Le Ragnaie

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

A beautiful drive through typical picture-postcard Tuscan scenery of vineyards, cypress and olive trees takes you to the imposing medieval Castello Banfi, which stands proudly in front of this restaurant. La Sala dei Grappoli takes its name from the vines depicted in frescoes on the walls of its dining room, although in fine weather you’ll want to take advantage of the outdoor terrace where the beautiful views combine with impeccable service and superb cuisine to offer an unforgettable experience. Originally from Puglia, chef Domenico Francone includes Puglian specialities on the menu, such as

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