Guidebook for Montaione
Food Scene
The best restaurants (not only) in the area.
A very good place for meat. The owner is a funny guy creating a familiar, relaxed, often ironic Tuscan experience. Closed on Tuesday
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Osteria San Vivaldo di Carla Maria Alari
21 Via S. VivaldoA very good place for meat. The owner is a funny guy creating a familiar, relaxed, often ironic Tuscan experience. Closed on Tuesday
A lovely stop if you're willing to try some good Tuscan food at fair prices. Stop by for dinner during weekends and enjoy their selection of live music.
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Bar dell'Orso
23 Via Cassia NordA lovely stop if you're willing to try some good Tuscan food at fair prices. Stop by for dinner during weekends and enjoy their selection of live music.
Our restaurant in Florence. We decided to open this short-chain restaurant where we cook the meat of our cows and the white truffle harvested on the property (a seasonal product, available between October and January). Built inside a former garden house, our restaurant with view on Florence offers revisited dishes of the Tuscan tradition and a wide selection of vegetarian options. Call before going.
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Le Lune ristorante nel vivaio
36 Via S. DomenicoOur restaurant in Florence. We decided to open this short-chain restaurant where we cook the meat of our cows and the white truffle harvested on the property (a seasonal product, available between October and January). Built inside a former garden house, our restaurant with view on Florence offers revisited dishes of the Tuscan tradition and a wide selection of vegetarian options. Call before going.
Sightseeing
A beautiful hilltop town with loads of history. Hike up to the old tower (rebuilt after its destruction in WWII) and have a picnic on the grassy lawn overlooking the surrounding valleys - at sunset! In November weekends they organize one of the biggest Italian truffle fairs.
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San Miniato
A beautiful hilltop town with loads of history. Hike up to the old tower (rebuilt after its destruction in WWII) and have a picnic on the grassy lawn overlooking the surrounding valleys - at sunset! In November weekends they organize one of the biggest Italian truffle fairs.
Dominated by numerous towers, San Gimignano is a breathtaking nearby village, though it can get quite touristy during the season. Make sure to wander off the main street to get a sense of the town’s charm. We suggest a visit to Galleria Continua, one of Italy’s most important contemporary art galleries. Don’t miss an Ice Cream at Dondoli’s (located in the Cisterna square): it’s probaby one of the best gelaterie in Tuscany. Restaurant suggested from our guests: Cum Quibus.
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San Gimignano
Dominated by numerous towers, San Gimignano is a breathtaking nearby village, though it can get quite touristy during the season. Make sure to wander off the main street to get a sense of the town’s charm. We suggest a visit to Galleria Continua, one of Italy’s most important contemporary art galleries. Don’t miss an Ice Cream at Dondoli’s (located in the Cisterna square): it’s probaby one of the best gelaterie in Tuscany. Restaurant suggested from our guests: Cum Quibus.
A unique and imposing village, where alabaster is mined. The Roman ruins are a must-see and we highly suggest a walk to all the gates of the village, some which have sections dating from the Etruscan period.
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Volterra
A unique and imposing village, where alabaster is mined. The Roman ruins are a must-see and we highly suggest a walk to all the gates of the village, some which have sections dating from the Etruscan period.
Certaldo’s pride and joy is the famous Italian poet Bocaccio and everyone in the town centre seems to have a favorite anecdote about the mischievious Renaissance writer. The historic centre is set on a hill overlooking the new town where you need to park. Take the funiculare to the top or walk up the short but steep path through the olive groves. During the second week of July you can see it under the magic light of Mercantia, one of the biggest Street Art Festivals in Italy.
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Certaldo
Certaldo’s pride and joy is the famous Italian poet Bocaccio and everyone in the town centre seems to have a favorite anecdote about the mischievious Renaissance writer. The historic centre is set on a hill overlooking the new town where you need to park. Take the funiculare to the top or walk up the short but steep path through the olive groves. During the second week of July you can see it under the magic light of Mercantia, one of the biggest Street Art Festivals in Italy.
A walled city located a 1.5 hour drive away, Lucca is effortlessly charming. It has a renowned antiques market on the 2nd Saturday and 3rd Sunday of the month. We highly suggest beginning your visit with a walk or ride around the walls surrounding the historic centre; bicycle hire shops are located everywhere throughout town. It is also home to an important italian comics fair: Lucca Comics (first days of November). Restaurant suggested from our guests: Osteria Baralla in Via dell’Anfiteatro.
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Lucca
A walled city located a 1.5 hour drive away, Lucca is effortlessly charming. It has a renowned antiques market on the 2nd Saturday and 3rd Sunday of the month. We highly suggest beginning your visit with a walk or ride around the walls surrounding the historic centre; bicycle hire shops are located everywhere throughout town. It is also home to an important italian comics fair: Lucca Comics (first days of November). Restaurant suggested from our guests: Osteria Baralla in Via dell’Anfiteatro.
A small but lovely city center, definitely worthy a short visit. Don't forget to stop at Schiacciapensieri for a quick lunch or dinner: you'll find the best Tuscan schiacciata (and lovely hosts).
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Pistoia
A small but lovely city center, definitely worthy a short visit. Don't forget to stop at Schiacciapensieri for a quick lunch or dinner: you'll find the best Tuscan schiacciata (and lovely hosts).
Arts & Culture
San Gimignano can be touristy at times, but this gallery is worth a visit. One of the premier contemporary art galleries in Italy, it happens to be based in the region's most stunning Medieval town.
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Galleria Continua
11 Via del CastelloSan Gimignano can be touristy at times, but this gallery is worth a visit. One of the premier contemporary art galleries in Italy, it happens to be based in the region's most stunning Medieval town.
Essentials
Amazing biodynamic farm shop selling pasta, flour, cheese, milk, yogurt, fresh vegetables and much more.
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Azienda Agricola Poggio Di Camporbiano
8 Via CamporbianoAmazing biodynamic farm shop selling pasta, flour, cheese, milk, yogurt, fresh vegetables and much more.
A small shop providing only local, organic products. The owner (Luca) produces high-quality organic pasta, flour, biscuits, crackers.
A Terra
5 Piazza RomaA small shop providing only local, organic products. The owner (Luca) produces high-quality organic pasta, flour, biscuits, crackers.
Entertainment & Activities
The best street festival ever, taking place in July in Certaldo Alto. To live some magic nights in a medieval town.
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Mercantia
Piazza BoccaccioThe best street festival ever, taking place in July in Certaldo Alto. To live some magic nights in a medieval town.