Osteria delle Catene

San Gimignano


'The Prison' is as popular with San Gimignano locals as it is with visitors, something that can't be said of many places in this tourist-driven town. The menu is full of delightful surprises – dishes are seasonally focused and many utilise local saffron and Vernaccia wine. Set menus (€15.50 to €25) offer good value.


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