Osteria Santa Caterina In Castiglione d'orcia

Excellent osteria, homemade pasta, wild boar, typical local flavors and wines. The food was excellent. Marcello was an excellent waiter and host, but...at least the bitter aftertaste after a hearty dinner where the guests spared no expense is offered...

I stopped at this osteria for one night during a business trip, and I must say it was a truly pleasant discovery. The atmosphere is welcoming and well-kept, and immediately conveys a sense of family warmth that makes you feel at ease from the first moment. The rooms are spotless, tidy, and equipped with everything you need for a comfortable stay. The attention to detail and care for guests is clearly evident. A special thanks goes to the owner, Anna, a wonderful person: kind, helpful, and always ready to make everyone feel at home. Her hospitality truly makes the difference. If you're passing through, whether for business or pleasure, this is definitely a place I recommend without hesitation!

If you're looking for a quality, traditional Tuscan osteria, you can't miss the legendary Pistone! The food is top-notch. My partner and I stopped for lunch and then confirmed for dinner. Pistone leaves you with a smile on your face from the moment you walk in to the moment you leave! Highly recommended, we'll definitely be back.

A few days ago, on the first day of our holiday in the Val d'Orcia, we dined at this osteria located in Poggio Rosa, about 3 km from Castiglione d'Orcia. A rustic and simple restaurant, it offers traditional Tuscan cuisine. From a good wine list, we chose a Dirimpettaio Orcia Riserva 2022, a full-bodied Sangiovese. Their specialty, however, is the Florentine steak, grilled by the owner. The meat was excellent, perfectly rare; we ordered the minimum cut, 1.5 kg, accompanied by beans al fiasco (flask-cooked beans) and roast potatoes. Naturally, already full, we moved straight on to dessert: classic cantucci with Vin Santo and ricotta with honey. Water and coffee rounded out the meal, bringing the bill to €160 for two (€102 for the Florentine steak alone; the price of €6.80/hg is perhaps a bit higher than the average for other restaurants in the area...). A highly recommended place.

Fantastic experience! Small, welcoming place, the owner Marcello seems like a typical old-fashioned host. We had fabulous homemade pici with wild boar ragù and a fantastic Florentine steak, 10 out of 10!!! The ricotta tart was also excellent. Highly recommended!