klqkauai

We will be in Rome in mid September for 4 days, then on to Siena and Amalfi, for a week at each location. I would appreciate help in deciding on the absolute musts at each location along with any particularly wonderful restaurants that Fodorites have enjoyed. Any help would be most appreciated. Thank you.

gigib

In Siena, La Taverna di San Giuseppe. We aren't foodies by any stretch, and actually managed to find some bad food in Italy, but this place was SO yummy.

jelopez33

Hi!: Here you will find what we did in our visit of 1 week at Amalfi and 6 days in Rome.You will enjoy your trip, no doubts!!!
http://www.fodors.com/community/euro...1-to-oct-3.cfm

bobthenavigator

Will you have a car in Tuscany?

Click on my name to find my trip report from last May.

Here are places to eat!

GOOD EATS IN TOSCANA
I have never been called “ BOB THE FOODIE” , but here are some of the best places to eat in Tuscany based on feedback from many of my clients. Reservations are suggested for most!

$=inexpensive $$=moderate prices $$$= expensive

FLORENCE:
Osteria del Cinghiale Bianco $$ Across the river & very good.
La Giostra $$$ Excellent, but you must book in advance

SIENA:
Osteria Le Logge $$ Great place for lunch and near Il Campo
Cane e Gato $$$ A fixed price & menu for a true feast—allow 4 hours

LUCCA:
Buca di San Antonio $$ Best in town and near San Michele
Il Giglio $$ In the piazza of the same name---favorite with locals

SAN GIMIGNANO:
Il Pino $$ Very good typical Tuscan fare
Le Vecchie Mura $ Good value for a tourist town

MONTALCINO:
Taverna Grappolo Blu $ Popular with locals as well.
Ristorante Poggio Antico $$ Excellent cuisine 5km south of town at winery location
Enoteca Osteria Osticcio $ Best wine tasting & small meals in town

MONTEPULCIANO:
La Grotta $$ Near San Biagio church & very good
Café Poliziano $ Great place for lunch on shopping street

Osteria Acquacheta Best bistecca in Tuscany

PIENZA: Latte du Luna $$ Best choice in this charming village

BAGNO VIGNONI: Osteria del Leone $ Good lunch choice in this spa hamlet

MONTICCHIELLO: La Porta $ Charming place with outside terrace

SAN QUIRICO: Trattoria al Vecchio Forno $ Good food & fair value

madison13

When in Siena, we signed up for a tour of Tuscany and trip to a winery in montepulicano and then visited the town. Don't remember the tour company as we picked up the info from our hotel. It was fabulous. There is lots to do and see in Siena itself. If you can do a day trip to Florence or Lucca, you definitely should. Both should not be missed.

klqkauai

Thank you all for your wonderful responses.

klqkauai

Bob

Yes, we will have a car both in Tuscany and Amalfi.

danielac

Hi
Siena : La compagnia dei Vinattieri
Amalfi: Lido Azzurro and Trattoria da Gemma

Have a nice trip!