Ristorante della Fornace In Castelnuovo berardenga

Very good food, friendly and professional staff, beautiful outdoor setting. The indoor dining room (where we had breakfast as hotel guests) seems a bit cramped and poorly maintained.

I don't usually write long reviews, but this one deserves it! Last August, while we were wandering around the beautiful Chianti hills on our motorcycles, hungry and a bit late (3:30 PM), we checked Google for a restaurant open and found that this one was open all day (8:00 AM - 11:00 PM 😳). We went in, parked our bikes, took off our riding gear, and after about ten minutes of wandering around the place looking for someone to welcome us (we even entered what appeared to be an abandoned bar), we were "greeted" by a gentleman of Indian ethnicity. Although he didn't look like one, based on his manner and the fact that he was the only human being we encountered in the place, we presumed he was the owner. In an unclear language and with a rude manner, he ordered us to remove our bikes from the (empty) parking lot, which the guy defined as "just a car." We parked outside and entered the square, and the same "guy" told us that the restaurant was closed and would open at 5:30 PM (he could have told us earlier!) We pointed out what Google said about the opening hours, but he shrugged and mumbled something incomprehensible, concluding with "open scinquimezza." Okay, shall we wait and have a glass of wine at the bar? (The sign outside the gate says BAR/restaurant) NO!!!!! The bar is closed too!! ("noscicameriere" we were told). Not knowing what to do, intrigued by the reviews we'd read about the restaurant, and also because it was getting comical and we wanted to see how ridiculous it would get, we asked if it was possible to reserve and were told "noscinissuno." Okay, we'll try our luck later, so we decide to visit the nearby town (eating a sandwich) and give the place a chance, returning for dinner after "scinquimezza," when "sci" someone. We returned and parked OUTSIDE (the parking lot was still half empty). The restaurant wasn't very crowded (I think I suspect why!!). Fortunately, there was no sign of the "owner/parker." A kind young woman sat us in a nice spot under the trees, and we finally had dinner. A mediocre dinner: average first courses (on the small side in terms of portions), and the meat was a bit tough even though well-cooked. Good wine. Fast service, very nice location. Normal prices. The three stars are for the dinner, as this is a platform for reviewing the restaurant, but the welcome we received deserved less than one star. In 90% of these (rustic) establishments, customers, especially motorcyclists, are welcomed with open arms. There are a lot of us (motorcyclists), and the owner should remember that parked motorcycles attract other bikers! And a crowded place attracts more people, which is always needed to keep going. Having the privilege of owning a restaurant in a splendid location isn't enough to be successful; much more is needed, think about it! I also advise the "owner/parking attendant" to change the opening hours on Google (it takes 5 minutes!) because people move based on what they read. Furthermore, the Lord should learn to communicate with customers in a more courteous way and, since he is fortunate enough to run a business in our "beautiful country," he should have the decency to learn the language!

Excellent food in a wonderful atmosphere, I highly recommend it! Our server was also very attentive and friendly. We'll be back during our vacation :)

Very nice place for dinner. Romantic, ideal for a couple. We felt very comfortable there. The food was very tasty. The carbonara spaghetti was fantastic, the pomodoro bruschetta was a bit hard and the pieces of tomato were too big, so it fell off the toast and was difficult to eat. The service was very nice and attentive. We would definitely like to come back here sometime. When you come across a sunset, it must be beautiful here, unfortunately we were not that lucky.

Amazing Sunset Dinner Spot with delicious food

Spectacular dinner and location

I had the paccheri; the sauce was very good, but the pasta was a bit undercooked (not al dente, tending towards undercooked). The tagliatelle, on the other hand, were good and cooked just right. Cute place, friendly staff. The terrace outside is worth a visit; you can see the sunset (unfortunately, we went in the rain).

Unfortunately, we only stayed one night, but it was beautiful and the food was incredibly delicious. 👍🌄☀️

We tried the T-bone Fiorentina steak and we loved it! The portions are big enough for one person and the staff is very helpful.

Panoramic restaurant in the Siena hills. Beautiful at sunset, overlooking a stretch of vineyards. The only disappointment was not having Tuscan black crostini on the menu. Otherwise, everything was very good.