Il Parallelo In Castiglione d'orcia

A pleasant return to a historic restaurant for those like me who live near the Val d'Orcia. The restaurant's name, "Parallel," comes from the fact that right where it is located, we can see the sign for the imaginary line of the 43rd parallel. We had a quick and simple meal; we were just passing through. As an appetizer, a lovely crouton with porcini mushrooms and pecorino cheese was delicious, followed by two gnocchi with ragù. Everything was cooked the old-school way, it couldn't have been otherwise. Nothing has changed from the past; it's a long-standing fixture, and we're happy with it. The coffee was really good, and as the owner says, the powders make the difference. Amaro was offered! We really enjoyed it. See you next time.

#vegan The restaurant doesn't advertise itself as vegan, but as you can see in the picture, there's a lady with golden hands who offers an entire vegan menu (including homemade pasta and desserts!) ❤️ Come visit these gentlemen...you definitely won't leave without hunger! We hope to find ourselves on this street again one day...we'll definitely be back for seconds! Thanks also for your kindness 🙏

A fabulous vegan option, where the owners make you feel right at home! Pici all'aglione, locally sourced vegetables, red wine, and homemade vegan cantuccini with Vin Santo—all delicious. See you soon!

Excellent experience, friendly and welcoming, delicious cuisine with vegetarian and vegan options, highly recommended, see you soon!!!!!

A lovely, quiet place. We chose a menu featuring mushrooms. I was with my elderly mother, and they were so kind, sharing all the portions with us.

Honest home-style restaurant. Good customer service and long hours for an Italian restaurant.

A restaurant nestled in the Tuscan hills, surrounded by peace and tranquility. Excellent food, typical Tuscan dishes; the crostoni, tripe, and their delicious desserts are highly recommended. The staff were extremely kind and helpful; we felt at home throughout the entire meal.

A restaurant nestled in the Tuscan hills, surrounded by peace and tranquility. Excellent food, typical Tuscan dishes; the crostoni, tripe, and their delicious desserts are highly recommended. The staff were extremely kind and helpful; we felt at home throughout the entire meal.

As pilgrims on the Via Francigena, we stayed at La Vecchia Posta, and for dinner, the lady at the restaurant, which is closed in the evenings, prepared some truly delicious takeaway meals for us! She was incredibly attentive to our needs!

If you pass by parallel 43, stop by, good food, harmonious atmosphere, excellent service....in Val d'Orcia...Gallina