Ristorante Bel Soggiorno feels like a natural stop in San Gimignano. It is located along the town's…read morenarrow stone streets, the restaurant opens into a warm, elegant space with terracotta floors, wooden beams, and a relaxed atmosphere that reflects its long history. What truly sets it apart is the view. From the terrace and dining room windows, the Tuscan countryside stretches across rolling hills, vineyards, and olive groves, turning the meal into something memorable. The menu focuses on classic Tuscan dishes...handmade pastas, rich ragùs, roasted meats, and seasonal ingredients...prepared with simplicity and care. The atmosphere is refined yet informal, with attentive service and an unhurried pace that encourages you to linger. Bel Soggiorno focuses on good food, spectacular scenery, and the kind of dining experience that makes Tuscany feel exactly the way you imagined it would.

Ambiance is great, food and service mediocre. Very salty and heavy on sauce. We did not have…read morereservations. Not sure if that had any influenced?

Temporarily closed for renovations!!!!!! Call first…read more Scheduled to reopen sometime in 2024. It was beautiful before, so I'm sure it will be again. Tasting room available in Piazza of Greve.

One of the oldest (and most beautiful) vineyards in Italy. We did not stay in the Villa, but we did…read morecome here for lunch, as well as took a wine tour with a tasting. We had heard great reviews about the restaurant- and we were able to get in the same day for lunch, despite no reservations. I ordered the homemade tagliatelle with beef ragu- the noodles were fresh and cooked to perfection, the beef ragu sauce had a good amount of meat, and was very flavorful. The best part about the restaurant is how FRESH everything is- you sit next to a garden and will actually see the chef go down and pick out fresh basil, kale, etc. for dishes on the menu. The tour itself was well organized, but seemed a little less personal than others I've been on (somewhat expected from larger wineries). I also found the 3 wines (Chianti) in the tasting to be "good", but not great. Eat beforehand because you get VERY few snacks that will not fill you up. The winery was HUGE and easy to see why they host weddings here- it was absolutely gorgeous and the landscaping was breath-taking. The views are outstanding and you won't be able to take enough pictures. You get a tour around the buildings, the room with the wine-making equipment, the wine barrels, and the garden- but you will not enter the vineyard. They gave a great little description of the history of the vineyard and the Villa (they have the official records to actually date the establishment), and I found it very interesting.

Absolutely amazing little boutique hotel with 11 rooms all different and beautifully appointed in…read morethe traditional Tuscan style. The bathrooms are particularly attractive with hand made italian tiles in warm colors. The service is outstanding and the girls at the reception extremely helpful for sightseeing advice and booking restaurant reservations in the area. The breakfast buffet is very generous, upscale and you can order any egg you want all served to perfection. The nights at the restaurant of the villa are charming and the food the best in the area. This is my second time there and it will not be the last!!!

We absolutely loved our stay at Villa Bordoni. From the way David, Giulia, Hugo and the rest of…read morethe team there made you feel so at home, to the delicious food and terrific cooking class run by Chef Maria, the magnificent surroundings, etc. I could go on and on. If you are traveling in the Chianti region you must stay here. We will definitely be going back!!!

I stayed at four different hotels while traveling in Italy, and it's safe to say that Locanda Le…read morePiazze was the best hotel out of the bunch. There's a lot to say, so I'll try to break it up. Loction: Tuscany is overwhelming, but the hotel's location in Chianti is prime. You are only a 10-15 minute ride from Catellina which is a beautiful village with lots of restaurants and shops. You are also the same distance from several wineries. None are walkable, but because everything is so spread out that's probably tough to find anywhere. The hotel does have bikes, but just a warning that it's very tough to bike because of all the hills. Food & Drink: What you don't need to walk very far for is excellent food and drink. Breakfast is included in your stay and the spread is delicious. Lots of hot and cold options including eggs and bacon, meats and cheeses, fruits, pastries and oatmeal. There is also an incredible restaurant on the property (more on that in another review). It was so good that we ended up eating dinner there two out of three nights. Oh, and let's not forget the honors bar. The hotel has a few honors style bars set up throughout the property. Drawers and fridges full of every kind of wine, beer and liquor. Plus fixings to make cocktails and spritzes. All you'll need to do is write down how many you have and your room will be charged. The Grounds / Interiors: This is the best part about Locanda. The grounds are gorgeous. The rooms are impeccable. Every single inch of the space is thoughtfully designed, modern and perfect. Outside you'll find fresh plants and herbs, rolling hills and vineyards and the most gorgeous pool smack dab in the middle of it all. If we didn't have plans to hit wineries I honestly could have sat at that pool all day. Each day we got back to the hotel in the afternoon and spent hours relaxing and taking in the views. The rooms and all other interior space have the most whimsical decor -- I was a big fan of the dream catchers and artwork. Service: The service was on point the entire time. They really do their best to make you feel comfortable and like you are staying with family. At one point one of the groundskeepers was picking fresh figs and she even brought a bundle over to us straight from the tree. I can only dream about returning to this hotel again one day. If I ever find myself in Tuscany you can bet that this is where I'll stay.

Nikki P's review below is spot on. We left Locanda's remote, quiet spot today and were sad to do…read moreso. The location, facility, and staff are so warm and welcoming. The chef and restaurant provides 5 star meals, with flavors that were appreciated and enjoyed, immensely. We stayed in the "honeymoon" tower....it's work with the stairs, but worth every step. All in all, a beautiful and one of our favorite experiences. We will definitely be back! Thank you to all at Locanda!

Thank you to Borgo Divino for the most amazing wedding weekend! The backdrop was breathtakingly…read morebeautiful, but what truly made it unforgettable was the incredible team at Borgo Divino. From start to finish, the staff took care of us and our guests with such kindness, generosity, and attention to detail. You made everyone feel so welcome and cared for, and it's thanks to you that this weekend will forever be one to remember. We are so grateful for everything you did to make our celebration so special. Grazie a Borgo Divino per il weekend di nozze più incredibile! Lo scenario era mozzafiato, ma ciò che lo ha reso davvero indimenticabile è stato il meraviglioso team di Borgo Divino. Dall'inizio alla fine, lo staff si è preso cura di noi e dei nostri ospiti con tanta gentilezza, generosità e attenzione ai dettagli. Avete fatto sentire tutti accolti e grazie a voi questo weekend resterà per sempre nei nostri ricordi. Siamo immensamente grati per tutto ciò che avete fatto per rendere la nostra celebrazione così speciale. Grazie mille! Valentina e Connor

Located in the Tuscany region, Borgo Divino is only about a 45 minute drive from Florence. We were…read morein Italy for two weeks and wanted to spend a day away from tours, crowds, and more walking. Borgo Divino is a winery with a few rooms and a restaurant. The room was very spacious and nice. Almost every room has a semi-private patio on the backside. Our room had a four-post canopy bed. The shower floor space in our room was huge but the slope in the roof made most of it unusable. The a/c worked very well as Italy was in the midst of a major heat wave. Like most Italian hotels, they do have washcloths. They only have hand towels and bath towels. TMI alert but after spending two weeks in Italy, I'm a fan of the bidet. We don't have them in the USA. The view from the infinity pool is beautiful. We spent most of our day in the pool relaxing and cooling off. Be careful under the Tuscan sun if you are fair complected. You can look as red as the Yelp banner if you're careless. The Borgo Divino has a restaurant on premises. We were there on a Thursday night and enjoyed the live music. He was a solo act that played an electronic keyboard with other background instruments. He sang pretty well. His songs varied between Italian and English. There is room for a few couples to slow dance. We did. We were the only ones that did, so we were a little in the spotlight. She deserves the spotlight after putting up with me for 30 years. I'm thankful she's still willing to dance with me after all these years. The food at the restaurant was very good. We started with a pasta dish and then both ordered a meat dish. The portions are large. We could have easily split a meat dish after enjoying the 1st course pasta. Between the two steaks, I liked the one with the peppercorn more than the one with the purplish wine sauce. They also offered other excursions in which we did not partake. Some of them are a wine tasting, a cooking class, truffles hunting/digging with a dog, and a tour of the winery. This is only a few that I can recall off the top of my head. When, not if, we come back, we will partake in some of them. My absolute biggest regret about coming here is that we did not stay more than one night. Breakfast is included and begins at 7:30 am. Unfortunately, we had to catch a train to Rome from Florence fairly early the next day and had to return our rent car before the train departed. We had to leave around 7:00 to get all of this accomplished so we missed breakfast. Driving Tip - If driving here from Florence, do not trust Google Maps to get you there. Use the WAZE app instead. It was more accurate. I had to use WAZE to eventually find it. Google maps had me cutting through someone's private vineyard (which was gated, so it was impossible). Bottom line - Beautiful views with spacious rooms. We should have stayed longer. We really want to come back and stay again to get the full experience. We highly recommend it.

Stayed here as part of a cruise extension through Viking. Beautiful setting with great views and a…read morevery large historic villa. Room 12 had a large bedroom and large bathroom. Breakfast was a small buffet with a decent variety. We had dinner two nights with a variety of Italian dishes that seemed to be authentic for Tuscany. They have an honor bar with reasonable prices. We brought wine with us though and didn't try the bottles they had available, although if it was the same as what was served with dinner it would be a good choice.

Staff is amazing…read more Rooms are typical older style Italian rooms. Food has been very good. Breakfast is buffet style with typical scrambled eggs, various cheeses and meat and fruit plus other items. Grounds are beautiful. No bar but wine is for sale by the glass or bottle. Suggestion buy bottle. Coffee for in room machine 1 Euro or instant free or in restaurant or sitting area with free water.

Terre di Baccio is so charming. It's a small, secluded property with everything you would want and…read moremore! The apartments are well appointed, each with their own special charm. Our apartment (R) has a small kitchen, with lovely decor and furnishings. A/C worked great! I visited the animals every day :) Loved having them on property! The pool offers a stunning view. Our bartender was so friendly and attentive, making delicious cocktails. There are so many nooks and crannies to sit and read or sip wine. The included breakfast offers many choices in such a beautiful room. The restaurant on property was delicious for dinner. Marco was sommelier, waiter, piano extraordinaire (even driver). Such attention to detail! All staff was so friendly and and make you feel extra special. Thank you for a wonderful stay!

Located just a 15 minute walk from the quaint town of Greve in Chianti, this charming farm is the…read moreperfect oasis in every sense of the word. Let's break it down. Service: the staff is incredibly accommodating and friendly. They are truly locals and have great recommendations for restaurants, wineries, and activities to do in Toscana. Facility: we had room 1 which was basically an entire apartment equipped with a queen size bed, large spaced bathroom, a living room and kitchen. The decor is a bit medieval with large creaking wooden doors and a dark layout. There are many areas in this huge property: 1. the many many many rows of grapes lining the whole property on your left, right, front, back, etc. 2. There's an outdoor movie theater with bean bag chairs 3. The pool area (not heated) with plenty of chairs and umbrellas. A pool bar, a jacuzzi and a small gym with free weights. 4. A sauna 5. Farm animals: sheep, goats, roosters, ducks, rabbits, turkey, peacocks, goat, and alpacas! The alpacas, by the way, are brought over to their dining area every morning to join you while you eat, so you can pet and feed them! 6. Lastly, they have a wine shop at the base of the hill prior to entering the property where you can do a quick wine tasting. All in all, the facilities were impeccable. You can wake up early and go for a strenuous hike around the property, saying hi to all of the animals as you pass by. Then, you sit down for their buffet breakfast in their beautiful glass dining area where they cook the most delicious, soft, flavorful eggs I've ever had along with the assortment of breakfast pastries. Don't forget the alpacas! After, you can relax by the pool, jumping in when the sun gets a little too hot. Stroll through the vineyards, walk into town, or drive to neighboring wineries. Whatever you do, this hotel is the perfect place to situate yourself on your vacation in Toscana!

The best meal of our journey! Staff was wonderful. Views…read morewere stunning. Food was incredible!

I stayed here for a week as part of a writing retreat. There were 6 of us total, and this was the…read moreperfect spot: everything we needed was right here! The staff were amazing (and made me coffee even before breakfast technically started), the food was delicious - there's nothing a dining room, two outdoor patios, and a cafe - and the rooms were wonderfully comfortable and nice. I had been afraid of being cold given that we were staying inside a castle in Italy in mid-October, but the rooms themselves were actually insulated just fine! (Winter might be tricky, but I get cold easily and I didn't have an issue.) All the rooms are different sizes and have different layouts. Mine has a wardrobe, a desk, a bed, and a nice sized bathroom, plus a beautiful view. Honestly: this view truly can't be beat. I loved the terrace. The fact that the hotel let us stay out there prior to lunch time so we could quietly write and be inspired by the Tuscan countryside was a godsend. I would love to come back someday.

Stayed a week at the beginning of November. The views were amazing. The villa is rustic and simple…read morebut very comfortable. Do wish the restaurant at the castle was still open into November. The staff were lovely and friendly. Would definitely recommend it and would love to come back.

Wonderful stay in a 2 bedroom, 2 bath villa complete with kitchen…read more Quiet delicious dinners at the Ristorantini! Central Tuscany location in the beautiful countryside, 30 minutes from Florence, 1+ hour from Sienna, Pisa, and Volterra.