Il Covo dei Briganti In Arezzo

Strolling into Il Covo dei Briganti felt like unearthing a time capsule—except instead of gold coins, it’s filled with old tools, crates, and an impressive knack for mixing rustic charm with culinary magic. It’s not every day you find a restaurant that looks like it moonlights as a blacksmith’s workshop but manages to have the sound system of a top-tier nightclub. Talk about priorities! We kicked off our culinary adventure with a glass of Affligem beer from the tap—crisp, refreshing, and exactly what you need after exploring Arezzo. Then came the star-studded food lineup. First up, **focaccia fritta with stracchino and prosciutto cotto**, which was essentially a cloud of fried perfection, lovingly stuffed with creamy cheese and delicate ham. Next, the **macaroni aretini with duck sauce** was so rich and flavorful, we briefly considered adopting duck-based diets. And the **tortello con ripieno di patate viole with sausage juice**? Let’s just say if purple potatoes were as cool in childhood as they are in this dish, we’d have had much more enthusiastic veggie days. The staff deserves a standing ovation—not just for their stellar service, but for the owner’s warm, personal touch, chatting up every guest like we’re long-lost friends. The combination of hearty food, welcoming vibes, and a decor that doubles as a conversation starter made for an unforgettable experience. Final thoughts? Il Covo dei Briganti is less of a restaurant and more of a lucky discovery. If you’re in Arezzo and miss this spot, you're doing it wrong.

Very refined cuisine, abundant dishes, typical Tuscan atmosphere, good wine list, very kind and friendly owner, compliments, I will definitely return

Excellent atmosphere, excellent Tuscan menu. Generous and tasty portions. Friendly and efficient service. I highly recommend booking in advance. Recommended are the macaroni, the wild boar as Peposo and the grill (if you were passionate). Good selection of desserts.

Visited yesterday taking advantage of the wonderful reviews. Nice place and ok staff. We had a portion of very good tripe, then 2 pork shanks accompanied by roast potatoes and salad, all on the same plate. Good meat, unusable potatoes certainly not cooked at the moment. A special note to the menu paper dirty with oil and a chipped plate not up to a suitable presentation.

I have lived in Arezzo for almost 7 years and I can say, without any doubt, that this is the restaurant where I ate best and where they made me feel at home. Super highly recommended! PS > Try (and fall in love with) the stewed wild boar 🐗

Francesco excellent chef... Very kind and helpful girls Great food, thanks

I went to the hideout with my partner. The environment is very nice, the service is excellent, kindness and discretion. The food is truly excellent, we recommend the tartare, the cacio liar and especially the pork shank which I can say is the best pork shank I have ever eaten. The only "flaw" (but for many it is certainly an advantage) if I can say so, is that the portions are abundant... very large and unfortunately we were not able to taste the desserts which looked very good. They also have a well-stocked wine list. We will definitely be back.

Pleasant and original place, the owner very friendly and attentive to customer needs as are the kind and helpful waiters. Good and well prepared dishes. We had a pleasant evening. Advised

We came across this place by mistake or luck and I can confirm that we will definitely return and advertise. A very welcoming, familiar place where you immediately feel at ease. Even though we had called at an inconvenient time they immediately found us a place, the staff was really kind and helpful. Not to mention the dishes that are photonic, I personally tasted the venison ragout and it was delicious, it melted in your mouth. All the ingredients were mixed perfectly to make the dish delicate yet full-bodied. Price normal, very attentive to gluten-free. I absolutely recommend

excellent food, a really generous platter for two, the first courses excellent and plentiful.