The Guide holds the short list. This page holds everything else: the running collection of favorites gathered by friends and family over years of eating, tasting, and wandering across Italy. Organized by place, linked where a link exists, and bookable through the concierge.
No frills, a locals' spot, cooking over the fire. Known for its meats.
Typical Tuscan cooking in Sovicille.
A charming, elegant room run by a chef who once cooked at the Castello di Casole.
Horseback riding close to the estate.
The lively locals' spot.
Typical Tuscan cooking on the square.
A beautiful agriturismo nearby.
Popular trail rides on the far side of Radicondoli.
Osteria and wine bar with lovely outdoor dining.
A modern, elevated take on pizza and pasta. Great patio.
A neighborhood haunt with a rotating seasonal menu.
Two Michelin stars, for the big night out.
Sweets, gelato, and aperitivo.
A beautiful walk along the river Elsa.
Bike rentals for the white roads.
The crystal Colle is known for, with workshops nearby.
Modern Tuscan in a cool space.
A nice terrace, and rooms if you stay.
A quaint hole in the wall.
Enoteca and bruschetteria.
Steaks.
Famous focaccia sandwiches.
A popular cafe on the main square.
Climb the tower.
Incredible Vernaccia, remarkable food, and a boutique stay over the vines.
Spacious rooms in the center.
Lovely, near the Campo, with a Michelin star.
An incredible atmosphere, carved into the tufa.
A favorite locals' spot.
Another solid local table.
A wine grotto below the street.
The pastas are amazing.
Truffles, done fancy.
Nonna Gina knows best.
The espresso bar worth a daily visit.
Aperitivo and provisions since 1925.
The wine shop. Tell Andrea or Francesco we sent you.
Cooking classes in town.
Climb the unfinished cathedral wall for the best view of the city.
The grand stay in the centro storico.
Classic Tuscan fare in a super cute courtyard.
Old-world venue, terrace, great views.
A nice patio for lunch.
A cute no-frills roadside stop.
The famous winery. Touristy, and worth it.
A favorite cellar.
Beautiful cellar, new-world Chardonnay.
Wines we love, and impressive hospitality.
Lunch-pairing tastings and balsamic.
I Sodi di S. Niccolò is the one.
A hidden gem.
An eleventh-century castle with guided tours.
A wine-resort stay among the vineyards.
Biodynamic Brunello in a spiral cellar.
Tastings in a medieval castle.
A historic estate.
A modern benchmark.
Large, classic, with good tour options.
Honest cooking by the fortress.
A great bottle selection inside the fortress walls.
Taste widely, eat well.
Elegant and welcoming, east into the Val d'Orcia.
A stunning, beautifully managed stay.
A rustic tavern famed for its steaks. The favorite.
Traditional cooking with scenic views.
A must-stop for sandwiches at lunch.
A cozy hole in the wall known for pici.
Elegant Vino Nobile from estate vineyards.
A gorgeous winery and restaurant.
A small luxury farmhouse hotel with panoramic views.
The perfect long lunch between tastings.
A staple, with local wines by the glass.
Refined fare, wild game, vineyard views.
A Michelin star with living-room vibes on the beach. Get the vongole.
The iconic super Tuscan.
Sassicaia. Enough said.
The private tasting with lunch is the best of the options.
A small producer with great Syrah and Merlot.
Elegant seafood with a sea-facing terrace.
The perfect summertime table with sea views.
One of the coast's loveliest beaches.
Country cooking.
Get a table on the street.
A wine-country resort stay.
Cabernet Franc with a modern spirit.
One of Tuscany's great resorts, with Saporium alongside.
The roofless abbey, astonishing at golden hour.
Da Romano. The classic.
Outside the walls, with an amazing patio and a tapas-style menu.
Very popular, for good reason.
Farm to plate, with a Michelin star and a green star.
Amazing contemporary cuisine in a great space.
Three Michelin stars.
Tuscan homestyle cooking.
Dinner in a fourteenth-century tower.
A friendly tavern for homestyle fare.
More steak.
The quick lunch while walking the city.
A killer espresso martini on the piazza.
Birthplace of the negroni, supposedly.
The wine bar to lose an afternoon in.
Shopping and eating under one iron roof.
Beautiful gardens, smaller crowds.
The Belmond above the city, with amazing views.
Private and high-end, across the Boboli.
A trusted table near Piazza Navona.
Trastevere the way it should be.
Roman classics, seriously done.
Dinner facing the Colosseum.
The Roman pizza benchmark.
A favorite dinner outside the center.
An osteria in the historic center.
A boutique shop for mozzarella di bufala, bread, and cured meats.
For a proper cocktail in Prati.
The Barbinis' mountain lodge in San Lorenzo di Sebato. Dear friends of the family.
The Barbinis' sea lodge, sailing the Mediterranean.
Their city lodge in Rome, on the guide's hotel list.
First-class, traditional, recommended by locals.
Cozy and traditional.
One of the best meals in recent memory.
The iconic Amarone producer. Worth the hype.
Authentic, multi-generational, stunning cellar.
An unbelievable cellar in the Langhe.
Fine dining over the vineyards.
The famous coffee house on Piazza San Marco.
The wine bar on the canal.
The grand dame.
Balsamic the slow way.
For the gearheads.
Cars with driver, based nearby.
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The concierge can arrange any table, tasting, or driver on this page.
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