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Molino Di Foci

95.0/ 10Excellent
·Country house
Review
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Set in a restored 14th-century watermill, this boutique hotel offers a tranquil base in the Tuscan countryside, 2. 5 miles from the centre of San Gimignano. Guests can relax by the outdoor swimming pool, which features a poolside bar and sun loungers. The property includes a garden, a terrace, and an on-site restaurant serving lunch and dinner. A complimentary buffet breakfast is available daily. All 14 rooms and two suites are equipped with air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, and private bathrooms. Free on-site parking is also provided.

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Arnolfo
Creative, Country cooking · ★★ Michelin
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With sharp lines created by the use of iron and glass, this modern building is especially designed to allow guests to admire the views from wherever they’re sitting. To the rear of the dining room, the large open-view kitchen framed by a superb yellow Siena marble wall is home to chef Gaetano Trovato (Mentor Chef Award 2024) and his team. Although there are three tasting menus available, one of which is vegetarian, any of the courses can also be chosen à la carte style. We could say so much about Arnolfo’s cuisine, but we’ll limit ourselves to mentioning the bread (which has been central to th
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Da Pode
Tuscan, Traditional Cuisine · Bib
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"In a skilfully refurbished farmhouse nestled in the hills surrounding San Gimignano, Da Pode restaurant welcomes guests into cosy dining rooms featuring stone and wood, and onto a large terrace where, when the weather is warm, diners can enjoy their meal as they admire the Tuscan countryside. The cuisine is authentic and deeply rooted in tradition, with recipes handed down through four generations. Fresh pasta is prepared daily on the premises, the meat is of the highest quality, and the desserts are worthy of attention too: the soft, light apple cake with custard is a delicious finale that s
2.5km
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Linfa
Creative, Country cooking · ★ Michelin
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Inside the walls, but easily accessible from the car parks outside, a small treasure chest of elegance, with contemporary artwork on the walls, and congeniality. Here chef Giovanni Cerroni, with a lengthy experience in fine dining, offers two tasting menus: Mimesis with the great classics and A mano libera, where his talent is best expressed according to the client's tastes as well. For wines, one quietly relies on the expertise of Cesario Delle Donne. Finally, the choice of using books as centrepieces is very much appreciated: the one on Tuscan proverbs illustrated by Renato Bellabarba is not
4.3km
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Barbagianni
Modern Cuisine, Creative
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Housed within an elegant stone building along the road leading into the heart of Colle, Barbagianni welcomes its guests into a warm and evocative setting: at the centre of the dining room stands a magnificent stabilised oak tree, illuminated by small lights that heighten its spectacular presence. Youthful and playful in its approach, the cuisine aims for a delightful balance between technique and flavour, featuring dishes that blend creativity with a sense of familiarity. The menu offers two tasting menus, alongside an à la carte option that encompasses meat, seafood and plant-based dishes, al
3.7km
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Bis Osteria Italiana Contemporanea
Seasonal Cuisine, Tuscan
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In the glorious premises of the old Arnolfo restaurant in the old town, this restaurant is run by the same management as previously, although with a new young chef at the helm in the kitchen. The delicious yet concise menu features “Italian specialities” (the name given to all the main courses) with a focus on meat and fish, accompanied by excellent bread options (you can even order “scarpetta” dipping bread for mopping up the remains of a Cinta Senese pork sauce). The house speciality is a delicious pigeon dish. In fine weather, guests can dine on the beautiful, tranquil terrace.
3.9km
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Il Frantoio
italian
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The 19C millstone, press and cisterns can still be seen in the dining room at this restaurant, bearing witness to its past as an olive oil mill. Situated in spectacular Colle di Val d’Elsa, Il Frantoio boasts old stone and brick walls and vaulted ceilings, as well as tables set out in the piazza for summer dining. Although the setting suggests simple and rustic cuisine, the chef surprises guests with top-quality dishes which are technical and often highly creative, such as liver with sour cherries and pistachios, and smoked spaghetti with an anchovy sauce, capers and black garlic cream.
4.0km
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San Martino 26
Country cooking, Creative
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Occupying the wine cellars of an old palazzo in the historic centre, this restaurant has a fashionable feel with just a few tables and a selection of contemporary - style dishes inspired by classic recipes (from Tuscany and elsewhere) on the menu.
4.3km
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