Arnolfo

For an epic, blow-out, once-in-a-lifetime gourmet feast, look no further than this two-Michelin-starred destination restaurant close to Siena. Chef Gaetano Trovato is an understated genius and his creativity comes out in his inventive touches—foie gras arrive with stewed seasonal cherries; tortelli with succulent strips of rabbit, herbs, and licorice; Chianina (the Tuscan breed of long-legged white cows) veal tartar with chanterelle mushrooms; and a delicious suckling pig with tangy green apples. The plates look straight out of a gourmet magazine photo shoot, the wine list forms an education in Italian vintages, and everything tastes exquisitely delicious. All of which is to say that a meal here is worth the high price tag.