Etruscan Heart, in the Splendid Florentine Hills

In the centre of Vinci, the town where Leonardo was born – a visit to the museum dedicated to him is recommended – stands this restaurant with a considered and minimalist atmosphere. The dining room, spare yet welcoming, deliberately allows attention to fall upon the cooking, presented through a single tasting menu in continuous evolution, shaped by the creative instinct of the chef. The recipes display sound technique, measured imagination and a delicate touch in both presentation and the balance of flavours. Our Inspector was particularly taken with the risotto with raw cuttlefish, marinated