Val d'Orcia
Occupying a vaulted cellar where oak barriques filled with Brunello were once aged, this elegant restaurant offers a menu of traditional but refined…
Must-see restaurants in Tuscany
Siena
A finestra (window) onto Siena's historic open-air marketplace, this family-run business is notable for its pleasant streetside terrace and for the larger…
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…
Siena
Seafood restaurants are thin on the ground in this meat-obsessed region, so the long existence of Tre Cristi (it's been around since 1830) should be…
Arezzo
Boasting an historic farmacia (pharmacy) sign on its facade, this budget restaurant near the Cappella Bacci is known for its daily spread of antipasti,…
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…
Montepulciano
Hugely popular with locals and tourists alike, this bustling osteria specialises in bistecca alla fiorentina (chargrilled T-bone steak), which comes to…
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,…
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…
Siena
Wine bars are thin on the ground here in Siena, so it's not surprising that Bobbe and Davide's neighbourhood osteria (casual tavern) is so popular. Join…
Southern Tuscany
Squeezed into a side street, this stone-walled restaurant specialises in the rustic dishes of the Maremma. Specialities include acquacotta (a hearty…
Lucca
This buzzing spot behind Piazza San Michele is where the locals come for wood-fired pizza, cecina (salted chickpea pizza) and castagnacci (chestnut cakes)…
Volterra
Catering to vegans, vegetarians and anyone keen on organic plant-based cooking, this casual bistro stocks its bain-marie with an array of dishes that's…
San Gimignano
'The Prison' is as popular with San Gimignano locals as it is with visitors, something that can't be said of many places in this tourist-driven town. The…
Central Tuscany
Boasting seating on the main piazza, on a rear terrace and in a former blacksmith's forge and stable, this sprawling business place has multiple strings…
Siena
A bastion of traditional Sienese dining, the Gallo Nero has a vaulted brick interior, tasty food and a wine list brimming with local and regional drops…
Siena
Head down the stairs from Via delle Terme or through the side door on Via dei Pittori to enjoy a meal at this attractive basement eatery, which is known…
Lucca
The primary allure of this bright modern address is its hidden red-brick courtyard, complete with romantic potted lemon plants and parasol-shaded tables…
Southern Tuscany
Its name means 'snow potions', and there are plenty of delectable icy concoctions (granita or crushed ice with natural flavour, sorbet and gelato) on…
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,…
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…
Northwestern Tuscany
Even those who initially find the idea of noshing on a hunk of pork fat off-putting are bound to be won over when sampling it melted over piping-hot…
Trattoria e Pizzeria Da Zucchetta
Elba
The setting is homely rather than smart (a couple of TVs show the nightly news), but the seafood here is top-notch. The gnocchi or pappardelle are packed…
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…
Florence
Pigeon, frogs legs, hare and guineafowl are among the roasts (count on an approximate 40-minute wait after ordering) at this old-fashioned inn – so…
Southern Tuscany
You can't get more Maremmese than this place. There are tables inside, but everyone prefers to sit in the garden, where there are trees and a children's…
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…
Southern Tuscany
Chef Moreno Cardone takes great pride in his dishes, using quality local produce to create tasty, attractively presented meals. There are fish and meat…
Southern Tuscany
Generous pourings of local wine are on offer at this cavernous restaurant and wine bar next to one of the panoramic viewpoints on Piazza della Repubblica…
Southern Tuscany
Traditional Tuscan dishes are reinvented with a contemporary sensibility by young chef Valerio Pulitani at this atmospheric restaurant in Pitigliano's…
Oltrarno
When the urge for a pasta-free evening in a minimalist interior strikes, consider this contemporary noodle bar serving beautifully sculpted platters of…
Val d'Orcia
Occupying a stylishly renovated building with two dining rooms featuring brick-vaulted ceilings and walls lined with bottles of wine, Daria's well…
Oltrarno
This excellent gelato maker, just off the Ponte Santa Trínita, produces a small selection of gelati that manages to achieve the perfect balance of…
Elba
Ignore the waterfront’s menu-touting waiters and instead duck down Largo Garibaldi to find this unassuming, no-frills trattoria. In business since 1930,…
Fiesole
Lounging over a tumbler of vino (wine) around long timber tables in a dimly lit, old Tuscan tavern-styled interior is the charm of Vinandro. Cuisine is…
Oltrarno
A spartan interior, complete with vintage ceiling fans and stools cleverly crafted from recycled wine crates, creates a shabby-chic vibe at this modern…
Southern Tuscany
Ultrafresh ingredients and budget pricing are the hallmarks at this hybrid restaurant and wine bar near the duomo. There are fish and vegetarian options…
Mercato della Terra di San Miniato
Northwestern Tuscany
Don't leave town without experiencing the foodie buzz of this vibrant farmers market, humming with fresh fruit, veg, meat, raw milk and other local…
Siena
There are more vegetarian, seafood and gluten-free options on the menu of this contemporary eatery than is usual in Siena, and the cuisine is less…
San Gimignano
Family run, this trattoria next to the church of the same name has a dining room made distinctive by its bright colour scheme, a profusion of tables on…
