Northwestern Tuscany
Tucked away on a quiet lane, a two-minute stroll from Piazza del Duomo, this osteria is a refined temple to good Slow Food and wine. Zesty artichoke…
Northwestern Tuscany
Tucked away on a quiet lane, a two-minute stroll from Piazza del Duomo, this osteria is a refined temple to good Slow Food and wine. Zesty artichoke…
San Lorenzo & San Marco
This hybrid wine bar–burger joint cooks up fantastic Chianina burgers and cold-cut platters. But it is its meaty, freshly made hot panini – to eat in or…
Southern Tuscany
There's a lot to like at this barn-like restaurant just off Sorano's main piazza. The menu is dominated by home-style Maremmese dishes (expect lots of…
San Lorenzo & San Marco
The perfect late-night munchie stop, this Mexican hangout is the cucina (kitchen) of colourful city bar Eby's, just across the street. Expect an equally…
Pistoia
Squirrelled away in a wonderful old palazzo on a quiet side street, the cavernous chapel-like interior of this upmarket eatery is a mesmerising collage of…
Volterra
Mother and daughters Sara, Ilaria and Patrizia have put their heart and soul into this charming trattoria with a country-style interior and attractive…
Central Coast & Elba
When a wine bar is as friendly as this, the fact that it also serves great food comes as a delightful surprise. Michele Innocenti is a genial host and…
Livorno
It's rare to encounter a Livornese who isn't a fan of the delectable frati (doughnuts) and scagliozzi (fried polenta) that have been made at this simple…
Chianti
Herbs and vegetables from the estate's organic garden are used to excellent advantage in the dishes served at this highly regarded osteria (tavern) on the…
Santa Maria Novella
A veteran guidebook favourite built around traditional crostini, pappa al pomodoro (tomato and bread soup), Tuscan salami, fine pasta, Florentine tripe…
Pistoia
Dine al fresco in a quiet street or plump for a table inside where homey collections of doorbells, pasta jars et al catch the eye at this enchanting Slow…
Elba
In the maze of lanes leading off from the main square (Piazza Matteotti), hunt out the flower-framed deck of this osteria (casual tavern), which sets the…
Val d'Orcia
Occupying a vaulted cellar where oak barriques filled with Brunello were once aged, this elegant restaurant offers a menu of traditional but refined…
Siena
A finestra (window) onto Siena's historic open-air marketplace, this family-run business is notable for its pleasant streetside terrace and for the larger…
Chianti
Albergaccio bills its culinary approach as 'the territory on the table', and local seasonal produce certainly holds sway here. Once the proud possessor of…
Siena
Seafood restaurants are thin on the ground in this meat-obsessed region, so the long existence of Tre Cristi (it's been around since 1830) should be…
Arezzo
Boasting an historic farmacia (pharmacy) sign on its facade, this budget restaurant near the Cappella Bacci is known for its daily spread of antipasti,…
Chianti
This elegant Michelin-starred eatery in the centre of Badia a Passignano has long been one of Tuscany's best-loved dining destinations. Intricate, Tuscan…
Montepulciano
Hugely popular with locals and tourists alike, this bustling osteria specialises in bistecca alla fiorentina (chargrilled T-bone steak), which comes to…
Santa Croce
Lap up the bustling market vibe on the pavement terrace of this classic trattoria, much-loved for its traditional Tuscan cuisine made with zero-kilometre…
Chianti
You might wonder, as you settle onto the terrace here, whether you've found your perfect Chianti lazy-lunch location. A historic mill forms the backdrop,…
Chianti
Head to this popular local hangout to feast on thin-crust pizzas that are so huge they hang over the rims of the plates they are served on – bring a big…
Siena
Wine bars are thin on the ground here in Siena, so it's not surprising that Bobbe and Davide's neighbourhood osteria (casual tavern) is so popular. Join…
Central Coast & Elba
The Painter's Tavern has a rustic dining room that's full of charm, but the best tables are under the orange trees outside. The menu specialises in local…
San Lorenzo & San Marco
With its red-and-white chequered tablecloths, terracotta tile floor and lace curtains, Acquacotta is everything a traditional Florentine eatery should be…
Southern Tuscany
Squeezed into a side street, this stone-walled restaurant specialises in the rustic dishes of the Maremma. Specialities include acquacotta (a hearty…
Santa Croce
With a superb wine list curated by Matteo, delicious wood-oven pizza and excellent modern Tuscan cuisine, this highly rated eatery seduces most tastebuds…
Lucca
This buzzing spot behind Piazza San Michele is where the locals come for wood-fired pizza, cecina (salted chickpea pizza) and castagnacci (chestnut cakes)…
Volterra
Catering to vegans, vegetarians and anyone keen on organic plant-based cooking, this casual bistro stocks its bain-marie with an array of dishes that's…
Central Tuscany
Boasting seating on the main piazza, on a rear terrace and in a former blacksmith's forge and stable, this sprawling business place has multiple strings…
San Gimignano
'The Prison' is as popular with San Gimignano locals as it is with visitors, something that can't be said of many places in this tourist-driven town. The…
Santa Croce
It is the romantic, plant-filled summer courtyard out back that steals the show at this modern trattoria, the creation of Boston-raised Florentine Niccolò…
Siena
A bastion of traditional Sienese dining, the Gallo Nero has a vaulted brick interior, tasty food and a wine list brimming with local and regional drops…
Eastern Tuscany
Serving rustic dishes from Lazio and Tuscany, this frills-free tavern is an excellent lunch stop. The small menu includes tasty antipasti such as la…
Lucca
The primary allure of this bright modern address is its hidden red-brick courtyard, complete with romantic potted lemon plants and parasol-shaded tables…
Siena
Head down the stairs from Via delle Terme or through the side door on Via dei Pittori to enjoy a meal at this attractive basement eatery, which is known…
Chianti
A long-standing favourite, this romantic choice on the main road through Radda has a traditional interior but the menu has an untraditional tinge,…
Southern Tuscany
Its name means 'snow potions', and there are plenty of delectable icy concoctions (granita or crushed ice with natural flavour, sorbet and gelato) on…
Chianti
An ideal lunch stop en route from Chianti to Siena, this friendly roadside inn on the SR222/SP2 5km south of Panzano serves traditional Tuscan dishes in…
Trattoria e Pizzeria Da Zucchetta
Elba
The setting is homely rather than smart (a couple of TVs show the nightly news), but the seafood here is top-notch. The gnocchi or pappardelle are packed…