Laurent's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Stunning typical Tuscan village with lot of good restaurants and wineries.
Famous wine: Nobile di Montepulciano ; Vino Santo di Montepulciano
526 locals recommend
Montepulciano
Stunning typical Tuscan village with lot of good restaurants and wineries.
Famous wine: Nobile di Montepulciano ; Vino Santo di Montepulciano
A must go destination, a city taken over and developed by Etruscans as far as 7th century BC.
Fantastic view over the Val di Chiana valley.
Lots of restaurants.
498 locals recommend
Cortona
A must go destination, a city taken over and developed by Etruscans as far as 7th century BC.
Fantastic view over the Val di Chiana valley.
Lots of restaurants.
Very nice lake (4th biggest in Italy) to stroll and enjoy the scenery.
353 locals recommend
Lago Trasimeno
Very nice lake (4th biggest in Italy) to stroll and enjoy the scenery.
Overseeing the lake Trasimeno, this city offers great sceneries.
156 locals recommend
Castiglione Del Lago
9 Viale TrappesOverseeing the lake Trasimeno, this city offers great sceneries.
Visit this city and discover the famous Pecorino cheese and it’s several variations… the city is also famous for its forged iron craft.
555 locals recommend
Pienza
Visit this city and discover the famous Pecorino cheese and it’s several variations… the city is also famous for its forged iron craft.
Closest city to our home, nice to visit with its little streets and nice street market.
23 locals recommend
Foiano della Chiana
Closest city to our home, nice to visit with its little streets and nice street market.
Beautiful city but you go there to discover the famous wine Brunello di Montalcino, one of the best in Italy.
461 locals recommend
Montalcino
Beautiful city but you go there to discover the famous wine Brunello di Montalcino, one of the best in Italy.
Beautiful small city with a snail shape. Do not miss it and find the best ice cream :-)
86 locals recommend
Lucignano
Beautiful small city with a snail shape. Do not miss it and find the best ice cream :-)
Siena
Breathtaking city. An absolute must.
Assisi
Not to miss!
Arezzo
Beautiful city center. A huge antiques market one Sunday per month.
San Francis went there to pray, you can visit his cell. Beautiful place.
46 locals recommend
Hermitage "Le Celle"
73 Case SparseSan Francis went there to pray, you can visit his cell. Beautiful place.
Food scene
A selection of our favorite places but you can discover many more great places for food and wine. Just try and enjoy!
La Zinfarosa
13 Via dell' IndipendenzaOur go to place to have a nice pizza.
Best place around to eat and have a good wine. Superb location and beautiful view.
Agrisalotto Agriturismo & Ristorante
Best place around to eat and have a good wine. Superb location and beautiful view.
Best burger made with locally bred Chianina beef. Restaurant is in an ancient stable. You also can buy some meat to take away.
La Toraia
36 Via Giovanni GiolittiBest burger made with locally bred Chianina beef. Restaurant is in an ancient stable. You also can buy some meat to take away.
Ristorante Redaelli Walter
26 Via XXI AprileFine dining for a nice and quiet evening.
Want seafood and/or a Napolitain pizza? This is the place to go.
6 locals recommend
Ristorante Pizzeria Cantanapoli
33/A Località Le PiaggeWant seafood and/or a Napolitain pizza? This is the place to go.
Ristorante Il Fornacino
25 Via A. GramsciGood good in a small village.
Lunch or dinner, you will not be disappointed by food in this stunning location.
6 locals recommend
Locanda dell'Amorosa
Lunch or dinner, you will not be disappointed by food in this stunning location.
Gelateria C'era Una Volta
4 Piazza Giuseppe GaribaldiBest ice cream, they also have a shop in Lucignano.
Mengrello
20 Viale della ResistenzaVery typical Tuscan food.
Ristorante con Enoteca "Il Goccino"
90 Via Giacomo MatteottiGreat food and wine in Lucignano
Ristorante La Loggetta
3 Piazza PescheriaBook and eat outside to live the Tuscan ambience at full.
Typical dishes from Cortona cooked on the spot. You can see the lady cooking for you in the kitchen, it cannot get more genuine than this!
13 locals recommend
Trattoria Toscana
12 Via DardanoTypical dishes from Cortona cooked on the spot. You can see the lady cooking for you in the kitchen, it cannot get more genuine than this!
This is where to go to have a nice pasta dish and some great fried fish from the lake.
Ristorante Il Lido Solitario
16 Via LungolagoThis is where to go to have a nice pasta dish and some great fried fish from the lake.
Shopping
The Mall
All famous luxury brands are there.
Supermarkets and Food
Excellent breads and pastries. Beware, the traditional Tuscan bread is made without salt.
8 locals recommend
Panificio Menchetti
36 Via delle FarnioleExcellent breads and pastries. Beware, the traditional Tuscan bread is made without salt.
Frantoio Heirs Valiani
This is where to purchase olive oil to bring back home. Simply the best.
Fierli macelleria
159 Via del DucaGreat meat and cold cuts!
Bettolle Consorzio Agrario
105 Via Giuseppe di VittorioLocal supermarket with several local products
Penny Market
29 Via delle FarnioleBasic supermarket for everyday needs.
This is where to go buy fruits and vegetables. Fantastic!
Il Banchino Azienda Agricola di Cuciniello Francesca
166 N Via del DucaThis is where to go buy fruits and vegetables. Fantastic!
Wine
One of the best Brunello. Better call Luciano to know if he is there, he will treat you well!
Sanlorenzo di Ciolfi Luciano
280 podere San LorenzoOne of the best Brunello. Better call Luciano to know if he is there, he will treat you well!
Tenimenti d'Alessandro
15 Localita' ManzanoGreat Syrah in a nice location.
Besides the traditional Nobile di Montepulciano, try the sweet red Dolcenero.
11 locals recommend
Gattavecchi Winery
74 Via di CollazziBesides the traditional Nobile di Montepulciano, try the sweet red Dolcenero.
Dal Cero - Tenuta Montecchiesi
Great wines (white and red), really different and enjoyable.
Az.Agr. Carlo Tanganelli Di Tanganelli Marco
126 Via Santa LuciaGreat wines (white and red), really different and enjoyable.
Stefano Amerighi Vignaiolo in Cortona
Località FarnetaOne of the best Syrah in the region.
Società Agricola Avignonesi
1 Via ColonicaSome great wines there!
Relax
Terme San Giovanni
52 Via Terme S. GiovanniJust go there and enjoy a day in these hot springs.
Terme Antica Querciolaia
22 Via TriesteVery nice hot springs to spend a relaxing day.