Organika In Cortona

The whole experience was absolutely wonderful. Very intimate setting with only four tables inside, it felt like being invited into a friend’s home and being treated to a multi-course dinner. We didn’t even see the menu prior to showing up nor upon our arrival, there was one tasting menu available and the dishes just kept coming. We did however receive a call from the restaurant a couple of hours before our reservation to ask about our dietary requirements and preferences. Everything was delicious and every dish was explained in detail by a kind and warm waiter who paired the wine with each dish perfectly. I still think about the pasta from Organika and I had a lot of pastas during our stay in Tuscany. We were late by 20 mins and experienced no animosity, we were welcomed with a smile. We even received a loaf of their delicious bread at the end because we mentioned how much we loved it. We really enjoyed the music as well. Truly one of the best dining experiences I have ever had.

Everything was incredible — the food, the service, the ambience. We can’t wait to go back. AND Silvia is the best — a delight of a human AND she helped me figure out how to track down some wine I had at Organika once I got back to the states. Amazing.

We hired some of the staff to cook for us for 7 nights during our stay in Tuscany. There were 14 of us, and we thoroughly enjoyed their food, their professionalism, and their warmth. Highly recommended!

We had dinner at Organika on a “Vini and Vinili” night and it was a mixed experience. On the one hand, the staff were absolutely lovely: warm, accommodating and genuinely kind. I’d accidentally booked for the wrong date (a week later than intended) and despite being fully booked, they still found us a table and went out of their way to set it specially. That gesture set a really positive tone for the evening. The food itself was exceptional. We did the tasting menu with three starters, two mains and a dessert - every dish was thoughtful, seasonal and beautifully prepared. Easily some of the best food I’ve had in the area. The setting is also gorgeous, with a peaceful, tucked-away location (with amazing views!!) that feels special from the moment you arrive. Unfortunately, the “Vini and Vinili” format didn’t quite work for us. A local winemaker paired natural, unfiltered wines with each course, which I really didn’t enjoy - the smell was off-putting, the taste average and it distracted from the food. The live music element was also challenging: a very loud mix of country, rap and pop (Eminem followed by “These Boots Are Made for Walking” gives you a sense of it), combined with a large white projector playing music videos that blocked the view and overwhelmed the space. It was disjointed and honestly a bit stressful at times. It’s a real shame because the food and service were faultless. I’d go back in a heartbeat - but only on a regular night without the wine pairings or live music.

Phenomenal gastronomical experience with awesome presentation and care.