This is a tiny place that is extremely difficult to find, but if you don't track it down, I will…read morefeel extremely sorry for you. We had 5 different dishes. Four were 5*, and the fifth was over 4*. Special standouts for me were the pasta with meat and duck sauce and the lasagna. The pasta appetizer was so good, I would be happy to go back and order three of them and nothing else. We got the last bottle of a 2010 wine that was the best wine of our entire trip. We could not decide on which deserts to get so the owner gave each of the four of us a small piece of 4 different desserts and charged us for 3, and then gave us some free dessert wine. A reservation is highly recommended due to the very small number of tables. They are located in an alleyway up a sloping side street from the center of town.

food was delicious and came out fast. Everything tastes so very fresh. Portions are decent sized…read morebut also not too too big to share between people. Waiter was a little annoyed with life and came off slightly rude. otherwise food was amazing

Such a lovely hidden find in the quaint hill town of Siena! We had a little trouble locating it in…read morethe alley on a rainy day, but the interior had a cute interior and covered patio, where we sat. After a few spritzes (15 euro each), we split an osso buco raviolo with seared fois gras and truffle flakes which was delicious and filling. We were hunkering for something other than pasta, pizza or steak, so had the delicious hamburger with pecorino cheese, served perfectly rare (20). It came with nice French fries and hit the spot. We were seated next to the owner, a pleasant New Yorker with the cutest dachound Julietta. The restaurant is a bit more expensive than the trattorias but well worth it.

Everyone will tell you to order the burger here, and they're absolutely right. Surprisingly, the…read morebest burger I've ever eaten was the Bandita Burger at this Pienza restaurant. While the beef patty itself is exceptional, what elevates this dish is the generous layer of melted pecorino cheese on top. The truffle butter pasta is equally outstanding. The pasta tastes unmistakably fresh and handmade, with rich truffle butter coating every strand perfectly. Together, these two dishes easily satisfy two diners, especially since the burger comes with a side of fries. La Bandita Townhouse is a must-visit when in Pienza. Just remember to make a reservation in advance, particularly for dinner service.

I hate to give away my great restaurant finding, but this place is a must go if you are in Pienza…read more You definitely need a reservation. Service and food were wonderful.

This little restaurant is a gem! They have both an upstairs and downstairs section. The food was…read moredelivered quickly and everyone was very attentive. For antipasti we ordered the cheese with the radicchio , walnuts, and apples. This was really yummy. For our primi we ordered the local pasta with tomato and garlic. For secondi we ordered the grilled lamb and the rabbit. Both were good but the rabbit was definitely different and what I'd order again. Of course we ordered the house wine, which I recommend.

Pienza is known for its local pecorino cheese, but Trattoria La Bucca delle Fate is known for its…read moretraditional Tuscan dishes! Every year we travel to Tuscany, a trip to Pienze for lunch at La Bucca delle Fate is a must! My go to is Tagliatelle Al Tartufo or Pici Al Tartufo, delicious and reasonably priced!

Truly the pici of dreams!!! I don't think it's possible to order something and have it not be…read moredelicious here, but if you aren't eating pici in Tuscany, you're missing out. The place was crowded but that is to be expected at such a tasty spot in a small town. We sat a communal table where we were able to meet other travelers in addition to friendly local Italians. The biggest surprise here is the bathroom...take a peek before you leave!

Latte di Luna has been our favorite stop in Pienza for about 20 years. The food is amazing…read moreSpecialties are Maialino da latte arrosto and PICI with choice of sauce. I've tried them all and can't decide on a favorite. The service is warm and friendly ! It's a family bussiness so we remember our Hostess since se was a toddler. Now I think she's in charge while the owner her Dad (Roberto) and mom run the kitchen. She does an amazing job. We always return when in Italy ! This place is a magnet for us and many others that visit regularly.

Have been here a couple of other times over the years and recalled it fondly but I was not as…read moreimpressed on this visit. It was lunch and of course, crowded. One of the features was the polenta and I thought it would make a nice change from pasta. It was ok but I honestly think mine is just as good. I cleaned my plate so it isn't that I didn't like it but I just didn't feel the service and food was quite as it was in the past. I would still go there in Pienza.

We had lunch here and it was adequate. This was the only restaurant during two weeks in Italy that…read moreoffered cheese in packets!! This is Pienza for goodness sakes! The balsamic is also in packets and the one I reached had already been opened and partly used. Sorry. Those are deal breakers for me. The service was perfunctory. It was very busy so apparently others are happy with it. I did think the boar sauce was tasty.

The only thing good that dinner was our lovely server and that bottle of Brunello di Montalcino we…read moreordered which was not coming out of the kitchen here. The tagliatelle pasta was over cooked, mushy, nowhere near "Al dente"; and its sauce "al cinghiale" was not tasted at all, I normally did not like much sauce but in this case it was way too little with very few pieces of cinghiale within. The Faraone was super hard and dry, and way too salty. The maiale was also dry both to the eyes and to the palate. I seriously can't recommend this place.

Travelers SO welcome and the food is THE best meal we've had in our 3 days in Italy. 9 people all…read moreordered separate things and loved each item so much, insisted we all share. Top of the list- the steak. Service is kind and competent. Comfortable atmosphere with fine food, beautiful stemware and place settings . We'll be back!

We came to this restaurant for our dinner as it was recommended by our accomodation owner. My…read morepartner & I had been having pasta dishes for the last few days so we decided to try a meat dish. We ordered their charcoal grilled bistecca. The dish was served, it looks okay BUT it was A-m-a-z-i-n-ggg !! Sooo good, the flesh simply melts in your mouth. We could taste the meat juice and the charcoal smoke. We have eaten in some of the best steakhouses but this was better! Unbelieveable indeed...to find our best t-bone steak/ bistecca in a small town called Pienza. We are going back for dinner again tonight. Our other dishes were tasty and service is friendly, like most family-owned restaurants.

Great location, easy parking nearby. Let owner Sylvia guide your appetite to delightful levels with…read morelocal ingredients. She is a delight and your senses will be satisfied with the thoughtful menu. Try the cinghiale (wild boar), it's tender and satisfying! I recommend also any sweets enjoyed with fresh caffè. I hope to return again one day :) Grazie!

From the owner: Chi non si è commosso nel mangiare una polpetta con il sugo, una fetta di prosciutto tagliato a…read moremano o un piatto di trippa allo zafferano, accompagnandoli con uno schietto bicchiere di vino? Canapé è questo: un luogo per confortare lo spirito e mitigare l'appetito.

A new restaurant in the heart of Pienza. It is rather small…read morebut surprisingly wonderful. Great service and great food. We have been traveling all over Tuscany with a group of friends and some of us have ordered chianina beef in various places. I generally save this for restaurants that specialize in bistecca Fiorentina but I was in the mood for steak so I ordered some here. I was pleasantly to find that it was the equal of what you would get in the best restaurants in Florence. Everyone in my group raved about the food. I could not possibly give this restaurant a higher recommendation

Outside venue off the Main Street. The rabbit rage was a local specialty and I loved my meatballs…read moreand potato purée. Unfortunately, the house red wines were nothing special. Slight confusion about the Hugo Spritz which they don't make, but otherwise the service was good. The waiter wanted to make a point that we Americans eat too much sugar and that his restaurant was a good value. I agreed on the first point...

Lovely restaurant, outside patio. We were first seated next to a hot air vent, asked to move and…read morewas met with an angry face. We moved to another location in a dark corner full of mosquitoes. We stayed but should if left. It got worse from that point. Ordered wine that we didn't receive asked where is the wine, after our food arrived. Well,they sold out and recommended another overpriced bottle. It was horrible along with our meal. Very small portions, tasteless pasta, and overcooked . Waitstaff rude !

2 key takeaways: 1. One of the waiters is super hot and…read morespeaks good English. Lol 2. Their food is good and the waiting time is acceptable. I was on a day trip with a frd to Pienza and by the time we wanted to have late lunch, the restaurants in Pienza were almost all closed for lunch session. But in Piccolo Mini Caffe, though the kitchen was also closed but the waiter was able to explain that they still serve cheese platter and lasagna, and offered nice service and food.