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!

This is one of the authentic restaurants that serves good and delicious Italian food…read more We came in a big group and everyone enjoyed themselves. We started with a bottle of wine supper soft and delicious. Then my mom wanted to try a Zuppa and she got the Porcini one. She ate it all. I ordered a Marguerite pizza. I loved it. The crust was so soft and crunchy at the same time. It really tasted the best pizza for me. My friend ordered but I can't remember the name of their dishes. But they love the food as well. The service was great. They were very attentive and helpful. I really enjoyed everything. If I was to go back I would go back there.

Must try! This is Tuscan food!…read more Very careful service and great beverage choices. We were the first for lunch. We were in San G for the day and went by all the cafe joints etc and saw this down a small street from the busy square. It wasn't open till noon but I asked my wife to wait 15 minutes. Well I created a buzz of some older tourist couples and they couldn't wait to try to by the time it opened. We went to the loft dining above and one server for his best to get lunch service underway. It wasn't quick but oh well. We all waited and savored and in the end it was Tuscan porcini soup from heaven, a roasted beef entree that was great! My porchetta dish was good but overheated and dried out. I saw how they did it when we left and if I knew better I would ask for a slice not cooked again. So much rosemary flavor! The most impressive part was our Tuscan tureen sampler with sauces and really good breads. The bomb. This was a splurge lunch but so worth it! They also had the care to bring my bottle of beer(wife drink wine I don't) with a frozen plastic cell bag to keep the bottle cold while I drink from the glass. Very impressive but simple service. Salads and desserts from other tables looked awesome and some older fellow next to us must be on Lipitor given the huge meat and cheese plate he ate as his meal! Kind of jealous but that was a better share dish for the table compared to the well crafted dishes we chose. But please folks don't dry out a wonderful porchetta slice!!!

It is hard to choose the right place to eat sometimes, but don't be put of by the non-descript…read moreentry as once you get inside there is definitely a wow factor. We ate in lots of restaurants in our 2 week visit to Italy and this was by far my favourite. Intimate dining area, magnificent food and staff that go out of their way to make you feel welcome. The place had an eclectic crowd, couples on romantic dates, local families just enjoying a meal together and friends just hanging out. Well worth a visit, it won't disappoint.

Amazing ravioli and carbonara. The dessert was a mascarpone cream with cantucci and vin santo!…read moreAmazing!! Also the red house wine was very good!!

This was the best meal we had in Italy! We came in the off season, but our waitress Andrea was…read moreamazing! The owner, Massimo is so incredibly friendly and generous. We will absolutely be back! We loved the pici dish so much that we ordered a second one! The food and wine were fantastic. Grazie!

We came back to this gem 1 year later because we couldn't get over the food and hospitality from…read moreour memories. It was even more special and delicious than we remembered. What beautiful, warm people and such a warmth in the decor. Very Italian! Love it! You must visit!!!

Unremarkable We had dinner at this restaurant on a Tuesday…read morenight in winter - there weren't a lot options at this time. The food was pretty good - pizza margherita, risotto al funghi porcini and lasagne. We just felt it was pretty pricey for what we got!

We have been here for over an hour gorging our American asses. The food has been solid. A lot of…read morelocal people come in and out. Looks like two brothers run this place. I had a meat plate due to carbohydrate overdose in the past few days. I asked if they could make it spicy and they brought 3 vials of crushed cayenne, Carolina reaper and something else. Hot as hell. Olive oil with habanero that was delish. Vegetable soup was rich and thick. Pesto pasta was made with tomato's and pecorino cheese. Very good. Pici saulchicha with leaks was very good. Lasagne was great. Who knew bechamel would make the best lasagna?!? Overall, the food was great and I'd eat here weekly if I lived close by.

I love this little local spot. Food is amazing at a great price. Staff and owner were so much…read morefun. He even drove me to my car service and we laughed the whole way. Love this place.

We absolutely loved our experience at this restaurant. Our party of 4 stopped here for a late…read morelunch while spending a few hours in Volterra. The hostess was so wonderful, helping us navigate the menu with so many delicious-looking options. Hubby had the pork cabbage roll with cheese and said it was delicious. BIL had the gnocchi but said the sauce had an odd flavour. SIL had the ravioli with spinach and meat sauce and loved it. I ordered the pasta with wild boar meat sauce, which was really good. The house wine we ordered was very good, as well. After our meal, Alina brought us limoncello with almond cookies, which were still warm and soft. Absolutely recommend!

Some of the better pasta entrees we tried while in Italy can be found at San Gimignano's Antica…read moreMacelleria Trattoria. Our tour manager told us that some of the restaurants in San Gimignano had the best wild boar entrees in Italy. I was sold at wild boar. We walked around a bit and found a little restaurant that had wild boar pappardelle. The restaurant was small but had some interesting meat hook decor. They also served espresso. The waiter asked us if we wanted gas or still water. We asked for still but should have asked for tap. If you don't want to pay for water, then ask for tap. There's nothing wrong with it in Europe. We ordered the bruschetta miste platter with 4 different types of bruschetta: tomato, mushroom, olive, and artichoke. It was a big platter and we probably should have ordered a salad instead but our tour manager said that the city was known for the bruschetta too. If it's known for something, then it's best to order it. Grace C. had the lasagna since she doesn't eat pork. I happily devoured my wild boar pappardelle. I tried some of her lasagna too and it was layered deliciousness. They make the pasta in house which was also a plus. It was a little pricey for lunch, but seeing as we were in Italy, we had to indulge a little. Most of our tour group opted for pizza but I had been craving pasta which is why we stopped at this trattoria. The service was great and our meal was fantastic.

To be honest, we chose this place primarily because it was off the main drag in San Gimignano and…read morelooked low key, because it looked like it could accommodate 2 strollers, and because it wasn't particularly jammed up when we arrived. We weren't expecting much culinary satisfaction based on this criteria, but the food was actually quite solid. We got the pappardelle with wild boar ragu, the steak with arugula and parm, the fennel, grapefruit and olive salad and a few small sides; spicy spinach and white beans with sage and garlic. We split the entrees so I got a good overview of both dishes. The steak was very high quality and it was perfectly cooked and seasoned. Loved it. The pappardelle, my favorite pasta actually, was great but I found the wild boar to be a little gamey. Not bad, just a bit out there. The sides were competent, but undersalted and plain, and finally the salad was light and refreshing and a great palate cleanser. Overall we were pleased with the meal. The check came to 45 euros for 2 mains, 2 sides, a salad and 2 bottles of fizzy water. Not too bad given the quality. For any tourists looking for a place off the beaten path, I have to say, definitely consider giving these guys a try.

Stopped in for lunch here. Sat outside on a sunny afternoon. Food was delicious and service was…read moregood. The owner also recommended a very good wine. Planning on returning!

We shared the Pappardella with mushroom and truffle cream sauce, and the Italian beef in Chianti…read morewine and onion. The food was absolutely fantastic. It tasted like a simple flavorful, and hardy home cooked meal. We plan to go back again before we leave San Gimignano. For dessert we shared the Panna Cotta with saffron and pine nuts. The staff were friendly and courteous.