Very quiet on an early spring lunch in this small town in Tuscany. Quiet turns into excellent…read moreservice accented by an outstanding appetizer of Terrina di fegatini di pollo (chicken liver patè) with marinated onions and great local bread. Having a brunello by the glass was a killer add-on, particularly in the shadow of Montalcino.

BEST restaurant in Buonconvento! This was our first (and became our only) dinner spot during our…read moreshort stay in Tuscany. The staff was wonderful and very accommodating to our (lack of Italian language) and the food was DELICIOUS. Can't wait to go back.

This was our second visit (one two years ago). The food is good (nothing memorable), however, there…read moreis only couple of waiters (seem family) and the service is VERY slow. The bathrooms are so tiny and the ceilings so low I hit my head couple of times. Considering how great the food is everywhere in Italy, I would say try another place. There is no menu, its all verbal. They used to be much better and I am not certain we will return again.

We went to "Da Mario" twice during our stay near Buonconvento, the first time five of us for lunch…read moreand the second just me and the wife for dinner. The first visit was the best, we all really enjoyed the meal, it was inexpensive and it was fun. The second visit was nice too but we went for a bit more upscale food and wine and it didn't quite scale. Tips: 1. Two in the staff speak great English, the rest don't. 2. The house wine is a good deal: inexpensive and not bad (they put out a bottle and you pour as many glasses as you see fit). 3. Make a dinner reservation if you want a chance to sit in the garden (you do if it's hot out, otherwise inside is pretty nice too). 4. The white beans are delicious.

We stopped here between wine tasting visits and really enjoyed the pasta. We had the Ragu pasta and…read morethe pasta (basil) pesto. It was only €5 for each!!!! Very friendly people work there and it looks to be quite popular with the locals. We would definitely go back again!! ----------------------- Ci siamo fermati qui tra le visite di degustazione di vini e abbiamo davvero apprezzato la pasta. Avevamo pasta al ragù e pesto di pasta (basilico). Era solo € 5 per ciascuno !!!! Qui lavorano persone molto amichevoli e sembra essere abbastanza popolare tra i locali. Ritorneremo sicuramente !!

Tasty local cuisine, sufficient portions, friendly stuff, good coffee, even the americano one,…read morehighly recommended to everyone. Definitely worth eating over there.

Eating here was a wonderful experience. From the coziness of the restaurant to the delicious food…read more The Gnocchi was tasty and so light, my husband had the tagliatelle w/ grana padano and riboletti bean & veg.soup was so good and full of flavor. Our waitress and whom I presume was the owner were so nice and kind. Whenever we visit again we will return to this wonderful place.

Our favorite restaurant in Montalcino. We come here at least 2 or 3 times every time we visit this…read morebeautiful part of Italy and always look forward to it. Great food and superb wine list, especially for aged Brunellos. Highly recommend their menu of the day or their amazing Chianina beef. Bring your appetite. Definitely a must visit for truly soul satifyung tuscan cuisine and hospitality.

As an American craft beer lover, this place was an oasis of rock and roll and great beer after…read morespending a month on a diet of fine Tuscan wines. It was just what we needed in a most unexpected place. This is clearly the local hang-out. We showed up without reservations at 19:30 on a Friday evening and though they had a table for us the place was filling quickly and most all the other tables inside were reserved. A few waitresses spoke good English and were helpful. Food was fine. Solid, not spectacular. Service was great...but it is a pub. The locals all were friendly. Lots of young families with their kids, so we felt comfortable being silly. Fantastic Belgium beers and a solid 6 taps of various styles beer. I'd go back in a heartbeat.

What a strange place. I have never seen anything like it in Italy and rarely elsewhere either. They…read morehave an enormous collection of great Belgian beers, and they have so-so food. As a beer hall, it's a flat-out five stars. As a restaurant, it's three, or so. So I'll average it out as four. If you are a beer lover visiting nearby, and you want a diversion from the (great) Tuscan wines, make sure to spend an evening at the T.N.T. pub. The food is not the reason to go there, but it will pass. Bring a driver who doesn't drink, so that you can safely indulge in the wonders of the bar. Our favourite was the Lupulus, but it was a tough competition and they will probably have a somewhat different selection when you are there. Enjoy! (Oh, and get a reservation if you plan to go there on a weekend, or you will have to either wait or sit indoors, which can be blazingly hot.)

This is exactly the kind of restaurant and dining experience we were looking for Tuscany! The food…read morewas exceptional particularly the strawberry gazpacho and the truffle pasta. The whipped ricotta and meringue dessert was one of the best desserts we've ever tried. Linda and her staff were generous, kind and knowledgeable. There is indoor dining with air conditioner as well as outside dining with a lovely view of the Tuscan hills. If you're able, make a reservation in advance.

This meal was fantastic! We sat outside and watched the sky change from day to night. Each thing we…read moreate was perfect, the prosciutto and melon appetizer, served in a mini melon with fresh mint, the Tuscan ravioli, gnocchi with truffles and both desserts. The bread was fresh and the wine was tasty, too. It was a memorable dinner, for sure! We may even have to go back, it was that good!

What a delightful stop for lunch! We were looking for a late lunch as we drove to our destination…read morein Tuscany and decided to stop here because of convenience. It turned out to be a Michelin awarded restaurant and we were about to be treated to a simple, amazing meal of fingering potatoes, arugula salad with stunning balsamic vinegar, and fresh pasta. We enjoyed sparkling water because we had a long evening of celebrating with friends and family ahead of us. The service was stellar and the atmosphere was relaxing, beautiful, and elegant. I've been making fingerling potatoes like the dish I enjoyed here once I got home. Our timing was off when we passed by again or else we would have stopped for another beautiful meal. Highly recommend!

This place was a 10/10 across the board. We came back twice because the food was so good and staff…read morewere amazing. They've had Michelin stars in the past but not this year but it was still amazing quality food. The first night I had the duck and I wanted more of it along with the pears and slaw. Tagliatelle also delicious and we came back to try the Florentine steak. Couldn't really order a different temp bc that's how they eat it so I just went with it. Some pieces cook more bc of the hot skillet. Carbonara wasn't on the menu but we decided to ask the Chef and he made it for us. Also absolutely perfect and well made. The inside was very nice and classic Italian decor, romantic and perfect for a date night.

Last night, we had one of the the top 10 restaurant meals of our lives. This morning, I'm…read morereflecting on why. This place had no "stars". It's not in any guidebooks. The setting was unlikely...the ground floor was a neighborhood bar. Definitely NOT fancy. The locals were hanging out, outdoors on the cobblestone street if they were smoking, inside if the temperatures were a bit too brisk. The dining room was upstairs. Pretty, spotless, but definitely not fancy. There were no tuxedoed waiters or rows of silverware. No fancy China. The service was by the owner, who miraculously flew from table to table. He was fast but never felt rushed. There were no menus. He charmingly explained 6 starters and 7 mains. The only problem was deciding....each and every option sounded incredible. Wine service was equally casual, but lovely. He deposited multiple bottles on our table and instructed us to "test". We did. All great, and we made a selection. After all that, he brought a different bottle. "You'll like this more." He was right! The food came quickly and it was amazing. Fresh, locally sourced, and absolutely delicious. No fancy presentations, no edible flowers, no frou-frou. We barely were able to finish (but we put our minds to it, and did). I have no idea about dessert...we simply couldn't. We felt like we'd made a new friend and had dinner in his home. He cared deeply about the enjoyment of every guest. He was passionate and loved every minute of serving us. And that's why it made our top ten. If you find yourself within 50 miles of Il Barrino, in Montisi, it's not to be missed.

This restaurant is a hidden gem. It's upstairs of the bar; lovingly chosen food offerings,…read moregracious host, a slow food delight. We loved the pasta, and the duck; all the other dishes were equally good!

Adorable pizza parlor on the north side of Siena with a dedicated GF oven/kitchen! On par with the…read morebest gluten free pizzas I've sampled on Italy, with creative toppings and great service!

full of local people. unassuming but delicious!! try their…read morespecialties with truffles and lokal sheep chease. amazing. prices very reasonable. also take away a 1 m long pizza home, full even on wednesday although hidden from the road. must be good and fresh