Fidalma In Sorano

11/11/2025: Without taking anything away from the place, it is not among my favorites.

24/10/2025: A dream come true! We've been wanting to go to Guido's for years, but it was never meant to be. We usually couldn't get a seat, or the timing wasn't right. Now, in July 2024, we finally made it. First things first: One of the most beautiful and best dinners we've ever had. We tour and travel a lot and have visited thousands of restaurants, but you'll hardly find anything like Guido's anywhere else in this world. But first things first: *Welcome. Coming off the promenade and turning into Guido's, you'll encounter plastic chairs and an unassuming ambiance. Nothing suggests that one of the best restaurants in Tuscany lies dormant here. We had a reservation (highly recommended by phone) and were shown to our table by a very friendly young lady. We were amazed at what followed the plastic chairs. A typical Tuscan restaurant with approximately 100 seats. We sat down in a typically Tuscan atmosphere that allowed my wife a glimpse into the kitchen and the chefs at work. She loves watching the chefs at work more than anything. * Service. Then our waiter arrived. A very pleasant man who even spoke German. We wanted to eat the set menu and were given the menu, which is in Italian and German. Positive: The menu is manageable, with about 18 dishes. We like the house wine, Vino de la Casa. First, the white wine. The wine was excellent and at the perfect temperature. Perfect! Afterward, the waiter recommended the antipasti starter, priced at €15, which is sufficient for two people. Half of it is meat-free. The appetizer is a must, typically Tuscan, and of the highest quality: the finest ham, freshly baked bread in olive oil and a special sauce, ample black olives (about 30 pieces), bread, homemade sausage (it tasted excellent, the best I've had in Italy so far), a slice of bread with sausage spread, pickled porcini mushrooms, a special highlight: fried artichokes (my wife couldn't stop eating, they were so good), cheese with a special spread and jam. It's particularly worth mentioning that you never felt rushed, even though the restaurant was sold out. At the end of the appetizer, the waiter asked for the next course. My wife had gnocchi with porcini mushrooms and sauce, a large portion easily enough for two people for 12 euros. I ordered tortellini filled with spinach and a meat sauce for 12 euros. Both were beyond reproach. A delight with a very special touch from Guido. At the end of the first course, the white wine was running low. The waiter noticed immediately, and we tried the Vino rosso de la Casa. The red wine was also a dream, perfect. * SECONDI ......Now, of course, we're still missing the national dish of Tuscany, WILD BOAR/Chinguale. Unfortunately, my wife had to stop after the first course...... because, as I said, the food was very plentiful. I ordered a small portion of wild boar in a special red wine sauce with roasted potatoes. The wild boar was very tender and soft, perfectly flavored, and combined with the local red wine, it was an explosion in the mouth. The roasted potatoes were too much for me, too. In between, I had a pleasant conversation with the waiter, who also served the neighboring guests excellently. I finished with an espresso for 2 euros, and my wife had homemade tiramisu for 5 euros. The tiramisu was amazing, and that sounds really silly, but the espresso also tasted better than I've ever tasted. with many wonderful and friendly guests. Finally, GUIDO came out of the kitchen and sat down at his table with his papers and calculator. A friendly, comforting smile from both sides and the certainty of "DOLCE VITA - CARPE DIEM" ___________________________