The Best Restaurants in Tuscany
This is your ultimate insider's guide to best restaurants in Tuscany.
Planning a summer getaway? Tuscany is a food lover’s paradise, boasting incredible produce like Chianina beef, lardo di Colonnata, and braised wild boar, along with famous wines like Brunello di Montalcino and Chianti Classico. This region is simply a must visit for any food lover.
Ristorante Lux Lucis features an open kitchen where Chef Valentin Ocassanelli crafts unexpected and delicious combinations, all while offering views of the sea and mountains. Moi Omakase, led by Italy’s first itamae Francesco Preite, provides a unique culinary journey through Japanese cuisine with twenty exquisite tastings.
To ensure we're only highlighting the best, all picks are based on recommendations from World of Mouth experts such as Edoardo Celadon, Margherita Bentivogli and Maria Vittoria Caporale. So if you're looking for great dining experiences in Tuscany, you've come to the right place.
Osteria la Dritta is a vibrant, new-age Trattoria that puts emphasis on the use of local, natural produce. The talented team behind the restaurant creates delicious dishes with sustainable ingredients, ensuring a delightful culinary experience. Alongside the tasty recipes, the restaurant also provides a beautiful atmosphere for a pleasurable dining experience.
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At Ristorante Lux Lucis, you can expect a unique dining experience. With an open kitchen, you can watch as Chef Valentin Ocassanelli crafts unexpected and delicious combinations. Enjoy an aperitif with a view of the sea and dine with a view of the mountains, making your meal a truly memorable experience.
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Overlooking the sea of Giglio Island, LA GUARDIA Hotel offers a gorgeous dining experience, particularly at sunset. The hotel's cuisine features a dinner menu inspired by the authentic flavors of the Mediterranean islands, including dishes like Greek octopus salad, lemon arancini, calamarata with Tyrrhenian squid, and spicy Cretan meatballs. The wine pairing stays true to the locale, offering selections like 'Senti Oh' by Azienda Agricola Fontuccia, a rich and pleasant accompaniment to the entire menu.
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At Moi Omakase, the first Italian itamae, Francesco Preite, takes you on an unprecedented culinary journey. With a passion for Japanese culture and a mastery of technique and aesthetics, Francesco prepares twenty tastings that highlight the catch from near and far, including scallops from Hokkaidō prefecture, wild salmon from Alaska, and amberjack from the Adriatic. As you discover the techniques and ingredients of Japanese cuisine, you'll feel at home, chatting and sipping sake and natural wines.
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This restaurant, Il Ristorante Il Pievano, offers an intriguing blend of traditional and creative cuisine under the guidance of Greek chef, Stelios Sakalis. The focus is on local, seasonal produce, which is at the heart of each dish, resulting in a culinary journey worth experiencing. It's important to note that the restaurant is only open for dinner, and specific requests can be made by contacting the restaurant directly.
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Officina della Bistecca is a restaurant that takes pride in its long family tradition and the art of butchery. It offers a unique dining experience with a multi-course meat feast, including lesser-known cuts like Etrusco, Panzanese & beef belly, along with the iconic Bistecca alla Fiorentina. The atmosphere is festive and welcoming, with communal tables, friendly staff, and a focus on responsible consumption of meat, respecting the animal by using every part well.
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This restaurant, Il Piccolo Principe, is a two Michelin star establishment situated within the luxurious Grand Hotel Principe di Piemonte. The cuisine, under the guidance of Chef Giuseppe Mancino, is Italian with a focus on local and zero-kilometer vegetables from their own biodynamic garden. Among the recommended dishes are the tortelli and spaghetti, which are simple yet highly praised for their quality, and the wine list is also noted for its interesting selection, with a sommelier service that is attentive but discreet.
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This place is known for its deep cuisine and exceptional work in meat preparation. The food at Podere Belvedere Tuscany is unique, with a special focus on carefully chosen ingredients and prolonged aging processes. The service is warm, refined, and deeply rooted in local traditions, making it an unmissable culinary destination.
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Overlooking the picturesque Tuscan hills and vineyards, Da Delfina offers a classic culinary experience that's deeply rooted in the region's traditions. The restaurant has earned a reputation for its Cali-Italian cooking, with dishes like sformato, crostini misti, figs, wild boar, bistecca, rabbit, and the famous pan-fried ribollita. It's a place where the ancient flavors of Tuscany come alive, providing an authentic dining experience.
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Podere Belvedere is a unique dining spot in Tuscany that has garnered attention for its innovative culinary approach. The restaurant, led by Chef Eduardo Tilli and his wife Klodiana Karafilaj, stands out for its variety of aged meats and exceptional pastas. With a commitment to sourcing and controlling their own ingredients, including dairy, they continually evolve their menu, making each visit a new culinary experience.
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Osteria la Dritta is a vibrant, new-age Trattoria that puts emphasis on the use of local, natural produce. The talented team behind the restaurant creates delicious dishes with sustainable ingredients, ensuring a delightful culinary experience. Alongside the tasty recipes, the restaurant also provides a beautiful atmosphere for a pleasurable dining experience.
Recommended by
At Ristorante Lux Lucis, you can expect a unique dining experience. With an open kitchen, you can watch as Chef Valentin Ocassanelli crafts unexpected and delicious combinations. Enjoy an aperitif with a view of the sea and dine with a view of the mountains, making your meal a truly memorable experience.
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Overlooking the sea of Giglio Island, LA GUARDIA Hotel offers a gorgeous dining experience, particularly at sunset. The hotel's cuisine features a dinner menu inspired by the authentic flavors of the Mediterranean islands, including dishes like Greek octopus salad, lemon arancini, calamarata with Tyrrhenian squid, and spicy Cretan meatballs. The wine pairing stays true to the locale, offering selections like 'Senti Oh' by Azienda Agricola Fontuccia, a rich and pleasant accompaniment to the entire menu.
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At Moi Omakase, the first Italian itamae, Francesco Preite, takes you on an unprecedented culinary journey. With a passion for Japanese culture and a mastery of technique and aesthetics, Francesco prepares twenty tastings that highlight the catch from near and far, including scallops from Hokkaidō prefecture, wild salmon from Alaska, and amberjack from the Adriatic. As you discover the techniques and ingredients of Japanese cuisine, you'll feel at home, chatting and sipping sake and natural wines.
Recommended by
This restaurant, Il Ristorante Il Pievano, offers an intriguing blend of traditional and creative cuisine under the guidance of Greek chef, Stelios Sakalis. The focus is on local, seasonal produce, which is at the heart of each dish, resulting in a culinary journey worth experiencing. It's important to note that the restaurant is only open for dinner, and specific requests can be made by contacting the restaurant directly.
Recommended by
Officina della Bistecca is a restaurant that takes pride in its long family tradition and the art of butchery. It offers a unique dining experience with a multi-course meat feast, including lesser-known cuts like Etrusco, Panzanese & beef belly, along with the iconic Bistecca alla Fiorentina. The atmosphere is festive and welcoming, with communal tables, friendly staff, and a focus on responsible consumption of meat, respecting the animal by using every part well.
Recommended by
This restaurant, Il Piccolo Principe, is a two Michelin star establishment situated within the luxurious Grand Hotel Principe di Piemonte. The cuisine, under the guidance of Chef Giuseppe Mancino, is Italian with a focus on local and zero-kilometer vegetables from their own biodynamic garden. Among the recommended dishes are the tortelli and spaghetti, which are simple yet highly praised for their quality, and the wine list is also noted for its interesting selection, with a sommelier service that is attentive but discreet.
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This place is known for its deep cuisine and exceptional work in meat preparation. The food at Podere Belvedere Tuscany is unique, with a special focus on carefully chosen ingredients and prolonged aging processes. The service is warm, refined, and deeply rooted in local traditions, making it an unmissable culinary destination.
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Overlooking the picturesque Tuscan hills and vineyards, Da Delfina offers a classic culinary experience that's deeply rooted in the region's traditions. The restaurant has earned a reputation for its Cali-Italian cooking, with dishes like sformato, crostini misti, figs, wild boar, bistecca, rabbit, and the famous pan-fried ribollita. It's a place where the ancient flavors of Tuscany come alive, providing an authentic dining experience.
Recommended by
Podere Belvedere is a unique dining spot in Tuscany that has garnered attention for its innovative culinary approach. The restaurant, led by Chef Eduardo Tilli and his wife Klodiana Karafilaj, stands out for its variety of aged meats and exceptional pastas. With a commitment to sourcing and controlling their own ingredients, including dairy, they continually evolve their menu, making each visit a new culinary experience.
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