Really good. Had the fried chicken thighs ( don't ask for catsup or aioli for dipping since they…read moredon't have), Tuscan stew and ravioli. All really good.

Amazing birthday dinner out on the deck with stunning views of the Tuscan Countryside. Food was…read moreincredible and staff were very attentive. We'll be back again.

Food was amazing - we didn't have a reservation but they fit us in - service was wonderful and I…read morewould highly recommend

We were so eager to try Osteria di Casa Chianti that we kept making reservations "Too early" (3xs…read moreto be exact). Nonetheless, getting a reservation within their allotted window was actually quite easy. As soon as we arrived, we KNEW the sunset would be unrivaled. It was the perfect Tuscan sunset. I'll start with the food: fantastic. We had the ragu, a beef filet, steak carpaccio, and marinated tomatoes. zero complaints - everything was perfectly simple and truly delicious. The service was next level: from the giant glass of digestif presented to my father-in-law for his birthday to the round of complimentary desserts and limoncello, the service was full of joy! As we left, our server was sharing some personal tales with us. He really bonded with my father-in-law and ended up gifting him a bottle of wine that had familial significance/connection between us! We were so grateful for this special experience and have the signed bottle sitting out still today. If you want a great meal, with an incredible view, and even better service, hurry over to Osteria di Casa Chianti!

Ristorante La Bottega (Volpaia / Radda in Chianti)…read more Volpaia is a wonderful small hamlet that should be on everyone's must see village list when visiting Tuscany. Although the town has less than 30 permeant residents, it has one of the more interesting wineries in the area, Castello di Volpaia. Following a very worthwhile wine tour, we had lunch at La Bottega. The restaurant has a great outdoor seating area which overlooks the valley next to Volpaia. The view was wonderful and relaxing. The service was very prompt. The meal was solid. Overall, a good choice when visiting Volpaia.

Definitely YES, great food, service and unforgettable Tuscany views. We ordered raviolis,…read moreflorentina steak paired with Chanti wine. A place to visit more than one time!!!

Excellent accueil dans le patio du restaurant / Auberge…read more Pasta authentique, Chianti de la casa et digestifs offert ! Un bon moment de savoir vivre toscan

Not to be missed! A lovely place with tango playing, a great view, a lovely selection of wines and…read morehonest Tuscan food. Hop in here and have a chat with the owners. Hospitality is at the core of their business and they speak English, French and German!

I'm not even sure where to begin, so I'm going to start with gratitude. I'm grateful that I live a…read morelife where I was able to take a tour of this picturesque winery tucked into a Tuscan hillside, followed by an absurdly delicious four hour lunch complete with ALL THE WINE. Look, I've been wine tasting before. I'm cultured. I usually go to the bathroom in the bathroom. But I was completely unprepared for this lunch. Partially because my friends who booked it didn't tell us we were tasting wine at a Michelin starred restaurant (and partially because I was deeply hungover from all the wine I "tasted" the night before). In any case, I was not at my best when I arrived. But the hospitality here is unmatched. They welcomed us in like we were guests in their home, offering espresso and anything else we needed before the informative and interesting tour of the monastery where they make and store the wine, including the 1000 year old rooms where they used to smoke meat, and store food. The entire estate is absolutely gorgeous. We were here in May, and everything was blooming. They have an incredible garden in the back which I assume provides much of the produce for our meals, and you can taste the quality and the freshness in their "garden's fresh salad" which was one of the five courses on our menu (that in reality looked and tasted like no salad I've ever seen). This menu underpromised, and the staff overdelivered. While there were five courses, there were also several bites, and tastes, and dips, and even mini-sandwiches of anchovy and butter and dehydrated chicken essence that blew my mind. By the time we finished the incredible cannelloni with roasted beef sauce, and started on the duck l'orange, we were bursting at the seams. I cursed my mother for instilling in me a need to finish everything that was put in front of me, but I was never not going to eat that airy focaccia paired with the silkiest olive dip you've ever seen. One of my friends joked (I think), "If they bring us any more food I'm burning this place to the ground." And of course, every bit of this food was paired with a fabulous wine from their estate. That monastery is filled with bottles of delicious chianti classico, tignanello, barolo, and more. It was amazing. It was excessive. I loved it all. It wasn't cheap, but it was worth it.

Enjoyed lunch in early October 2023, the multi course meal was exceptional, the wines served with…read moreeach course were outstanding and, the service was impeccable.

Not many restaurants in town , this one has a very limited menus mostly meat. The staff is nice…read moreprices are fair. Seems like a local spot so that's good. But if fancy is what your looking for, it's not the spot. Cheers

absolutely perfect meal. I came on my honeymoon with my husband. we had a Tuscan meat appetizer…read morethat was so good. dont get me wrong cuz i loved the meat but there came a chicken liver crostini and a tomato pesto parmigiano crostini on the side of the meat platter that was absolutely amazing. stuff I regularly wouldnt eat made artfully tasteful and I licked every bite. for entrees, I had the beef bites that was stewed meat on a plate that was salty by itself but accompanied when accompanied with the cherry sauce was perfectly balanced. my husband had a duck papperedelle in which the homemade pasta was light and thin. tiramisu and creme brulee were both perfect dessert choices. service impecable and outstanding. I have no bad words to say. amazing experience.

This restaurant is quite unassuming from the outside - it looks empty and quiet. But then you walk…read morein, and realize everyone is on the back terrace taking in views that rival Under the Tuscan Sun. The restaurant is worth visiting for the view alone. When you're finally able to take your eyes off of the rolling Tuscan hills that seem to go on forever, you'll have a chance to review the small menu - a few dishes under each course and just a few wines - they're all delicious. You can't go wrong. Definitely do a full menu of courses so you can try a bit of everything. Plan on staying several hours - you do not want to rush out of this experience (and the restaurant staff is also not trying to rush anyone). Enjoy your time here, I'll surely return whenever I'm In Toscana again.

Our second visit, this time for lunch. Can't say enough good things about the food and the…read moreexperience overall. Fresh pasta and the side of zucchini with olive oil and garlic was heaven would highly recommend

This place is...chef's kiss...molto bene...it slaps; however you communicate that the food is Just…read more That. GOOD! We stumbled upon this while driving from Florence city center to the Tuscan countryside (USA tourists;) and yelp led us right. A limited menu with a few different tasting menus, we went à la carte and had the exploding raviolis and boar tagliatelle and they were both SO SO SO DELICIOUS! Small-er, but well appointed art deco-type decor...with one waitress and one sommelier...the wine recommendations were perfect! Things that sounded 'different' than what we are used to, just worked...and worked perfectly. Don't negate this place for its limited menu or combinations that you might not be used to, give it a try bc EveryThing we put in our mouths was top notch. Truly deserving of its Michelin Star rating. It's really that good. A closed-minded me from my youth would have written it off based on its pretentious-sounding dishes, but older, open-minded me did me a favor. Yummy in my tummy. Satisfying. Delicious. Don't miss out!

Amaaaaaazing food here! House wine was wonderful. Cheese appetizer was perfect, and the gnocchi…read morespecial was beyond words it was so good. Very welcoming staff who stayed open late for us.

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.

Solociccia is the casual restaurant offering of the world-famous butcher Dario Cecchini. He…read morerepresents the 9th generation of his family's tradition, taking over the business when his father passed in 1976. His macelleria (butcher shop) "Antica Macelleria Cecchini" is located in Panzano, located somewhere along the Tuscan countryside in the Chianti region. An otherwise sleepy town, foodies, winos and foodie/wino tourists flock to the macelleria to sample their meats over a glass of Chianti. He's developed into quite the famous butcher with appearances with TV chef personalities (Bourdain, Batali) and celebrities paying top dollar for his cuts. His holistic approach to his butchery stems from his former vet school training. He emphasizes treating the animal with utmost respect throughout its life and to incorporate all parts of the animal in its preparations. This restaurant reiterates his philosophy with the standard €30 six-course meal specifically excluding any traditional steak preparations and specifically including such dishes as boiled beef's knees prepared with seasonal vegetables. Quite an improvement for a cut typically meant to be given to dogs. I was introduced to this as part of the "Super Chianti" itinerary through Grape Tours - it was advertised as one of the stops. We were first served up salumi, crostini and cups of Chianti at the main butcher shop, then our group was led across the street to the restaurant. One of the crostini toppers was lard, fat that can't be found in the US. Tables are set up convivially and meals are served family-style. The menu is peppered with references to Dante's "Divine Comedy", which Cecchini has been known to recite by heart while going about his work. We were served a modification of the standard "Menu del Macellaio". While it included the sides and dessert, we were instead served four different dishes alongside the "bistecca fiorentina", not included in the standard menu but advertised in the tour itinerary as a highlight. As a solo traveler, due to bistecca being served by gram minimums in other restaurants this would realistically be my only opportunity to try the Florentine speciality. MEATS 1. Spicy meat ragu on toast 2. Beef roast 3. Boiled beef and vegetable salad 4. Braised meats (5. Bistecca fiorentina) Emphasizing the philosophy the meat dishes are identified with a number, which is associated with a certain part of the cow. Yes, that boiled beef with vegetable dish is made using the knees. The surprising thing is that the bistecca ended up being the *least* favorite of the meat dishes. It is intentionally served plain and you season it to taste with their special salt. Being served rare didn't bother me as I knew this was the traditional preparation of the dish. The other dishes were excellent. I loved the roast, broiled and braised meat dishes equally. Even better was that I didn't feel bloated after eating the meat. It helped that my palate cleanser was not a carb but vegetables dipped in evoo/salt mixture. SIDES - Vegetables to dip in extra virgin olive oil - Our special salt - Garbanzo and white beans - Coffee, e.v. olive oil cake - Grappa and Italian Military spirits The vegetables are presented in a small bowl and are meant to be dipped in a mixture of evoo and salt. Vegetables were very fresh and served as a good palate cleanser. Beans were al dente. The salt was so good that I ended up purchasing this salt to take back home. It tastes quite different from your typical seasoned salt you can find at the grocery store. Much more fine. Coffee and olive oil cake were delicious. Refreshing dessert and went well with the coffee. The grappa is a bit strong and is an acquired taste. Think of a bitter brandy made as a digestive. With so many highlights of my 2-week Italy trip, this ended up being my personal foodie favorite moment of the trip. Being a solo traveler I am appreciative of any opportunity to eat convivially over good food. Although I didn't get to meet Dario on this trip, I am very grateful to have eaten at his restaurant as foodies would love to have a similar opportunity. Many thanks to Grape Tours for this incredible opportunity - this will go down as one of the best meals I've ever partaken.

What a hearty and gratifying meat affair! It started off at the ground floor of the butcher shop,…read morewhere we were treated to crostinis and salamis; and wine of course. We adjourned to the dining area after 20 mins for the actual meal. Full marks for the service, quality, quantity and range of meat available. Love the communal eating concept as well; a great way to make friends from everywhere! The 30 Euro option was more than enough food but go for the 50 Euro option if you want some florentine steak! What a great meal and experience!