Cantina Giuliano Restaurant — Restaurant in Casciana Terme Lari

We had a very special experience during our trip to Italy that I would highly recommend to anyone who would like to experience exceptional kosher wine and food, beautiful scenery, and warm, welcoming hosts. Cantina Giuliano maintains the highest standard of kashrut. It is the only winery in Europe fully owned and operated by religious Jews. The wine is wonderful and we were able to learn how it is grown and produced. Eli and Lara also served us the most delicious food--all made from local, fresh ingredients. Their food and wine are both authentically Tuscan and kosher: Homemade pasta, fresh herbs/vegetables, amazing desserts, paired with their wine and served in the intimacy of their winery. They also provided us with take away lunches as we toured the area. Thank you Eli and Lara for providing such a wonderful experience that we will always remember fondly. Although I cannot replicate your cooking (or sunrise from your village) we will be enjoying your wine and remembering a very special experience for a long...

Oh, putting this place into words is a very difficult task... As a kosher traveler, i don’t know of many places like this one, if any. The vibe this place gave us from the second we walked in till a while after we left is indescribable. The food was absolutely above and beyond our expectations, and also quite different than anything you would find in a typical kosher restaurant. Their own Rosé and white wines are possibly the best kosher ones i’ve ever tasted. The hosts - Eli & Lara, and the staff - Hila and Emanuel are simply the nicest and friendliest people, as well as lots of fun to be around. We became good friends right away, but they respected our space and privacy very professionally. I find the pricing very fair for such gourmet food and wine, especially considering the costs of kosher food in such remote places. In summary, this place is a must for every kosher traveler wishing to experience something unique and special in the world of kosher...

Amazing tour and even better meal!

My wife and I decided to stop here on our way from Rome to Venice. It turned out to be the highlight of our trip! Eli walked us through the small winery and explained to us how he makes thousands of bottles of wine a year, by himself, from the de-stemming of the grapes all the way through the bottling. We then went out back and he showed us the little garden his wife Lara's grandmother tended, which he uses for all his cooking. After that we went to the dining room area where we were served a delicious 4 course meal; Everyting from the cheese to the pasta to the different sauces were made fresh, using ingredients they grew in their garden. Also, every course was paired perfectly with a different wine he made in his winery.

After the meal we were able to purchase some of the wine and there were different homemade jams cheeses and sauces available as well

in short a great experience, highly...