Location: Pienza
Top Restaurants in Pienza
Best Italian food near Pienza, Province of Siena, Italy
Reviews on Italian food in Pienza, Province of Siena, Italy. Pienza, a town in Tuscany, is the "touchstone of Renaissance urbanism." In 1996, UNESCO declared the town a World Heritage Site and in 2004 the entire valley, the Val d'Orcia, was included on the list of Unesco’s World Cultural Landscapes. Pienza was the birthplace of Aeneas Silvius Piccolomini, who would become Pope Pius II. After he became Pope, Piccolomini had the entire village rebuilt as an ideal Renaissance town that would serve as a retreat from Rome.
Things to do in Pienza
10. La Guardiola
Overall Ratings
4 based on 394 reviews
"La Guardiola", is the name of the new lounge bar of Monticchiello, which, in conjunction with the B & B La casa di Adelina, offers to locals and visitors of Val d'Orcia a service worthy of a breathtaking and unique in the world that is part of UNESCO fro
Reviewed By Seattle52
Awesome view from this small, delicious wine bar/restaurant at the entry to Monticchiello town. It was a very cold spring day and we were tired from our travels so the Ribollita soup and beef stew were warm and just what we needed. La Guardiola has a great wine selection, you can even purchase bottles and take out, which we did. Great spot to enjoy a lovely light meal and the gelato is to die for.
9. La Fonte
Overall Ratings
4 based on 966 reviews
L'agriristoro è il ristorante dell'azienda agricola. Noi siamo agricoltori felici di fare gli onori di casa e presentare la tradizione e le specialità della nostra terra. Abbiamo il piacere di guidare i nostri ospiti alla scoperta di alcuni piatti tipici
Reviewed By Hk2011
The place is warm and so is the welcoming staff.The meals are made of local qualitative products and for reasonable prices. The first dishes (mainly pastas) and second dishes (mainly meat) are delicious. Special mention to the Fiorentina! And the desserts are amazing and homemade: tiramisu, chocolate cake with ricotta, apple and walnut pie.You will definitel enjoy your diner at Ristoro La Fonte
8. Idyllium
Overall Ratings
4 based on 201 reviews
Reviewed By 746JulieM
I stopped in to Idyllium on a cold, windy night in Pienza. What a great spot! Great drinks, and super kind service. Stylish, fun, good music, great drinks. I'll be back next time I am in Pienza!
7. La Bandita Townhouse Caffe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 447 reviews
Stylish restaurant in the center of Pienza
Reviewed By Hed1959
This is a professional, elegant, modern-Tuscan restaurant, but I am not sure it justifies the price. We had here our most expensive meal in a 12-day trip in central Tuscany. Now, it was indeed a very good meal: delicious antipasti (zucchini carpaccio, burrata, mixed salad), terrific lamb chops, very good pasta amatriciana and gnocchi, two yummy desserts and a good bottle of white wine. But at more than 50 Euros per person (excluding tip), you can probably do better here. Also, there was an irritating incident with the wine. At the beginning of the evening, I asked for - and was promptly given - a taste of two white wines, both offered at 20 Euros a bottle. I chose one of them, and we were served a bottle of what was presumably the wine I chose. The bill included a bottle of another white wine altogether, at 30 Euros. I commented on this and was told by the waiter: but this is the wine you just drank! I insisted it was not the wine I chose, and (to their credit) they changed the bill accordingly with no further argument. But it did leave a somewhat bitter taste. Still, a very good dinner.
6. La taverna di Re Artu
Overall Ratings
4 based on 465 reviews
Reviewed By TPT_Traveller
We were looking for a place for lunch that was a little different. This place fit the bill. We sat at a sunny table outside and had the fondue (melted pecorino with truffle oil--amazing!), a crostini and a plate of vegetables. A couple of glasses of Brunello di Montalcino and we had a delightful meal. The owner was very helpful and accommodating. The food was prepared fresh and with care. There are vegan selections available.
5. Ristorante Daria
Overall Ratings
4 based on 579 reviews
A new restaurant in this unspoiled mediaeval hill town. It is run by Deborah, the charming daughter of Daria, owner of Monticchiello's famed La Porta. I hosted a wedding eve dinner there on July 7th - the first big party Deborah had catered. The food, win
Reviewed By Y9753TWlisab
Everything started great. We were served a glass of wine and a basket of bread immediately upon seating. After that, Daria came and took our ordered. The food was delicious (with the exception of dessert and espresso). After we were provided our entrees the service went completely downhill. We had to chase down a server for more wine, to clear our plates (after sitting there over 30 minutes), to see the dessert menu, etc. We noticed the larger groups getting treated very well yet the couples not that great. This really put a damper on the experience.Overall not sure I'd recommend. The food was great but the poor service isn't worth it.
4. Sette di Vino
Overall Ratings
4 based on 2644 reviews
Reviewed By muddsmom
We love this little place. Owner and staff are so friendly, and the food is wonderful. You must try his bean soup.
3. Poderuccio
Overall Ratings
5 based on 331 reviews
Reviewed By GOULD389
We really enjoyed the food and wine on our first night in Pienza. Will we be able to better it? I doubt it. We had cheese on toast to start but so nice with truffle or walnuts with it. Then followed by the pica ragu or boar pasta. All great
2. Ristorante Fonte alla Vena
Overall Ratings
4 based on 453 reviews
The Fonte alla Vena Inn is a warm and welcoming restaurant in an ancient building of historical importance which has recently been renovated. It is on the Cassia Road, close to the village of San Quirico d'Orcia close to Montalcino , Motepulciano and only
Reviewed By bennybear
Pleasant service, lovely atmosphere. Delicious cheese breadsticks. Unusual menu, loved the duck tagliatelle with orange. Anchovyâs were good for those who enjoy them, beautifully presented. Nice wines available by the class. Excellent Banfi white. Unfortunately the ribs while unusual with honey were devoid of hardly any meat. Very disappointing. The desserts were average.
Pienza Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Pienza
1. Rosso Vivo Pizzeria Verace
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1283 reviews
Reviewed By blauhund
This is the pizza you write home about. Perfect in every way. Makes even the best Napoli style pizza back home in Toronto disappointing. We had the margherita and the cappriciosa (with some lovely anchovies). Amazing. The place has no table service and seems to be a combination grocery and pizzeria. You order at the check out counter on the way in and give them your name. When the pizzas are ready they call your name...as pronounced in the local dialect, so listen carefully!!! Also just grab drinks from the cooler on the left...when you're done, pay at the check out counter. It was slightly confusing but the effort was completely worth it.
