The best restaurants Toscane

The Fontanini acts as a real canteen with its tables aligned inside. The restaurant also has a cozy terrace on San Salvatore Square. On the menu side you find everything, and at all prices. The most economical and advantageous is probably to take a well-stocked dish of pasta around 8 €.

This charming restaurant in the heart of the historic center, recently renovated, has quickly become one of the city's most popular spots for its succulent cuisine and excellent value for money. It offers tasty seafood specialties that vary according to the morning arrivals from the small fishing port. Wines from all over Italy accompany the dishes. Last but not least, its beautiful terrace on the pedestrian street immerses guests in the atmosphere of the historic medieval center. Just the place for any whim!

Since 1970, the Landi family has been at the helm of this must-see restaurant in Marciana Marina. The chef concocts a good cuisine mainly based on fish. The small plus, the large veranda overlooking the beach, with a pleasant terrace for the beautiful days. The staff knows perfectly well the rich range of seafood and fish that the bay can offer. And the catch of the day! Advice is welcome for non-specialists. The whole grilled fish a la plancha does not disappoint. In short, an awaited Rendez-Vous!

An often high sound volume, a place steeped in history, a family and refined cuisine when necessary, Il Guscio logically receives the jury's congratulations! The menu offers very good culinary experiments, particularly in terms of fish, such as the creamy palamita con robiola e aneto (bonito carpaccio on a bed of whole cow's milk fresh cheese, Lombardy speciality, sprinkled with dill). This small, popular but sophisticated canteen is undoubtedly one of the best addresses in its category. Reservation recommended.

Fish and seafood are the mainstay here: gnocchi with clams, octopus in sauce, spaghetti allo scoglio, octopus salad... But those who prefer good wood-fired pizzas will not be outdone. The service is prompt, friendly and attentive, and the wine list is excellent. This establishment is a great success, it is better to arrive early or to reserve a place on the terrace.

Here is a special address in the San Frediano district, for its quiet location in the charming piazza del Cestello, in the shade of the 15th century church of the same name, for its clientele of regulars and, finally, for its refined atmosphere. As soon as you enter, an imposing bar and a fish stall welcome you. The menu favours seafood products, such as shrimp carpaccio or tuna tartar on a bed of mozzarella. Courtesy service in the image of this first-class restaurant. As a bonus, the presentation of the dishes is quite exuberant!

A table that goes off the beaten track, to discover the traditions of local cuisine but revisited by the chef's personal touch. A taste experience completed by the perfume of aromatic plants grown on the terrace, jealously guarded by the gardener and picked by the chef... What a charm! Delicate and refined atmosphere with soft music to accompany the evening. For lovers of these recipes, it is possible to learn their secrets by participating in cooking lessons organized by the chef.

The Trovato brothers (Gaetano in the kitchen and Giovanni in the dining room) opened their restaurant in 1982, surrounded by the splendid Tuscan hills. This contemporary table, awarded two Michelin stars, is elegant, masterful and precise. The compositions are ultra gourmet, like the suckling pig of Cinta Senese, a great classic of the house. Giovanni, at the service, shows an unfailing professionalism. The wine list is also impressive. In short, very good and a justified addition for such quality.

A trendy and innovative concept, the food truck is coming to Elba Island! Brothers Marco and Giacomo Paoli, restaurateurs and lovers of traditional cuisine, offer passers-by typical island dishes: stoccafisso all'Elbana (ancestral hake recipe), polpo e patate (octopus and potatoes), granfia in forchetta (octopus tentacle with fork, as the island tradition requires!). Keep an eye out, their small vintage blue and white scooter is most of the time installed on the marina of Portoferraio.

A charming little family-run osteria, located in the heart of Capoliveri, in a street adjacent to Piazza Garibaldi. The address is well known. The chef, Umberto Giacomelli, has a wealth of experience and travels and brings a personal touch to the traditional island recipes, composed mainly of seafood and fish. A warm and friendly atmosphere, accentuated by a Tuscan decoration, and a beautiful terrace. Professionalism and know-how are the two assets of this restaurant.

A delicious restaurant that has been unanimously acclaimed since 1999, with a pleasant terrace in the heart of the small medieval village of Lecchi in Chianti. The chef, Simone Muricci, cooks with a passion for the fresh produce of the region. Seasonal vegetables grown in their own garden, homemade cereal bread, egg pasta and fresh truffles... : the ingredients of happiness! For food lovers, you can also take cooking classes with the chef to learn the art of Tuscan gastronomy, from antipasto to dessert.

Set on the rocks, facing the sea, with your feet in the water, this restaurant offers a culinary escapade simply because of its location. The cuisine is of high quality, especially for fish lovers: couscous di mare, gnocchetti della casa al limone con sughetto di seppie... From the terrace overlooking the water, one-on-one meals are very pleasant. The house also comes alive in summer with jazz evenings at the beginning of the week. La Baracchina is a family history that has been repeated since 1946.

This authentic and timeless osteria, with its woodwork, vaults and black and white photos, promotes the traditional regional flavours that you can enjoy. Especially since the welcome and service are in the image of the Italian cheerfulness. In addition to tagliata (which means "slice" in Italian; a variant of the famous Florentine rib of beef), antipasti, lasagna and desserts that sound right, the sliced veal, full of flavour, caught our attention. A nice discovery!

This restaurant, in the historic center, is located opposite the hometown of the great musician Puccini. The chef offers a high quality range of traditional dishes, but also fresh fish of the day, a real delight! The staff were very friendly and helpful. It is bright, elegant and carefully cared for, with a charming small terrace where the noise of the street harmoniously accompanies that of the restaurant. The ideas and initiatives of the owners are not lacking, such as theme evenings accompanied, of course, by the music of Puccini. Don't miss it!

Fast food is rare enough in the Santa Croce neighborhood that this kebab is worth noting, especially since their sandwiches are always fresh. Two meats are available, usually chicken and veal. Something to eat in a hurry and for less money.

The quantities aren't exorbitant, but the quality is, and above all the restaurant has a small, pleasant garden where you can dine in peace and quiet in fine weather.

In the 1970s, it was "the place to be" in Livorno! Marcello Mastroianni and Alberto Sordi, who came to Castiglioncello on holiday, were among the prestigious regulars. Antico Moro remains a cult place, even if the price-quality ratio is not the best, even if its location in a small alley is not glamorous, and even if the kitsch decoration will not please everyone. But the hearty and ultra fresh cacciucco, the typical Livorno dish, is worth a visit. It is therefore better to book in advance.

A stone's throw from the Duomo, this restaurant with its terrace offers a varied and high-quality Sienese cuisine. All that remains is to let yourself be tempted by the tasting of the house's various specialities, accompanied by a good bottle of Chianti. From delicatessen to starters, pasta, meat, the cuisine with the aromas of the terroir is succulent and typically local. Not to be missed: il tonno glu senese, la zuppa fagiano con lentiche and il gallo indiano.

Elegant couples of Italians flock to this restaurant with its sweet old-fashioned atmosphere, located in the historic centre, facing the theatre of the same name. Creative Tuscan cuisine, revisited and contemporary, to be discovered under a crystal chandelier and frescos of yesteryear.

Elegant and warm, this restaurant, located not far from Piazza della Libertà, offers a typical Tuscan cuisine, yet revisited and creative. Inside, when the house is full, you quickly feel cramped. If the content of the dishes is exquisite and seasonal, it is not easy to be well seated, as the chairs are not very comfortable. The experienced chef, Carlo, knows how to make wonderful things with simple dishes, such as fresh pasta, Florentine soup or even small truffle ravioli.

A good address in the lively Piazza delle Vettovaglie (where musicians sometimes play on summer evenings), a meeting place for young students. For those on a budget, but not only... You can eat at large wooden tables to share.

A fixed menu with 2 dishes, contorno, wine and water. Specialities of parpadelle al anchovies di cinghiale. The restaurant is very clean. A good address for breakfast at a low price.

The Celestino remains extremely well known and recognized by amateurs of good tables in Florence. It must be said that the house has some 150 years of experience. Inside, the restaurant reserves treasures like its Etruscan walls or a fresco painted by ceiling in one of its rooms. For those who prefer to stay outside, two flower terraces are open in summer. Old Tuscan cuisine and best guaranteed recipes.

Very close to the Badia Fiorentina church,an address frequented mainly by young people during the first service and then by regulars, which offers a creative cuisine whose specialities are appreciated: soup of the day, chicory gnocchi, rice with green sauce, various fresh pasta, tagliata, many pastries and good chianti. The colourful decoration of the restaurant, with many plates on the walls, is particularly amusing. Good atmosphere, refined food... everything is done to spend an excellent time at the table, and this since 1978!

A historic restaurant in the city, taken up by Mr Kostas, Greek born, former president of the international sommelier association, Italy and his cuisine. His experience is great as his know-how and his recipes are the best way to understand the quality. In short time, the restaurant has already been very popular with the locals. A stone's throw from the cathedral square, it offers a relaxed atmosphere to taste home dishes: gnocchi al pesto lucchese, baccalà in plywood cotture, tagliata di acciughe and many others. A cuisine renowned for the freshness of its products. The most… a Greek menu in homage to the country master's country. Everything is served with the best wines in the region. Friendly and welcoming atmosphere. In the summer a terrace is open on the medieval street.

Located in the center, «The Garibaldi Lover» clearly shows its ambitions: being Piombino's best fish restaurant. Audacious, he would be wrong not to be, both the typical serving served is delicious. Also note the very good wine list.

Situated 800 m from Piazza Buondelmonti and surrounded by a park, Il Battibecco is well known to Impruneta locals. Rustic surroundings and Tuscan cuisine, with tried-and-tested chefs.

Its wind-covered terrace, overlooking the Marina, attracts customers. But the latter doesn't know until he sits down that it has a price: 10% of the final score. In addition to the cutlery, bread and water, it is getting expensive without even ordering a single dish, especially since the cuisine is not exceptional. However, the menu is right to focus on fish dishes, the local speciality. And, good news, the staff is welcoming.

This is a great place to discover the charm of an authentic Florentine trattoria, open since 1927, located at the end of Borgo alla Croce ("the street of 100 stores"). The Barrino's decor is meticulous (see the hall of mirrors!) and each object has its own importance. The recipes are 100% Tuscan, with bistecca alla fiorentina a particular highlight, accompanied by fresh produce from the surrounding countryside. The menu gives pride of place to seasonal produce and homemade dishes.

A small self-styled self, ideally located opposite piazza del Campo, on the main route (museums, shops). It's a nice stopover that allows you to recover on your thumb for cheap. Specialty of the house: The pizza.

Want to get taller? Welcome to one of the most incredible places in Florence. This restaurant overlooks the Arno and the Oltrarno district from its magnificent terrace. By day, by night, at sunset... it is difficult to say when is the best time to spend there, as Florence changes its face every hour of the day. On the plate side, gastronomic cuisine influenced by different Mediterranean flavours. To enjoy rooftop at a lower cost, you can also opt for aperitivo, from 7pm to 9pm.

Inside the old city walls, in the "Bastione della Rimembranza" (one of the six bastions that make up the walls of Grosseto), is the Locanda de' Medici, managed by the Peccianti family since 1918. Both a wine bar and a restaurant: they drink, eat and buy wine. The menu is extremely tempting: bruschette, foie gras, cold cuts and cheeses, pappardelle with wild boar, tortelli, mushroom soup, tripe, tagliata, cod with livournaise... You can also make your own salad. How to make it simple and good!

This restaurant is located in a narrow street in the typical florentine charm. A corner of the terrace has views of part of the cathedral... considerable detail, especially in the evening for dinner. Guaranteed good and peaceful atmosphere. Traditional florentine dishes using fresh local produce. The impeccable service and warm welcome make it a popular place of Florentine themselves.

A well-known address for seafood lovers. Antipasto dishes include mussels à la pisane or, to play the originality card, a dried fig tartar with smoked swordfish. As for pasta, there's no carbonara on the menu, but rather pici with black garlic, burrata and anchovies. Traditional, refined cuisine, with an eye for creativity, without spoiling the ultra-fresh produce. And let's not forget the fine wine list!

This small restaurant with terrace is located in Portoferraio's famous Piazza della Repubblica, a historic square formerly called Piazza d'Armi during the Medici era, when the city was then called Cosmopoli. The place doesn't look like much, it's true, but the atmosphere here is very local, picturesque even, and the cuisine is typical. A warm welcome from the owner, and then it's up to you to discover the maritime specialties, in particular, offered by the home-made menu. Don't hesitate to let yourself be guided by the suggestions of the day, depending on the return from fishing.

You can enjoy table pizzas, take them away, or sit down in the pretty little alleyway that serves as a terrace. A warm, popular place and a welcoming welcome, which makes this place an unavoidable meeting.

The best restaurant in Barga, according to the locals! Located at the end of a rather steep street, opposite the tiny Theater dei Differenti, you'll enjoy a more refined traditional cuisine than you're used to. Fish, meat, shellfish, truffles (in season), there's something for everyone! An original concept is to be able to follow the cooking on screen, with the chef at the stove. The atmosphere is particularly warm. Don't miss the chocolate and saffron soufflé.

Small characteristic restaurant, located a stone's throw from the pedestrian streets and the Croisette. The atmosphere is warm and keeps the charm of the traditional osteria. In the summertime, it is a great place to dine on the terrace and in the garden A refined "slow food" cuisine, where the aromas of the raw materials bring out the best in the dishes on offer. The menu is mainly based on fish and seafood, with an important selection of oysters, one of the strong points of this address. All this is accompanied by the best wines from the Elbe and Italy.