Worth a drive from anywhere. Especially before dark. Setting is an 800 yr old…read morefarmhouse/winery/olive oil fattoria. Great for 2 or large group. Call ahead. The owner was so accommodating to us late one night, we brought family back with us the next eve. Must try ravioli. Grilled shrimp with heads on were laid on a bed if mozzarella and pea purée. I'd go again in a heartbeat.

Very nice people and patio. But the food is uneven, with some plates lovely and the other ones…read moreunder-sauced, flavored, or otherwise lacking. There are several better places in the area. If you go, skip the antipasti, get the gnocchi (either type), and focus on veggies and beans as sides.

I don't write reviews often, but this was truly a splendid experience. The ambience was super laid…read moreback and the food was incredible (carbonara to die for, smoked pork chop will melt in your mouth)! Katia was absolutely electric - very passionate, spunky, and personable!! 5 stars and more!! Xoxo Mr. Carbonara

Ok let's get real. The views are the best you will find, the staff so nice and attentive and…read morebottled wine prices excellent. However, the food is very sub par. I ordered the pork described on the menu as "low cooked suckling pork". Pretty hard to screw up slow roasted pork, and definitely creating an expectation for juicy slow roasted pork shoulder. What I received was 1 1/2 very thin slices of overcooked, dry pork tenderloin (see picture). I also order the Mixed green salad, and instead literally received a bowl shredded carrots with bits of lettuce thrown in. Lastly, I ordered "Tuscan tomato soup" as an appetizer. One would expect a nice bowl of tomato soup, No, what came out was "Pappa al Pomodoro" which is a tomato and bread appetizer you scoop on bread - as far away from a creamy Tuscan tomato soup as you can get. The restaurant should call it what it is which is Pappa al Pomodoro (and Tuscan specialty) and not mislead the diner. agh. Order the pizza and you will be safe but I wouldn't venture beyond that.

Gia e i suoi colleghi sono stati molto gentili e il cibo era molto buono Grazie tutti!read more

This place was amazing! It's such a cute hole in the wall spot with a really homey feel. As a…read moretourist, it felt like a really authentic Italian experience with true tuscan cuisine (as seen as we were surrounded by locals). First, the staff was so incredibly helpful, kind and attentive which is always great to find!! The burrata and pepper starter was absolutely delicious and packed full of tomato flavor. Free bruschetta was also provided during the meal and it was one of the best i've had, more finely chopped than most bruschettas! The gnocchi was cooked perfectly and the lasagna was pretty solid as well. I also highly recommend the pistachio dessert! It's not just gelato as it has a gooey warm center and a cookie base but it was even better than expected. I love this place and would go back in a heart beat!

Please look at their Google reviews. This place is a 4.7 with over 800 reviews…read more The owner Paulo was an amazing host and made us feel very welcoming. Right as we walked in and suggested what foods to pick and how to eat it traditionally. The daughters were super nice and served us The food was insanely good. I had locals in florence tell me to try a restaurant in Chianti area.. this place is insane! The flavor was much better than food in florence. You must try this place

Excellent food, reasonable prices, friendly staff (Paolo, Roxanne, Virginia, Gloria!!!!)…read more Cappuccino , lunch, dinner....... Can't beat it!

Absolutely charming osteria in Tavarnelle Val di Pesa. We were the only non-Italian patrons during…read morethe 2.5 hours we were inside. 8-9 tables indoors & several outdoor tables. We ordered the salami platter for antipasti, a yummy pappardelle pasta & lamb with vegetables + a bottle of Chianti. All for 49 euros. Delicious & savory. We would go back. The owners/chef are a darling, friendly older couple. They speak a tiny bit of English but mostly Italian. A wonderful local place worth the visit!

The service was amazing. For each wine they explained which grape it came from. All the meals were…read moremade fresh in house and came with truffle oil. BEST RESTARAUNT EVER

A winery in Tuscany under blue skies and warm sunshine. It's not just the stuff of dreams and…read moremovies. We experienced it at Sant' Appiano. First we received a tour of the wine cellar and then had what they call a "light lunch" and wine tasting. The lunch was anything but "light" but it was fabulous. It included an "appetizer" of meats including prosciutto and cheeses including Parmigiano Reggiano, a first course of the best Tagliolini Bolognese I've had that made jarred Ragu sauce look like red water compared to a sauce with depth, flavor, texture, and a meaty taste that seemed illegally good. In fact, it was better than the many Tagliolini Bolognese pasta dishes we tried in various restaurants in Italy. The next course in our "light lunch" was roasted Pork loin with creamy beans, followed by the best Tiramisu I've ever had. Sorry to keep using the word best, but it was creamy and satisfying in a way that I have not experienced previously with Tiramisu. Oh. I forgot. This was a wine tasting! It included six wines including chianti, as well as other varieties of red and white wine. including what are called Super Tuscans. Overall, it was an idyllic experience which we enjoyed immensely.

A truly lovely first night in Tuscany and particularly since we were admitted (a table of 4) on a…read moreSaturday night without reservation. Creative yet rustic dishes of a tremendous variety, mainly offering wonderful bites. Our 14 year old is quite picky and yet adored the Ravioloni tradizionali al pomodo fresco con gelato al basilico so much we ordered her a second portion. Other highlights: Cubetti di maiale caramellati al forno con gelato alle senapi di Digione - unctuous and surprisingly Asian in flavor Tartara di Chianina con gelato alle senapi di Dijone- the horseradish gelato was a wonderful surprise Homemade pici with ancient grain flour with Val di Chiana garlic Rabbit in florentine way with spinach Ricotta cheesecake- wow, cheesecake has never been this good! Typical Siena cake with almonds honey candieds and spices The service went from a bit unhappy with us at the start (perhaps they underestimated our appetites as we were without a booking) but became quite friendly by the end. The interior art is lovely if you can't sit in the garden, so don't worry, and I loved the platters and linens.

Worth the drive!! Food is fantastic…read moreService top notch. Ambiance is incredible. . Next time we are back in italy we will be coming here for sure.

We found this little gem in a neighborhood in Poggibonsi, Italy. The food was amazing as was the…read morewine. Best of all was the staff, Gennaro, and owner, Melissa and I think Giovani, they were so friendly and welcoming. I had the ravioli and my husband had the grilled pork chop, it was so lip smacking good he is still talking about it. We went back a second night for the huge steak we were told they'd be serving. After being in Italy for nearly a week my husband was missing his meat. They did not disappoint. The steak was ginormous and grilled to perfection. We loved this Osteria and can highly recommend it to others.

Simply amazing. So far we have been to Milano, Firenze, San Gimignano, Pisa... this restaurant is…read moreour favorite so far. We were served by the owner - an old mustachey Italian man. He and his staff speak very little English but this did not restrict our experience at all. We sorted out a reservation online which you can do with their website. Very simple. The menus are in Italian with English translations underneath. We had the mixed fish starter, which was cooked calamari, crab, mussels, shrimp, etc in an unbelievable sauce. Then I had the linguine with clams.. simply amazing. I also tried my 2 friends' dishes which were also great. The best thing here are the prices! So low. We got a bottle of house red wine for like 10 euro. All cocktails were 3.50 euro: vodka martini, negroni, etc. We also ended with the sponge cake, the tiramisu, and the fruit with cream (this one not in the dessert section of the menu but another section). The sponge cake was the best, but just barely in my opinion. With a few espresso's the whole bill was under 70 euro for an ABSOLUTE FEAST for 3! We will definitely be back. This place is a TRUE HIDDEN GEM of Tuscany.

Imagine going to visit family you have never met and they welcome you like you never left. That…read more Off the beaten path and better than anything you have ever had.

Amazing atmosphere! Owner was consistent and was so welcoming and really wanted us to stay because…read morehe enjoyed our company. I had the sliced beef and it was tender and seasoned so well! Cheap and very nice, highly recommend!