Locanda Le Piazze

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

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,

The two traditional rooms at this restaurant are perfectly in keeping with the medieval atmosphere of the beautifully preserved village of San Donato. The cuisine is obviously Tuscan in style, delighting guests with its exquisite home-made pasta expertly prepared by young chef Matteo. At certain times of the year, special dishes such as game make an appearance on the menu – the wild boar stew is not to be missed! Among the desserts, make sure you try the caramel panna cotta which is one of the best in the region. The small wine list includes a few labels from famous wineries.

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

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!

Il Borgo di Cianciano is much more than just an osteria: it's also a farm, wine bar, and scattered hotel. The name “Osteria 1126” refers to the year of its founding; in the kitchen, a young couple offers simple, seasonal Tuscan dishes. Don't miss the pappa al pomodoro and the Chianti Classico Riserva, which is elegant and persistent. At the entrance of the borgo, a small aging cellar offers a brief but fascinating visit.

Innocenti Wine is a venue with a dual identity: on one side, a wine shop boasting an ever-evolving collection of over 1,200 labels spanning Italy’s finest wine regions and international terroirs; on the other, a restaurant where contemporary cuisine finds expression through three tasting menus or à la carte selections. A place designed for those who approach wine as exploration and the table as its natural complement.