Must-see restaurants in Chianti

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

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…

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…

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…

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…

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

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…

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

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

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…

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…

Albergaccio bills its culinary approach as 'the territory on the table', and local seasonal produce certainly holds sway here. Once the proud possessor of…

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…

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,…

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…

A long-standing favourite, this romantic choice on the main road through Radda has a traditional interior but the menu has an untraditional tinge,…

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…

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

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…

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