Exceptional dining experience in Cortona on a windy Fall evening. The owners could not have been more welcoming and provided us a lovely meal and wine recommendations. The food was absolutely perfect and authentic with appropriate portions for each course. It was a great overall...atmosphere and highly recommend.More
This was a very good surprise. The food was excellent and the service. very nice and friendly. They also have a quite original document as a statement of their idea about what is a restaurant. If you visit this lovely town, do not hesitate in...eating at Cortona Bistrot!More
Wow! We just happened upon this little marvel because the setting seemed so picturesque away from the main Cortona hustle but we were completely enchanted by the service, the wine, and the quality of the food. The eggs with truffle was to die for. Couldn’t...have asked for more. Highly recommend. Grazie mille!More
A wonderful little bistro run by a husband and wife team who know what good food is all about. We went for an evening during a stop over in Cortona and had a fantastic meal. Highly recommend the Uovo cocotte with truffle flakes and the...lamb stew with artichoke cream. Delizioso!More
A little out of the centre, just off the main tourist street , well worth the 3 minute walk . A hidden gem. A small family run restaurant which serves traditional food to an exceptionally high standard. Impeccable service, nothing was too much trouble for...them We went twice , 4 of us and all would have gone every night had we found it earlier. Thank you so much guys for a very memorable experience.More
While traveling around Italy my wife and I spent 2 nights in Cortona. We tried Cortona Bistrot based on the reviews and were not disappointed. A cozy beautiful spot and amazing food. The restaurant is run by a family who provide impeccable service, a unique...menu and quality in every aspect of the meal. Fine dining at a truly reasonable price. I had a lasagna with pesto and sausage and pistachio. Amazing. My wife had lamb stewed in an artichoke crème. Also amazing. Truly satisfyingMore
Amazing restaurant… get the burger. It is worth the trip. Not the traditional “American “ burger but the beef… wow!!! Beautiful view and just an amazing experience.
That might not be true as I haven’t tried them all but this bistro is a hidden gem just off the main tourist street. We peeled off from the main group who wanted to enjoy the view from the tourist trap restaurant at the top...of the hill - you can’t miss it, but you must - it’s the first one you’ll see when you’ve parked up and walked towards the old town. Cortona Bistot is on Via Margerita just off to the right at the beginning of the main drag. I worked my way right through the seasonal specials; delicious venison and the tenderest duck, cooked by the proprietress and her team. The wine is of course wonderful and the owner really took care of us. I would say booking is essential. I should add there are a few outside tables with a gorgeous outlook but it’s warm and cosy inside for the cooler months. When we rejoined our group at the restaurant with the panoramic view they were having sad looking puddings…More
This was our first restaurant meal during our two weeks in Tuscany (three weeks in Italy), and was by far one of the best. That's both the good news and the bad news, because it was so delicious, but it also set the bar very...high for the other restaurants we visited throughout our stay. It was one of few that we returned to, in fact. I had the spinach gnudi with truffles BOTH times, it's that good. My son had the baccalá both times as well, absolutely outstanding. The service was friendly if slow; they should really hire someone to help with the table service, as it was the owner/husband all by himself and while the place is small, it gets very busy and we had some long-ish waits for stuff. Sadly we were never able to get a table outside, but inside was fine, too. A VERY good restaurant–not to be missed.More
We had our final dinner here; unless you reserve early, all tables on the terrace with a nice view are gone, but the inside table was fine. Very good steak this time (it was too hot on previous visit for me to eat meat), very...good torta caprese. Both waiters very nice, although sometimes service was a bit slow as the restaurant had many guests. We'll be back!More
I believe that the wife is a chef and the husband runs the front of house in this very small restaurant in Cortona. We were warmly greeted when we arrived and treated very well. We had a fonduta starter that was a little different than...what we have had before. Absolutely amazing. Then we had two homemade pastas that were also delicate and a little different than traditional Tuscan cuisine. Just a little twist and it was wonderful. Good wine list, of course. The space is small and intimate. Very enjoyable evening.More
I can’t quite say enough about this incredible place! Not just favorite food in Cortona but best food we had in Italy. This is a must stop if in Tuscany. Loved the service and ambience! Only open Fri-Sun in off season so make a reservation
Dined here at a table outside, overlooking the Val di Chiana at sunset. Very romantic! Our host was attentive and helpful. The food was bistro style & freshly prepared by his wife, and was absolutely delicious. She is a talented chef!
Unbelievable decor and honest food, everything homedmade ! Owner is extremely friendly and creative. The menu list is not so large bur everything is fresh. Wine list is extensive at very reasonable prices ! Italy as it should be !
Wow! The food is simply amazing and there's a really great selection of both traditional and non-traditional dishes. The wine list is very extensive too. The host is very friendly and welcoming and there's a great view from the outside tables. I'd come back to...Cortona just to visit this restaurant again.More