Ristorante La Taverna Di Vagliagli — Restaurant in Castelnuovo Berardenga

We went twice to this restaurant. First time was amazing, we went in the upper room, with a very nice « tavern » ambiance. The food was great and everything went perfect. The second time, we booked a table for 4 people to share another great night with 2 of our best friends. But we were not as lucky this time: we were placed into the second room of the restaurant which is very basic and we were placed next to 2 tables of 8 people+. It was super loud, and not at all the same ambiance than we had the first time. We asked when we arrived to be placed to the other room, as we could see there was another table of 4 still free. But they denied our request as it was already booked for « regular customers », even though we did book the table quite some times before as well… Not a great feeling. Later on, we ordered some veggies tempuras, and we were served with onions and zucchinis only because that’s only what they had. A few minutes after, we can see the table of 8+ people being served with tempuras as well, but with a much larger choice of veggies. Not a big deal but still leaving us another...

We had dinner there. Their food was good and the four star I gave for the food. While I have to post here about their price for off-menu dish. All first course in the menu cost no more then 15 Euro( with rabbit meet). We are here in end Sep, so in mushroom season. While the vegetarian Pasta with mushroom ( off-menu) was charged as 20€. A normal salad with sliced raw mushroom in was charged 15€ for a really tiny potion. They just cut the mushroom raw and put into normal green salad. They didn’t even special seasoning the mushroom, while they dare to charge 15€?? It’s such a shame. In the menu the most expensive starter, beef tartare cost only 10€. I’m really suspicious about this. Because normally the dish of the day ( off-menu) should have a similar price as in the menu but ours was double the price. Enclosed I attach the pics of our meal today including two off-menu dish for reference. In addition, for the T-bone steak we were asked if we want 1 kg or 1.2kg. We answered 1.0 the minimum weigh would be good. While in the end it was 1.2 kg...

A local from Siena recommended this place, and we’re so glad we listened. The bistecca alla Fiorentina was excellent, cooked just right, nicely charred outside and juicy inside... so full of flavor! The tonno di coniglio was also a real highlight too, super tender, with a lovely mix of herbs that gave it a fresh, aromatic taste. The restaurant’s interior was cozy and felt truly authentic, and the staff was kind and helpful throughout. They also have a great selection of wines, with some really nice local options that paired perfectly with the meal. A great find...