Ristorante Il Castello In Certaldo

During my Christmas break in Italy, I was catching up with an old friend and needed the perfect spot for a relaxed dinner. He suggested Il Castello, and honestly, it was a brilliant choice. Nestled on the hilltop of Certaldo Alto, the restaurant oozes the same medieval charm as the village itself..just stepping in felt like being transported to another time. The vibe inside was warm and rustic, with terracotta floors, wooden furniture, and soft lighting that made everything feel so cozy. We were welcomed with big smiles and seated at this beautiful little table right by a massive, gorgeous fireplace. Talk about setting the mood! We started with a bottle of red wine (because when in Tuscany, right?) and some incredible focaccia, it was the kind of bread you keep sneaking pieces of even though you know food’s coming. For starters, I had a stuffed artichoke with bacon (unbelievably good), while my friend went for liver pâté and fennel salami, both total hits. For mains, I went for the rabbit, and my friend chose the roasted chicken. Everything was cooked perfectly, so good that dessert wasn’t even a question. I had cheesecake, my friend went for chocolate mousse, and both were just the cherry on top of an already amazing meal. The service was flawless, friendly without being over the top, and the whole evening just felt special. If you’re in the area, this place is an absolute gem. Traditional Tuscan food with a creative twist, a beautiful setting, and that warm, personal touch. Honestly, I can’t recommend it enough!

Really nice and refined place, very good food and friendly staff. Prices average for the area.

In una giornata d'inverno abbiamo mangiato all'interno, ma in altre stagioni nei tavolini fuori dev'essere incantevole. Ottimo cibo, ottimo vino cortesia, posto bellissimo.

Posto veramente bello e molto romantico. Cucina veramente buona. Cortesia e disponibilità del personale. Ottimo rapporto qualità prezzo. Ne vale proprio la pena.

We had dinner in this restaurant at the end of November, beautiful atmosphere, excellent food and beautiful place. At this time the garden is closed, but you can imagine how beautiful it must be in summer with the outdoor tables.

I love this restaurant, the food is amazing and the Service is great. We love Alfred

We had our wedding welcome dinner at Ristorante Il Castello. We are from the US so we had to plan everything site and taste unseen. Certaldo Alto is stunning and our welcome dinner ended up being absolutely amazing! The food was fantastic, the service was flawless, and the atmosphere was magical. Adela the owner is such a fabulous person to work with. You will not be disappointed!

Magical atmosphere in the medieval village of Certaldo, my girlfriend and I ate very well, very good juicy cockerel. Highly recommended

Excellent! Best views! Lasagna was amazing, Ribs and truffle pasta pictured with lasagna.