The food was subpar and the service was horrible. This place is not for tourists. It's a nice place…read morein a great location, but they don't appreciate tourists. There was an obvious favoritism shown to the locals as there was only one couple in the restaurant when we came in and every other table that came in after us was served, ate, drank espressos, and left BEFORE we ever had our food.

We didn't really think we were gonna have such a wonderful meal at this modest, homey, family run…read morerestaurant. What started out as a late lunch while discovering the hillside town of Peccioli. We had ducked in to pick a few pastries from the shining cold-case, and saw that there we tables open, so we said..."Wanna...?" We were so impressed with the food, the savory waffle, the steak tartar, the cheesecake and pastries. The atmosphere and loving family service made us feel like we were locals who had stopped into our regular place. We finished with a rich cup of coffee and Ferretti's famous Biscotti. Those biscotti are sooooo delicious that we had to buy a couple of containers of them for the road.... they traveled with us throughout Italy and we hoarded them for morning coffee each day. Our waiters were the sons of the owners, and they were so charming. They shared with us some of their own travels, especially in the U.S. (our home). Our advice; roam the farmers' market in the town square and, right there, stop into Pasticceria Ferretti. They even have a nice sidewalk seating area in that pedestrian only area. P.S. The town has a great parking garage with a famous modern-art foot bridge.... memorable, photogenic!

We had a lovely meal here on their large outdoor patio. Our airbnb host recommended this place…read morewhen we asked for steak, and I'm very glad we found it. It's a short walk from the centre of town, nothing in Palaia is very far away! We read a lot about the view, and while the view from Palaia is stunning in general, you can't see quite as much of it from the patio, especially if you aren't right up against the edge. We started with antipasti for two which was a massive, massive portion of meat, cheese, olives, and bread. It was all delicious, but if we'd finished it we'd have been stuffed. Know that before ordering! They don't play around with antipasto in Italy. Save it for a big group, or pair it with just a pasta maybe. We followed it up with a pasta to share, and a steak. The steak wasn't nearly as rare as we'd liked, although it did have great flavor. If you want it rare, you have to ask (we thought that was a Tuscan thing, but apparently the super-rare steak is specifically Florentine and you won't necessarily get it in other places). A side of beans, and we were stuffed and happy. The menu here is made up of affordable, reliable, and filling Tuscan classics. Along with the loads of outdoor seating and relaxed atmosphere, this is a great place for a meal - and we didn't have to book on a Friday! But you probably should in cold weather if the patio is closed.

We were staying at the nearby Karma Borgo di Colleoli and picked this restaurant by chance. What a…read morefind! A handsome spacious dining room that easily accommodated a large group of ten. Efficient service without being cloying. And excellent food - you cannot go wrong across the menu - but standouts were the Parmigiana di Melanzane, Tagliatelle with Truffles, and the Steak Fiorentina. And all at very reasonable prices. We were back couple of nights later for a birthday celebration! It is a family run restaurant and their pride and joy in their food and guests shine through.

We stayed at a villa in the small Italian Tuscany town of palaia and this restaurant was highly…read morerecommended by the owners. They said it was rated #1 in the town. So on our last night we finally went with our group of 10. We did make reservations. Don't know if that is always necessary but we wanted to be sure here since we had such a large group. The atmosphere is elegant- but we were not really dressed up and it was fine. The waitstaff spoke English, that always helps us! Started out with various bruschetta appetizers - tasty on the buttery toast. Oh and had the house wines. I had shrimp and prawns- kinda messy but worth it. Had rosemary seasoned fried potatoes on the side. Many people split the big pieces of steak that were cooked to perfection. Most ordered on the more rare side. They got to pick their pieces of meat before they were cooked. We ordered several desserts. I loved my chocolate moose the best but they were all tasty. See the pics! Wonderful experience, nice friendly service.

Excellent service + wines & Olio are all amazing! Highly recommend! Don't miss this stop on the way…read moreto San Gimignano

This place is amazing! Amazing food, great service, great price and beautiful views! I absolutely…read morerecommend it to anyone traveling looking for a place with excellent wine and food in Toscana! Will definitely come back when I'm back in Italy. Thank you Paolo for the best service!

I had this place on my Yelp list for several months before our travels brought us here, and I am so…read moreglad that I trusted the reviews. We walked here from our hotel -- about a 10-minute walk -- and we arrived to find the place packed with reservations in waiting. They still managed to get us in! That's customer service! Fabio took care of us, along with another young lady whose name I did not catch. They were spectacular. I'm a Texas guy, and we eat beef for breakfast, lunch and dinner. I was impressed with the Steak Florentine here. It was tender and was mildly flavored with herbs and butter. The roasted potatoes were OK. The cannellini beans in tomato sauce almost stole the show. What a wonderful combination of meaty white beans and sweet tomato sauce! And the tiramisu was divine. This place was packed on our visit, and it is no surprise, because they are very good at what they do. Still, it was comfy, and we were well taken care of.

Great food and service - speaks very good English - a great side dish is white beans in tomato gravyread more

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!

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.

Delicious, reasonably priced restaurant recommended by locals. The servers were very attentive and…read morefriendly and the meal was delicious! English menu available. The wild boar pasta is incredible!! Super comfortable and welcoming local restaurant. Dinner starts at 7:30, I think.

This is a pleasant restaurant located about 100m south of the Pisa Tower complex. The service is…read moreprompt and polite; food is excellent and the prices are reasonable. People-watching from the outdoor patio is a fun diversion.

Very accommodating and kind staff. While it is in a tourist area, this place is a great find. Would…read morehighly recommend.

Gian Franco is the most delightful cafe owner and gourmet sandwich maker. We communicated with…read moregoogle translate and had the most amazing time laughing and enjoying his company. Each sandwich was crafted with love. We will return!

The owner Gianfranco is an artist when it comes to preparing your meat and cheese board. We enjoyed…read morethat with some local wine. It was delicious and a great experience. This place may be hard to find, but well worth it.