Fantastic service, great wine selection, delicious pecorino. The view can't be beat, either. A…read moresuper find in sleepy Pienza.

We've been very fortunate to have been able to travel to Tuscany on a number of occasions. Pienza…read moreand Il Casello have become regular stops for us. We always have a drink before dinner (usually at nearby Latte di Luna), sitting outside, taking in the view of the incomparable Val D'Orcia and talking to the friendly patrons of the bar. Staff is hospitable and the memories are indelible.

Last night, we had one of the the top 10 restaurant meals of our lives. This morning, I'm…read morereflecting on why. This place had no "stars". It's not in any guidebooks. The setting was unlikely...the ground floor was a neighborhood bar. Definitely NOT fancy. The locals were hanging out, outdoors on the cobblestone street if they were smoking, inside if the temperatures were a bit too brisk. The dining room was upstairs. Pretty, spotless, but definitely not fancy. There were no tuxedoed waiters or rows of silverware. No fancy China. The service was by the owner, who miraculously flew from table to table. He was fast but never felt rushed. There were no menus. He charmingly explained 6 starters and 7 mains. The only problem was deciding....each and every option sounded incredible. Wine service was equally casual, but lovely. He deposited multiple bottles on our table and instructed us to "test". We did. All great, and we made a selection. After all that, he brought a different bottle. "You'll like this more." He was right! The food came quickly and it was amazing. Fresh, locally sourced, and absolutely delicious. No fancy presentations, no edible flowers, no frou-frou. We barely were able to finish (but we put our minds to it, and did). I have no idea about dessert...we simply couldn't. We felt like we'd made a new friend and had dinner in his home. He cared deeply about the enjoyment of every guest. He was passionate and loved every minute of serving us. And that's why it made our top ten. If you find yourself within 50 miles of Il Barrino, in Montisi, it's not to be missed.

This restaurant is a hidden gem. It's upstairs of the bar; lovingly chosen food offerings,…read moregracious host, a slow food delight. We loved the pasta, and the duck; all the other dishes were equally good!

By far the best dinner I've ever had in Italy, and that's really saying something. Don't do what we…read moredid and waltz up with no reservation and hope lots of smiling and high school-level Italian will score you a table -- even on a Wednesday night the restaurant was fully booked. We did manage a table in the end, very luckily for us. The menu here (which changes annually) is pretty hefty but is dwarfed by the wine list, which is so thick it -- no kidding -- has a table of contents. There's a lot of wonderful things on that wine list, including a number of bottles from the Montefollonico area and neighbouring Montepulciano. The food, which started with a surprise complementary amuse bouche, was nothing less than exquisite. A number of the things I wanted to try (like the Filet and sirloin of wild boar, eggplant, chocolate sauce and raspberries) were sold out for the night by the time we'd sat down, but what we did get was truly top-notch. I'd put La Botte Piena up against any fine dining restaurant in London. The biggest surprise of the night was the bill. After a good bottle of wine, four plates of food, a dessert and coffee, we hadn't even managed to spend 100 euros.

We chose to eat a la carte, as we were 6 adults with different food needs. If I say perfetto!, do…read moreyou know what I mean? La Botte Piena aspires (correctly) for a Michelin star, and it shows in the whole dining experience. Obviously, from the name of the restaurant, they know wine. The small touches that Michelin seeks are all there. Our amuse-bouche was a delicious pasta chip with flavored cheese and a spoon of bean soup. Our primi were perfectly prepared - pastas, ricotta gnudi, ravioli. The secondi were also delicious - beef cheeks and (for our birthday boy) bistecca fiorentina. I dolci delighted us, as did the dessert wine we chose to finish our 4 hour meal. We chatted with the sommelier and the owners, which rounded out a great evening. Highly recommended!

New Taverna. Very nice. Great outside seating and they are very pleasant w guests. Excellent…read moreLardo, Cheese and affordable wine. Very glad we came here.

We stopped by for a light snack one night while in Pienza. Cute little place! Friendly owners who…read moreare well-versed in their local wines. We had a few glasses of local vino and a Salumi plate that cost 10 euro but was so large we had to get the owners to wrap up half of it for us to takeaway. One on of the side streets within the old town. I'd go back.

Great beer stop in Pienza - hidden a bit , turn right down small street after you pass through…read morearch. Then on your left a smallish door - enter and you are greeted warmly and shown the beers. Many bottle and drafts , great collection of vinyl records they will play for you. Stop by for a diversion from crowded streets and wine - this is the place for you!

I stopped here multiple times during my trip to Pienza. Great regional meats and cheeses. Good…read morecraft beer options and great wine recommendations. The staff is warm and welcoming. If you're looking for a place to take a break or get a snack definitely stop here.

Best Bar I've been to in Italy. Great vibe, bartenders and pours! Whether it's Guia, Carlo or…read moreRicardo all are excellent specialty cocktail artists. Sit outside or get more privacy in a semi dark beautiful inside

It's like home away from home in Orvieto when you meet up at the Blue Bar! Anthony welcomes you and…read moreeven serenades you--if it's not too busy! Cozy, warm and friendly, great drinks and an awesome history. You just don't want to leave!

A hidden gem down a quiet street. Super friendly owner Antony creates a welcoming and fun…read moreatmosphere. Fluent in multiple languages and might even pick up his guitar! Chat with locals and relax in a chill setting.

Stopped here since it had a decent crowd and the food the customers were enjoying looked good…read more The outdoor seating was great and had a nice view of the church and the coming and going of the tourists. I had a spritz and a sandwich. The spritz was good and the sandwich was decent. Service was solid and it was a good experience overall.

Service the best! Food amazing. We are here 3 times in one week just because of the friendly…read moreservice and good food. Great location right across from the church so you could see everything. The Two sisters that own this have the best personality. We live in California so we don't live close but if we did we would go back.

If you like tasting wine this is the spot. Staff is very knowledgeable and attentive. The castle…read moreis very well maintained and it was exactly as I expected inside the shop.

Awesome experience! In the Enoteca La F ortezza We had two…read morewonderful Brunello tastings. Yuri was kind and knowledgeable of the wines and soil of Montalcino recommending amazing wines. I felt like I would be happy to stay there forever. Don't miss the view from the top of the Fortezza!!! Che bella esperienza guidata da Yuri attraverso i vini nobili e i Brunello di Montalcino. Torneremo al più presto ad assaporare le diversità che il terreno dei vari versanti offrono. Anche il giro sui torrioni offre una vista mozzafiato da non perdere!