Trattoria sull'Albero — Restaurant in Chiusdino

I have to admit I don’t like nice things. They make me feel like I’m too privileged and undeserving of such things but tonight I experienced something magical. This dinner was too expensive for me and at the same time, not expensive enough. It was perfect in every way. The service was some of the best service I’ve ever experienced in my life (I am one to go above and beyond at servicing so finding that kind of service is hard). The bar tender was absolutely fantastic. I didn’t catch any of our servers or bartender’s names but he was born in Romania and he’s been here in Italy most of his life and was hands down the best Mixologist I’ve ever gotten a drink from. The chef was youthful, fresh, and progressive! His rustic and wholesome meals were the best I’ve ever had. I don’t like eating out much because, I too, like to cook … but these are meals I could not prepare with such ease. They were delicious! Complements to the chef but also to the estate. The entire experience from start to end was perfect - magical - enchanting. It was the kind of service you’d see out of a story book! Beauty everywhere from the gardens to the wait staff and most definitely the bartender and foods. It was picture perfect. My friends got married the day before and decided to choose this as their, “nice dinner wedding venue” and it was one of the best decisions of any of our lives! I can’t thank everyone enough for their incredible professionalism and expertise. Thank you from the entirety of my heart for your hospitality. Your establishment is monumental and underrated for which I’m unfortunately glad because it gave us an opportunity to experience it. I don’t travel much. I don’t like to spend money on things I can cook better myself. I definitely don’t like nice things. This however was far above nice, it was magical and for that I can’t thank you enough. Thank you for everything we experienced tonight. Thank you for all of your kindness. Thank you! Grazie!

• A quick edit as I visited the restaurant for a second time… thank you to Eleanora and George*

Eleanora for exceptional hospitality and George….. George for his incredible drinks, exceptional service and expertise. I ordered a mezcal drink of his choice and he did not disappoint. He’s perfect. The restaurant is extremely lucky to...

We ate dinner here on Wednesday to join their “Farmers Market” dinner. Immediately when we walked in there was so much confusion. The servers did not explain the concept that there was a buffet and didn’t explain what was in the main until later on. Very confusing and blind experience. For 95$pp the food was extremely subpar. I guess if you think about it as experiencing the decor and venue as part of the charge then maybe it’s worth it. But from a pure food and service the experience was below average for the price. Mains of seafood and local meats were served cold, buffet was rushed as they packed everything up pretty quickly after we sat down. Maybe the normal dining experience is better but I have my doubts. Described as a beautiful experience but it was anything but. We won’t be coming back to this restaurant but the hotel...

Ho portato qui il mio ragazzo per il nostro anniversario, il posto è a dir poco bellissimo, il design è nelle mie corde, quindi potrei anche essere troppo soggettiva, ma è veramente bello il ristorante e ovviamente il resto. Il cibo poteva andare meglio,abbiamo preso il Flan agli asparagi, dove il sapore veniva coperto dalla besciamella, un peccato. Il ciaccino caldo con prosciutto non è altro che una bianca con prosciutto crudo. La Fiorentina d'altro canto, non era male, se non ci fossero voluti più di 30 minuti per farla arrivare. In due, con un ottimo vino abbiamo speso sui 450€.

Grandissima pecca, che il nostro tavolo, erroneamente scelta sbagliata da me, poiché la cameriera ci ha chiesto se andasse bene, ma neanche studiata bene da parte dello staff era attaccato ai musicisti che accompagnavano la serata, alla fine hanno optato per un repertorio molto tranquillo quindi era possibile parlare, ma mi hanno fatto venire mal di testa.

Altra piccola pecca, perché ce ne saranno stati almeno 8 di camerieri per una 10ina di tavoli, e che è a quanto pare impossibile chiamarli, per chiedere un menù dei dolci ci sono voluti 10 minuti 🙂.

Gli unici due che mi sento di ringraziare personalmente, sono il cameriere inglese, che serve il vino, che ha comunque cercato di comunicare con noi in italiano ed è stato molto cordiale, e l'altro ragazzo che sia lodato perché verso fine serata è l'unico che c'ha considerato, l'unico motivo per il quale ho lasciato 20 euro di mancia, è un ragazzotto giovane, molto tranquillo e educato con gli occhiali, se ti capitasse di...