IL PALAZZO DEL CARDINALE

A certain amount of patience is required to get to this restaurant accessed via a dusty yet attractive dirt track that wends its way through typical Tuscan landscapes. On arrival, you’ll find an enchanting village of medieval origin with a tower and an old, frescoed church, where the Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco (awarded 3 Michelin keys) offers excellent service, splendid guestrooms and one of the best restaurants in the region. Here, chef Matteo Temperini serves some of the most interesting and creative dishes in Tuscany, many of which are prepared using vegetables from the hotel’s own kitch

At the edge of the town, a skilfully restored farmhouse welcomes guests into an atmosphere of refined simplicity: from the carefully appointed rustic dining room to the bright glazed terrace, pleasant even in winter.The kitchen celebrates the flavours of the territory, reinterpreted in a measured contemporary key, without forgoing certain great classics such as peposo and onion soup.The wine list favours the local reds, with particular attention to Brunello and to labels of mature vintages. In the dining room, a warm welcome and assured knowledge of wine contribute to making the experience all

In the heart of the pedestrian historic center, this venue offers a warm welcome in a rustic dining room or at a few tables overlooking the paseo. Family-run, it serves authentic Tuscan flavors prepared traditionally. The handmade pici with cherry tomatoes, olives, and slightly spicy anchovies are an unmissable summer delight!

In the heart of San Quirico d’Orcia, an intimate trattoria welcomes guests with two small rooms on the upper floor, a main dining room animated by the warmth of the fireplace and an elegant pergola garden that opens during the warmer months. The setting, rustic and genuine, provides the backdrop for cooking deeply rooted in tradition: meats and game, the aromas of truffle and hand-rolled pasta tell the story of the territory with authenticity. Completing the experience, a well-constructed wine list, rich in local labels, accompanies the gastronomic journey with understated expertise.