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Read MoreAlle Logge di Piazza
This popular trattoria, in Montalcino, serves delicious lunches, apertifs or wines by the glass either inside or out on the cobblestoned patio. The traditional Tuscan dishes are prepared with fresh, local ingredients and the convivial atmosphere draws a loyal following.
Read MoreArnolfo
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;...
Read MoreBadia a Coltibuono
While visiting the Chianti region, stop for lunch and wine tasting at the elegantly preserved Badia a Coltibuono. Housed in an 11th-century monastery, this organic agrotourism destination is rumored to be the birthplace of high Chianti. Reserve ahead for a...
Read MoreBar Il Palio
Located in the center of Siena, Bar Il Palio is a great stop for a cocktail or caffè latte. Relax and enjoy the beauty of the history-rich surroundings while enjoying a snack and a sip.
Read MoreDrogheria Franci
Drogheria means grocery and this shop once sold provisions for the town, but it has since been turned into a charming, contemporary restaurant facing the Montalcino fortress and next door to a very impressive wine cellar. The space, which features...
Read MoreI Tre Cristi
Most people who come to Southern Tuscany expect to eat plates of steak and pasta so this high-end, fish-centric spot provides a welcome surprise. Started by three foodie friends on a quiet street away from Siena’s tourist fray, the inventive...
Read MoreIl Casale
An organic farm outside of Pienza, Il Casale sells local produce and prepares regional Tuscan cuisine. Adults will enjoy the stunning views of the lush countryside while children are entertained by the farm animals.
Read MoreIl Falconiere Restaurant
The Michelin-starred restaurant of Relais & Chateaux Il Falconiere is located a 15-minute drive outside the town of Cortona. The kitchen offers painstakingly prepared dishes, including magnificent bread. Seated either in the limonaia or on the terrace, you can complement...
Read MoreIl Goccino
Halfway between Cortona and Siena, in the center of quaint Lucignano, Il Goccino creates sophisticated takes on classic Tuscan dishes. Sit outside on the terrace and enjoy beautifully prepared pasta and meat dishes and regional wine while admiring the views...
Read MoreIl Leccio
Nestled amid some of southern Tuscany’s most valuable Brunello-making vineyards, this small trattoria lays claim to a most impressive wine list, one that features both heavyweight vintages you'll see exported around the world and small secret labels you're unlikely to...
Read MoreIl Ristoro at Castello di Ama
This small restaurant in one of the grand villas at Castello di Ama is an excellent place to sample the estate’s wines paired with classic Tuscan entrées. The tasteful interiors evoke an elegant country home and there is alfresco seating...
Read MoreIl Rossellino
We know people who have flown all the way from Brazil just to eat at this tiny restaurant in Pienza—it has a core of devoted gourmet followers—for one of the best culinary experiences in Tuscany. Among the standouts are the...
Read MoreLa Compagnia dei Vinattieri
If you decide to spend a day in Siena, this wine bar and restaurant is a perfect place to stop. It boasts a wine list of more than 800 labels and serves homemade breads and pastries and the freshest local...
Read MoreLa Grotta
Considered one of the town’s—and region’s—best dining experiences, La Grotta is housed in a 16th-century building with an elegant garden. The restaurant offers an exciting gourmet menu that blends traditional Tuscan flavors with a contemporary flair.
Read MoreLa Lodola
La Lodola is an example of the type of well-priced inn, with a wonderful restaurant attached, that one wishes one saw more of in Italy. It’s located close to Cortona, made famous as the setting for Under the Tuscan Sun....
Read MoreLa Pineta
Housed in a sweet clapboard structure right on the beach, this restaurant features a perfect mix of low-key charm, impeccable service and incredible fresh seafood—not to mention an encyclopedic wine list. The crudo, Italy’s answer to sushi, melts in your...
Read MoreLa Porta
Inside a ridiculously picturesque walled village close to the Renaissance town of Pienza, La Porta has become a must-stop for both visiting foodies and well-heeled locals. They come for one of the region’s best tagliolini al tartufo (a perfectly creamy...
Read MoreLa Taverna
La Taverna, housed inside the fairytale Castello di Banfi, serves imaginative yet authentic Tuscan cuisine. Multiple-course tasting menus, which may feature specialties such as beef carpaccio and pinci pasta with chanterelles, are complemented by the estate’s fine wines and served...
Read MoreMenchetti
A deli counter inside the gourmet food market Consorzio Agrario di Siena, Manchetti offers delicious, to-go thin crust pizzas, which have a devoted local following.
Read MoreOreade
This restaurant is part of Monteverdi—a small resort that’s home to a stylish boutique hotel, a bar with epic views over the Val d’Orcia, and several gorgeous rental villas. It’s the latest piece of a project that takes up most...
Read MoreOsteria del Borro
In the historic town of San Giustino Valdarno, located on the luxurious Il Borro estate, Osteria del Borro is a delightful restaurant that serves modern interpretations of Tuscan classics. With warm lighting, natural wood furnishings and a splendid view of...
Read MoreOsteria del Teatro
Osteria del Teatro lives up to its theatrical name both for its beautifully crafted meals and its dining rooms filled with whimsical collectibles. Tucked in a quiet alley off the main square, the restaurant serves inventive, regional cuisine that focuses...
Read MoreOsteria di Passignano
This traditional osteria is located on the Antinori wine estate, about a 15-minute drive from Castello del Nero. It is located in Badia di Passignano, a gorgeous ancient monastery. Recommends an Indagare member: “Although it definitely seemed to be filled...
Read MoreOsteria Le Logge
Le Logge may not be a secret anymore, but there are few nicer places to eat in Siena, especially within a stone's throw of the unmissable 13th-century Campo. Housed in a former pharmacy near that masterpiece of a piazza, the...
Read MoreOsteria Osticcio
This charming restaurant with exposed wooden beams and simple table settings serves classic Tuscan cuisine with sweeping views of the countryside. The downstairs enoteca stores the region’s signature Brunello wines, which can be ordered in the restaurant by the glass,...
Read MoreRinuccio 1180
The New York Times gave a rave architectural review to this cantina from the heavyweight Italian wine producer, Antinori, and the hyperbole is quite deserved. Few building designs in Italy are more spectacular and sensitive to their surroundings: the red-toned structure...
Read MoreSala Dei Grappoli
The premier restaurant on the Castello Banfi estate, Sala dei Grappoli features sophisticated Tuscan cuisine in an elegant country setting. The various tasting menus reveal the rich flavors of the region and are expertly paired with the wines from the...
Read MoreSaporium
Formerly known as Meo Modo, the Michelin-starred restaurant at Borgo Santo Pietro incorporates fresh, organic produce with homemade pastas, local Chianina beef dishes and mouthwatering desserts. The restaurant is now headed by chef Ariel Hagen, who completed his residency at St....
Read MoreSolociccia
Run by Chianti's most famous butcher, Dario Cecchini, this restaurant is a carnivore's delight. Its name translates to "just meat" and there are two nightly seatings featuring an often changing menu. And, vegetarians need not fear: there are plenty of...
Read MoreTaverna Pane e Vino
This cozy restaurant in the heart of Cortona is a traditional Tuscan spot, known for its hearty dishes of pastas and steak served in brick-vaulted dining rooms. The alfresco seating right on one of the town’s historic piazza has a...
Read MoreTrattoria da Fiorella
The epitome of a classic trattoria, Da Fiorella in Pienza is a good choice for lunch or dinner, where mountains of pasta and regional specialties are served up by a friendly wait staff.
Read MoreTrattoria Latte di Luna
Family-run Latte di Luna is a favorite for locals and visitors alike thanks to its hearty Tuscan menu. Request a spot on the leafy outdoor terrace, which is popular in the summer months, and enjoy regional specialties like maialino—roasted suckling...
