Restaurants in Tuscany

The Castle of Brolio, the Cellars, the Wineshop and the Osteria, together make visiting this estate an unforgettable experience.

Upscale with a warm atmosphere, the chef and staff produce everything in house.

One of the most exclusive beach clubs of the Tuscan coast, the Cala Felice offers both beach services and a fine restaurant.

Typical Tuscan ingredients, meticulously seeking fresh flavours, maintaining the original taste of the food.

Tucked down a narrow stone alley in Santa Fiora, the Barilotto restaurant is known for its good Tuscan fare.

Enjoy authentic Tuscan dishes and some innovative ones too at Il Casolare restaurant, just outside Sarteano.

If you're looking for a quintessential Tuscan meal with a view, then the Bottega di Volpaia will send you home happy.

Right on the beach at San Vincenzo, this stylish restaurant goes far beyond the "usual" beach fare and presents upscale gorgeous meals.

"Locanda di Fonte alla Vena", cosy restaurant made from an ancient building recently restored, is located on Via Cassia (historically called Via Francigena), a few metres from the historical centre of San Quirico D'Orcia.

The beautiful castle hamlet of Volpaia is the setting for this lovely restaurant, serving Tuscan fare with a touch of flair.

This is an old Tuscan osteria where you can feel the sensations of farmers’ life and the ancient flavors of Tuscany.

At Ristorante "Al Mangia" you will enjoy the marvellous scenario of the Piazza del Campo of Siena and taste typical local dishes, like the famous "ribollita" and the classic Fiorentina steak.

You can find the Restaurant All'Olivo in the heart of Lucca; it was born as historical 'trattoria' in 1944 and renovated in 1987 by the current manager Corrado Petretti and his wife Antonella.

After a pleasant tour around the city of Lucca, if you want to enjoy local culinary delights, try the Restaurant Antica Locanda di Sesto.

One of the best in Siena.

The restaurant is located where a long time ago it was a tobacco retailer, important arrival and starting point of the caravans going to Montecatini and Pistoia.

The Restaurant "Da Pode", renovated in rustic style, overlooks the uniqueness of a landscape where you can still attend the enjoyable succession of seasonal colours.

At Simone's cooking is creativity, experience, taste and refinement: fresh fish carefully selected every day and high-quality meat in traditional recipes, revisited with fantasy.

Just a few steps from Porta Elisa, in the very centre of Lucca, the trattoria pizzeria "Gli Orti di Via Elisa" matches excellent food with a friendly and warm service.

This splendid restaurant/wine bar is located at a short distance from the main square in Greve in Chianti, Piazza Matteotti.

Near the waterfront in Puntone, a seafront village that is part of Scarlino, Ristorante Il Veliero has been serving fresh seafood since 1977.

A homey, rustic ambiance adds to the appeal of La Fenice Morianese.

Set at the tower at the medieval Monte Oliveto Maggiore with loads of ambiance, this restaurant serves typical Tuscan fare.

Located in an old olive mill, Ristorante Le Cantine is in the village of Pergine Valdarno.

Born in the heart of Florence, at just a few steps from Piazza della Signoria, the Restaurant MaMMaMia offers typical dishes of the Italian and Tuscan tradition, revisited with taste and creativity.

Osteria La Pievina is a rustic country osteria in the lunar-like hills between Asciano and Siena.

On the waterfront at the beach called La Dogana, you'll find a high level of quality over an average "beach bar".

A warm and welcoming restaurant in the village of Castel del Piano, the owners serve typical Tuscan dishes at reasonable prices.

Al Convento is set in an antique Augustinian monastery with stone walls, terra cotta floors, and loads of charm.

In the countryside outside Pontassive, this restaurant is so well noted for its excellent cuisine that people drive for miles to dine here.

In Palaia, there is restaurant that only one word describes - gorgeous.

For more than 70 years, this restaurant in Porto Santo Stefano has been serving seafood to hungry diners, right on the waterfront.

A year-round restaurant on the seaside encircled by pines makes this a special place.

In Ambra, enjoy a wonderfully prepared meal of Tuscan flavors with new presentations and twists, while respecting the traditions.

Outside Pontedera at the Laghi Braccini, the restaurant Amalia serves great food with a water view.

In the old town of Palaia, the restaurant is upscale but with a traditional basis.

In the antique streets of San Donato in Poggio, this old eatery has been serving Tuscan country cooking for years.

Cookobio in Buggiano isn't really a restaurant, it's like eating at a friend's house, if you have a friend who is an amazing cook and lovingly prepares meals to order for you.

Enoteca dell’Acqua offers a traditional cuisine, even daring some changes, according to the chef’s creativity.

Enjoy handmade pasta, stewed meats, grilled fish, or wood-oven fired pizza in the old town of Suvereto.

The exposed stone dining rooms give off a warm and welcoming aura while the impeccable service lets you know you're not in just any old trattoria.

Located in the former stables of Grand Duke Leopoldo's extensive farm, the location and setting alone makes this restaurant a romantic choice.

In Marina di Grosseto, enjoy Tuscan specialties both surf and turf in a casual setting.

Housed in a Benedictine monastery building, the restaurant is a lovely place in the cloister garden.

The Logge Vasari Antica Trattoria is an Arezzo institution, set inside the former customs house, under the arches of Vasari's beautiful loggia.

An upscale beach experience and restaurant among the dunes and Mediterranean macchia foliage at San Vincenzo on the "Etruscan coast".

At Principina a Mare, the restaurant and pizzeria offers something for every taste, whether you want pasta, wood-oven pizza, and more with Tuscan and Neapolitan specialties.

Great atmosphere in the village of Cutigliano, where you can indulge in Tuscan fare with local wines.

In Principina a Mare, this market is a one-stop shopping experience for everything you need, including prepared foods ready to go.

You will easily find Osteria da Camillo in Piazza del Comune, Poggibonsi.

Enjoy a home-cooked meal of Tuscan specialties in a homey atmosphere.

In Figline e Incisa Valdarno, this homey osteria is also a wine bar and shop.

On a pretty piazza in the historic center of Pergine Valdarno, this family-owned restaurant serves home-style food at good prices.

The Valley of Mugello, at 30 Km north-east from Firenze, there is a special place.

Osteria del Rosso is an informal eatery in a village south of Bagno a Ripoli.

In the village of Ponte a Elsa, Osteria della Priora is a down-home type of restaurant.

Casa di Chianti is really that - a country house in the Chianti hills that serves up "Chianti Food Experiences" in a beautiful setting.

In the hill town of Gavorrano, this is a welcoming and friendly restaurant which caters to couples as well as groups and families.

A homey rustic restaurant in the tiny stone hamlet of Barbischio set in the Gaiole in Chianti hills.

In the country near Pontassieve, this rustic place has a nice outdoor covered terrace with a view over the vines that produce lovely Tuscan wine.

Tucked into a rustic building in Via Soccini in the middle of Buonconvento, this eatery is part wine bar and part restaurant.

Vegetarians, look away; meat eaters, though, will be delighted with Osteria Magona.

In the old town of Giuncarico, a homey place that serves local fare along with pizzas, so there is something for every taste.

Osteria Tornabuoni is not just a restaurant but also a delicatessen and food counter, a wine-shop and a fine cellar.

A lively place in Guardistallo, they serve aperitivi and dinners that reflect the Tuscan traditions.

A homey trattoria and pizzeria int he hamlet of Lucolena.

The authenticity of the products is re-discovered and served with several types of fresh homemade bread, that is baked with natural yeast.

In Colleoli, a frazione of Palaia, there is a great pizzeria for your cravings.

Pizzeria and pub that stays open late, serves great pizzas cooked in a wood-fired oven, and has a good selection of beer on tap.

A restaurant in Albinia that is equally skilled in seafood and meat dishes typical to the Maremma region.

Just outside Bagno a Ripoli, Ristorante Acquacheta is an excellent place for seafood.

Restaurant Alex is in Pietrasanta, hosted in a wonderful 1900's building a few steps from the Tuscan sea.

Right at the castle of Montemassi, the restaurant has a wide panoramic terrace to enjoy a meal outdoors with a view.

Downtown restaurant in Lucca, whose origins can be dated back to 1414 when it was named Osteria Dell’Angelo.

Home-made sheets of pasta turned into pici, tagliatelle, ravioli, gnocchi and lasagne will win over the most difficult palates.

The Restaurant Antico Caffè del Sonno boasts 150 years of well-known activity.

Antico Masetto is located in the very heart of the charming village of Lamporecchio.

The Restaurant Arnolfo, located inside Palazzo Ranieri, built in the XVI century, close to the mediaeval walls of Colle d'Elsa, offers a cosy and very elegant atmosphere.

A stone's throw from the famous Piazza della Signoria in Florence, you will find this beautiful restaurant, for a meal dedicated to the tastes of authentic Tuscan cuisine.

Overlooking the Church of Santa Felicita - which houses many works of the master Pontormo including the “Deposition” - since 1872, the Restaurant Celestino boasts a long tradition in the history of Tuscan cuisine.

Central Florence, near the Medici Chapel and San Lorenzo, houses Ciro's restaurant.

The Restaurant "da Gianni" offers a regional cuisine with seafood specialities.

Born in 1988, from the passion and the idea of the Sommelier Renzo Cucini, the restaurant Da Nisio combines the exclusive Tuscan wines and delicious ingredients of the season.

Restaurant Da Vestro, on the outskirts of Monticiano, offers simple dishes typical of the Tuscan tradition.

Family-run restaurant managed by the Ranocchia family.

Restaurant Giovanni da Verrazzano can seat 80 people inside and has a further 50 seats available on the terrace facing the lovely main square in Greve in Chianti.

In Arezzo, this restaurant provides endless variety as the menu varies by the whims of the chef.

Sample the traditional flavors of the Pisa province at a homey trattoria in Terricciola.

Ristorante Pizzeria I Palmenti is located in a centuries-old mill, dating back to the 15th century.

A well-known restaurant that is popular with the local crowd.

The worldwide famous Tuscan cigar gives the name to this historical restaurant.

If you're looking for a casual, homey trattoria with home-style cooking then Il Bucchero is the place for you.

Just outside San Miniato is the renovated farmhouse restaurant, Il Convio.

In the Crete Senese near Asciano and Rapolano Terme is the countryside restaurant of Il Frantoio.

Restaurant Il Goccino proposes a refined cuisine strictly based on the Tuscan tradition, but sometimes modernly revisited.

Destination of gourmets and landmark for the most refined palates.

The young people that run this lovely restaurant in the very centre of Volterra, with two roomy locals, have spiced up the Tuscan menu with international touches and made it a moderately priced and friendly neighbourhood hangout.

Ristorante Il Sottomarino is in the center of Follonica, just a few blocks from the beach.

The beautiful countries around Greve in Chianti host La Cantinetta di Rignana.

The beautiful town of Montepulciano, also called the "Pearl of Cinquecento", is worth a visit not only to admire its artistic and architectural treasures but also to reinvigorate the spirit with a nice glass of wine and a mouth-watering meal.

In a former jailhouse, this restaurant has rustic but cute atmosphere and excellent service.

In the village of Peccioli, La Greppia occupies the brick-arched space that was once a wine cantina that dates back to the 1300s.

Grilled meat is the speciality of this fine restaurant, situated in the fourteenth century tower Pesciolini, from where you can enjoy a lovely view of the village.

Two modern rooms embellished by a tuffaceous grotto, in the very centre of Siena.

High in the hills near Arezzo, La Luna nel Pozzo serves typical Tuscan fare in charming surroundings.

Inside the Castle of Lucignano (near Arezzo) is the family-run Restaurant La Maggiolata.

Nestled in the heart of Asciano, La Mencia offers a charming blend of traditional Tuscan cuisine and a warm, welcoming atmosphere.

San Gusmè, a medieval hamlet nestled up to the verdant Chianti hills (20 Km from Siena), homes the restaurant Porta del Chianti.

Restaurant "La Sosta" is on the way among Siena, Asciano, Rapolano Terme, Lucignano and Foiano della Chiana.

At Restaurant La Tavernetta you will taste a classic Valdichiana cuisine, truffles and fresh fish.

Restaurant La Tortuga is a good place to stop in the charming town of Viareggio The cuisine ranges from purely traditional to completely innovating style, thanks to the constant pursuit of typical sea tastes from Viareggio.

Located near the sea in San Vincenzo with a view to the port, the restaurant specializes in fresh seafood.

Family run restaurant outside the village of Lajatico, La Vallata serves local fare in a lovely setting.

In the very heart of Volterra, Restaurant La Vecchia Lira offers local delikatessen, both fish and meat based.

The charming medieval hamlet of Poppi is home to this lovely restaurant.

A country restaurant full of Tuscan charm in an antique village, La Locanda del Borgo utilizes only fresh, local ingredients to prepare the specialty dishes of the region.

The Versilia Riviera is a beautiful stretch of coast, comprising several seaside resorts, in Northern Tuscany.

Beautiful Old World atmosphere just steps from the famed Piazza del Campo.

The Restaurant Miseria e Nobiltà, located into the very heart of Arezzo, has a vintage elegant and suggestive environment, made out of a stunning medieval building.

Delicious Tuscan dishes accompanied by musical, dancing and theatrical representations.

Different rooms with different colours and reliability for any kind of meal.

Next to the medieval main gate of Monticchiello di Pienza you'll find the pretty wine bar-osteria "La Porta".

The Restaurant "Pietre Cavate" started as a country house in 1979, in Pieve a Nievole, near Montecatini Terme and Pistoia.

In the very heart fo Florence and not far from Santa Maria Novella, Teatro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, the Church of Ognissanti, Park of Cascine is the Pizzeria Pub Restaurant "La Rotonda".

This pizzeria in the heart of the village of Peccioli is where the locals from the surrounding towns come for good pizza.

Ristorante Rintocco is in the historic center of the small village of Cinigiano.

Restaurant Sabatini is one of the most elegant historic restaurants in Florence: the chefs propose good traditional Tuscan cooking.

Nice local, trim service, elegantly lied tables and typical dishes of the Tuscan tradition.

In the hamlet of Castel San Gimignano, a village in the classic Tuscan countryside, you'll find this down-home restaurant.

A restaurant in line with the "Zero Km" philosophy.

Traditional restaurant in the heart of Volterra, set in a medieval building.

A pretty place in the heart of San Sepolcro near the Medici Fortress.

A locals' favorite for Tuscan and, in particular, Arezzo dishes with nice setting and service.

A country restaurant in an historic building with loads of charm.

A tiny but upscale place that has fabulous artwork on the walls (for sale) to compliment the great cuisine.

A favored restaurant in Montaione, the Ristorante Carpe Diem uses quality ingredients that are cooked with care at the moment of ordering.

Near Campiglia Marittima and Venturina Terme, this restaurant is also a "bottega" selling regional products like salami, cheese, sauces, sea salt and more.

Down-home restaurant serving the area's hill fare with a mixed antipasto plate, pasta dishes, and meat courses.

This restaurant opened in 1934 and has been serving traditional Tuscan meals ever since.

In the historic center of Dicomano, the restaurant da Sergio serves home-made Tuscan fare in a warm, family-type atmosphere.

A few minutes outside Camaiore in the hills will transport you to a cozy restaurant serving traditional Tuscan fare.

In Ponte a Moriano, this is an historic restaurant along the Serchio River.

If you like to collect Michelin stars, or just want a special kind of place for a special occasion meal, this upscale place in Marina di Grosseto will fill your wishes.

In the heart of Cortona Tuscany, this lovely restaurant has classic rustic ambiance with exposed stone walls and wood beamed celings.

Enjoy Tuscan specialties in the lovely town of Asciano at this homey restaurant.

In the heart of the beautiful village of Vinci, enjoy Tuscan specialties for both lunch and dinner in a warm and trattoria-like atmsophere.

Named for the owners (a Tuscan and a Greek), this place serves up great fare.

Basic, homey place with wood burning oven for pizza.

Choose from seafood or meat dishes and enjoy the country setting at Il Rosmarino restaurant.

In the wooded hills near Pontassieve, this old castle is a restaurant that brings clients from Florence and other surrounding towns to enjoy the ambiance and the good food.

In the middle of the stone hamlet of Castel San Gimignano, Ristorante Tre Archi is a simple, country restaurant.

A trattoria outside Campiglia Marittima that serves only Tuscan fare, and to be precise, Maremma Tuscan fare.

Trattoria Da Giorgio has been run by the D'Amico family since 1974.

Enjoy the flavors of Tuscany's Maremma region at this homey restaurant in Porto Santo Stefano.

A simple but authentic trattoria serving Tuscan fare in Monteverdi Marittima.

In the hamlet of Dudda, this little place is part specialty food shop and part restaurant.

In the hills above Bagno a Ripoli, this family-run restaurant has been in business for more than 50 years.

A characteristic trattoria in Capalbio has been serving simple, authentic Tuscan fare for decades.

A restaurant that has been dubbed "a gastronomic destination" by Italian food writers tells you it will be a good place to eat.

Bar Centrale is open from 7:00 AM til midnight, and is an easy one-stop kind of place for your stay.

The Bar-Ucci is a wine bar that also serves local fare in a rustic setting at the castle of Volpaia village.

In the center of Certaldo, near the Piazza Boccaccio, this little place is a delicious find.

In Lecchi in Chianti, this wine bar lets you enjoy a glass of the Chianti vintages while soaking in the sun and enjoying some nibbles.

A family that has been cooking for generations will greet you with warm smiles and good food at Il Caminetto, a couple of kilometers outside Montaione.

In a stone farmhouse amidst rolling hills just outside of Chianni, the Locanda serves hearty dishes from the Tuscan hills traditions.

In the stone borgo of Lecchi in Chianti, the Malborghetto serves traditional Tuscan fare that will satisfy meat-eaters and vegetarians alike.

Non Solo Ciccia is more than a meat market, it's a cool casual dining experience.

In lovely Villa a Sesta (a hamlet of Castelnuovo Bernardino), this homey osteria is right on the piazza.

Elegant restaurant in the heart of Rapolano Terme.

In the historic center of Siena is this little haven of hospitality.

A restaurant and food store in Chiusi that gives you a taste of Tuscany, and lets you take some of it home, too.

In Marciano, the Vecchia Rota is a local institution where you can savor the Arezzo area specialities.

A family-run and family-friendly restaurant where the walls are adorned with children's masterpieces drawn on placemats and where old-style Tuscan dishes are proudly served.

Cute country-style restaurant in the hamlet of Cerreto Guidi, near Vinci (the birthplace of Leonardo) and Empoli, in the hills west of Florence.

It doesn't get fresher than the just-caught fish brought in by a fisherman, who then cooks for you.

Pizzeria and restaurant in Sieci with a changing daily menu.

Also known as C'e Pizza Per Te, this is a quintessential pizzeria where you do some carbo-loading.

A pizzeria in Ambra, with classic pies, gourmet toppings by the pizza chef, and calzones, all cooked in a wood oven.

A family-run restaurant, now in its third generation, Ristorante Mugolone offers a seasonal Tuscan menu that leans heavily toward meats, mushrooms and truffles.

Restaurant Bella Ciao offers the real traditional Tuscan cuisine.

This restaurant is hidden round a corner on the main hill in Montepulciano.

Osteria Cinque di Vino is in the village of San Casciano in Val di Pesa, in the beautiful Chianti hills.

Optimum restaurant born in 2001, at the foot of the Park E.

In the heart of the charming village of Asciano, in the Crete Senise, Ristorante Il Bersagliere is a no-nonsense kind of restaurant that serves genuine Tuscan specialities all made from scratch.

Located just outside Montaione, Tuscany this rustic and welcoming trattoria serves regional fare utilizing the bounty of the Tuscan hills.

A family-run business for 45 years, Ristorante Il Cedro serves the specialties of the Casentino area in a down-home setting.

The Restaurant Il Conte Matto is set in Trequanda, a lovely place made out of an ancient granary, part of a 13th century castle.

This cosy restaurant, where to taste some of the best local food at more than fair prices, is located in a small shopping strip, in the very heart of Bucine.

Homey atmosphere and down-home food are what you will find at this trattoria-type restaurant.

A twisty walk down the pedestrian lanes of San Gimignano, off Via San Giovanni, is where you'll find the Restaurant Le Vecchie Mura.

Podere L'Imposto is a rustic restaurant in an antique coaching inn, mentioned in texts as early as the Middle Ages.

Immersed into a spledid pinewood, in perfect harmony with the natural environment, Restaurant Lo Strettoio offers typical local cuisine and many specialities, like the wonderful home made Pappardelle with wild boar ragu.

Simple, no-frills restaurant on the outskirts of Montelupo Fiorentino, good service, good price-quality ratio.

The Restaurant Piccola Oasi is a friendly place that along with its regular menu offers vegetarian/vegan friendly items, and gluten free products.

The Restaurant Piccolo San Valentino offers high-quality Tuscan products, in a lovely place close to the Abbazia di Monte Oliveto Maggiore, in Asciano.

Restaurant Tirabuscio' is located in the pretty town of Bibbiena, between Arezzo and Florence.

A lovely country setting with rustic-chic furnishings is a great ambiance for a good Tuscan meal near Montaione.

In the heart of Magliano in Toscana is a charming place that serves up great Tuscan fare.

Enjoy home-cooked Tuscan dishes in a homey and welcoming countryside setting.

One of Cortona's most recognizable restaurants is La Loggetta as it has a lovely loggia overlooking the piazza.

Housed in a former stall that held donkeys, the trendy-rustic restaurant L'Asinello takes Chianti cuisine to a new level.

A lovely place in the Chianti hills surrounded by nature, the noted chef gives new twists to classic dishes.

An upscale spot across from Montepulciano's famous logge designed by Jacopo Barozzi da Vignola, where you can sample delicious twists on Tuscan fare.

Vegetarians and meat-lovers will all rejoice and dine together in harmony at L'Orto e Un Quarto outside Siena!

With a view of Siena and regional favorites on the plate, the restaurant Montalbuccio is a good choice for a Tuscan meal.

The restaurant "Taverna Montisi" is located in Montisi, remote village in the hills of Siena, renowned for its excellent olive oil, wine and truffles of San Giovanni d'Asso, located a few miles away.

In the very centre of San Gimignano for simple country meals, excellent service, cosy small locals and medium prices.

In an unassuming building below Serravalle Pistoiese, this restaurant is a favorite of the locals who come here for the good food.

Just outside the city of Grosseto but like a world unto itself, the farm restaurant Trattoria delle Passioni really does bring a passion for good food to your table.

Trattoria da Milla is a local family run, which is nice, but with a purely domestic style.

If you're looking for the movie-image traditional trattoria, then Trattoria San Lorenzo is your kind of place.

In Vorno, this bar, restaurant and pizzeria that has been around since the early 1900s.

In the countryside outside Ponte a Egola and San Miniato, this modern restaurant serves traditional regional dishes along with wood-oven fired pizzas.

In the hamlet of Vorno, the restaurant pays homage to the river of Vorno with its name, nice views and good food.

This place in Cinigiano is a small town "bit of everything" kind of shop.

In an unlikely generic shopping mall, this restaurant hides a surprisingly nice interior and nicely-presented plates.

Whether you like meat, seafood, or vegetarian dishes, you'll find something for your taste at Giusto di Sale.

Sillico's trattoria serves up Tuscan fare with a view over the wooded hills.

A restaurant and bar that serves typical Tuscan fare in a homey atmosphere.

If you like down-home authentic cooking, then Osteria L'Upupa in San Miniato is for you.

Pasta dishes, meats, seafood, and wood-oven pizzas along with vegetarian dishes keep everyone happy.