MONTALCINO RESTAURANTS

Hotel Restaurant Il Giglio

Hotel Giglio is not simply one of the earliest hotels in Montalcino but also a fine restaurant. Mario, Maria or their son Michele will introduce you to their rather special way of preparing and presenting a variety of both Montalcinese and Tuscan dishes while you enjoy the delightful surroundings and scenery from this inner village restaurant (please let the family know that you found their restaurant via Isabella & Luigi's webpage) ....... click here for Hotel Giglio's accommodation. 

Moderate prices. Via S. Saloni 5, Tel and Fax: 0577 848167
hotelgiglio@tin.it 
 Closed Tuesday

Taverna del Grappolo Blu

You’ll find Luciano in this family run trattoria, a few steps from the central piazza, serving traditional Tuscan dishes in rustic ambience typical of Montalcino. Great menu, excellent wine list.  Especially delicious is the Tuscan Crostini, Zuppa di Fagioli, Stinco and Crostata di Limone (please let Luciano know that you found his restaurant via Isabella & Luigi).

Moderate prices. Scale di Via Moglio 1. Bookings: 0577 847 150, or Fax: 0577 846 400.  Closed Friday.

Osteria Porta al Cassero

If the weather is balmy you can enjoy your Montalcinese meal in the courtyard, but that means you won’t see as much of Piero as he dashes around with plates and bottles making sure your visit to this family Osteria is absorbing and fun! Don’t miss the Fegato e cipolli, liver and onions, it’s a specialty of the house, the soups are delicious, and the maccheroni superb. The simple menu is loyally based on the cuisine of Montalcino (please let Piero know that you found his restaurant via Isabella & Luigi).

Very Moderate prices. Via Ricasoli 32. Bookings: 0577 847196. Closed Wednesday.

Il Grifo, Pizzeria Ristorante

Pizza styles vary dramatically in Italy. Thick crusty pastry in the Veneto cut into rectangles, even higher in Liguria, but for a thin pastry, tasty, Tuscan, wood fired oven, pizza in Montalcino, try Federico and Mira's Pizzeria Ristorante Il Grifo. A long pizza menu with interesting toppings as well as a variety of typical Tuscan dishes. (please let them know that you found their restaurant via Isabella & Luigi).

Moderate prices. Via Mazzini 18, Bookings: 0577 847070. Closed Monday.

Osteria Al Giardino

Gianluca and Paola could not have done better when they added their personal touch to the interiors of this ageless osteria (one of the first in Montalcino).  A warm, inviting atmosphere, typically Tuscan awaits you inside, or if you prefer, a garden setting directly opposite the restaurant's front door.  You'll find an interesting menu of not only Montalcino, Tuscan cuisine but also a selection of Gianluca's creations from other regions of Italy.  (please let them know that you found their restaurant via Isabella & Luigi).

Moderate prices. Piazza Garibaldi 10, 

Bookings and Fax: 0577 849076.  e-mail:  osteriaalgiardino@virgilio.it  
Closed Wednesday.

Les Barriques - Locanda/Restaurant

Don't be mislead when you arrive at Les Barriques;  yes this might seem like an enoteca and it is, but Guido and Gigliola's Les Barriques is also a very fine Locanda.  The setting is superb, the wine list is never ending and the food, simple, tastety, Tuscan dishes - you can even watch while your meal is being prepared!  Who could ask for more ....... try it and don't forget, please let them know that you found their restaurant via Isabella & Luigi.

Moderate to very moderate prices. Piazza del Popolo, 21/22 Bookings: 0577 848411 Closed Tuesday.

www.lesbarriques.com   e-mail:  lesbarriques3@hotmail.com

Re di Macchia

Re di Macchia re-opened its doors during April 2003 and is now in the knowing hands of two well known local restaurant personalities; Roberta's kitchen will delight your palate through her splendid choice of selective dishes while Antonio attends to your table needs and guides you through his personally selected wine cellar (please let them know that you found their restaurant via Isabella & Luigi).

Moderate prices. Via Saloni 21. Bookings: Tel/fax: 0577  846 116.  Closed  Thursday.

Trattoria Il Leccio

Sant' Angelo in Colle is just a short fifteen minutes drive from Montalcino and when Gianfranco is not in Bar Fiaschietteria, you'll find him right here in his newly opened restaurant in another of our region's delightful villages.  Son Luca will be busy in the kitchen preparing a variety of Montalcinese dishes while Gianfranco's wine knowledge and experience will help you select just the right wine for your meal - if you're driving the countyside, this is the place to eat! (please let them know that you found their restaurant via Isabella & Luigi).

Moderate prices. Costa Castellare, 1/3  Sant' Angelo in Colle Bookings: Tel and Fax: 0577  844175.  Closed  Wednesday.

La FERRAIOLE

You're in Montalcino and planning to visit Sant' Antimo?  Wondering where to lunch? ....... then drive just a little further following the directions at the top of the hill near San't Antimo and in just a few minutes you'll find yourself in a magical country setting!  Fabio's "La Ferraiole" Agriturismo is also a very Tuscan, very affordable Tuscan restaurant.  A delightful combination of scenery and cuisine ... try it!(please let them know that you found their restaurant via Isabella & Luigi).

Moderate prices. Località Ferraiole, Castelnuovo del Abate
Bookings: Tel and Fax: 0577  835796.  Closed  Wednesday.

www.ferraiole.it 

Sciame

Pronounced ‘sharmey’ – which is to swarm – and that’s exactly what the Montalcinesi do – like bees to the honey pot. Mara will look after you in one of the oldest eating places in Montalcino where you can be sure of wholesome food, well prepared and tasty. The pasta dishes are dependably good, the grill offers excellent steaks and many dishes are served with a Brunello di Montalcino sauce (please let Mara know that you found her restaurant via Isabella & Luigi).

Moderate prices. Via Ricasoli 9. Bookings:  0577  848 017.  Closed Tuesdays.

San Giorgio, Pizzeria Ristorante

San Giorgo's pizza menu will leave you wondering which to order;   here you'll find a list of incredible taste sensations served direct from their wood-fired oven.   And if that's not enough, then consider their offerings of typical Tuscan dishes that represent both Montalcino and and the surrounding villages of southern Tuscany.  A warm inviting  atmosphere awaits you in this characteristic, spacious restaurant in the heart of Montalcino.  (please let them know that you found their restaurant via Isabella & Luigi).

Moderate prices. Via S. Saloni, 10/14 
Bookings: Tel and Fax: 0577 848057. 
Closed Wednesday.