Must-see restaurants in Val d'Orcia

  • Il Leccio

    Val d'Orcia

    Sometimes simple dishes are the hardest to perfect. And perfection is the only term to use when discussing this trattoria in Brunello heartland. Watching…

  • Dopolavoro La Foce

    Val d'Orcia

    The founding members of this 1939 dopolavoro (recreational club) would be amazed to see its recent transformation. A stylish interior makeover has endowed…

  • Re di Macchia

    Montalcino

    Husband-and-wife team Antonio and Roberta run this relaxed eatery in the centre of town with great aplomb. Roberta's cooking is much more sophisticated…

  • Townhouse Caffè

    Val d'Orcia

    The menu at this chic eatery is pared back in more ways than one: there are around four choices per course, presentation is minimalist and the emphasis is…

  • La Terrazza del Chiostro

    Val d'Orcia

    Dining on this gorgeous terrace with its panoramic view is the stuff of which lasting travel memories are made, and the food also has plenty of pizzazz –…

  • Drogheria Franci

    Montalcino

    A perfect example of the sleekly styled wine bar that is trending in Tuscany today, Franci offers a menu that takes more than a few liberties when…

  • Enoteca Osteria Osticcio

    Montalcino

    In a town overflowing with enoteche, this is definitely one of the best. Choose a bottle from a huge selection of Italian and European wines on offer …

  • Trattoria L'Angolo

    Montalcino

    We thought about keeping shtum about this place (everyone loves to keep a secret or two), but it seemed selfish not to share our love for its pasta dishes…

  • Taverna dei Barbi

    Val d'Orcia

    There aren't any vineyard views at this winery restaurant, but there's plenty of atmosphere. A particularly welcoming choice in the cooler months, when…

  • La Taverna

    Val d'Orcia

    Occupying a vaulted cellar where oak barriques filled with Brunello were once aged, this elegant restaurant offers a menu of traditional but refined…

  • Ristorante Daria

    Val d'Orcia

    Occupying a stylishly renovated building with two dining rooms featuring brick-vaulted ceilings and walls lined with bottles of wine, Daria's well…

  • Osteria Sette di Vino

    Val d'Orcia

    Known for its zuppa di pane e fagioli (bread and white-bean soup), bruschette, crostini and range of local pecorino (sheep's-milk cheese), this simple…

  • Trattoria Latte di Luna

    Val d'Orcia

    Famed for its succulent maialino da latte arrosto (roasted suckling pig), this much-loved trattoria is an excellent dining option, especially if you are…

  • La Guardiola

    Val d'Orcia

    The pretty terrace at this wine bar next to the historic gate is a popular spot for lunch, a merende (afternoon snack) or aperitivo.

  • Osteria La Porta

    Val d'Orcia

    Set just inside Monticchiello's main gate, this eatery has a wonderful terrace with a panoramic view of the Val d'Orcia. Inside, the dining room is…

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