned her guest book. The pasta is delicious and you are seated right in the center of the Piazza Giacomo Matteotti. Sitting under the sun was lovely in the spring. And there is an indoor portion for days where it is either too hot or cold. I had the spinach and ricotta ravioli, and an affogato. Bread was served before the food was ready. Overall nice ambiance and a very homey experience.

La Bottega del Moro (Greve)…read more Another review 2 years later: Greve was hosting their 2023 annual wine festival so many of the restaurants were quite full. We were recommended to try La Bottega del Moro. We secured the last outdoor table that was not pre-reserved. The restaurant is quite small by comparison to the other restaurants on the square in Greve. Service was excellent. I had a wonderful boar wide noodle pasta. The pasta was truly homemade. My wife had a pasta as well which she thought was perfect. When you are in Italy the house wines are typically inexpensive and very good. The house wine at del Moro was no exception. Overall, a very nice meal.

What a cool experience! Marco, the shop's creator and main manager there is a very knowledgeable…read moreand hospitable person. A little off the main piazza, Wine Lovers Academy offers multiple flight options, wine classes, lunch, and most of all, relaxation. Since I was traveling solo this day, I was hesitant to try a wine tasting alone, since I thought it would be boring, but not with Marco around! He made everyone who stopped in feel like they were popping into their house for a glass of wine. Perhaps my favorite part of the experience was how unique my tasting was. He carefully chooses the wines based on your preferences, so you have the chance to try different things that you are more apt to like, unlike most tastings, where everything is pre-set. Marco has also designed this very cool wine game that is great for small to medium sized groups - a twist on the normal tastings in the area. Looks like TONS of fun. Oh. And, if you get a chance to stop by, make sure to say hello to the groundhog family that lives behind the academy in the stream. Be sure to stop by! A fun time is waiting for you at Wine Lovers!

From the owner: From the fusion between the hedonistic and playful "Wine Lover" spirit and the cultural,…read moreeducational format of the "Academy," the first Wine Lovers Academy is born in the heart of Chianti. We offer both Wine Tasting Experiences and Lunch Specials. So if you wish to learn more about the greatest Tuscan wines, or if you look for a cozy place where to enjoy a typical Tuscan lunch, we are waiting for you here at the Wine Lovers Academy!

This spot is the BEST! Excellent coffee and cocktails / drinks, plus light bite bites and food !!…read moreFabrizio and Ale are always so kind and make the experience wonderful. Whenever I visit Florence, I stop in at least once a day. The pastries are also so good too. The ambience is very casual. It's mostly locals. Coming here is actually the highlight of my visit visits to Florence. This is absolutely my favorite spot.

We had a good experience with nice staff and good beer. However, afterwards we noticed the…read morerestaurant logo looked like a person in Black Face. After asking staff, they informed us it was a depiction of Al Jolson - an American artist, known for performing in Black Face. Upon review of his Wikipedia page, it appears this man was seen as an ally to the black community in the early 20th century. That being said, as a mixed race family, we didn't feel comfortable returning to the restaurant having this offensive image hanging over our head. In the US the image of Black Face is considered racist. In Italy, it may not be considered problematic the way it is the US, but I imagine it may be offensive to many. Perhaps another image of this artist would be more appropriate.

Didn't wanna go back over the river for dinner, so sought a more neighborhood type place and this…read moreis it! I had basic beef & potatoes which I enjoyed immensely. Half carafe of house Chianti was modest but robust. Seems a place for locals, but we found camaraderie with our servers easy to achieve. FIVE STARS!!

This place ended up being one of the highlights of our entire trip to Italy. The food and…read moreexperience were incredible. Our taxi driver was complaining about all the overpriced steaks in the city and recommended this spot. It's not touristy. The steak was good. The owner, Christian, was great. He was proud of his menu, spoke English, and was happy to guide us through his menu.