Cagli In Barchi

Always a pleasure to eat here...

We arrived there on the advice of friends and our expectations were not denied. We had a trio, that is, generous tastings of tortelli with meat sauce, gnocchi with porcini mushroom sauce and pappardelle in white with porcini mushrooms and truffles, all strictly made by the lady. Delicious, flavors of Tuscan cuisine which today is increasingly difficult to find. The osso bucco with sautéed porcini mushrooms. The tart with super cherry jam. And after such a meal, no heaviness. Very smiling and kind managers. Simple place, bar and tobacconist in front and a nice room in the back, a dive into childhood! It also has outdoor tables. Super recommended for those who find themselves passing through these parts and for those who love the traditional flavors of Tuscan cuisine. The kilometers traveled will be well compensated.

We went for lunch on a Saturday with a group of friends. The menu had been agreed upon. We arrived early because unfortunately it was raining and it was not possible to go for a walk. We sat down and while waiting for the first courses, they brought some fresh sausage which was not expected. We ate excellent tagliatelle with porcini mushrooms and truffles, tasted tagliatelle with ragù, spinach and ricotta tortelli with butter and sage and with ragù. The pasta is made by the restaurateur's wife and is superb. Especially in tortelli you appreciate the fact that it is very thin. Afterwards they served suckling pig and roast chicken with potatoes and fried porcini mushrooms: all very good. We also tasted two types of cheese, one made from cow's milk and one from mixed cow and goat's milk. To conclude, chocolate salami with an alcoholic note (rum) and a still warm cherry jam tart. The latter, very good, reminded me of the tart my grandmother used to make. The service was fast, the portions were very generous and the cost was more than honest.

“This family-run restaurant is an authentic corner of authenticity and warmth. I often stop even just for a coffee and a slice of homemade tart during my rides, but every time I leave with a smile. Here, the welcome is like that of home: spontaneous, without frills, and with generous portions. The quality? Superb, with the freshest local products: local ricotta is just one of the many delights that enhance the taste of each dish. The menu is simple, but designed to enhance the freshness and authenticity of the flavours. Leaving here leaves you with only one desire: to return as soon as possible.”

Simple place but excellent food.....everything made fresh, the pappardelle were excellent, they melted in your mouth.....excellent meat and tart still warm....excellent price too....