Imagine our excitement when we stopped in town to pick up some beer and wine for our fridge, and…read morestumbled into one of the highlights of our trip! We had been on the trek to Greve, and not purchased anything, nor had any great experiences. On the way back to our farmhouse (Antico Borgo San Lorenzo) we stopped in town to purchase some vino for our fridge. We walked in here, and were warmly greeted by Manuela. She insisted that we come sit at the rustic table, and try some wine with her. What an experience! Before we knew it, there were 5+ bottles open - plus olive oil, balsamics & bread. We were delighted as she guided us through local wines. It was a far better experience than we had found in Greve. After an hour we realized that locals were coming in & filling their own bottles with wine - something we had never seen. They have 2 reds, and 1 white on tap to "fill your own bottle" - for 1.5 euro a liter! You can purchase a bottle there, or fill your own. We immediately emptied all of our water bottles, and purchased straw covered chianti bottles to refill with house vino. The kids filled and corked bottles for the next 30 minutes. We left with: (3) 2 liter water bottles of their premium red, a giant chianti bottle of white, several bottles we enjoyed at their table, and the BEST balsamic we've ever tasted. But the biggest thing we left with was a smile. This place is the real deal, and worth a stop if you're in the Siena area. It's a fun little local find you'll want to treasure.

PORCHETTA WINE…read more FRIENDLY SERVICE WINE Down the block from the cathedral is this tiny, charming deli/wine bar filled with regional specialties. I loved everything about this spot!

Great wine. Close walk from the Cathedral. Nice selection…read moreof wines and nice outdoor seating.

Came to this spot to do a wine tasting however they couldn't take us the same day. We were just…read morelooking to try some wines of the area to make the right purchases. We ended up staying outside for drinks but the wine selection was limited. We liked the Rosso they had and got a bottle to drink there. We enjoyed ourselves sitting outside people watching and letting our feet rest.

This cafe in Siena is located on one of its twisty, inclined streets near Piazza del Duomo. There…read moreare three separate doorways; one seems to be for food, one for booze, and one for coffee and pastries. The coffee door is imprinted with "KAFA Forest Coffee". We were walking along and just wanted a coffee to sip as we sat and relaxed on their covered patio. It's a great place to people watch. I went inside and ordered 2 Americanos at the counter. The helpful barista understood my English perfectly and my cups of espresso were ready quickly to take out to the patio. The coffees were bold and strong; quite enjoyable. We sat for ten minutes or so until another customer sat at the table next to us and lit up a cigarette, smoke blowing in our faces (unintentionally). Smoking on a restaurant patio is fine in Italy. They also serve pastries, small sandwiches, and gelato.

Delicious food, good wine and friendly service. Cozy little spot you might walk past but stop in!!!read more

We walked by this wine bar and store and decided to take a look inside. So much wine and liquor!…read moreIt's a cute store. We decided to take a break from walking and have a glass of wine. Wish we had more time to do their wine tasting. The man helping us with the wine was friendly and very nice. He was patient with us and helped us pick the wine to try. The two ladies at the entrance to the store weren't as friendly.

We were looking for restaurants in the area with vegetation options. We wanted some fresh greens…read moreafter two weeks of eating mostly meat and starchy vegetables. We decided to go here because they carried more vegetarian dishes on their menu. The salads were delicious and more substantial. More than lettuce, tomatoes, and shredded carrots salads in other restaurants. The restaurant is much bigger than what I expected, looking at it from the front. There are small alcoves and rooms with tables tucked inside. Very cute! The vegetarian polenta trio plate was very delicious too. So were the pork cheeks, lasagna, and steak tartare. The waiter was very nice and took great care of us. Their wines also didn't have a high mark up as well. They have a small little shop selling pasta, oils, almond biscuits, etc at the front entrance.

My wife and I have been here every year for 3 or4 years for a wine tasting and antipasto. The staff…read moreis always efficient and friendly, the Brunello divine. It's always a great experience.

Stunningly well stocked shop of wine and goodies. The open deli chillers were the big selling point…read morefor me, packed with cured meats and cheeses- really good stuff.

Excellent and kind service, moderately priced. Good food and very informative about the wine,…read moresalumi and cheese. We are coming back tomorrow

5 stars for the view. None for service or food. No amount of fancy plating and presentation will…read moremake up for the lack of soul satisfying good food. We made reservations online. We were met at the door by an elderly man who we assumed was the proprietor. He loudly explained to us in very condescending english for the entire restaurant to hear that we had to order 2 dishes each and that it would be more economical for us to purchase a bottle of wine than order a glass each. It was clear he judged us as low budget uneducated Americans. It was very embarrassing. This is our third trip to visit Montalcino. We usually come to stay for 1 to 2 weeks every 4 years because we love the place, the people and the wine, so this restaurant is definitely an exception to all our wonderful experiences in this lovely place. For the over $200 we paid for our meal, we suggest you try Re di Macchia to enjoy wonderful food and service for half the price instead. If it is a view you are after, then Belvedere definitely has better food, prices and service a few doors away.

My husband and I visited Osticcio for lunch and a wine tasting several years ago while staying at…read moreour house in Sassofortino. Because of COVID we have not been back but I am recommending it to some friends who are going over next month. It was and amazing experience!! The food was out of this world, very unique and absolutely delicious. I can say the same for the wines we tasted and ordered to be sent back to California. We will definitely go back there, perhaps while visiting Italy next month. A real WIN in the wine and food department!!!

If you love Tuscan wine and want to bring some home, come here to buy your wine. The wine shop…read moreoffers a sliding scale on your shipping costs so the more you buy the cheaper your shipping will be. For example, seemed like most standard rates were like 120 Euro for a case of wine but we bought our case of wine for 60 Euro which is like $5/bottle! What's great is you can mix and match and the owner of the wine store has relationships with all the wineries in Montepulciano so he can get whatever you want! We walked away with some Vino Nobile, Brunellos, Rosso di Montelcino and even a wine from Bolgheri. When we run low on our stock, we will be sure to contact Per Bacco again! The wine store is also equipped with a tasting room so you can taste before you buy.

OH YEAHHHHH THIS IS THE PLACE TO BE FOR A MF SANDWICH. you can pick a pre-set sandwich from the…read moremenu or build your own. there is an art to building your own because you don't want to get the bread soggy and trust me, it will get soggy if you don't do it right but when you do, it's heat. also i recommend going right when they open so the bread is the freshest it can be. but damn this place is heat. heat sandwich, heat service, quality ingredients. price can range from around €8-€13. also great interior as well, super cozy, warm vibe.

This was the best panini sandwich I had on my trip. It was just phenomenal. I ordered the number 3…read more- wild boar mortadella, with black truffle and olive sauce, stracciatella, and sun dried tomatoes. The portion was huge for 10 euros. The price to quality ratio was insane. I'd come back to Siena just for this sandwich, I'm still dreaming about it.