Ambra Nera In Santa maria a monte

Restaurant in the historic center of a small Tuscan village managed with passion and dedication by the owners who have created a particularly elegant intimate environment with a touch of polite vintage. The constantly renewed menu based on raw materials of absolute quality and refinement with revisited traditional Tuscan dishes proposed and elaborated by a promising young chef satisfies the most demanding palates. Wine list worthy of the dishes offered. Absolutely excellent value for money. Also worth trying in summer with the possibility of eating outdoors.

Più che una cena un'esperienza assolutamente piacevole. Sono rimasta affascinata dalla location dove ogni oggetto è lì per una ragione. Menù di qualità e piatti buoni e presentati bene. Carta dei vini interessante.

Very suggestive atmosphere, very friendly and efficient service

Family-run little place in the center of Santa Maria a Monte...particular and pleasant environment...very kind owners and staff...very good and refined food...right price for the proposal offered....

Congratulations to Ambra Nera on a perfect Wednesday evening! An amazing dinner with excellent service, fair waiting times. I highly recommend it and will definitely be back!

Restaurant located in the center of the town. Characteristic location with a particular design. Good food and very nice forgive them.

We ate in this restaurant, everything was excellent and the setting was magnificent. The staff are lovely, we had a great evening with our children. To do again when we are passing through.

Excellent restaurant (tavern) perched in the old Santa Maria a Monte. Delicious dishes and well presented. Excellent selection of wines admirably explained and recommended by the owner. Price normal. Only two flaws: we settled in the beautiful external courtyard but unfortunately the seats were uncomfortable and the kitchen hood was too short which smoked the external environment and the diners.

Sul muro all’ingresso e su una parete della terrazza si trova la scritta Ambra Nera Osteria e bottega alimentari, Ma come accade con le opere d’arte quando il vero capolavoro è nascosto sotto il dipinto in superficie anche per questo locale accade la stessa cosa. Piano piano, con sorpresa e stupore, visitando le stanze e salendo i piani di questo edificio del 900 ti trovi davanti ad una vera collezione di mobili e oggetti di design tutti confusamente e allo stesso tempo abilmente e non casualmente ordinati dalla mano esperta e dal gusto di Silvio Tempestini, architetto e proprietario insieme al figlio Andrea dell’Ambra Nera. Alla passione per gli arredi e il design si unisce il grande amore per il cibo e per il vino del titolare, entrambi coniugati a livelli interessanti. Il diktat principale dell’Ambra Nera è quello dell’utilizzo di sole materie prime di alta qualità che vengono interpretate e cucinate con estro e buona tecnica da un bravo e giovane chef. I piatti assaggiati erano tutti di buona fattura ed erano ben presentati su vasellame di alta qualità con colori e forme diverse per ogni commensale. Interessante la carta dei vini ben spiegata con passione ed amore da Silvio Tempestini, che si prodiga anche a consigliare i migliori abbinamenti con i piatti scelti. Il limite della carta è però la presenza di molte bottiglie non più disponibili. Molto bella e anche ben arredata la terrazza in cui ho cenato location ideale durante la bella stagione. Essendo pero essa posizionata nella parte esterna ed accessibile da una salita condiziona un po’ i tempi del servizio, pur avendolo apprezzato per la gentilezza, professionalità e disponibilità. Infatti il mio tavolo di 5 persone non è mai stato servito completamente tutto insieme. Buono il rapporto qualità prezzo. Esperienza che sinceramente consiglio di provare e che sicuramente rifarò.

On the wall at the entrance and on one wall of the terrace there is the writing Ambra Nera Osteria e bottega food, But as happens with works of art when the true masterpiece is hidden under the painting on the surface the same thing happens for this place too . Little by little, with surprise and amazement, visiting the rooms and climbing the floors of this 20th century building you find yourself in front of a real collection of furniture and design objects all confusedly and at the same time skilfully and not casually arranged by the expert hand and taste by Silvio Tempestini, architect and owner together with his son Andrea of ​​Ambra Nera. The passion for furnishings and design is combined with the owner's great love for food and wine, both combined at interesting levels. The main diktat of Ambra Nera is to use only high quality raw materials which are interpreted and cooked with flair and good technique by a good young chef. The dishes tasted were all well made and were well presented on high quality pottery with different colors and shapes for each diner. The wine list is interesting, well explained with passion and love by Silvio Tempestini, who also does his best to recommend the best pairings with the chosen dishes. The limit of the card, however, is the presence of many bottles no longer available. The terrace where I had dinner was very beautiful and well furnished, an ideal location during the summer. However, since it is located in the external part and accessible by a climb, it affects the service times somewhat, despite having appreciated it for its kindness, professionalism and availability. In fact, my table of 5 has never been served completely all together. Good value for money. An experience that I sincerely recommend trying and that I will certainly do again.