Must-see restaurants in San Gimignano

  • Ristorante La Mandragola

    San Gimignano

    Nestled beneath the crumbling walls of the rocca, La Mandragola (The Mandrake) is deservedly popular – book ahead, especially if you're keen to dine in…

  • Gelateria Dondoli

    San Gimignano

    Think of it less as ice cream, more as art. Former gelato world champion Sergio Dondoli is known for creations including Crema di Santa Fina (saffron…

  • Dal Bertelli

    San Gimignano

    The Bertelli family has lived in San Gimignano since 1779, and its current patriarch is fiercely proud of both his heritage and his sandwiches. Salami,…

  • Osteria delle Catene

    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…

  • Locanda di Sant'Agostino

    San Gimignano

    Family run, this trattoria next to the church of the same name has a dining room made distinctive by its bright colour scheme, a profusion of tables on…

  • Perucà

    San Gimignano

    Set in an atmospheric vault under an ancient city arch, this trattoria serves modern cuisine inspired by local ingredients – try the fagottini (pasta…

  • Caffè delle Erbe

    San Gimignano

    Enjoy a coffee or a light lunch and glass of Vernaccia at one of the pavement tables at this long-standing favourite near the duomo.

  • Olivieri Bistrot

    San Gimignano

    There's nothing traditional about this newcomer to the San Gimignano dining scene. Located on the major pedestrian spine, it has an attractive modern…

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