IL CONTEDINO In Monteroni d'arbia

As a restaurateur, I know what it means to manage a sudden change in a reservation: we started with a table of 10 and arrived with 22, all communicated promptly as the diners were added... and I fully understand the discomfort that a situation like this can create. Precisely to facilitate the service and allow for smooth management, we ourselves proposed a single menu for everyone. Since the diners were coming from different parts of Italy, and we spared no expense... we wanted to offer them a taste of the local cuisine, perhaps with a selection of appetizers, a couple of first courses and a typical second course. Instead, with an attitude not inclined to discussion and almost annoyed, we were forced to choose a menu consisting of an appetizer and a mixed grill. No real openness to dialogue, no alternative proposal. We let it slide - there was no point in arguing. The food? Excellent, nothing to say. The location? Simply wonderful. But let me say, with all understanding and respect between colleagues: a smile costs nothing, and it makes all the difference. Welcoming with courtesy, especially large groups, is a fundamental part of hospitality. Even the best cuisine loses part of its value if the person serving it seems almost disturbed by our presence. With a little more empathy and human warmth, the experience would have been truly perfect

A pleasant surprise. The service is professional and fast, and the cuisine is simple but well-executed. My risotto allo scoglio was rich in seafood and well-seasoned. Fish isn't easy to find in Tuscany, and here you can have the first and second courses made with fish! The rum baba was very good. I'll be back!

Restaurant found by chance late at lunch time. We ate really well. I hope to return.

Good restaurant found by chance late at night for lunch. Friendly owner and traditional dishes cooked with care. Special mention for the ribollita

Nice atmosphere, friendly staff, good food, and a good price for lunch. The fish and pasta were excellent.

Lovely setting, good quality food and most importantly they handled all our requests, which, believe me, is not the case with all restaurants. For this reason and for those above, top score

Great food, great prices. I had tagliatelle with porcini mushrooms and tiramisu with amaretto for lunch, ravioli and babà in the evening. Really everything was delicious, kind and attentive staff.

Excellent cuisine. We were welcomed by the kindness and friendliness of Vincenzo who guided us in choosing excellent seafood dishes. We had a great time and will be happy to return.

Characteristic restaurant, sublime cuisine, homemade pasta and desserts, first choice meat cooked to perfection, professional and very friendly service, infinite choice of wines

Exquisite Florentine! Very friendly and helpful staff