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.

This restaurant was conveniently located on the first floor of our hotel. We arrived at around 7…read moreand had the restaurant to ourselves for an hour or so. We ordered a delicious pici, pork loin, and the chocolate mousse for dessert. We were thoroughly impressed with all of the food, which was also plated beautifully. The restaurant is located five minutes south of Piazza del Campo. Definitely give this place a chance if you're in Siena!

After eating at several restaurant in Florence for 9 days we took a day trip to Siena. So very glad…read morewe did and, after reading some reviews before our trip, so very glad we reserved a table at Tar-Tufo's! What a outstanding dining experience. The restaurant is a bit off the town's beaten path but has a lovely view of the Siena hillside and surrounding countryside. It's a warm and sunny place near the windows and a cozy place further back into the vaulted dining room. The staff is warm, friendly and very helpful in choosing dishes. Since it was the beginning of white truffle season, and we love that delicacy, we were treated to a rolling truffle-shaving cart with each appropriate dish we chose. The slow-cooked pheasant breast on a crispy pastry with poppy seeds, onion, blueberry juice and fresh truffle shavings was not only creative but delicious! Then tagliolini pasta with almond powder and, yes, fresh white truffles shaved before us and scattered over the dish was also a knock-out. We also ordered the ravioli pasta stuffed with codfish, fresh chives, creamed peas and crunchy zucchini flowers - yum. And the roasted wild boar loin, herbs , demi-glace of veggie roots and mashed potatoes and carrots. It was also very good and the plate presentation was inspired. Wish we'd had room for one of their desserts! What a great dining experience!

From the owner: Immersa tra le colline maremmane, la pizzeria Il Leccio offre ai suoi clienti un menù vario e…read moredecisamente particolare. La maggior parte dei nostri prodotti sono locali, l'olio, il formaggio e la farina macinata a pietra utilizzata per la pizza del mulino Parri. I piatti vegani e vegetariani sono la nostra specialità. Il menù presenta anche piatti etnici, crostoni, lasagne vegetariane, insalate di tutti i generi, sformati e meravigliose zuppe. Direttamente dalla Sicilia, il venerdì, viene preparato il buonissimo ''cous cous di Nonna Maria'' dove la semola viene lavorata e cotta a vapore in quattro ore. Il Leccio offre anche birre artigianali e vini locali, musica, mostre, spettacoli e tanto altro ancora! Vienici a trovare, ti aspettiamo!

I had my first brunello ever 40 years ago that was their first vintage and fell in love with the…read morestyle. Visiting was a highlight for me made even better by my tasting with Lisa, who was very informative. She has been with Banfi for 24 years. I opted for the higher end tasting, which was the correct thing to do for me. Lisa also recommended a bird identification app produced at Cornell University that is quite comprehensive. That recommendation was prompted by a question about a flurry of activity of a species related to the swallows that used to dominate San Juan Capistrano.

Went here for a VIP tour. The tour start with a lunch in their taverna. The food was amazing. We…read morehad a full four course meal with a "cheese ball" starter, pasta as prima and veal as secondi with icrecream for desert. We have a great sampling of the vines from Banfi with the meal and great service. After the meal we went on a tour of the Banfi winery and ended up with a tasting. Our guide Paul did a fantastic job. This is a major brunello provider that goes back to 15th century with beautiful views. We loved the experience.

Wow! What a find! If you're ever in Montalcino, Italy, don't miss this restaurant for lunch. My…read morewife and I saw this cute place when we first arrived and decided to try it out. Well... we are so glad we did. The moment we stepped into the restaurant, we were greeted with a smile, wonderful service, fantastic food, and terrific wine. We received a surprise after we ordered - a fabulous Amuse-Bouche. Also, the Insalada Caprese was tops! I had spinach gnocchi with rabbit for the first time in my life and it was delicious. It was light, tender, and unlike anything I've ever had before. (Don't tell Bugs Bunny, though.) We both highly recommend this place.

This was the best meal we had in Montalcino by far. We kind of accidentally stumbled on it after…read moreparking the car bc we needed a bathroom and coffee break before venturing back out. We ended up coming back for dinner after a few stops in town (Fortezza etc). The food and service were both incredible. The wine list is extensive as well and they had free shipping. We ended up buying another dozen bottles here bc of their selection and shipping options. Highly recommended.

Eating here was a wonderful experience. From the coziness of the restaurant to the delicious food…read more The Gnocchi was tasty and so light, my husband had the tagliatelle w/ grana padano and riboletti bean & veg.soup was so good and full of flavor. Our waitress and whom I presume was the owner were so nice and kind. Whenever we visit again we will return to this wonderful place.

Our favorite restaurant in Montalcino. We come here at least 2 or 3 times every time we visit this…read morebeautiful part of Italy and always look forward to it. Great food and superb wine list, especially for aged Brunellos. Highly recommend their menu of the day or their amazing Chianina beef. Bring your appetite. Definitely a must visit for truly soul satifyung tuscan cuisine and hospitality.

This osteria is in a charming piazza off the main road. Make reservations ahead of time if you can…read more The menu is small, filled with the most delightfully prepared dishes. The owner is jovial and is working so hard to ensure all have a great experience. Do not expect pizza or pasta!!!! This is home cooked, fresh fare. Not to be missed--the fagioli! These white beans, friends, are what dreams are made of. So damn delicious. The grilled sausage is stellar! Perfectly grilled, with just the right crisp! Bruschetta is also simply and flavorfully prepared. And we have never met a chickpea we didn't like and these ones were sock-knockers! Everything is non-fussy, straightforward, honest in preparation--letting the ingredients shine through! Also, do the house wine thing-- you pay by the glass and it's tasty! Truly a memorable experience of real food lovingly prepared by real people!

An exceptional little restaurant in a small piazza of Pienza…read more Sip the local vino with front row seating to heretics being burned at the stake.

We wandered in for lunch with no reservations but the staff were quick to welcome us and offer one…read moreof the very few unreserved tables remaining. Service was efficient -- which was hard as the entire restaurant only had two staff -- they did a great job even as it got busy, making eye contact and acknowledging they would make it your way. We enjoyed two pastas, broccoli and a half bottle of Rosso do Montalcino which was a perfect lunch amount. The papardelle with wild boar was decadent as was the mushroom lasagna. I forgot to take food fotos because it all smelled so good. The space is recently renovated and felt very bright.

This was out 3rd visit. The food (pizza and salads) are consistently good. The service went donw…read morehill and frankly I was thingking 2 stars for that reason. The only waiter there could care less, is on his phone and slow, I also told him that the ladies bathroom sopa was empty, he nodded and that was that. I will say we will nto return on our next visit unless we see new wait staff.

Il Moro is a traditional Tuscan eatery. Even though it's essentially in the center of Montalcino,…read morethis is a place you'll see locals dining and actually met a local friend for a meal there. The food is served like it would be at home- simple but flavorful! Our table enjoyed bistecca Fiorentina, the rabbit in wine sauce, pici pasta al pomodoro, pecorino cheese plates and of course, delicious wines from Montalcino. I'd return for another leisurely lunch.

Incredible meal and wonderful service. We had the pappardelle al funghi, pollo alla cacciatore,…read moretagliata alla rucola, insalata mista and dolce della casa (lemon cake). We had a glass of Rosso di Montalcino. Everything was delicious, but the cacciatore was spectacular.

Great view. Exceptional service. All the good was fresh and tasty. Would come back for sure.read more

Greta lunch spot, not fancy but form the back of the restaurant it has stunning views, the pizza…read moreand salads are very good and very reasonable. Service is also good unlike in another restaurant down the street. I am taking one star away as they only have one unisex bathroom and it is located right by the tables (w/sliding door) plus it is tiny. I am 5'10" and it was a challenge.