(Michelin Guide Restaurants)

LA TORRE
CREATIVE - ELEGANT The magic of the Castello del Nero, a spectacular 12th century residence where the restaurant is located, offers a fairy-tale experience from the moment of your arrival that encapsulates many of the secrets that make Tuscany a special region: breathtaking views to be enjoyed in good weather, history narrated in the well-kept interiors, great ingredients including EVO oil and wine (of which the beautiful wine cellar is generously provided). But the most desired appointment is with the excellent cuisine of the friendly chef Di Pirro: technical, creative and at the same time full of taste, always presented with aesthetics worthy of the enchantment of the place. Dulcis in fundo, great attention is paid to the pastry with a dessert menu commendable for its imagination, as well as a symphony of sweet notes - at coffee time - such as pasticcini mignon, chocolates and macaroons.
Menu 120/150 € - Carte 100/180 € - Hotel Castello del Nero, strada Spicciano 7 - 055 806470 - Closed at noon.

a Badia - Passignano

OSTERIA DI PASSIGNANO
MODERN - TRADITIONAL CONTEXT Within the Antinori universe, Osteria has the habit of calling itself in such a way: in fact, it is an elegant restaurant within ancient walls located next to the ancient Badia di Passignano which, besides lending it its name, is the site of the aging cellar (barricaia) of the group's best Chianti wines. We are therefore in the presence of a high level context made of history, blazon and vineyards. The kitchen can now boast of the presence of a young chef who maintains a solid contact with the territory and its main product, wine. The menu with an absolutely seasonal character is personalized by modern techniques and conceived to support the two outstanding elements of the property, the beautiful garden of Badia which provides everything necessary in terms of aromatic herbs and vegetables, as well as the wine list which is meant to be amazing. In particular, for Tuscans: starting from the ones of the landlord with his legendary bottles.
Menu 95 € Carte 80/100 € via Passignano 33 - 055 807 1278 - Closed Sunday evening

a San Donato in Poggio

ANTICA TRATTORIA LA TOPPA
REGIONAL - FAMILY In a small and romantic medieval village, this typical Tuscan trattoria opened its doors in 1964 and still today it is the regional cuisine that is celebrated, with soups and fresh pastas among the most popular proposals. In the summertime you can eat outdoors, along the characteristic street.
Carte 20/45 € via del Giglio 41 - 055 807 2900 - Closed Monday

LA LOCANDA DI PIETRACUPA
REGIONAL - LOCANDA In a beautiful early 20th century residence with a panoramic terrace overlooking the village of San Donato in Poggio, an indoor dining room and, at the back, a winter garden. The Tuscan classics peep out from the menu: gastronomic proposals known for a long time, but of which you would never want to do without. Four rooms are available for those who are willing to stay for the night.
Carte 55/65 € via Madonna di Pietracupa 31 - 055 807 2400