I Sapori della Maremma In Canale monterano

22/03/2026: The restaurant is very welcoming and located in a charming setting. A word of advice: reservations are a must. Parking requires a drive outside the village, but a pleasant 5-10 minute walk will easily get you there. What we liked: The atmosphere and service: The place is truly charming and well-kept. Special praise goes to the waitresses: excellent, friendly, and super helpful, they made us feel at ease right away. The menu: Typical and very varied. We started with excellent mixed bruschetta. Second courses and desserts: The pork cheek with mashed potatoes was exceptional, so tender (you could cut it with a breadstick!) and flavorful. The desserts also won us over: the tart was excellent, and the strawberries with mascarpone cream were delicious. What could be improved: First courses: We tried two types of pasta. The venison ragù was good, but the game flavor was somewhat overpowered by the overly strong soffritto (celery, carrot, and onion). ​The bill and the "bread issue": The final price is slightly above the local average. The only downside was finding out that bread is charged separately (€2 per portion) in addition to the cover charge. Having brought it twice, we found it added to our bill. It's an unusual choice that we weren't expecting and that clashes a bit with the rest of the experience. ​In summary: Quality cuisine and fantastic staff, but be careful with the details on the bill, which can be a bit excessive.

15/03/2026: A simple place with excellent quality local products. Excellent service, very helpful, friendly, and welcoming. Excellent ingredients, including organic wines. Off-menu seasonal dishes and signature dishes. Definitely worth a try.