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Ristoro di Lamole
Greve in Chianti (Lamole)
Historic restaurant in the picturesque village of Lamole, run by Paolo and Filippo. The panoramic location offers breathtaking views over the Chianti hills. Traditional Tuscan cuisine with local and seasonal ingredients. Rustic atmosphere, perfect for a romantic dinner or a relaxed lunch.
Wine list: with over 300 labels, it’s a real highlight: it includes both historic names from Chianti Classico and small family-run wineries, with fair markups and a well-organized, clearly described selection.
Recommended dishes
• Tagliatelle with wild boar
• Pacchero stuffed with porcini mushrooms and truffle
• Wide selection of local meats
📍 Address: Via Lamole, 6 – 50022 Greve in Chianti (FI)
📞 Phone: +39 055 8547050
📖 Wine list: ★★★★✩
🌿 Outdoor seating with view: Yes
🌳 Garden: No
💶 Price range: €€€
Osteria Le Panzanelle
Radda in Chianti (frazione Lucarelli)
Rustic and convivial osteria, featuring exposed wooden beams and an outdoor garden. The kitchen offers simple yet well-crafted Tuscan dishes, with homemade pasta. Fresh fish is available every Friday.
Wine list: around 300 labels, focused on local producers.
Recommended dishes
• Pici with aglione garlic sauce
• Tagliatelle with rabbit ragù
• Braised beef cheek “peposo”
📍 Address: Loc. Lucarelli, 29 – 53017 Radda in Chianti (SI)
📞 Phone: +39 0577 733511
📖 Wine list: ★★★✩✩
🌿 Outdoor seating with view: Yes
🌳 Garden: Yes
💶 Price range: €€
L’Albergaccio di Castellina
Castellina in Chianti
Historic restaurant located in one of the most scenic areas of Castellina in Chianti, housed within a renovated old building. The space includes a rustic interior with exposed wooden beams and an outdoor area surrounded by greenery, with views of the hills. The kitchen blends the creative and elegant spirit of the chef with traditional Tuscan cuisine.
Wine list: boasts around 350 labels, offering an interesting combination of well-known wineries and original selections from small, niche, virtuous producers.
Recommended dishes
• Wild herb risotto with almonds and Orbetello bottarga
• Pappardelle with duck ragù and aged pecorino shavings
• Pigeon braised in Marsala with spices, caramelized figs, and spinach
Gluten-Free Menu Available for Celiacs
📍 Address: Via Fiorentina, 63 – 53011 Castellina in Chianti (SI)
📞 Phone: +39 0577 741042
📖 Wine list: ★★★★✩
🌿 Outdoor seating: Yes
🌳 Garden: No
💶 Price range: €€€
Il Cavaliere – Castello di Gabbiano
San Casciano in Val di Pesa
Located within the picturesque Castello di Gabbiano, this restaurant offers a creative take on traditional Tuscan cuisine. It features a large outdoor space surrounded by greenery, with an elegant atmosphere and panoramic views.
Wine list: highlights the production of the Castello and selected Tuscan labels.
Recommended dishes
• Passatelli with duck ragù and orange dust
• Pigeon with parsnip and wild herbs
• Rabbit ravioli alla cacciatora in roasted potato broth
📍 Address: Via di Gabbiano, 22 – 50026 San Casciano Val di Pesa (FI)
📞 Phone: +39 055 821053
📖 Wine list: Only Castello di Gabbiano wines
🌿 Outdoor seating with view: Yes
🌳 Garden: Yes
💶 Price range: €€€
Badia a Coltibuono
Gaiole in Chianti
Restaurant housed in an ancient abbey surrounded by greenery. The kitchen, modern yet respectful of tradition, uses local and organic products. A charming setting with a large garden.
Wine list: focused on the historic production of the Badia a Coltibuono winery.
Recommended dishes
• Pappardelle with wild boar and savory oil
• Herb and flower barley risotto from the monastery
• Guinea fowl breast with peppers and Swiss chard
📍 Address: Badia a Coltibuono – 53013 Gaiole in Chianti (SI)
📞 Phone: +39 0577 74481
📖 Wine list: Only Badia a Coltibuono wines
🌿 Outdoor seating with view: Yes
🌳 Garden: Yes
💶 Price range: €€€
Cantinetta di Rignana
Greve in Chianti (frazione Rignana)
Nestled in greenery with a large panoramic outdoor space, it is one of the favorite spots for outdoor lunches. Simple and flavorful Tuscan cuisine in a rustic, informal setting.
Wine list: with around 100 labels, focused on Chianti Classico and Tuscan wines.
Recommended dishes
• Tagliatelle with truffle
• Stewed wild boar
• Grilled meats
📍 Address: Loc. Rignana – 50022 Greve in Chianti (FI)
📞 Phone: +39 055 852601
📖 Wine list: ★★★✩✩
🌿 Outdoor seating with view: Yes
🌳 Garden: Yes
💶 Price range: €€€
Castellana
Greve in Chianti (frazione Montefioralle)
Restaurant in the village of Montefioralle, offering traditional Tuscan cuisine that highlights local products. Outdoor terrace surrounded by greenery with panoramic views over the hills of Greve in Chianti.
Wine list: modest, with a small but well-curated selection of local labels.
Recommended dishes
• Tagliatelle with fresh truffle
• Truffle-filled ravioli
• Bistecca alla fiorentina (Florentine steak)
📍 Address: Via Montefioralle, 2, 50022 Greve in Chianti (FI)
📞 Phone: +39 0577 741079
📖 Wine list: ★★★✩✩
🌿 Outdoor seating with view: Yes
🌳 Garden: No
💶 Price range: €€€
Locanda di Pietracupa
Tavarnelle Val di Pesa (San Donato in Poggio)
A rustic yet refined inn, offering dishes from Tuscan tradition reinterpreted in a creative way. It features a veranda overlooking an outdoor garden. An intimate atmosphere, perfect for a romantic dinner. Great attention to seasonality.
Wine list: with around 120 references, focused on Tuscany, particularly on producers from Barberino Tavarnelle.
Recommended dishes
• Tagliolini with zucchini flowers and truffle
• Semolina pappardelle with duck ragù
• Braised beef in Sangiovese with celeriac purée
📍 Address: Via Madonna di Pietracupa, 31 – 50028 Tavarnelle Val di Pesa (FI)
📞 Phone: +39 055 8072400
📖 Wine list: ★★★✩✩
🌿 Outdoor seating with view: Yes
🌳 Garden: No
💶 Price range: €€€
Oltre il Giardino
Panzano in Chianti
In the heart of Panzano, Oltre il Giardino offers traditional Tuscan cuisine. The atmosphere is rustic and informal, with a beautiful panoramic terrace overlooking the vineyards. The welcoming, family-friendly environment is ideal for a romantic dinner or a peaceful lunch surrounded by greenery.
Wine list: quite simple and basic, focused on local labels.
Recommended dishes
• Pappardelle with wild boar
• Bistecca alla fiorentina (Florentine steak)
• Peposo al Chianti
📍 Address: Piazza Bucciarelli Gastone, 42 – 50022 Panzano in Chianti (FI)
📞 Phone: +39 055 852828
📖 Wine list: ★★☆☆☆
🌿 Outdoor seating: Yes
🌳 Garden: Yes
💶 Price range: €€
Il Celliere a Castagnoli
Gaiole in Chianti
Located within the stunning setting of Rocca di Castagnoli, this restaurant offers an elegant reinterpretation of Tuscan cuisine using high-quality ingredients. The atmosphere is refined, with exposed beams and windows offering panoramic views of the vineyards.
Wine list: composed of wines from Rocca di Castagnoli’s own production.
Recommended dishes
• Paccheri with Cinta Senese ragù
• Duck breast with saffron sauce
• Pappardelle with fresh truffle
📍 Address: Località Castagnoli – 53013 Gaiole in Chianti (SI)
📞 Phone: +39 0577 731066
📖 Wine list: Only wines from Rocca di Castagnoli
🌿 Outdoor seating with view: No
🌳 Garden: No
💶 Price range: €€€
Osteria di Fonterutoli
Castellina in Chianti
A restaurant located within the historic Mazzei – Fonterutoli estate, elegant and surrounded by a garden and vineyards. The cuisine is Tuscan, reinterpreted but deeply rooted in tradition. Perfect for those seeking a gourmet experience amidst the Chianti Classico vineyards.
Wine list: offers all wines from Mazzei Fonterutoli’s production.
Recommended dishes
• Open puff pastry with wood pigeon and truffle
• Ditalici pasta with lamb ragù, goat cream, and mint
• Bistecca alla Fiorentina (Florentine steak)
📍 Address: Via Gaetano Donizetti, 2, 53011 Castellina in Chianti (SI)
📞 Phone: +39 0577 741125
📖 Wine list: Only wines from Mazzei Fonterutoli
🌿 Outdoor seating with view: Yes
🌳 Garden: Yes
💶 Price range: €€€
Ristoro Antica Scuderia
Badia a Passignano
Adjacent to the Abbey of Passignano, this restaurant blends elegance and rustic charm. The cuisine is classic Tuscan, well-executed, with a beautiful terrace overlooking the vineyards.
Wine list: extensive, featuring many of the most well-known producers, with a focus on Chianti Classico and Tuscany.
Recommended dishes
• Ribollita
• Pici with white ragù
• Grilled beef with rosemary
📍 Address: Via di Passignano, 17 – 50028 Tavarnelle Val di Pesa (FI)
📞 Phone: +39 055 8071623
📖 Wine list: ★★★☆☆
🌿 Outdoor seating: Yes
🌳 Garden: Yes
💶 Price range: €€€
La Bottega di Volpaia
Radda in Chianti (Volpaia)
Located in the medieval village of Volpaia, La Bottega is a family-run restaurant by Carla, with Bruno, the true mascot of the village. The restaurant offers traditional Chianti cuisine in a cozy atmosphere, surrounded by greenery with breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding hills.
Wine list: Curated by Carla’s sister Paola, it features a small selection of Tuscan wines, with a particular focus on producers from Chianti Classico.
Recommended dishes
• Tagliatelle with truffle
• Pici with wild game ragù
• Stewed wild boar
📍 Address: Piazza della Torre, 1 – 53017 Volpaia, Radda in Chianti (SI)
📞 Phone: +39 0577 738001
📖 Wine list: ★★✩✩✩
🌿 Outdoor seating: Yes
🌳 Garden: Yes
💶 Price range: €€
Passo dopo Passo Osteria
Castellina in Chianti (Loc. Fizzano)
Located in the Fizzano Reserve, the osteria offers creative and refined cuisine by chef Maurizio Bardotti, who skillfully combines the flavors of the region with creativity and expertise. The venue offers a panoramic view of the Chianti hills. The wine list highlights the production of Rocca delle Macìe winery and other selected Tuscan labels.
Recommended dishes
• Pigeon, Cibreo sauce, Apple, Red beetroot
• Pumpkin tortelli, Pioppini mushrooms, Pear mustard
• Pepper-crusted venison, Lime, Marinated vegetables
📍 Address: Località Fizzano – 53011 Castellina in Chianti (SI)
📞 Phone: +39 0577 737223
📖 Wine list: ★★★☆☆
🌿 Outdoor seating: Yes
🌳 Garden: Yes
💶 Price range: €€€€
