Must-see restaurants in Chianti

  • L'Osteria di Casa Chianti

    Chianti

    The type of restaurant that fuels fantasies of moving permanently to Tuscany, Massimiliano Canton's ultrafriendly osteria bakes its own bread, makes pasta…

  • L'Antica Scuderia

    Chianti

    The large terrace at this restaurant overlooks one of the Antinori vineyards and is perfect for summer dining. In winter, the elegant dining room comes…

  • Ristoro di Lamole

    Chianti

    Family-run, this eyrie in the hilltop village of Lamole, 8km east of Panzano and 9km southeast of Greve, offers its diners one of the most spectacular…

  • Bistro Casa Chianti Classico

    Chianti

    Offering a seasonally driven menu and boasting (of course) a wonderful wine list, this bistro in the Chianti complex seats diners in the former kitchen…

  • Rinuccio 1180

    Chianti

    Built on the rooftop of the sleek Antinori winery, this restaurant seats diners on an expansive outdoor terrace with a 180-degree Dolby-esque surround of…

  • Bistro Falorni

    Chianti

    Italians do fast food differently, and what a wonderful difference it is. Greve's famous macelleria (butcher) and gourmet-provision shop operates this…

  • Osteria del Castello

    Chianti

    Modern twists on classic Tuscan dishes are the focus at this osteria on the Castello di Brolio estate. The food here is light and full of flavour, made…

  • La Cantinetta di Passignano

    Chianti

    Tuscan menus are dominated by meat dishes, so the existence of this upmarket cantinetta, which focusses on seafood, comes as a pleasant surprise. We…

  • La Castellana

    Chianti

    Located in a hamlet 2km above Greve, this well-regarded trattoria has six indoor tables and a hillside terrace overlooking cypresses, olive trees and…

  • Il Ristoro di Ama

    Chianti

    Sit inside the 18th-century villa or on the terrace of the restaurant on the Castello di Ama wine estate to enjoy rustic dishes featuring vegetables grown…

  • Osteria Volpaia

    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…

  • Ristorante Albergaccio

    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…

  • Osteria di Passignano

    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…

  • La Cantinetta di Rignana

    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,…

  • La Cantina

    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…

  • La Botte di Bacco

    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,…

  • Osteria Le Panzanelle

    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…

  • Ristorante Taverna Squarcialupi

    Chianti

    Interesting and highly successful flavour combinations characterise the menu at this huge taverna (tavern) in the centre of Castellina. The handmade pasta…

  • Ristorante La Bottega

    Chianti

    Cucina contadina (food from the farmer's kitchen) is the mainstay of this pretty restaurant run by Carla Barucci – the kitchen garden is right outside and…

  • Officina della Bistecca

    Panzano in Chianti

    The flagship restaurant of celebrity butcher Dario Cecchini offers a simple but delicious set menu built around the famous bistecca (steak). There's also…

  • Dario DOC

    Panzano in Chianti

    A casual, lunchtime-only eatery run by Tuscan celebrity-butcher Dario Cecchini. The limited menu offers three quality fast-food options: two burger plates…

  • Solociccia

    Panzano in Chianti

    Shared tables, an informal atmosphere and a menu featuring anything from the 'muzzle to the tail' is on offer at this eatery run by celebrity butcher…

  • Bar Dante

    Chianti

    No fuss, no pretension, family-run Dante is a fine place to plonk down after a long day on your feet, especially if you're in the mood for bruschetta,…

  • Mangiando Mangiando

    Chianti

    Giving proud prominence to its list of producers (and gaining a Slow Food recommendation as a consequence), this small trattoria in the main square serves…

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