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So we had a day to just drive around Tuscany and we found ourselves in Greve in Chianti looking for some 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 due 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!!
Came here a second time. It's just as amazing as the first time. The first time I had food delivered, the second time I ate inside the restaurant. I had the steak with shredded truffles. It was perfect because the truffle added salt to the steak. And the steak was a nice pink medium. Panna cotta was amazing! And dipping biscotti in the dessert wine was a neat and delicious experience. Inside is a cozy environment. This place gets busy. And is certainly a town favorite.
Incredible experience. Host was amazing - freeProsecco, great pizza, mostly locals,...amazing all around !!
We visited La Cantina several times during our visit to Tuscany last June, it was just that pleasant of an experience. Is it the most fabulous food you can eat in this part of Tuscany? Probably not, but it's pretty darn satisfying either way. There's an extensive menu consisting of all the classic favorites, a TON of woodfire pizza options as well as some more creative options. As a vegetarian, I had the rare luxury of choosing between numerous yummy sounding options. Everything we ordered was great. The most important ingredient to what makes this restaurant so charming though is Alessandro. The charismatic owner is the sheer definition of Italian hospitality and his charisma lures you right into his restaurant. It also helps that every (adult) guest gets offered a free glass of prosecco before their meal, often handed out to people waiting as well. Alessandro knows how to turn charm into business and you will be ordering deserts and promising him you'll be back later that week in no time. Sitting on the patio outside in warm temperatures brings the ultimate vacation vibes. That said, the inside of the restaurant is really unique so I'll definitely encourage you to go check it out.
This restaurant is right off the main street passing through Greve in Chianti. Staff was friendly and brought our table some free prosecco after we were seated that made for a pleasant experience considering how hot it was. Prices here were similar or on par with much of what can be found in Florence. Service was casual, not too slow nor too quick, which by American standards was what we found to be the norm in many parts of Italy. Florentine Steak - This hefty steak was roughly 1.2 kilograms. It was worth every euro. The thick cut steak is cooked rare and it really lets the flavor of the beef do all the talking... or mooing for itself. Lots of heavenly beefy flavor in that is a complete festival of joy in your mouth. The steak had a good chew that lets you get a lot out of every bite. Gnocchi - The pesto gnocchi with walnuts was spread out on a large plate rather than in a bowl. Made it easy for sharing with the members at our table. Gnocchi was cooked properly and the pesto flavor was lite. It wasn't overpowering, but the flavor was still there. Considered this more a side to be consumed with the Florentine steak and it did go well together. Truffle Pasta - The truffle pasta here was excellent. It didn't have heavy seasonings or overpowering flavors, other than the truffle that topped it. This allowed the truffle flavor and pasta itself to really present itself. Again... goes extremely well with the steak. Tiramisu and Strawberry Panna Cotta - The desserts here are very good, nothing out of the ordinary in many parts of Italy though. It's a nice to have if you're looking to finish your meal off on a sweet note. Oh... and if you have any steak left... I think it goes well with the steak too. In a nutshell, this was a great experience in Chianti. Alessandro also has a Chianti Classico that they bottle here for their house wine, which goes well with everything, especially the steak. It's worth a visit if you happen to be in this part of Tuscany. Oh... and if you didn't know, the steak here goes well with everything.
Amazing service and epic food. We all got pastas and mista salad. Plus, they gave us complimentary welcome wine and grappa and biscotti! Check it out!
Can't recommend this place enough! We did a wine tour at castello verrazzano down the street and stayed at the accommodations overnight. We didn't have a a car (long story) and a worker from the restaurant picked us up for dinner and drove us home. The food was phenomenal, highly recommend the pizza and the ragu pasta. Greeted with Prosecco as soon as we sat down was the icing on the cake! Alessandro the owner was the man!
One of our favorite meals during our 10 days in Italy. Fantastic service. Fun setting. Big menu and great food! I liked that they came out with complimentary Prosecco before the dinner and a dessert wine after dinner.
1 month ago
What a great lunch! We were seated immediately and were pleasantly surprised when the staff brought us complimentary glasses of Prosecco to start. It was a wonderful welcome. My husband ordered the spaghetti and meatballs, and I had the Diavola pizza with onions, mushrooms, and spicy salami. Both were excellent. The spaghetti was flavorful and cooked perfectly, while the pizza had one of the thinnest, crispiest crusts I've had in Italy--exactly the style I love. The toppings were generous and delicious. Just when we thought the meal was over, they brought us complimentary slices of chocolate cake, which were rich, moist, and the perfect ending. The food, service, and little extra touches made this a memorable experience. If you're in Greve in Chianti and looking for delicious pizza or pasta with friendly hospitality, I highly recommend Ristorante Pizzeria La Cantina. We'll definitely be back! read more
1 month ago
We stayed at an Airbnb in the very same building as La Cantina, and boy, I can't say enough good things! Because it was so convenient, we got to try it three days in a row: a fantastic 3-course dinner on day one, a delicious takeaway pizza on day two, and coffee and desserts on day three. Everything was absolutely delicious! The service was phenomenal every single time. Sometimes when you're in a touristy area, the Resturant don't really care about the customers--but that is definitely not the case here. The owner is always on the floor, making sure everyone gets personal attention. It's a wonderful family-owned business, and it truly shows because this family genuinely cares. Highly, highly recommend! read more
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25 days ago
Best place for gluten free food in Greve! Friendly staff and a great experience overall. We went twice while we were in the area. read more
So we had a day to just drive around Tuscany and we found ourselves in Greve in Chianti looking for some 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. read more
10 months ago
While visiting wineries in Tuscany we made plans to stop in here for lunch. We chose La Contina due 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!! read more
Came here a second time. It's just as amazing as the first time. The first time I had food delivered, the second time I ate inside the restaurant. I had the steak with shredded truffles. It was perfect because the truffle added salt to the steak. And the steak was a nice pink medium. Panna cotta was amazing! And dipping biscotti in the dessert wine was a neat and delicious experience. Inside is a cozy environment. This place gets busy. And is certainly a town favorite. read more
10 months ago
Incredible experience. Host was amazing - freeProsecco, great pizza, mostly locals,...amazing all around !! read more
We visited La Cantina several times during our visit to Tuscany last June, it was just that pleasant of an experience. Is it the most fabulous food you can eat in this part of Tuscany? Probably not, but it's pretty darn satisfying either way. There's an extensive menu consisting of all the classic favorites, a TON of woodfire pizza options as well as some more creative options. As a vegetarian, I had the rare luxury of choosing between numerous yummy sounding options. Everything we ordered was great. The most important ingredient to what makes this restaurant so charming though is Alessandro. The charismatic owner is the sheer definition of Italian hospitality and his charisma lures you right into his restaurant. It also helps that every (adult) guest gets offered a free glass of prosecco before their meal, often handed out to people waiting as well. Alessandro knows how to turn charm into business and you will be ordering deserts and promising him you'll be back later that week in no time. Sitting on the patio outside in warm temperatures brings the ultimate vacation vibes. That said, the inside of the restaurant is really unique so I'll definitely encourage you to go check it out. read more
This restaurant is right off the main street passing through Greve in Chianti. Staff was friendly and brought our table some free prosecco after we were seated that made for a pleasant experience considering how hot it was. Prices here were similar or on par with much of what can be found in Florence. Service was casual, not too slow nor too quick, which by American standards was what we found to be the norm in many parts of Italy. Florentine Steak - This hefty steak was roughly 1.2 kilograms. It was worth every euro. The thick cut steak is cooked rare and it really lets the flavor of the beef do all the talking... or mooing for itself. Lots of heavenly beefy flavor in that is a complete festival of joy in your mouth. The steak had a good chew that lets you get a lot out of every bite. Gnocchi - The pesto gnocchi with walnuts was spread out on a large plate rather than in a bowl. Made it easy for sharing with the members at our table. Gnocchi was cooked properly and the pesto flavor was lite. It wasn't overpowering, but the flavor was still there. Considered this more a side to be consumed with the Florentine steak and it did go well together. Truffle Pasta - The truffle pasta here was excellent. It didn't have heavy seasonings or overpowering flavors, other than the truffle that topped it. This allowed the truffle flavor and pasta itself to really present itself. Again... goes extremely well with the steak. Tiramisu and Strawberry Panna Cotta - The desserts here are very good, nothing out of the ordinary in many parts of Italy though. It's a nice to have if you're looking to finish your meal off on a sweet note. Oh... and if you have any steak left... I think it goes well with the steak too. In a nutshell, this was a great experience in Chianti. Alessandro also has a Chianti Classico that they bottle here for their house wine, which goes well with everything, especially the steak. It's worth a visit if you happen to be in this part of Tuscany. Oh... and if you didn't know, the steak here goes well with everything. read more
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Amazing service and epic food. We all got pastas and mista salad. Plus, they gave us complimentary welcome wine and grappa and biscotti! Check it out! read more
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Can't recommend this place enough! We did a wine tour at castello verrazzano down the street and stayed at the accommodations overnight. We didn't have a a car (long story) and a worker from the restaurant picked us up for dinner and drove us home. The food was phenomenal, highly recommend the pizza and the ragu pasta. Greeted with Prosecco as soon as we sat down was the icing on the cake! Alessandro the owner was the man! read more
2 years ago
4 years ago
One of our favorite meals during our 10 days in Italy. Fantastic service. Fun setting. Big menu and great food! I liked that they came out with complimentary Prosecco before the dinner and a dessert wine after dinner. read more
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DISREGARD THE "PIZZA" IN THE NAME. This restaurant produces top A+++ gastronomical meals, elegant, local and delicious. The ambience is exceptional and the shape of the rooms architecture keeps it quiet inside. I ordered 3 dishes, Tuscan Soup, R salad and ravioli gorgonzola w porcini sauce. Absolutely phenomenal salad! Che spettacolo! Free prosecco upon arrival, free vin Santo and dessert dolce plate.... dishes so tasty i could not stop....and am now in a food coma :) LoL read more
5 years ago
This is a nice, local family-run pizzeria and Osteria along SR 222, a few blocks north of the main triangular piazza in Greve. A little off the beaten tourist path in Greve, but not so much that it's hard-to-find. We just happened into it while traveling down the 222 getting back to Siena. A great little place, and we'd definitely eat there again. Cozy inside dining room, outside patio, a nice broad menu of Tuscan favorites, and all at reasonable prices. The dishes were prepared perfectly. Service attentive and accommodating. Great choice of local wines. Host/Owner Alessandro was a very cordial host and helpful wine steward. (And when the owner suggests a bottle of Chianti Classico with his picture on the label, how can you refuse? It was just great, btw.) Worth checking out, especially when/if the main piazza in Greve gets overcrowded. read more
8 years ago
5 years ago
I spent a month in Italy and I can say this was top 3 best food in the entire country. I had the truffle pasta and spent the remainder of my time traveling trying to find something that compared-- I could not. A true gem of a place that came recommended by a local. You will not be disappointed. We also had a pizza to share before the pastas came out. That was delicious too. I can't wait to go back. read more
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Excellent food and wine. The tasting platters are some of the best I have had in Italy. Their pasta with boat meat was spectacular. Wish I had another stomach to eat more. They also proudly show MotoGP and Formula 1 racing on the screens. Vi, Vi Rossi! read more
Alessandro will approach you on the street to welcome you to the restaurant. We originally stopped by to check out their menu for lunch, which they were open and empty so probably a good spot there as well even though we had dinner there later. They were pretty busy but Alessandro brought us a couple of glasses of white wine to stay cool, along with the other guests that were waiting. We enjoyed our food a lot. My wife had the pappardelle with wild boar and I had the IV Ragionte (spelling is probably off oh well, doing this on the train) pizza (delicious cheese, whole olives, prosciutto). The other reviews we read for pizza were very good. We also had the Alessandro house Chianti Classico. Very tasty. Also brought us free dessert. Basically just a really good family restaurant. The food didn't blow us away, but was a relaxed atmosphere when you don't want to drive out of Greve. read more
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7 years ago
Fantastic dinner with excellent service. The owner surprised us with some Prosecco and later some dessert. We were very impressed with the quality of the meal. read more
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