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Sun
12:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Mon
12:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Tue
12:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Wed
12:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Thu
12:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Fri
12:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Sat
12:00 PM - 1:00 AM
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Travelers' Choice 2024
RATINGS
Food
Service
Value
Atmosphere
Food and ambience
Local cuisine, Italian, Mediterranean, Tuscan, Central-Italian, Vegetarian friendly
Details
CUISINES
Italian, Mediterranean, Tuscan, Central-Italian
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Late Night
FEATURES
Reservations, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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4.0
1,429 reviews
Excellent
662
Very good
480
Average
173
Poor
65
Terrible
49
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skimumUk
36 contributions
Sep 2020 • none
You need to book for dinner, and beware at weekends, there were queues down the street for Dardano. Intrigued we booked for a mid week evening. This is a relaxed place with traditional cooking, a buzz because its so busy, reasonably priced decent wine, and for Cortona, reasonable priced food. We had pasta, and some meat dishes, all were good. We also had the house white, decent quality and very reasonably priced. Service was good, and in keeping with a busy outfit.
Written September 12, 2020
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Upstate Traveler
United States410 contributions
Mar 2022 • none
On a day trip to Cortona, we found this restaurant one of the few open for lunch. It is close to the main square, Piazza della Republica. The setting is nice. Service was very good. The wine list was small, but varied with a nice selection and emphasis on Cortona area wines. The food was good and enjoyable. We do not recommend the fried porcini special as it seemed greasy. The carpaccio was good. This was the first restaurant in the area we have found coniglio (rabbit) on the regular menu, and it was good. While we were not "wowed" by any of our food, it was nicely prepared and presented. Pricing is decent. When we return to Cortona, we would consider this restaurant again and do recommend it.
Written March 12, 2022
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sienapj
126 contributions
Sep 2021 • none
We thoroughly enjoyed two lunches and also a dinner in this pleasant Trattoria Dardano ! The service was attentive and friendly; especially at lunch time. We were pleased with everything we ordered . The prosciutto was excellent and melon perfectly ripe , the perfect French fries ,chicken, insalata mista ,pesto pasta, were all delicious The cheese cake with frutta di bosco and the lemon pistachio icecream cake were both exquisite ! . The local wine was 2 euros for a glass, and it was really very good ! We will definitely return. My only regret is not writing down the servers names. Grazie mille, Peggy & George
Written November 6, 2021
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Angela
Sydney33 contributions
Oct 2022 • friends
Maybe it is the end of the season and some hospitality owners are over tourists but we are polite, speak some Italian and we well dressed. We are all good cooks.
My partner chose a Ravioli with a Butter and Sage sauce to start and said it tasted bland and hard with hardly any butter. My friend and I chose the Baked assorted white meats, and baked they certainly were. The drumstick was nearly inedible as was a wing and only the Rabbit and the Duck pieces were mildly succulent. The others overdone and dry, reheated from the previous evening perhaps. Our dishes of Cooked Green Vegetables (plural) turned out to be barely heated frozen spinach, with little butter or oil. In fact, we asked for Olive Oil to add some moisture. My partner’s Pork sausage was okay, although arriving on a plate with only a few shreds of salad.
The waitress then tried to remove my plate while I was still eating, with food on my fork but paused. It should have been evident. And then got a little uppity when I said No, I hadn’t finished. We should have given it away then but two of us decided to share a “Panacotta” with Caramel sauce. It turned out to be bland with the last minute addition of some commercial caramel syrup. One of the worst meals we have had in Italy.
Written October 25, 2022
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pambearman
Carshalton13 contributions
Aug 2020 • family
We booked a table for 9.15pm, arrived at 9.10 and were Told to wait outside in street and someone would be with us in one minute. At 9.30 still no one had come, we went back in to ask again and were told at least another 10 minutes. They didn't seem concerned. This is not the way to treat customers.
Written August 15, 2020
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Jane O
Markham3 contributions
Jul 2024 • friends
A very disappointing considering the reviews. When we were seated, no one asked us if we wanted wine or drinks so they lost money on that. We ordered our mains and when I received mine, it was extremely salty to the point that I couldn’t eat it. When I spoke to the server, she had to go back to the kitchen to talk to the boss and came back and said order something else. At no point does she disclose when we received our bill that I would have to pay for both. When I asked about it, she said that I could come into the kitchen to talk to her boss. I am her guest and felt that this was extremely unprofessional and the boss should have come out to say I’m sorry you found it salty. Instead, he comes out and very rudely says my pasta is not bad. I tasted it myself. I responded to him that I did not say it was bad. I said it was salty and the least he could have said was I’m sorry, but if you order another dish, we will have to charge you for it. He did not apologize. He did not accommodate he was rude and if you are a foreigner, I would highly suggest Not coming here! I asked Them to box up the original order and we took it and threw it in the garbage.
Written August 1, 2024
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ElettraVale
City of San Marino47 contributions
Aug 2024 • couples
There are many restaurants in Cortona, but you hardly find a place where you are not treated as a ‘vacationer’. Here at Dardano instead you will find dishes with excellent flavor and tradition, affordable prices, kindness and very nice local! Recommendation and Recommendation!
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Written August 11, 2024
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markrbradley@yahoo.com
2 contributions
May 2024 • couples
Genuine fresh Cortonese food , prepared with love and passion . This restaurant is so popular that one should make a reservation to avoid disappointment. Paolo and his team understand customer experience and fulfill all wishes with a swift professional service making sure you enjoy the culinary journey. Very good value for money ….
Written May 18, 2024
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stefano s
52 contributions
Aug 2024 • couples
You definitely eat well. The fried porcini mushroom appetizer is really delicious. Also the first courses very very good. In short, if you want to eat well go there. There are some sore notes on the rest. Meanwhile, you have to book well in advance then you have dinner on two shifts at 19.30 and 21.30. I personally don't like restaurant shifts. Then because often in the second round the tables are never ready and you have to wait even if you have a Reservation. The service thus, staff a little 'distracted, the wine (they were two glasses) is brought directly to the tables without showing the bottle, and were 2 Brunello di Montalcino. Apart from that the remarkable food and therefore since the important thing is above all to eat well at the Osteria you have to go there.
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Written August 28, 2024
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Obie G
Santa Fe140 contributions
Sep 2021 • solo
I walked in without a reservation shortly after they opened for dinner on a Saturday evening. I was made to feel welcome and quickly seated. I had the Mortadella with truffles followed by tagliatelle with wild board with the main course being lamb chops which they raise on their farm. Everything was excellent and the lamb chops were very tender. I was given a nice table with a view too. I highly recommend this restaurant.
Written September 25, 2021
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marchino08
Province of Perugia4883 contributions
Apr 2024 • couples
Classic and typical Tuscan trattoria recommended to us by the lady at the reception of our hotel. I would say very good advice. In a simple environment with truly skilled dining room staff, always attentive and with a smile on their faces, among other things, traditional Tuscan dishes are served, starting with Pici, various meats, mixed roasts... tripe 😍 and etc. All very good with that "homemade" feel. Absolutely correct bill, certainly high level, we'll be back.
Written April 27, 2024
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Alaricca
Florence188 contributions
Jun 2024 • family
Among the many places in the center of Cortona we tried this restaurant and we didn't regret it: the room is very beautiful, in exposed stone with a rustic taste but without overdoing it, the staff is fast and friendly. The menu offers traditional Tuscan dishes, especially meat-based: I would say that a vegetarian would not be at ease. The prices seemed fair to us
Written June 16, 2024
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Sara
Dallas595 contributions
Apr 2022 • none
Trattoria Dardano has always been our go-to, last minute reservation in Cortona. I don't like to classify it was a standby, but if we plan accordingly, we can usually get in for lunch or dinner. It is perfect for a late lunch or an early dinner, but it does fill up so plan accordingly. The staff is very friendly and happy to make recommendations. the portions are sizable and the prices are very reasonable.
We always start with the meat and cheese mixed platter at Dardano. I love their pecorino. They usually serve two ages on the platter.
We tried the tortellini alla Norcina upon recommendation from our waiter. It’s a tortellini with a porcini mushroom and sausage cream sauce. I love to order this when its on the menu because it's not something that you can usually find outside of Norcia.
Pici all’aglione is one of my favorite Tuscan pastas. It’s a garlic tomato sauce with a rich flavor and thick, hand-rolled noodle.
The pici al fumo here is solid. It's a smoked tomato sauce with chili pepper and pancetta.
For secondi, I think the house-made pork sausage is always tasty.
Written September 5, 2022
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jacque
110 contributions
Sep 2024 • couples
We had dinner here tonight on a Saturday, make sure you make reservations because they were turning people away, and it was absolutely delicious. We started with the ravioli in butter and sage, and it may be the best pasta I’ve had in our two weeks in Italy. Our seconds were also very delicious and the cheesecake dessert was wonderful. Service was great and the place was very beautiful.
Written September 28, 2024
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Stellinanaif
Rome56 contributions
Aug 2023 • couples
Having happened by chance, they found a place for us even without a reservation. We ate some really excellent fried porcini mushrooms, as well as a reasonable price compared to other restaurants. Rustic place but with cloth tablecloths and napkins, which is not indifferent for us. The lady who served us was very kind
Written August 19, 2023
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