La Mole, are reservations important?
Sep 8th, 2004, 11:06 AM
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La Mole, are reservations important?
I've read about La Mole near Greve we are considering it or the restaurant at Volpaia . Both sound like a great places for lunch. Can anyone recommend one over the other? Also I can't seem to find an email address or number for La Mole. Does anyone know what their hours of operation are or how to contact them?
Sep 8th, 2004, 04:59 PM
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We ate at Lamole in July and our lunch was one of the best of our two weeks in Italy. The view, the food, the service were all excellent. I can't comment on Volpaia but if you decide on Lamole I think you'll enjoy it. The website is http://www.ristorodilamole.it/ You can probably call them the day of your visit. If the weather is agreeable ask for a table outside.
Sep 8th, 2004, 05:19 PM
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sprin2, I checked out their website, and it doesn't say very much. How much did they charge for lunch? Did they have a fixed menu? Did they have an ala carte menu? How much did they charge for wine tasting? 
Sep 10th, 2004, 06:09 AM
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I emailed La Mole, they responded with their hours of operation; but, no more details. I notice on the Chianti map there is a small road from Radda by Volpaia and on to La Mole. It looks like a white road for a part of the time. Has anyone been that route? And if so how long would it take?
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We had prosciutto and melon, bruschettas, ravioi with pear and local cheese, pasta with funghi, another heavenly pasta I can't remember, and pesto lasagna, a beautiful salad for the table, house wine and three desserts that escape me. It was not inexpensive although I do not have a figure for our party of 8. The service, view, and food, which was a mixture of traditional and inventive cooking and ingredients, made this one of the best meals we had.
Oh, and the fineliving.com site http://www.fineliving.com/fine/lost_...807119,00.html says this about the white road from Lamole to Volpaia
After leaving Castello di Lamole and continuing onward for a few kilometers the road becomes unpaved and the Strada Bianca begins. Despite being dirt, the roads are well maintained and feature frequent road signs (though having a good map is always a smart idea).
Sounds like a great day!
Oh, and the fineliving.com site http://www.fineliving.com/fine/lost_...807119,00.html says this about the white road from Lamole to Volpaia
After leaving Castello di Lamole and continuing onward for a few kilometers the road becomes unpaved and the Strada Bianca begins. Despite being dirt, the roads are well maintained and feature frequent road signs (though having a good map is always a smart idea).
Sounds like a great day!
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