I migliori ristoranti di cucina cucina toscananella città San miniato della Pisa

12/11/2025: It's basically just two rooms with a few tables, all carefully furnished. Therefore, it's always advisable to book well in advance. For the same reason, lunch and dinner are served in two sittings. The quality of the dishes is exceptional. The service is excellent.

09/11/2025: A small tavern, seating about thirty people in total, with a double dinner sitting, so reservations are required well in advance. The Tuscan cuisine is anything and everything. Truffles are the star, ranging from appetizers to main courses. Special mention goes to the homemade tagliolini with truffles and the sweet and sour hare (for connoisseurs only, certainly not for everyone). The owner is a delightful and friendly person, accustomed to working in the kitchen and with people. The portions are generous, the service is appropriate for an osteria, and the bill is absolutely reasonable, especially since the menu has price ranges. The only flaw, if we want to be honest (even though it's written on the menu, which changes daily), is that the waitress only verbally explains what's available, which can be inconvenient for those who have to make a quick decision. Anyway, if you find a place, go.

01/11/2025: Small and welcoming atmosphere. I would have preferred less spicy dishes, but that may have been a mistake. Well-presented dishes. Quality food. Fair prices. Overall, I'd say good.

26/10/2025: My favorite place! Everything is delicious, but I think their pappardelle with porcini mushrooms deserves a special mention. They're, as always, out of this world. My partner agrees with his tonnarelli with wild boar. If you're in Tuscany, a stop at Osteria l'Upupa is a must (reservations required)!

10/11/2025: Top... warm welcome, good traditional food, and fair prices! Thanks for the wonderful experience.

05/11/2025: The food is excellent, the staff is friendly and helpful. The meat is good, and the wine is genuine.

06/11/2025: Top truffle, impeccable welcome and service.

03/11/2025: Nestled in the Tuscan hinterland, La Gioconda is one of those places that lets you rediscover the pleasure of authentic local cuisine. The atmosphere is calm, welcoming, and meticulously crafted: no rush, just the right pace to savor every dish and every aroma. The philosophy is clear from the first bite: few dishes, but all authentic and prepared with the highest-quality ingredients. Everything is homemade—from pasta to desserts—and it shows. The true star, however, is the truffle, interpreted with mastery and respect for the raw material: elegant yet simple dishes that let the flavors speak for themselves. The staff is extremely friendly, attentive without ever being intrusive, and makes you feel at home—or rather, pampered. A must-visit for those seeking an authentic, relaxed, and top-notch experience in the Tuscan countryside.

14/10/2025: Everything was excellent. Perhaps the desserts could be improved.

07/10/2025: I rarely give bad reviews, and this was no different in this case... I've never had a bad meal in Italy...unfortunately, this is the first time I've had one. In the latest Tuscany travel guide (Müller Verlag), this restaurant, a little outside and remote from San Miniato, is touted as a good truffle restaurant. My husband ordered beef tartare with truffles as an appetizer, and we both ordered pasta with truffles for our main course. Surprisingly, the appetizer and my main course were brought out at the same time...(in retrospect, that was a good thing for us, as we ended up canceling the second portion of truffle pasta). The beef tartar was completely unseasoned, neither salted nor peppered, and the truffle topping was absolutely flavorless, which is an absolute feat, as truffles are normally highly aromatic and intense, and we've had the pleasure of enjoying this very special specialty in many restaurants... The truffle pasta was covered under a hood, which was then aired... a strange smell (at first, I had a chlorine scent) wafted up... I thought it might be from the freshly washed dishes... water in Italy is occasionally slightly chlorinated, and possibly the pasta was cooked in chlorinated water... no idea... in any case, it wasn't the expected scent of fresh truffles!!! The pasta was al dente, but not particularly high-quality pasta; the surface was smooth; there are better options. The sauce was tiny in quantity, and the generous amount of truffle shaved over it (summer truffle, by the looks of it...) smelled or tasted absolutely nothing like truffles. (As I said, an art with such a highly aromatic ingredient... the chef must have noticed it when shaving it over...) The service was reservedly friendly, but the option to cancel the second portion of truffle pasta was very nice, thank you for that. The restaurant itself is set in a beautiful garden and pleasantly secluded; anyone can find it using Google Maps. There's a large parking lot. Maybe we were just unlucky... what a pity, we were so looking forward to a delicious truffle experience to round off our vacation... Generally on the higher side, which isn't a problem for us if the quality is right... but not for what we were offered, I'm disappointed... 1x truffle beef tartar, 1x truffle linguini, including 1 glass of white wine (by the glass, it was very good) and 1 bottle of still water, for a reasonable €61. If I could give zero stars, I would... sorry. P.S.: The dining room (lots of cobwebs...) is in dire need of cleaning... and I'm really not picky... even in a country inn, cobwebs aren't part of the atmosphere... My response to the owner's expected unfriendly reaction: Best regards, Mr. Stefano! I can only judge what I consumed, and that, of course, isn't the entire menu on my first visit... I certainly wasn't imagining that first smell; I have a good nose... but let's leave it at that... The fact is, the truffles didn't smell or taste even remotely like truffles... perhaps they were old or smoked out, it can happen... Looking at their reactions to criticism, however, they urgently need to attend a seminar on conflict management and dealing with customer criticism. As soon as customers point out deficiencies, they immediately become personal, even insulting, in their conversation... does that really have to be? An excellent restaurant is characterized by politeness, courtesy, and a good tone in EVERY SITUATION, especially when criticism is being offered. Nobody's perfect... not even their establishment... and who says we won't come back? Everyone gets a second chance with me!

01/11/2025: Wonderful place. Amazing authentic Tuscan food. The service is very pleasant Huge recommendation if you want to eat Tuscan food

28/09/2025: Nice welcoming place, simple people and excellent Tuscan cuisine. Nothing to recommend. We were very satisfied.....We will be back.