Delicious. Highly recommend. The wine was $20 a bottle and it was the best I've had while in Italy.read more

Our trip to Siena meant Florentine Steak for dinner. Tuscany region is know for this specialty…read more Our problem was where to go! We Yelped a place in Siena but since the race was to be run on the weekend the sides of beef had not arrived everywhere. The first place we stopped guided us to Il Grillo Moro, it is their main item and only take reservations. They were gracious to call ahead for us and reserve as table. We were on our way. 25 min later in the Tuscan countryside, we arrived. The manager of the restaurant set the tone for the night, with his wonderful warm charm and delightful tone. He sat us at the "best table for us". We started with some great wine and "anti pasta ". Beef carpaccio, wild boar cold cut plate and fried ricotta zucchini flowers. Every item was pleasing to the eye and the taste, well, I'm not sure words can articulate the right senses it overwhelmed. Carpaccio was lite and perfectly seasoned. Boar plate provided many sensations and textures. The flowers were delightful. Just enough of everything to allow flavors to be tasted and enjoyed. There was no question what was next. As we sat there and watched steaks make there way to other tables, we knew our future. 2 steaks were on the ticket. The brought out the cuts prior to the cooking. Oh my. A short period later, they arrived. Served with roasted potatoes that included garlic and rosemary. After 5 min, the kids were asking to place an order for two more. The first order was close to 7lbs of steaks! We let them allow the first ones to settle and went to dessert. That was reserved for panna cotta and a version of hazelnut ice cream. Both had a nice layer of chocolate to enhance their individual flavors. Il Grillo Moro should be on the list to anyone traveling around the Siena area. You won't go wrong! Don't forget to get a reservation, otherwise you may be eating at 10pm and miss one of the best steaks you will ever have.

This is a must visit when near Bagnaia. They have a shuttle that will get you as well. In all of…read moretravels through Roma, Florence to Sienna, this is one of the best restaurants we visited. Seriously we have been all over and one of the top meals we had. We met the chef / owner as well and has a passion for making sure its at top standards. Great wine and dessert drinks also.

Amazing food and relaxed atmosphere. Our group had the bruschetta and a caprese appetizer,…read morefollowed by steak grilled with olive oil and rosemary and the low roasted pork in saffron cream. Highly recommend it! We sat outside and even though temperature was quite warm, there was an occasional breeze with the scent of lavender from their garden. Thanks to the tip from a previous reviewer, we parked down the street and walked up to restaurant.

The food is amazing. So is the service. It is a bit challenging to find but soooo worth it. They do…read morehave a menu in English, you have to ask for it. Our waiter Andrea spoke very good English. Word of advice, do not attempt to drive down the street where the restaurant is located. You will see cars parked alongside the road for reason. Park your car with the others and walk down to the restaurant. The street is very narrow, there is no parking anyway, and you will be on a very tight spot indeed to get out of there. Enjoy!!

So behind on my reviews...having to much fun and phone service was out for a few days…read more Dining at La Taverna di San Giuseppe is was one of the coolest dining experiences ever. Our server told us that this previously a cave. How often do you get to dine in a cave? The inside of the restaurant is of this stone like space. We were immediately captivated. While it does not currently have a Michelin rating, we were told it previously had a Micheline rating. The atmosphere is that of a cave...cool, a little damp, and intimate. San Guiseppe has wine cellar, according to staff, date back. We felt totally and complete immersed in history and that was only the building. centuries of Sienese life. The cuisine honors Tuscan tradition while elevating it through precision and care. Each dish showcases excellent ingredients and confident execution, embracing regional flavors rather than reinventing them. San Guissppe feature traditional dishes such as handmade pasta, rich sauces, and tenders meats showcasing distinct flavors with bold seasoning. We order lasaguna and cheese salad...absolutely superb! Our servers were superior...waiting on you hand and foot. You did not ask for anything as it was already there. Our server, Marco, was kind, humorous and knowledgeable. Since it was our first time to the restaurant he was super patient and informative regarding menu items. La Taverna di San Giuseppe has s long-term Michelin recognition for a reason...superior food and excellent service in a very unique space. We savored every bite and sip we consumed in San Giuseppe. When we are in Tuscany again, we will make a beeline for this restaurant.

Taverna di San Giuseppe was a disappointing meal for us, especially in a city with so many great…read moredining options. We ended up here by mistake (confused it with another spot), and unfortunately it didn't live up to expectations. The restaurant fills up with reservations for two seatings, and from the moment we sat down the pace felt rushed. We ordered drinks and a starter while deciding on the rest, but multiple staff members kept coming by trying to take our full order. It felt like they were pushing to move things along quickly. There were a couple positives. The chicken livers to start were quite tasty and something we didn't see often on other menus. The primi were underwhelming. The pasta didn't taste fresh like many other trattorias in Siena, and the dishes overall were just average. The lasagna in particular was mushy, and the sauces didn't stand out. The secondi were slightly better -- pork ribs, Barolo-braised beef, and a "small chicken" -- but still nothing that justified the higher prices. They do have an underground wine cellar built into a cave, which is interesting to see, but there are other places in Siena with much larger and more impressive cellar spaces. Also worth noting, they add a "10% tax" charge rather than the typical €2 coperto per person. Overall, a rushed and fairly mediocre meal at a higher price point. With so many better places to eat in Siena, this is one I'd skip.

Osteria la Botte is a hidden gem within the quaint little town of Vagliagli. Hands down the best…read moremeal we had in Italy! My husband and I joke that we are self-proclaimed food critics, but really we're not hard to please. In general we like simple but creative meals that let fresh ingredients shine, and Osteria la Botte truly delivered. The owner and chef Laura combines Tuscan tradition with contemporary flare, and puts a personal, thoughtful touch into every dish. Not only did she create and prepare each plate, but came by regularly to check in and even explained the history/origin of several dishes and their ingredients. We had amazing classics like Panzanella, Pici Cinghiale, Coniglio, and an absolutely incredible Tiramisu. Osteria la Botte is a must if you are staying in the Chianti/Siena region. Be advised the Osteria is often confused with the neighboring Ristorante, La Taverna di Vagliagli, but these are separate establishments. For incredible ambiance, wonderful service and an amazing Tuscan food experience choose Osteria la Botte.

From the owner: Piccola osteria cucina locale e nazionale con prodotti di primissima qualitaread more

Service was amazing, friendly and accommodating as we started outside and then decided to eat…read moreinside. The food 12/10. Bruschetta was the best we had while in Italy; Rome, Florence and Siena. The Florentine steak was enough for 3 and they serve medium rare, chicken cuttlotte and potato's were fantastic and the sea bass and veggies wonderful and fresh!!

This is a white table cloth restaurant in the middle of nowhere. I ordered the Bruschetta, risotto…read moreand large T bone. The portions were great and the food was wonderful. We were very pleased at the prices too.

Best Home Cooked Italian food I have ever had in my life! My Grandmother would slap me with a…read morewooden spoon but I telleth the truth! Went 2 nights in a row! Freshest selection of everything! It's this type of place that makes life worth living! I continue to fantasize about this wonderful eatery Every now and then! Bottom line it's worth flying here just to smell the fabulous cuisine wafting from the kitchen! Do they deliver?

Il Fornacino has an adventurous menu that I was excited to try. Like every restaurant in the area…read moreit offers the traditional Tuscan tagliata di chianina (is there a law?) but there's also rabbit stuffed with veal and truffles and a very on-trend Swiss chard, ricotta, and truffled egg raviolone. I started with the latter, which was delicious -- but the powerful flavour of cheese and the egg yolk drowned out the chard. My wife's potato flan was quite nice, but it arrived buried under a heap of truffle shavings that tasted of nothing in particular. My main was a special of roast suckling pig with potatoes and a savoury tuile made with the pork drippings. The tuile was gratuitous -- a chef-y touch that didn't actually taste very nice. The suckling pig was beautifully cooked but the potatoes were weirdly inconsistent; some crisp and others mushy. Il Fornacino is a good restaurant that would be the best restaurant around in most places, but the five-star bar is set pretty high in Tuscany. But the prices were very modest and the wine selection was great. It's a tremendously good value for what it offers.

We have been coming to Tuscany for four years and this has always been a must stop. I am not sure…read morewhy no reviews have been posted but the food is delicious. The restaurant is unassuming, casual but always has a wonderful atmosphere- relaxing music, white tablecloths, warm fireplace (autumn) and local art. We've been there with our friends, family and as a couple; it's always special. The wife is the Chef and the husband is the waiter. The service and food is always first class. We highly recommend!

We liked our meal here so much we went back a second time. The owner and his wife were very…read morewelcoming and spoke good english.