La 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. This tucked-away gem has a great outside terrace in the summer months and an interior that gives off an almost French bistro feeling. Chef Carlo Porcu is also the owner’s son, and the familial love he puts into his Tuscan comfort food has garnered both locals and visitors as fans. Porcu focuses on fresh pasta and regional meat dishes, and his menu changes daily based on seasonal produce and his latest inspiration.