Tuscany Restaurants
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1. Baghino
$$ | |In the heart of the historic center, Prato's best restaurant has been serving since 1870, capably run by five generations of the Pacetti family (daughters Guja and Silvia are presently in charge). The food lives up to the building's colorful history—part of the structure dates from the 15th century, when it was a convent; it was later the seat of the Freemasons.
Via dell'Accademia 9, Prato, Tuscany, 59100, Italy0574-27920Known For
- Sedano ripieno (a Pratese specialty)
- Filetto al pepe verde (beef fillet in a creamy peppercorn sauce)
- Superb wine list
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Aug. No lunch Mon. -
2. Buca di Sant'Antonio
$$ | |The staying power of Buca di Sant'Antonio—it's been around since 1782—is the result of superlative Tuscan food brought to the table by waitstaff who don't miss a beat. The menu includes the simple but blissful tortelli lucchesi al sugo (meat-stuffed pasta with a tomato-and-meat sauce), as well as more daring dishes such as roast capretto (kid goat) with herbs. A white-wall interior hung with copper pots and brass musical instruments creates a classy but comfortable dining space.
Via della Cervia 3, Lucca, Tuscany, 55100, Italy0583-55881Known For
- Superlative pastas
- Excellent sommelier
- Classy, family-run ambience
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon., 1 wk in Jan., and 1 wk in July. No dinner Sun. -
3. Cum Quibus
$$$ | |This is, without a doubt, one of the region's most creative restaurants—an intimate place with a menu that's Tuscan but not (its signature egg yolk starter is done with élan). Not a step is missed, and although it's possible to order à la carte, the tasting menu is also popular. When it's warm, you can sit outside in an enclosed courtyard.
Via San Martino 17, San Gimignano, Tuscany, 53037, Italy0577-943199Known For
- Marvelous tasting menu
- Incorporation of non-Tuscan ingredients into Tuscan food
- Amazing wine list with prices to suit all budgets
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Wed. and Thurs. and Jan. and Feb. -
4. Da Caino
$$$$ | |At this excellent restaurant not far from Saturnia, specialties include roast veal tongue with blueberry-flavored onions, saffron, and capers, tortelli di cinta senese in brodetto di castagne e gallina (pasta filled with Sienese pork in a chicken and chestnut broth), and such hearty dishes as cinghiale lardolato con finocchi, arance e olive (larded wild boar with fennel, orange, and olives). Prices are among the highest in the region; locals consider it a serious splurge.
Via della Chiesa 4, Montemerano, Tuscany, 58050, Italy0564-602817Known For
- Fine wine list
- Serious splurge
- Innovative cuisine
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Wed., Jan., and 2 wks in July. No lunch Thurs., Reservations essential -
5. Da Delfina
$$ | |Delfina Cioni began cooking many years ago for hungry hunters in the town of Artimino, 20 km (12 miles) south of Prato. Dishes celebrate Tuscan food, with an emphasis on fresh local ingredients. Secondi such as coniglio con olive e pignoli (rabbit sautéed with olives and pine nuts—the house specialty) are a real treat. The seasonal menu is complemented by a fine wine list that draws heavily from superlative local vines, and the service is gracious.
Via della Chiesa 1, Artimino, Tuscany, 59015, Italy055-871–8074Known For
- Delicious grilled meats cooked on a roaring fireplace
- Gorgeous view
- Fine wine list
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. No lunch Tues. No dinner Sun., Reservations essential -
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6. Enoteca Osteria Osticcio
$$$ | |This beautifully remodeled restaurant and wineshop serves a light menu that pairs nicely with the lovely wines here, the main draw. Upon entering, you descend a staircase to a tasting room filled with rustic wooden tables. The menu includes typically Tuscan ingredients such as pigeon, and bistecca in a Brunello wine sauce, with a wide choice of vegetarian options. Adjacent is a small dining area with a splendid view of the hills far below, and outside is a lovely little terrace perfect for sampling Brunello di Montalcino when the weather is warm.
Via Matteotti 23, Montalcino, Tuscany, 53024, Italy0577-1393288Known For
- Amazing wine list
- Gorgeous view of nearby hills
- Tasty food
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed 2 wks in Nov. -
7. Il Giglio
$$$ | |Divine, cutting-edge food and Tuscan classics are served in this one-room space, where in winter, there's a roaring fireplace and, in warmer months there's outdoor seating on a pretty little piazza. If mushrooms are in season, try the tacchoni con funghi, a homemade pasta with mushrooms and a native herb called nepitella. A local favorite during winter is the coniglio con olive (rabbit stew with olives).
Piazza del Giglio 2, Lucca, Tuscany, 55100, Italy0583-494508Known For
- Creative menu with seasonal ingredients
- Fine service
- The wine list, especially its selection of local wines
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues. and Wed. and 15 days in Nov. -
8. La Grotta
$$ | |You might be tempted to pass right by the innocuous entrance across the street from San Biagio, but you'd miss some fantastic food. This tasty menu relies heavily on local classics turned out to perfection. Wash it down with the local wine, which just happens to be one of Italy's finest: Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. The desserts, such as an extravagantly rich triple-chocolate flan, are prepared with particular flair.
Via di San Biagio 15, Montepulciano, Tuscany, 53045, Italy0578-757479Known For
- Creative menu
- Local wine list
- Stellar service
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Wed. and mid-Jan.–mid-Mar. -
9. La Solita Zuppa
$ | |The name means "the usual soup," but there's hardly anything usual about the soups on offer—as wait staffers often explain, this restaurant is committed to cooking seasonally, using what's currently available at the market. Expect wonderfully tasty soups and brilliant secondi (second course), all served in a room with high vaulted arches dating from the 17th century.
Via Porsenna 21, Chiusi, Tuscany, 53043, Italy0578-21006Known For
- Cacio e pepe (pasta with cheese and black pepper)
- Seasonal soups and marvelous desserts
- Local favorite
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues., Reservations essential. -
10. La Taverna Etrusca
$$ | |Elaborately prepared Tuscan fare is served at this elegant restaurant on Sovana's central square. For your starter, try the tortino di pecorino maremmano con miele di castagno, gelatina di pere e cialda croccante (local sheep cheese tart with chestnut honey, pear gelatine, and a Parmesan crisp); grilled meat and some fish dishes highlight the list of second courses, but a well-priced fixed menu might be a good way to go. Service is prompt and highly professional. A pleasant outdoor terrace provides plenty of fresh air in the summer months.
Piazza del Pretorio 16, Sovana, Tuscany, 58010, Italy0564-616183Known For
- Outdoor seating
- Tasty local dishes
- Attentive staff
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Wed. and Jan.–Easter -
11. Lorenzo
$$$$ | |The affable Lorenzo Viani has presided here for more than 30 years, and his restaurant still draws a well-heeled, sophisticated crowd. The menu relies heavily on creatures from the sea; a typical starter is spaghetti versiliese, served with shellfish and fresh tomato as is done in the northern Tuscan coastal town of Versilia. Proceed to the magnificent aquatic version of bollito misto comprising crustaceans and fish, boiled, served with a savory mayonnaise. Or request one of several tasting menus, and let chef Gioacchino Pontrelli prepare the freshest items of the day. You can also choose vegetarian and terra (meat) tasting menus.
Via Carducci 61, Forte dei Marmi, Tuscany, 55042, Italy0584-874030Known For
- Sophisticated dishes in an equally sophisticated space
- Tasting menus with the freshest ingredients
- Stellar service
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. No lunch Tues. or June–mid.-Sept., Reservations essential -
12. Officina della Bistecca
$$$$ | |Local butcher and restaurateur, Dario Cecchini, has extended his empire of meat to include this space above his butcher's shop. In addition to two tasting menus—one heavily meat laden, the other with none—you'll find a homemade version of giardiniera sott'olio (pickled and preserved vegetables) that's second to none. All offerings are a nice change from the more standard options found at restaurants throughout Chianti. The bread on the table is exceptional (the product of much experimentation).
Via XX Luglio 11, Panzano, Tuscany, 50022, Italy055-852020Known For
- Convivial atmosphere
- Performing waitstaff
- Enormously popular, especially in summer
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13. Osteria del Conte
$ | |As high in Montepulciano as you can get, just behind the Duomo, this small and intimate restaurant is expertly run by the mother-and-son team of Lorena and Paolo Brachi. Passionate about the food they prepare, both have a flair for the region's traditional dishes—the pici all'aglione (pasta with garlic sauce) and the filetto ai funghi porcini (steak with porcini mushrooms) are mouthwateringly good. The wine list, though limited in range, presents a decent selection of wines from both Montepulciano and Montalcino. For a change from the usual Tuscan meat dishes, fresh fish is served on Friday. Outdoor seating is limited.
Via di San Donato 19, Montepulciano, Tuscany, Italy0578-756062Known For
- Fine home cooking
- Good local wines
- Attentive service
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. No dinner Sun. -
14. Osteria di Passignano
$$$$ | |In an ancient wine cellar owned by the Antinori family—who also happen to own much of what you see in the area—is a sophisticated restaurant ably run by chef Marcello Crini and his attentive staff. The menu changes seasonally; traditional Tuscan cuisine is given a delightful twist through the use of unexpected herbs. The extensive wine list includes local vintages as well as numerous international labels. Daylong cooking courses are also available.
Via Passignano 33, Tavarnelle Val di Pesa, Tuscany, 50028, Italy055-807–1278Known For
- Dedication to local products
- Extensive wine list with local and international vintages
- Daylong cooking courses
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun., mid-Jan.–mid-Feb., and 1 wk in Aug. -
15. Osteria Sette di Vino
$ | |Tasty dishes based on the region's cheeses are the specialty at this simple and inexpensive osteria on a quiet, pleasant, central square. Try versions of pici or the starter of radicchio baked quickly to brown the edges. The local pecorino cheese appears often on the menu—the pecorino grigliata con pancetta (grilled with cured bacon) is divine. Can't decide? Try the pecorino tasting menu.
Piazza di Spagna 1, Pienza, Tuscany, 53026, Italy0578-749092Known For
- Pecorino tasting menu
- Bean soup
- Awesome vegetable options
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Wed., July 1–15, and Nov. -
16. Pino Ristorante
$$$ | |Locals swear by this small, unpretentious trattoria a couple of blocks from the beach, where the Artizzu family has been serving specialties from the sea since 1979. The house specialty aragosta alla catalana con verdure (Mediterranean lobster with steamed and raw vegetables) is pricey but divine, and the spiedino di sogliola (sole kebab) arrives with silken mashed potatoes topped with bottarga (a smoked-tuna product). If you can't decide, opt for the tasting menu, which gives you a little bit of a lot of the menu. Patrizia makes all the desserts; remember to leave room for them.
Via Matteotti 18, Viareggio, Tuscany, 55049, Italy0584-961356Known For
- Dishes vary depending on conditions at sea
- Crunchy fritto misto
- Patrizia's must-try desserts
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Wed. No lunch Mon., Tues., and Thurs. -
17. Ristorante Arnolfo
$$$$ | |Food lovers should not miss Arnolfo, one of Tuscany's most highly regarded restaurants, where chef Gaetano Trovato sets high standards of creativity; his dishes daringly ride the line between innovation and tradition, almost always with spectacular results. The menu changes frequently but you are always sure to find fish and lots of fresh vegetables in the summer. Perhaps the best way to thrill at this restaurant would be to engage in one of the tasting menus.
Via XX Settembre 50, Colle di Val d'Elsa, Tuscany, 53034, Italy0577-920549Known For
- Talented chef
- Imaginative dishes
- Superb wine list
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues. and Wed. and mid-Jan.–Feb., Reservations essential -
18. Ristorante Enoteca del Duca
$$ | |Although this restaurant is on a tiny side street and can be easy to miss, do try to find it, as it serves fantastic food, with dishes listed on the seasonal menu under "L'Innovazione" (Innovations, usually, on classics) or "La Tradizione" (Tradition). Adventurous eaters should try such flights of fancy bavarese di fegato, which comes adorned with pomegranate seeds and redefines chicken liver pâté. The Del Duca family plays an active role in what food is brought to their tables.
Via di Castello 2, Volterra, Tuscany, 56048, Italy0588-81510Known For
- Seasonal fare
- Well-culled wine list
- Superb staff
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues. -
19. Ristoro di Lamole
$$ | |Up a winding road lined with olive trees and vineyards, this place is worth the effort it takes to find. The view from the outdoor terrace is divine, as is the simple, exquisitely prepared Tuscan cuisine—start with the bruschetta drizzled with olive oil or the sublime verdure sott'olio (marinated vegetables) before moving on to any of the fine secondi. The kitchen has a way with coniglio (rabbit); don't pass it up if it's on the menu.
Via di Lamole 6, Greve in Chianti, Tuscany, 50022, Italy055-8547050Known For
- Coniglio is a specialty
- Sweeping view from the terrace
- Your hosts Paolo and Filippo
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Nov.–Apr. -
20. V. Beny
$$$ | |Apricot walls hung with etchings of Pisa make this small, single-room restaurant warmly romantic. Husband and wife Damiano and Sandra Lazzerini have been running the place for two decades, and it shows in their obvious enthusiasm while talking about the menu (fish is a focus) and daily specials, which often astound. The ripieno di polpa di pesce a pan grattato con salsa di seppie e pomodoro (fish-stuffed ravioli with tomato-octopus sauce) delights. Seasonal ingredients are key throughout the menu; Sandra works wonders with tartufi estivi (summer truffles), artichokes, and market fish of the day. Remember to save room for desserts as they are scrumptious.
Piazza Gambacorti 22, Pisa, Tuscany, 56125, Italy050-25067Known For
- Superb fish dishes
- Gracious service
- Terrific wine list
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and 2 wks in mid-Aug. No lunch Sat.
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