La Ciottolona In Montieri

07/05/2026: A wonderful experience at Silene restaurant, a well-deserved Michelin star. Roberto's dishes are all original and deliciously paired. All the vegetables come from his own garden, the bread is homemade, strictly with sourdough starter, as is the extra virgin olive oil. And when do you get another chance to eat fresh pasta, so excellent, with duck eggs? And seeing the chef constantly present at every table, often acting as waiter, personally serving guests, as well as explaining and describing the dishes, is not something everyone can do. I've been to many Michelin-starred restaurants, not just in Italy, and 90% of them were "sterile" service, meaning there was no empathy whatsoever between the dining room and the guests. However, here at Silene, Roberto (who shares the chef's name) and Leo, in addition to being very professional, engaged in a few pleasantries (mine was a table of eight) and even shared a few smiles, which I appreciated. The only downside, if I really had to look for one, is the road to get there, which is winding and full of curves. But that's not their fault, and in the end, it was worth taking that road. Well done 👌👍🙌

21/04/2026: A pleasant experience, with excellent food and a friendly, attentive welcome. The seven-course tasting menu was excellent, although some dishes were a bit repetitive. Prices were quite high, especially for the wine.