Trattoria Dardano In Cortona

A great place. Far from the tourists… excellent homemade Italian cuisine in a simple and friendly atmosphere. Definitely worth the detour!

A gem in Cortona: tradition, lightness, and a warm welcome from days gone by! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Every time we return to Cortona, a stop at this restaurant is a fixed and indispensable ritual. We recently took my father-in-law from Arezzo here to celebrate his 89th birthday, and it was an exceptional choice: a memorable success! The atmosphere is refined, traditional, and welcoming, perfect for feeling at home even on special family occasions. The cuisine is simply extraordinary: it manages to combine excellent flavor with surprising lightness. Everything is cooked divinely and never feels heavy. The first courses are a work of art: handmade pici and tagliatelle are worth the visit in themselves. An honorable mention absolutely goes to the excellent fried porcini mushrooms, simply exquisite and not at all greasy. The meat is also excellent, tender and flavorful, cooked to perfection. What really makes the difference, however, is the human factor: The service: The waiters, especially Cecilia and Ali, are exquisite. Kind, friendly, professional, and always smiling, ready to satisfy every request. The owner: Paolo is a man from another era. His helpfulness and the visceral passion he puts into his work are evident in every detail of the restaurant. All this is complemented by an excellent quality-price ratio, which these days is a significant plus. The bottom line? Everything is top-notch. If you're passing through Cortona, this place is highly recommended!

When we AI’d some of the best places in Cortona, this place came up, and was also highly recommended at our hotel (Hotel Villa Marisili). The food was amazing (pesto pasta; spicy spaghetti; caprese) so fresh, and the service was also impeccable. Will definitely go there again before we leave tomorrow!

A quaint place, where you can eat traditional dishes Just like in the old days... worth visiting and enjoying.

Little Tuscan Gem. Not pricey at all, great food, quick service

Returning to the area .. it is mandatory to return 👍👍

Delicious food!! I had fried porcini mushrooms and pici cacio e pepe: DELICIOUS! The only downside was a bit of a wait between the appetizer and the main course! But it was worth it! Budget restaurant! ❤️

We ordered pasta. The prices were very reasonable, and the taste was far above average. I highly recommend the cacio e pepe.

Everything was excellent. The fillet with porcini mushrooms was delicious, as were the desserts.

We tried it on the recommendation of a friend, and we really enjoyed it. The place is quaint, and despite the many tourists, the flavors are authentic, and the prices and dishes aren't touristy. The food is really good at a reasonable price. I recommend the fried artichokes, the red sauces for the first courses, and the tiramisu is also good.