Osteria di Fonterutoli In Castellina in chianti

A cozy and comfortable place, the food is excellent, not to mention their wine, a fantastic Chianti in all its varieties. The staff is friendly and attentive. If you're in the area, you have to try it.

I've known Fonterutoli all my life, and the place, y'know, is a perfect fit. Eating in the garden with a view of Siena in the distance is wonderful, there's no doubt about that. Even the waiters are professional, attentive, and knowledgeable—a rare thing these days. The problem, for me, comes when you look at the plate. There's a lot of skill in the kitchen, the ingredients are good, but here they've gotten a bit lost in the trends. Lots of embellishments, lots of creative little dishes, but the portions are so small you can't feed a child. I'm serious about the substance, and when I go to an osteria, I expect substance, not small bites. And the bill, damn it, is steep. You pay for the form, the innovation, the view... everything except the satisfaction of a great meal. It's fine for those looking for something different, but for those who love tradition and decent portions, perhaps this isn't the right place.

Memorable dinner in a fantastic setting

We had a wonderful family dinner for four (mid-July). Highly recommended. The food was delicious, creative and clearly prepared by someone who loves what they do. The wine was spot on. The location has a great view and atmosphere. We arrived late in the afternoon for a stay at Castello di Fonterutoli Wine Resort. The kind staff managed to get us a reservation for dinner. The service at the Osteria was excellent. The staff served the table at the right moment, very well balanced, and had an incredible attention to detail. For example, together with a great knowledge of the courses, they picked up on the orders, and without asking, prepared a vegetarian complementary appetizer for one of us while the others were served something equally special. Based on the experience we could not resist an espresso and dessert, which did not disappoint.

We found this almost by choice and it was one of the best bits of luck we had on this holiday. We can honestly say that we have never had a better meal or met such a lovely, professional team as we did here. The food is amazing and the staff took time to explain all the dishes. Location is excellent and you even have a great view of Siena in the near distance. We will be back next year and I warmly recommend it.

I returned to one of my favorite osterias in Chianti. The service is good, the meat is always excellent, and I'd try to avoid overly innovating on traditional Tuscan dishes.

Exceptional, from the creative food to the attentive customer service to the very romantic location. Thank you for a wonderful evening!

Dining is possible in the garden under the trees. Very nice atmosphere. The food's price/performance ratio could be better.

A slightly different osteria in Tuscany. Instead of the usual classics, they serve a daily changing selection of small but delicious dishes. Attentive service, and in good weather, they serve on the pleasant terrace.

Very peaceful terrace. Very attentive and professional service. The food is simply delicious. I highly recommend this restaurant.