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1. Baghino
$$ | |In the heart of the historic center, Prato's best restaurant has been serving since 1870, capably run by five generations of the Pacetti family (daughters Guja and Silvia are presently in charge). The food lives up to the building's colorful history—part of the structure dates from the 15th century, when it was a convent; it was later the seat of the Freemasons.
Via dell'Accademia 9, Prato, Tuscany, 59100, Italy0574-27920Known For
- Sedano ripieno (a Pratese specialty)
- Filetto al pepe verde (beef fillet in a creamy peppercorn sauce)
- Superb wine list
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Aug. No lunch Mon. -
2. Buca di Sant'Antonio
$$ | |The staying power of Buca di Sant'Antonio—it's been around since 1782—is the result of superlative Tuscan food brought to the table by waitstaff who don't miss a beat. The menu includes the simple but blissful tortelli lucchesi al sugo (meat-stuffed pasta with a tomato-and-meat sauce), as well as more daring dishes such as roast capretto (kid goat) with herbs. A white-wall interior hung with copper pots and brass musical instruments creates a classy but comfortable dining space.
Via della Cervia 3, Lucca, Tuscany, 55100, Italy0583-55881Known For
- Superlative pastas
- Excellent sommelier
- Classy, family-run ambience
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon., 1 wk in Jan., and 1 wk in July. No dinner Sun. -
3. Da Delfina
$$ | |Delfina Cioni began cooking many years ago for hungry hunters in the town of Artimino, 20 km (12 miles) south of Prato. Dishes celebrate Tuscan food, with an emphasis on fresh local ingredients. Secondi such as coniglio con olive e pignoli (rabbit sautéed with olives and pine nuts—the house specialty) are a real treat. The seasonal menu is complemented by a fine wine list that draws heavily from superlative local vines, and the service is gracious.
Via della Chiesa 1, Artimino, Tuscany, 59015, Italy055-871–8074Known For
- Delicious grilled meats cooked on a roaring fireplace
- Gorgeous view
- Fine wine list
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Rate Includes: Closed Mon. No lunch Tues. No dinner Sun., Reservations essential -
4. La Grotta
$$ | |You might be tempted to pass right by the innocuous entrance across the street from San Biagio, but you'd miss some fantastic food. This tasty menu relies heavily on local classics turned out to perfection. Wash it down with the local wine, which just happens to be one of Italy's finest: Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. The desserts, such as an extravagantly rich triple-chocolate flan, are prepared with particular flair.
Via di San Biagio 15, Montepulciano, Tuscany, 53045, Italy0578-757479Known For
- Creative menu
- Local wine list
- Stellar service
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Wed. and mid-Jan.–mid-Mar. -
5. La Taverna Etrusca
$$ | |Elaborately prepared Tuscan fare is served at this elegant restaurant on Sovana's central square. For your starter, try the tortino di pecorino maremmano con miele di castagno, gelatina di pere e cialda croccante (local sheep cheese tart with chestnut honey, pear gelatine, and a Parmesan crisp); grilled meat and some fish dishes highlight the list of second courses, but a well-priced fixed menu might be a good way to go. Service is prompt and highly professional. A pleasant outdoor terrace provides plenty of fresh air in the summer months.
Piazza del Pretorio 16, Sovana, Tuscany, 58010, Italy0564-616183Known For
- Outdoor seating
- Tasty local dishes
- Attentive staff
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Wed. and Jan.–Easter -
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6. Osteria Vecchio Mulino
$$ | |"The old mill" has an antique marble serving counter filled with free nibbles and two large wooden tables in a room lined with wine bottles. The enthusiastic host, Andrea Bertucci, proudly touts local products on his simple menu, which usually consists of superior cheese and affettati misti (mixed sliced cured meats); traditional local dishes with farro grain, polenta, pecorino cheese, trout from the many local streams, and salami round out the selections. Finish your meal with a caffè al vetro con miele di castagno (coffee in a glass with chestnut honey). This osteria is open from 7:30 am to 8 pm in the warmer months and from 11 to 8 in winter.
Via Vittorio Emanuele 12, Castelnuovo di Garfagnana, Tuscany, 55032, Italy0583-62192Known For
- Commitment to local ingredients
- Exceptional wine list
- Exuberant host
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. -
7. Ristorante Enoteca del Duca
$$ | |Although this restaurant is on a tiny side street and can be easy to miss, do try to find it, as it serves fantastic food, with dishes listed on the seasonal menu under "L'Innovazione" (Innovations, usually, on classics) or "La Tradizione" (Tradition). Adventurous eaters should try such flights of fancy bavarese di fegato, which comes adorned with pomegranate seeds and redefines chicken liver pâté. The Del Duca family plays an active role in what food is brought to their tables.
Via di Castello 2, Volterra, Tuscany, 56048, Italy0588-81510Known For
- Seasonal fare
- Well-culled wine list
- Superb staff
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues. -
8. Ristoro di Lamole
$$ | |Up a winding road lined with olive trees and vineyards, this place is worth the effort it takes to find. The view from the outdoor terrace is divine, as is the simple, exquisitely prepared Tuscan cuisine—start with the bruschetta drizzled with olive oil or the sublime verdure sott'olio (marinated vegetables) before moving on to any of the fine secondi. The kitchen has a way with coniglio (rabbit); don't pass it up if it's on the menu.
Via di Lamole 6, Greve in Chianti, Tuscany, 50022, Italy055-8547050Known For
- Coniglio is a specialty
- Sweeping view from the terrace
- Your hosts Paolo and Filippo
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Nov.–Apr. -
9. Vineria di Piazza
$$ | |It's set in a lively, historic market square and frequented by locals. The menu adheres to Tuscan tradition, often including high-quality bistecca alla fiorentina, but also indulges in some flights of fantasy, as evidenced by a whimsical dessert that riffs on a liquid Livornese classic.
Piazza delle Vettovaglie 13, Pisa, Tuscany, Italy050-5207846Known For
- Inventive pasta dishes
- Baccalà (salt cod) served in inventive ways
- Charming, energetic staff
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10. Enoteca Fuoripiazza
$$ | |Detour off Greve's flower-strewn main square for food that relies heavily on local ingredients (like cheese and salami produced nearby). The lengthy wine list provides a bewildering array of choices to pair with affettati misti or one of the primi (first courses)—the pici (a thick, hand-rolled spaghetti) are deftly prepared here. All dishes are made with great care, and outdoor seating makes summer dining particularly pleasant. It's also possible to simply stop by here and have a glass of wine.
Via I Maggio 2, Greve in Chianti, Tuscany, 50022, Italy055-8546313Known For
- Alfresco dining
- Local cheese and salami
- Attentively prepared food
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. -
11. Il Convio
$$ | |A short drive down a steep, serpentine road from San Miniato brings you to this rustic country ristorante with sponged walls, stenciled decorations, and checkered tablecloths. The main courses are mostly Tuscan classics, such as bistecca fiorentina (a generous cut of grilled steak), but white truffles, the local specialty, are also showcased, and you can get them with pasta, crespelle (thin pancakes filled with ricotta), tripe, eggs, beef fillet—there's even a postprandial truffled grappa. All this good fare pairs marvelously with a fine selection of local, lesser-known wines. If truffles don't float your boat, there are nontruffled things on the menu and, at night, the staff fires up the pizza oven.
Via San Maiano 2, San Miniato, Tuscany, 56028, Italy0571-408113Known For
- Truffled specialties
- Tranquil country setting
- The wine list
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues. -
12. Il Grappolo Blu
$$ | |Any one of this restaurant's piatti tipici (typical plates) is worth trying, though the local specialty, pici all'aglione (thick, long noodles served with sautéed cherry tomatoes and many cloves of garlic), is done particularly well. The chef also has a deft touch with vegetables; if there's fennel on the menu, make sure to order it. The interior, with white walls, low ceilings, and old wood tables, is cozy and the service is warm and friendly.
Scale di Via Moglio 1, Montalcino, Tuscany, 53024, Italy0577-847150Known For
- Great quality and price
- Kind, caring staff
- Convivial atmosphere
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Rate Includes: Reservations essential -
13. Il Sacco Fiorentino
$$ | |This lovely trattoria has been around for a long time, and with good reason. Here, they turn out Tuscan classics, relying heavily on the local cheese (pecorino) and local meats (especially wild boar, among others). The wine list is a marvel, as it's long and very well priced. White walls, tile floors, and red tablecloths create an understated tone that is unremarkable, but once the food starts arriving, it's easy to forgive the lack of decoration. It's just around the corners from the Duomo and Piazza dei Priori, so the location can't be beat.
Via Giusto Turazza 13, Volterra, Tuscany, 56048, Italy0588-88537Known For
- Well-priced menu
- Tranquil setting
- Excellent wine list
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Wed. -
14. Il Tufo Allegro
$$ | |The name means Happy Tufa, and you will be happy, too, if you eat at this fine restaurant cut directly into the tufa rock plateau upon which old Pitigliano sits. The cuisine is local and regional: pappardelle al ragù di cinghiale (pappardelle pasta with wild boar sauce) is particularly tasty, and fish also figures on the menu from time to time. For the particularly hungry, there are usually several four-course, fixed-price menus to choose from.
Vicolo della Costituzione 5, Pitigliano, Tuscany, 58017, Italy0564-616192Known For
- Fixed-price menus available
- Local and regional cuisine
- Stunning setting
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Wed. No dinner Tues. -
15. L'Antica Trattoria
$$ | |Residents of Colle di Val d'Elsa hold this trattoria in high esteem, even though it's a little overpriced. Tuscan classics fill the large menu, which concentrates on game, particularly pheasant, pigeon, and quail, and pastas differ from the usual fare. The decor is simple; in warmer months outdoor seating on a square is a possibility. The service is first-rate.
Piazza Arnolfo di Cambio 23, Colle di Val d'Elsa, Tuscany, 53034, Italy0577-923747Known For
- Tasting menus
- Pescatarians will be happy
- Fine wine list
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues., Reservations essential -
16. L'Ostricaio
$$ | |Locals crowd into this tiny place with a lovely view at lunch and dinner to feast on treats from the sea. Antipasti such as raw oysters or code di manzancolle (deep-fried shrimp) are perfect starters, followed by delicious pasta dishes or succulent mixed fry. Finish your meal with sgroppino (lemon sorbet pureed with vodka) to help cleanse the palate.
Viale Italia 100, Livorno, Tuscany, Italy0586-581345Known For
- Raw oysters and shrimp
- Creative pasta dishes
- Lively, convivial atmosphere
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Rate Includes: Reservations essential -
17. La BotteGaia
$$ | |Jazz plays softly in the background as you sip wine and dine either indoors, at rustic tables amid exposed brick-and-stone walls, or alfresco with a splendid view of the Piazza del Duomo. Typical wine-bar fare, such as plates of cured ham and cheese, shares the menu with a surprisingly sophisticated list of daily specials. For example, you might try insalatina con foie gras condita con vinaigrette (foie gras with dressed greens).
Via del Lastrone 17, Pistoia, Tuscany, 51100, Italy0573-365602Known For
- A menu that dares to be different
- Fine wine list
- Splendid desserts
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon., Reservations essential -
18. La Dolce Vita
$$ | |An elegantly restored monastery in the upper part of Montepulciano is home to this excellent enoteca (wine bar), which has a wide selection of wines by the glass.
Via di Voltaia nel Corso 80/82, Montepulciano, Tuscany, Italy0578-758760Known For
- Exquisite food that pairs beautifully with its wines
- Graceful service
- Serene setting
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19. La Vecchia Nicchia
$$ | |Though it's still very much in the center, it's far from the madding crowds. Wonderful wines pair beautifully with the tasty morsels served atop toasted bread. If you want something more substantial than the delicious cheese plate, soups of the day may be found on the menu. This place is an oasis in a town overrun with day visitors.
Via San Martino 12, San Gimignano, Tuscany, 53037, Italy0577-940803Known For
- Wines by the bottle
- Locally sourced ingredients
- Genial hosts
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.–Thurs. -
20. MagnoGaudio
$$ | |It bills itself as a caffetteria/ristorante, which means it opens at 7 in the morning for coffee, serves lunch and dinner, and then closes well after dinner is over. Warm-color, sponged walls and simple wooden tables and chairs provide the backdrop for some tasty fare. They're particularly big on fish here; if it's available, order the calamari spadellati su crema di fagioli alla paprika e valeriana (panfried squid on a creamy bean puree spiced with paprika and garnished with delicate green leaves). The lasagna is ample, cheesy, and thoroughly satisfying; the service is great; and the wine list is strong on local wines.
Via Curtatone e Montanara 12, Pistoia, Tuscany, 51100, Italy0573-26905Known For
- Fish dishes
- Satisfying lasagna
- Local wine list
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Reservations essential
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