Cinque di Vino

We were recommended this place by our hotel — so glad we tried it! Excellent place, so cosy, friendly and patient service (the owner speaks good English and is able to describe the dishes), and there is a good variety of Tuscan dishes to try. We just left it in his hands and we did the right thing! For starters, a one-​portion Tuscan 6-​way sampler which had tapas style veggies and meat tasters (everything was yummy and the dish offers such a different taste for each sampler), and seconds we had the Bistec alla Fiorentina — about 3 pounds but it was totally doable between us both so don’t be intimidated! The meat is succulent, so tender and done to your likes on the hot plate. We couldnt eat dessert after that, though! Totally recommended for those who want something typical and to remember from your Tuscan trip!

Simply fantastic! A wonderful host in an intimate setting. The owner gives wonderful recommendations. We started with the antipasto sampler that was terrific. Bread with olive oil and their own Chianti Classico was superb. Our pasta dishes of asparagus ravioli and pasta with duck were delicious. Finished off with Crème Brûlée and a pear cake and gelato, our meal was perfect. The bill was only 68 Euro. Best deal in Italy!

Great convivial dining, where the kindness rhymes with sweetness. Try.
A little ‘as dear price, attention to the choice of the menu.
Grande pranzo conviviale, dove la gentilezza fa rima con dolcezza. Provare.
Un po’ caro come prezzo, attenzione alla scelta del menù.

When people ask us where the best restaurant in Florence is, we tell them it’s in San Casciano Val di Pesa, about 15 km south of Florence in Chianti!
Owners Marco and Silvia have achieved the magic combination of refined yet comforting dishes served with warmth and friendliness in a cozy, charming, welcoming atmosphere.
Their kitchen’s strength is in the absolute prime quality of the ingredients, the wine list reflects the best that the wine-​producing region of Chianti has to offer without breaking the bank or being snooty. For dessert — the apple crumble is as comforting as it gets!
Be sure to call for reservations — the place is small, very popular with us locals and fills up quickly!

Marco, ancien cadre chez Kodak, un jour réalisa qu’il né trouvait pas là son bonheur. Il décida avec son épouse de vivre de leur passion commune: la cuisine. Faire découvrir la cuisine toscane, partager son amour des vins de sa région, recevoir les clients comme des amis voilà les trois buts qu’il s’est fixé. Et comme il réussit bien !
l’osteria né paye pas de mine avec une devanture toute simple mais l’adresse est déjà très courue et il vaut mieux réserver. Nous y avons mangé un assortiment d’antipasti originaux, une côte de broutard au grill sublimissime goûteuse et tendre à souhait (la viande se paie au poids de la pièce, que l’on vous présente avant de la cuisiner), une tarte au chocolat fondant (préparée par Silvia, l’épouse de Marco), le tout arrosé d’un chianti puisque nous sommes dans le fief.
Ca parle fort, ça mange bruyamment, le patron vient vous regarder manger pour s’assurer que tout va bien, il est même retourné en cuisine me chercher un couteau effilé pour que je puisse manger la viande jusqu’à l’os (Nearer the bone sweeter the meat !), nous sommes en Italie !
Un accueil aussi chaleureux et un repas aussi réussi valent une étape au pays du chianti entre Florence et Sienne ! BRAVO !