Dievole is the perfect starting point to discover the many wonders of the Chianti territory and food is one of our land’s most important assets. Although our guests are always welcome to enjoy themselves in our restaurant and wine bar, we like to encourage their culinary outings so here is a useful list of Great Tuscany restaurants near Siena carefully drawn up by our head of hospitality Gianni Mucciarelli… and yes, they all carry Dievole wine!
Osteria Cacio e Pepe
Sunset dining at Osteria Cacio e Pepe
Nestled in a green thicket on the outskirts of Vagliagli, this lively Tuscan Osteria serves simple yet lip-smackingly good traditional dishes for a reasonable price. Close to Chianti’s renowned Sculpture Park, its courteous staff is bound to make you feel at home and your children can enjoy the osteria’s clean and fun outdoor play area amidst oak trees and vineyards. Their menu boasts delicious pumpkin malfatti, juicy fillet, homemade pici pasta with broccoli or truffle sauce and a rich assortment of cheeses and cold cuts. Cacio e Pepe’s cozy wood-laden atmosphere makes it the perfect place for a nice, informal meal with friends. You can spice up your evening perusing their wine list, which also carries Dievole’s finest products.
Distance from Dievole: 2,1 Km, 7 minutes by car
Address: Localita’ Lodoline Del Chianti – Vagliagli, SP102, 53019 Castelnuovo Berardenga SI
Book a table: +39 0577 1652898
La Taverna di Vagliagli
Take advantage of this culinary pitstop to visit the delightful town of Vagliagli! – Pic by Guillaume Colin & Pauline Penot (Flickr CC)
This classy Chianti eatery is deemed among the best Tuscany restaurants near Siena. Its Rustic yet elegant ambience embodies the spirit of this world-renowned wine region. Chef Andrea has mastered the art of wood-stove cooking and dishes out meat platters grilled to perfection. During the summer the tavern opens an outdoor veranda where guests can enjoy their meal under a refreshing arbor while taking in the calm small town air. Quality ingredients and fresh products are used to prepare delicious first and second course dishes such as homemade apple pie, tagliatelle or ravioli with white ragù sauce, fried zucchini, and their signature Florentine style t-bone steak and ribollita stew. Located next to where the famous “Eroica” vintage bike race takes place, it is also quite popular among locals.
Distance from Dievole: 2,4 Km, 8 minutes by car
Address:Via del Sergente 4, Vagliagli, Castelnuovo Berardenga, Italia
Book a table: +39 0577 322532
La Taverna di San Giuseppe
The evocative hand-sculpted walls of this unique dining hotspot make it one of the best Tuscany Restaurants.
If you want to venture towards the area of Siena, this is one of those Tuscany Restaurants you don’t want to miss! La Taverna di San Giuseppe offers the unique experience of dining inside a centuries-old hand-sculpted tuff cave. Succulent aromas of truffle and meat flutter about this lovely and unpretentious inn located just a few steps away from Siena’s picturesque Piazza del Campo, open every day at lunch and dinnertime. The owners, Marco and Matteo, are long-time clients of Dievole and their wine-cellar is considered one of the best in town (over 600 labels!). The courteous and attentive staff offers superb pairing advice and the menu blends tradition and creativity.
Distance from Dievole: 20/26 Km, 40 minutes by car
Address: Via Giovanni Duprè, 132, 53100 Siena SI
Book a table: +39 0577 42286
Website: www.tavernasangiuseppe.it
Osteria le Logge
The beautiful open kitchen where Chef Nico Atrigna and his staff prepare the restaurant’s signature dishes.
Once a pharmacy (it still displays some of the original medicine cabinets!), this is a historical gem among Tuscany Restaurants and is located right off Siena’s piazza del Campo. First owned by spouses Gianni and Laura Brunelli – who opened it in 1977 – its management has now been handed down to Mirco Vigni who forwards Gianni’s legacy with passion. A personal favorite among star-spangled actors (You can spot portraits of George Clooney, Dustin Hoffman and Tom Cruise on the walls), their open kitchen gives a modern touch to the traditional Tuscan ambience. Indulge yourself in their 100% Italian menu that changes on a daily basis and overpasses regional boundaries offering not only Tuscan specialities but also cheeses from Val D’Aosta, fragrant saffron risotto, fresh fish and an international wine list. The chef, Nico Atrigna, has been working at the Osteria since 2002 and playfully mixes western and eastern flavours in his exquisitely arranged dishes. Osteria Le Logge is the perfect setting for a romantic candle-lit dinner.
Distance from Dievole: 20 Km, 38 minutes by car
Address: Via del Porrione, 33, 53100 Siena SI
Book a table: +39 0577 48013
Website: www.giannibrunelli.it
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