Stayed a week at the castle, wonderful open air dining alas not a view of the spectacular…read morecountryside. Staff was very warn and attentive, a very friendly, family atmosphere as at dinner all of the guest have just spent an hour or two by the pool together. The food is top quality without being over the top. The kitchen gets high marks understanding it is part of the hotel, but not worth the trek unless you are driving by for lunch or staying in the immediate area. That being said, we thoroughly enjoyed every meal we shared there. Certainly good enough to rate a review so others might have it as an option.

We were there on September 21, had some wine in the garden and had a wonderful time. Unfortunately,…read moremy wife left her camera at the cash register when she ordered a bottle of wine to go. Could you please contact me to arrange if you could send it to us in America (Oklahoma state) I will pay for the cost of sending the camera of course. My email is eazetina@hotmail.com

We stopped here for dinner based on the Yelp ratings. It's excellent…read more Everything we had was prepared by a chef that know how to marry flavors. It's a wonderful way to spend an evening enjoying someone labor of love. It's excellent! See my photos! I'd highly recommend it!

Best restaurant in Monte San Savino!! They serve excellent food! The pizza was my favorite! As I…read morelook back on my travels to Italy, I miss this restaurant more than any other. Fantastic place! Wonderful staff!

One of the best meals we ever had in Italy. The service was friendly and not rushed but the star of…read morecourse was the food. Everything was absolutely scrumptious but we were vowed in particular by their peposo which I recreated once we got back to the US. Will definitely go again next time we are in Tuscany!

Really nice place. The Chef makes sure you are happy with your meal. I would definitely come back!…read moreMy husband and I shared a steak..it was delicious and huge! No English menú but thats ok. Chef will help you. You MUST try the their tiramisu.

This osteria is in a charming piazza off the main road. Make reservations ahead of time if you can…read more The menu is small, filled with the most delightfully prepared dishes. The owner is jovial and is working so hard to ensure all have a great experience. Do not expect pizza or pasta!!!! This is home cooked, fresh fare. Not to be missed--the fagioli! These white beans, friends, are what dreams are made of. So damn delicious. The grilled sausage is stellar! Perfectly grilled, with just the right crisp! Bruschetta is also simply and flavorfully prepared. And we have never met a chickpea we didn't like and these ones were sock-knockers! Everything is non-fussy, straightforward, honest in preparation--letting the ingredients shine through! Also, do the house wine thing-- you pay by the glass and it's tasty! Truly a memorable experience of real food lovingly prepared by real people!

An exceptional little restaurant in a small piazza of Pienza…read more Sip the local vino with front row seating to heretics being burned at the stake.

This is probably closer to 3.5 starts but will give benefit of the doubt. The restaraunt is…read moresituated outside the walls of Monte San Savino slightly down the hill. The view was amazing, and service was good. The food was a bit more up and down. Some of the dishes were excellent, others just decent. I would go again but also be willing to try some of the others in the area.

We pulled off the autostrade to rest during our drive to southern Italy and happened across this…read morewonderful restaurant in Tuscany just in time for the sunset. The restaurant is situated on top of the mountain at the city center overlooking the valley below. We were immediately seated near the window and started with an exquisite house red and muscato wine. Our starters were crostinito "variety" and a soufflé with parmesan and pears covered in shaved truffles that sent my taste buds into a food orgasm. It was simply the best thing I have ever put into my mouth. I cried a little while eating.... For the second course we had mozzarella stuffed raviolis with shrimp in gravy with an amazing pasta with something like a light Alfredo sauce with shaved truffles. It is truly something to eat slowly and enjoy each bite. For the main course we split a filet with bacon and olives in a sauce. Truly eye opening to pair olives with steak! We ordered a side of white beans which were quite plain but paired well. I prefer our Oklahoma style of preparation with hamhocks. :) As the last bites went down, my wife and I reflected on a wonderful meal that will only be possible to repeat if we return again. That just might happen!!!

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.