Probably the only place in Italy where people are not nice. Here is looking at you chubby cashier…read moregirl with fake blonde highlights. Everyone else was so helpful except for your brunette cashier friend. Some tips: bring a euro coin to unlock the carts. You get it back after return. Weigh and tag your produce or chubby cashier girl gets steamed. If it is such a problem why not put up a sign that it needs to be done? Montepulciano is frequented by many tourists. Very clean store. Not high end products but good quality. Bring bags.

Store in Montepulciano, Italy has been upgraded since my last visit and it is fabulous. Large…read moreselection of everything you can imagine. Liken it to a Gelson's in California, but much more reasonable priced. And, yes, weigh, code and tag your fruits and vegetables where necessary. Love the new parking structure where they validate your ticket at check out for free parking. Previously parking was a nightmare.

If you are in Tuscany and need some food and beverages, this is your place! Great selection and…read morevery good prices.

Best supermarket in the neighborhood. The deli section was amazing and great service.read more

Supermercato EMI is an excellent supermarket. It is large, with a wide selection of food,…read morebeverages, and other goods. Aisles are wide and well-organized. Staff are friendly and helpful (though I advise learning some Italian phrases -- unlike the larger cities, English is not widely-spoken in this region). Prices are good; EMI also stocks a variety of other items you mightn't find at a stateside supermarket, such as clothing, electronics, and bicycles. Note for those unfamiliar with the Italian supermarket system that items such as fruit and baked goods must be weighed and labeled at computerized scales where you pick them up; the cashier cannot do it for you at checkout and will send you back (ask me how I know). Ample parking out front and quick access to and from the Autostrada. A great store.

... this Coop in Montevarchi is truly a feast for the eye ... their stock of vegetables, fruits,…read morecheeses, meat cuts and pastas is very expansive ... also very much seasonal.

This supermarket is simply amazing. It's buzzing with life and has more variety of food than you…read morecan imagine. It's a pure joy to stroll along the isles and discover new foods. Take your time, it's life you're looking at. Enjoy it ;-)

Amazing salad options and wine to boot! The owner speaks great English and is very helpful. I'm…read morehappy to have found this shop while doing laundry next door. It's affordable, tasty and is worth stopping by.

This gourmet store in the heart of Siena is absolutely wonderful! Gorgeous produce & deli counters,…read moreplus a sundry selection that will make your jaw drop! We stocked our pantry for a week of cooking here and are having the most delicious home meals. Plus, a reasonably good selection of gluten free pastas and goodies.

This is a great place to buy fresh local food items, from meat to pasta to wine. But for us, during…read moreour recent two weeks in Siena, it became our go-to place for lunch - pizza! They make the pizza fresh all day, and one slice makes a really nice lunch. They have all different types and we were partial to the sausage and the ones with arugula on top. We grabbed our slices and headed to the nearby square in front of the Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena to sit and enjoy them in the shade. It's a great alternative to sitting down to a long multi-course lunch if you just want a quick bite.