We went on the recommendation of the innkeeper for our villa just outside Lucolena. It was a saturday night, and there were only two other couples when we arrived. We had an appetizer, first course of pasta...risotto and ravioli, second course of steak and roasted potatoes, and tiramisu for dessert. Along with a bottle of Chianti Classico. The service was... More

We went there on the advice of our innkeeper. It's closed Tuesdays so beware! Food was quick and good, but maybe because it was late (8pm) and we made sure to put in our order before the big group who were busy singing Mi Amore with the owner. There was only one other couple in the restaurant that night in... More

We celebrated our anniversary and final night in Chianti at the Locanda Borgo Antico and were not disappointed. Stefano was helpful and charming while his wife Patrizia created Tuscan Magic in the kitchen. We shared a mixed antipasto followed by a 1.2 kg Bistecca Fiorentina with vegetables and salad. This was followed by a plate of local Pecornino cheese and... More

We stumbled on this place after discovering our first choice was closed and it was a very happy stumble! In a quite piazza (Piazza Santo Spirito) that is on the "other side" of the Arno, this restaurant was filled with mostly locals. We had great pizza and the pasta with pesto was the best meal I had in Italy. Very... More

After a glorious day at the Palio in Siena, we ventured up into Lucolena on the recommendation of the renter of our house in Ponte Agli Stoli. We were greeted warmly enough and there was a view of the kitchen with the chef hard at work. The signs were very positive. We did not have a reservation (our bad), but... More

The wine and pasta are great at the Piazza de Santo spirito. Make sure you meet the pizzaiolo, the manager and the waiter/ waitress. They fun and very helpful. And the price is perfect! More

Gorgeous Tuscan food for those prepared for a detour. It's halfway between Greve in Chianti and Figline Valdarno - the first on the Chianti road joining Florence and Siena; the second on the A1 motorway between Florence and Arezzo, so you can reach it from either in half an hour. A very pleasant view on a secondary valley in the... More