Where to eat Mediterranean food in Pienza: The Best Restaurants and Bars

August 16, 2019 Frederic Celentano

Find out what Mediterranean restaurants to try in Pienza. 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. Osteria La Porta

Via del Piano 1, 53026 Monticchiello, Pienza Italy Italian, Mediterranean, Soups, Tuscan, Central-Italian Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +39 0578 755163 http://www.osterialaporta.it/
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4 based on 2015 reviews

Osteria La Porta

The tavern is located in proximity of the entrance door of Monticchiello, a nice medieval village near Pienza.With its few places (it is better to reserve), it proposes an elegant room, furnished with taste in typical tuscan style, it is comfortable and f

Reviewed By JeffB4706

Ordinary food. So-so service. Fantastic sunset view if one is lucky enough to have one of the three terrace edge tables. There is a small park right in front of the terrace where one can enjoy the view without dining at the restaurant.FOOD: 3.0. Ordinary. One diner described the taste as pre-made and then warmed up. Later when our agriturismo host heard that we dined here, he frowned and said "micro-waved" food.- Risotto orzo: 2.5- Gnocchetti di patate: 3.0- Guancia di manzo: 3.0SERVICE: 3.0. One server was very considerate and worked hard to provide a good experience. When we entered the restaurant he had us wait while he cleared an edge terrace table that had just been vacated. The other two servers were indifferent. That balances out to 3 stars.AMBIANCE:- for those without an edge terrace table: 3.0- for those lucky few who have an edge terrace table: 4.5

9. La Buca di Enea

Via della Buca, 10, 53026, Pienza Italy Italian, Mediterranean, Soups, Tuscan, Central-Italian Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks Reservations, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +39 0578 748653 http://www.monaciremo.it
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4 based on 1947 reviews

La Buca di Enea

Reviewed By Hove-Gull

We ate here with an organised tour. The staff were excellent the food was very well priced and the pici pasta very good. I can recommend this restaurant. Nothing over fancy but excellent value

8. La Guardiola

Via Marino Cappelli 1, 53026 Monticchiello, Pienza Italy Italian, Mediterranean, Wine Bar, Tuscan, Central-Italian Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch Outdoor Seating, Serves Alcohol, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Reservations, Seating, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +39 331 880 0443 http://www.laguardiolawinefood.it
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4 based on 394 reviews

La Guardiola

"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.

7. Idyllium

Via Gozzante 67, 53026, Pienza Italy Italian, Bar, Mediterranean, Wine Bar Lunch, Dinner, Brunch Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service +39 0578 748176 https://www.facebook.com/idylliumbar/
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4 based on 201 reviews

Idyllium

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!

6. La Bandita Townhouse Caffe

Corso Il Rossellino 111, 53026, Pienza Italy Italian, European, Mediterranean Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +39 0578 749005 http://www.la-bandita.com
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4 based on 447 reviews

La Bandita Townhouse Caffe

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.

5. Ristorante Daria

Via San Luigi 3, 53026 Monticchiello, Pienza Italy Italian, Mediterranean, Tuscan, Central-Italian Lunch, Dinner Buffet, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Reservations, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +39 0578 755170 https://www.facebook.com/ristorantedaria/?__xts__[0]=33.%7B%22logging_data%22%3A%7B%22page_id%22%3A340959647600%2C%22event_type%22%3A%22clicked_all_page_posts%22%2C%22impression_info%22%3A%22eyJmIjp7InBhZ2VfaWQiOiIzNDA5NTk2NDc2MDAiLCJpdGVtX2NvdW50IjoiMCJ9
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4 based on 579 reviews

Ristorante Daria

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

Piazza di Spagna 1, 53026, Pienza Italy Italian, Mediterranean, Soups, Tuscan, Central-Italian Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service +39 0578 749092 http://www.portalepienza.it/Siti_commerciali/ristoranti_e_trattorie/Sette_di_Vino/sette_di_vino.html
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4 based on 2644 reviews

Sette di Vino

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.

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3. Poderuccio

Strada Provinciale 18, 53026, Pienza Italy Italian, Mediterranean, Tuscan, Central-Italian, Barbecue Lunch, Dinner Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Validated Parking, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Parking Available, Free Off-Street Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Wine and Beer [email protected] +39 349 565 1630 http://www.poderuccio.it/
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5 based on 331 reviews

Poderuccio

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

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2. Ristorante Fonte alla Vena

Via Dante Alighieri 137, 53027 San Quirico d'Orcia Italy Italian, Mediterranean, Soups, Tuscan, Central-Italian Lunch, Dinner Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Parking Available, Full Bar [email protected] +39 0577 897034 http://www.fonteallavena.it
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4 based on 453 reviews

Ristorante Fonte alla Vena

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. Anchovy’s 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.

Most Popular Pizza food in Pienza, Province of Siena, Italy

1. Rosso Vivo Pizzeria Verace

Viale delle Liberta' 346 Piazzale Della Bottega Italiana, 53042 Chianciano Terme Italy Italian, Pizza, Seafood, Mediterranean, Neapolitan, Campania, Tuscan, Central-Italian, Southern-Italian, Barbecue Lunch, Dinner Delivery, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Takeout, Highchairs Available, Accepts Credit Cards [email protected] +39 0578 62758 http://www.facebook.com/rossovivopizzeria
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4 based on 1283 reviews

Rosso Vivo Pizzeria Verace

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.

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