29/08/2024: evening at Osteria Il Re Gallo, Castellina in Chianti
Our afternoon stroll through the picturesque town of Castellina in Chianti, which was supposed to end with ice cream, unexpectedly led us to Osteria Il Re Gallo.
🍝 It was almost 7 p.m., the perfect time for dinner, so after a long walk we started looking for a place where we could eat something.
In tourist towns, where crowds of people wander the streets, we usually choose restaurants in more secluded places. Reason? Our dog, who is a bit anxious, feels better in quieter areas. Do you know this? 🐾
This time we chose Osteria, whose tables were located on the corner of the street, right next to the park. We looked inside to see if we could eat something without making a reservation. Fortunately, even though the restaurant didn't open until 30 minutes later, i.e. at 7:30 p.m., we managed to get a table for two people (plus a dog).
At the appointed time we sat down to dinner.
The first surprise - the girl serving us spoke a little Polish, which was a nice surprise.
It turned out that she grew up in the Czech Republic.
We ordered dishes from the menu, and of course house wine - but tempted by the recommendation of our caregiver, we first tried tortellini with truffles.
What a delight for the palate it was! 😋
Then the pasta was served. The dishes were not only tasty, but also served at the perfect time - the staff was smiling all the time and ready to help.
And an interesting fact. During dinner, overhearing the conversation of an American family at a neighboring table, we learned that the wine list includes a unique red Chianti called "Super Toscana", which is a favorite among guests from the USA. Sounds interesting, right? 🍷
And one more thing - in the name of Osteria Il Gallo - it means a rooster. YES, the one in the glass and found throughout the Chianti region as a symbol of the region.
ℹ️ Practical information
• Reservation: Regardless of the day of the week, it is worth it
reserve a table. 📅 This is a city visited often
by tourists
• Prices: Dishes from 8 to 25 Euro. House wine – 8 Euro for ½ liter.
Coperto 2 Euro per person.
• Dogs: Welcome, but watch out for cats sometimes
they are walking nearby. 🐶🐱
• Opening hours: 12:30-15:00 and 19:30-22:00. 🕒
• We leave cars in external parking lots,
in designated places. We reach the centro storico on foot - slightly uphill
Osteria Il Re Gallo is a place worth visiting if you are looking for excellent food, a friendly atmosphere and charming surroundings. Book a table and enjoy an unforgettable dinner! 🍽️
28/08/2024: Oh my god, what a steak! Great pasta, too. Wonderful locations. Just great.
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