I migliori ristoranti di cucina mediterranea in Toscana

01/10/2025: “From Butcher Shop Straight to the Table – Unfortunately Without the Detour Through the grill” We chose this restaurant with great anticipation, after all, a butcher shop with a restaurant sounds like pure carnivore heaven! Unfortunately, the visit turned out to be more of a case study in how to scare off diners. The welcome? Well… if a distant, emotionless nod counts as “warm,” then yes, we instantly felt like old friends. The waiter gave off the vibe of someone who had a thousand places he’d rather be, and made sure we could feel that existential crisis in every interaction. Stressed, checked out, and about as interested in us as a cat is in salad. When ordering, the first surprise: the question of how we’d like our steak cooked was never asked. When I politely inquired if I could have it medium, the answer was: “We always do it our way.” Wow! Finally, a restaurant that relieves me of the heavy burden of having my own opinion. The result: a steak that was supposedly medium rare, but in my eyes was closer to still mooing. Presentation? Also a highlight. The prized Bistecca wasn’t placed in the middle of the table, but rather plonked down at the very edge, as if the waiter himself was embarrassed to serve it. Later, when he asked how it was and we explained it was far too raw for us, his reaction was a disinterested “ah”, delivered with the same enthusiasm as someone listening to a weather report. And then? He simply walked away. No concern, no offer, no nothing. Conclusion: If you’ve ever wanted to feel like an unwelcome guest at your own dinner, this is the place. Steak: top. Service: flop. Or to put it differently: in this butcher shop, it’s not just the meat that gets slaughtered.

28/09/2025: Osteria Porca Vacca is a quaint restaurant that captures the essence of traditional Italian cuisine, offering delicious and generous dishes. The restaurant's décor tells a story, creating the perfect setting for a romantic dinner or an evening with friends. The food is simply fantastic! Each dish is prepared with fresh, high-quality ingredients. The portions are generous. The staff is another strong point of Osteria Porca Vacca. Friendly and professional, they are always ready to recommend the daily specials and ensure every customer feels special. Their attention to detail and friendly service make the experience even more enjoyable. If you want to enjoy delicious dishes in a welcoming atmosphere, Osteria Porca Vacca is a must-visit.

21/10/2025: Pizza is good, pasta is delicious location is very good

19/10/2025: Good pizza and good wine. Perfect for lunch. Good value for money.

13/10/2025: A small cozy restaurant with awesome food. The steak with truffle cream was amazing, one of the best we ever had. Also the tagliatelle pasta with ragu was amazing and the tiramisu was good. Also had a caprese salad which was tasty. Overall, definitely will come back.

01/10/2025: Very good food in good prices. The pasta was fresh and one of the most tasty I had in Italy

28/09/2025: We visited this cozy restaurant this evening and, despite not having a reservation, received a very friendly and warm welcome. The food was excellent, the wine superb, and the service equally so. We were delighted and would definitely return. I'd also like to mention that our large dog was also warmly welcomed and was thoughtfully provided with a bowl of fresh water. We thank you very much and look forward to our next visit.

30/08/2025: The food was delicious. The service was very friendly and helpful. I highly recommend it!

09/10/2025: Very good food, at a very good price. We stayed in Cortona for a week and visited this restaurant on our second day. It was so good and such good value that we came back on our last night. I can particularly reccomend the parpadelle with wild boar sauce, and if you are hungry their Calzone may be the biggest pizza I have ever seen!

30/09/2025: During my vacation, I dined here with friends on Sunday, September 28, 2025. Excellent food, excellent service, and equally excellent customer care. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Cortona! A special thanks to Carlos, who took such good care of us.

11/10/2025: After being seated at a table, we waited 30 minutes and received no service.

11/10/2025: Excellent food, very kind staff and Diego the best!!!!

02/06/2025: El propietario es tan grosero, racista y nada acogedor. Todo lo que solicite o pida incluso para el bebé fue tomado como una ofensa. Casi se pelea cuando le preguntamos si tenían papas fritas para el bebé. Pls ser respetuoso con los huéspedes en su país n restaurante. Pedir algo no es cambiar tu menú. Pls no visita este lugar en nombre de la vista. Para colmo toda la comida es patética

31/05/2025: Solo la vista era per vedere, Il cibo è pessimo, la pasta non è nemmeno lontanamente paragonabile a quella fatta in casa. Completamente delusi.. Mai piu a cena in questo posto

19/05/2025: Because you save money and they're nice, I immediately got on very well with them, ok

28/03/2025: Super stocked, they have practically infinite types of coffee, every time I try a different one but my favorite remains Borbone blend gold

31/10/2025: Delicious pizza, well-cooked and light. I really appreciated both the well-seasoned and well-measured passata and the freshness of the vegetables on the ortolana. The place is small but charming and tastefully decorated.

18/09/2025: I went there this evening with my family and I have to say we had a fantastic pizza. Light and crispy, topped with top-quality ingredients. Very nice location; you can eat outside. The staff were friendly and attentive. It's a shame it's not near our house.

04/10/2025: Delicious tagliatelle with white ragù 😋

12/09/2025: A colleague and I were in Sansepolcro for work. Looking for a quiet place to eat, we stumbled upon this typical Tuscan osteria. As soon as we entered, I was immediately struck by a beautiful drum kit—a musical instrument I play—which made me think the owner was a musician as well as a restaurateur, and I wasn't wrong. But let's not beat around the bush and talk about the place and the food instead. We were greeted by a very professional, kind, polite, and above all knowledgeable young woman who offered advice and clarification both during the selection process and when it came time to serve our dishes, clearing up any doubts and concerns. We sat on the outdoor veranda, as it was a beautiful day today, and ordered the menu, which you can easily find online. I won't list it here, but I want to tell you about what I ate! I had a mixed antipasto with delicacies from days gone by, a wonderful warm liver pâté on warm toasted bread, a panzanella like I hadn't had in a long time, not to mention a wonderful crostini with caramelized onions, as well as cold cuts and excellent cheeses. Then I ordered pici all'aglione, made with a sauce of green tomatoes and, of course, aglione, on which I was advised to grate some fresh Pienza pecorino, grind some pepper, and drizzle with a drizzle of Tuscan DOP olive oil! The pasta wasn't dry, but fresh pici with a fantastic consistency. They were perfect, perhaps—and I'm not exaggerating—the best pici all'aglione I've ever eaten! I want to compliment chef Batterista and his staff. Highly recommended.

02/10/2025: A great place - quiet in a very busy Florence - with beautiful interior decorations and above all very kind and welcoming people. Thank you for this great meal!!

30/09/2025: Good Neapolitan pizza. We went on a recommendation. And we really liked it. It's not a 10 for pizza, but it's a solid 8.

05/10/2025: Informal place, but from what I tried, everything was excellent! The meat was cooked to perfection, congratulations

30/09/2025: We ate here twice in a row. Although the owner didn't speak English, he still tried to communicate with us. The restaurant is not very big, but the food is surprisingly delicious. I really like the porcini mushrooms with charcoal grilled steak. The pizza and black truffle pasta are also delicious.

30/09/2025: The restaurant overlooks a small piazza overlooking the surrounding hills. It's a small stone hamlet filled with cats. Family-run, it serves well-prepared traditional dishes. A good local wine list and an authentic Tuscan atmosphere, without gimmicks. A very kind lady and her two equally kind young daughters are at the helm. The evening breeze and starry sky complete the picture.

23/09/2025: A beautiful place, I recommend arriving just before sunset so you can admire it. Quality traditional cuisine. When I'm in the area again, I'll definitely be back. (It's so sweet, get the pizza with mozzarella, banana, and Nutella.)

09/10/2025: The atmosphere is rustic, as the restaurant's name suggests, but very welcoming. The service was excellent, no complaints there. Even though the place was quite busy, we didn't wait; the dishes arrived promptly. I have to take one star off for the first course, the carbonara. It was made with pancetta (which was fine), but unfortunately it was burned and smothered all over the pasta. On the one hand, it was even better this way; we removed it because it was inedible and ruined everything. The rest of the food was excellent, the appetizers excellent. The pappardelle with mushrooms and truffles were excellent. The portions were generous.

07/10/2025: Always excellent food and very welcoming hosts! Always happy to return. Close to the Mugello Circuit. Perfect!

07/10/2025: Amazing dining experience. Zero reservation, last minute and were met with open arms. We needed to wait a few minutes for a table to open but is expected with no reservation. The staff was very friendly and polite. We ordered the Florentine Steak and a small pasta dish that left us unable to try dessert because the food was so good. The terrace offers an amazing view of the skyline and we had a full moon which only added to the ambience. Highly suggest.

20/09/2025: We stumbled upon this place by chance. We were drawn to the fact that it was located on the roof. We didn't regret it. The staff was very friendly, especially Lyudmila. The food was top-notch. The view was incredible; we'll definitely be back.