Restaurants in San Gimignano
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Gelateria di Piazza
As the pictures on the wall attest, many celebrities have closed their lips around one of these rich ice creams (‘All the family thought the ice cream was delicious, ’ attested one Tony Blair). Master Sergio uses only the choicest ingredients: pistachios from Sicily and cocoa from Venezuela.
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Le Vecchie Mura
This is a wonderful spot, especially if you snap up a terrace table on a warm summer's night. The food competes with the phenomenal view of rolling green hills and the wine list has more than a dozen varieties of Vernaccia di San Gimignano. Choose from a delicious selection of primi piatti such as gnocchi con tartufo e formaggio (gnocchi with truffles and cheese) and you can't go wrong with the perfectly prepared beef options. Book ahead to guarantee that panorama.
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Osteria delle Catene
The windows are plastered with the guidebook accolades it has justifiably received. The brick-barrelled interior is softly lit while the menu is heavy on strong meats - hare, boar, duck and rabbit. Alongside many Tuscan stalwarts and saffron experimentation such as the zuppa medievale, there's the spaghetti dell'Ostria (spaghetti with zucchini, sausages and chilli pepper in puréed sauce) and a small, but sublime carrot and leek soufflé.
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Osteria al Carcere
A fine osteria, offering an atypical menu (the words ‘ primi ’ and ‘ secondi ’ are nowhere to be seen) loaded with distinctive plates. There are a half-dozen soups, including zuppa di farro e fagioli (spelt and white bean soup) and creative flashes like tacchina al pistacchi e arance (turkey with pistachios and orange sauce).
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Trattoria La Mangiatoia
A highly regarded trattoria serving tempting, regional fare like the small, but tasty saccottini di pecorino al tartufo (ravioli filled with potatoes and pecorino cheese with truffle sauce). With candles flickering and classical music in the background, share it with that special someone. Or hold hands after dark on the delightful summer patio.
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Il Castello
Both wine bar and restaurant, this place has a delightful patio with views and an all-brick, glass-domed courtyard. Nosh on a macho-meaty bistecca alla fiorentina or cinghiale alla sangimignanese con polenta (wild boar with polenta), or opt for a lighter option such as the pennette with broccoli, wild mushrooms and saffron.
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Dorando
Recognised by the Slow Food Movement, Dorando runs a classic five-course menu with dishes based on authentic Etruscan recipes. The menu is otherwise brief and focused (only four primi and four secondi ). The atmosphere is swanky yet cool, with intimate corners and works of art.
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Il Pino
The atmosphere here is spruce, vaulted and airy. Service is friendly and attentive and the seasonal menu, which includes massive pasta plates and several truffle-based specialities, is a winner.
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Enoteca Gustavo
Snacks include bruschetta and a plate of cheese with honey to go with your choice from the impressive selection of wines.
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