Castello La Leccia

In the heart of one of Italy’s most iconic landscapes, Chianti Classico, with its harmonious hills and vineyards tracing picture-perfect panoramas, Albergaccio, considered Tuscany’s oldest historic restaurant, welcomes guests with a perfect balance of past and present. The interiors preserve the authentic charm of the setting, while the kitchen reinterprets traditional dishes with a contemporary touch, never betraying their essence. In the dining room, Francesco greets guests with grace and professionalism, guiding them in selecting the wine best suited to enhance the gastronomic experience. A

Along the Via Francigena, just a few steps from Monteriggioni, stands the small medieval hamlet of Abbadia Isola, with its splendid Romanesque church and ancient buildings that once formed the monastery and its dependencies. Futura Osteria occupies the rooms that were once the monks’ cellars, where they stored their wines: here you can enjoy flavourful, Tuscan-inspired cuisine, simple and profoundly seasonal. The format offers three fixed-price tasting menus, with portions that are always generous; many of the vegetables come from the restaurant’s own kitchen garden. In addition to the menus,

This pleasant rural trattoria has a simple, informal ambience, plus an attractive outdoor space in the shady garden. Wherever you sit, you’ll savour generous portions of delicious regional cuisine, including home-made pasta and excellent meat – we particularly enjoyed the pici pasta with garlic and the rabbit stuffed with spinach. Fresh fish from the island of Elba is served on Fridays, while the wine list focuses on Tuscan labels. It’s always a good idea to book ahead!