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Best Restaurants in Montalcino and Val d’Orcia Recommended by Jean Marco Palmieri
What are the best places in Montalcino and Val d’Orcia?
Let’s explore the updated list of the best restaurants in Montalcino and Val d’Orcia, with photos, menus, and information about the wine list—so everyone can find the perfect choice for their taste.
Boccon Divino
Montalcino
Overlooking the hills with one of the most stunning panoramic views in Montalcino, Boccon DiVino has been run since 1992 by sisters Marina and Alessandra, along with Antonio. Alessandra’s cuisine is rooted in Tuscan tradition, yet presented with elegance and open to contemporary interpretations.
Wine list: Around 1,000 labels, including one of the most extensive Brunello selections in the area, with very fair markups. Without a doubt, one of the best restaurants in Montalcino.
📍 Via Traversa dei Monti, 201 – Montalcino (SI)
📞 +39 0577 848233
🌿 Outdoor seating with a view: Yes
💶 Price range: €€€
Wine list rating: ★★★★✩
Trattoria Il Pozzo
Sant’Angelo in Colle (Montalcino)
In the heart of the village of Sant’Angelo in Colle, Trattoria Il Pozzo is a true landmark for traditional Tuscan cuisine. The trattoria has been run since 1988 by Franca and Paola Binarelli, now supported by the second generation, represented by Simone Meattini, who passionately carries on the family legacy. The restaurant has a rustic style and offers outdoor seating overlooking the charming village of Sant’Angelo in Colle. Deservedly among the best restaurants in Val d’Orcia.
Wine list: Over 500 carefully selected labels, with a strong focus on Montalcino and Tuscany.
📍 Via S. Angelo, 13 – Sant’Angelo in Colle (SI)
📞 +39 0577 844015
🌿 Outdoor seating: Yes
💶 Price range: €€
Wine list rating: ★★★✩✩
Podere Il Casale
Pienza
Podere Il Casale is an organic agriturismo with a farm-to-table restaurant offering a panoramic view over the Val d’Orcia. The farm produces and serves its own cured meats, pasta and bread made from ancient grain flours, as well as artisan raw milk cheeses. The kitchen focuses on traditional Tuscan cuisine, with great attention to high-quality ingredients, including vegetarian and vegan dishes. Without a doubt, it deserves mention among the best restaurants in Val d’Orcia.
Wine list: Well-curated, with a focus on natural and organic Tuscan wines.
📍 Via Podere il Casale, 64 – Pienza (SI)
📞 +39 0578 755109
🌿 Outdoor seating with a view: Yes
💶 Price range: €€
Wine list rating: ★★★✩✩
Vineria Aperta
Castelnuovo dell’Abate (Montalcino)
Wine bar with kitchen, located on Via Bassomondo, right next to Locanda Sant’Antimo. The menu features finger food, charcuterie boards, and pasta dishes, paired with a selection of local products: cheeses, vegetables, meats, and baked goods supplied by small local artisans.
Wine list: Boasts over 1,500 labels, with a focus on natural wines, French wines, and an extensive Brunello collection.
Recommended dishes: Charcuterie boards, Salads, Finger Food
📍 Via Bassomondo, 3 – Castelnuovo dell’Abate (SI)
📞 +39 0577 557083
🌿 Outdoor seating: Yes
💶 Price range: €€€
Wine list rating: ★★★★✩
Osteria del Leone
Bagno Vignoni (San Quirico d’Orcia)
L’Osteria del Leone, located in the thermal village of Bagno Vignoni, offers seasonal Tuscan cuisine curated by Chef Andrea Caporicci. The menu highlights local ingredients with dishes like pici, peposo, and Chianina tartare. The restaurant features a cozy setting with an internal garden and a wine cellar of about 250 labels, with a strong focus on wines from Val d’Orcia, Montalcino, and Montepulciano. Rightfully among the best restaurants in Val d’Orcia.
Wine list: Tuscan selection with 250 labels.
📍 Via dei Mulini, 3 – Bagno Vignoni (SI)
📞 +39 0577 887300
🌿 Outdoor seating: Yes
💶 Price range: €€
Wine list rating: ★★★✩✩
Il Passaggio by Capanna
Montalcino
Located 6 km from the village of Montalcino, Il Passaggio by Capanna is a restaurant overlooking the hills, operated by the Capanna winery. It offers a panoramic view and attentive service. Under the guidance of Chef Andrea Barcia, the cuisine features an Italian and Tuscan style menu, elegantly reinterpreted with contemporary influences. Rightfully counted among the best restaurants in Montalcino.
Wine list: Exclusive to Capanna, including Brunello Riserva and Rosso.
📍 Località Valdicava, 53023 Montalcino (SI)
📞 +39 0577 169 7731
Wine list: Only Capanna wines
🌿 Outdoor seating with a view: Yes
💶 Price range: €€€
Drogheria e Locanda Franci
Montalcino
A Tuscan cuisine revisited with local and seasonal ingredients, including game. The wine list features over 200 labels, with particular attention to the denominations of Montalcino and Tuscany.
Wine list: An excellent mix of Brunello and Italian and international wines.
📍 Piazzale Fortezza, 5 – Montalcino (SI)
📞 +39 0577 846147 / +39 331 7513462
🌿 Outdoor seating: Yes
💶 Price range: €€€
Wine list rating: ★★★✩✩
Le Logge di Piazza
Montalcino
Le Logge di Piazza is a traditional Tuscan cuisine restaurant located in the heart of Montalcino, overlooking the main square beneath the 15th-century loggias with exposed beams. Since 2001, the restaurant has been managed by the Muggianu family and is currently led by Simone.
Wine list: Features over 200 labels with a wide selection of Brunello, Rosso, as well as Italian and international wines.
📍 Piazza del Popolo, 1 – Montalcino (SI)
📞 Not available
🌿 Outdoor seating: Yes
💶 Price range: €€€
Wine list rating: ★★★✩✩
