La braceriA — Restaurant in Cortona

Cena durante un viaggio, in coppia.

Transitavamo in prossimità di Cortona ed abbiamo deciso di fermarci presso La Braceria dopo aver visto le recensioni di Braciami Ancora. Abbiamo cenato all'aperto, in un fantastico giardino alberato, atmosfera molto bella. Servizio molto gentile. Ho parlato con il proprietario e cuoco, Stellina, davvero simpatico e disponibile. Ampia selezione di carni, di alta qualità, locali e dal mondo. Per questa volta abbiamo optato per un Porterhouse maturato di un incrocio Wagyu-Scozia. La carne ha uno strato di grasso importante: Stellina ha tagliato la carne e ce l'ha presentata prima di cuocerla, spiegandoci che avrebbe usato parte del grasso esterno per insaporire/condire la carne: abbiamo accettato ed è stata un'eccellente scelta. La carne ci è stata servita con parte del grasso in piccoli cubetti, utilizzati per dare un sapore unico alla carne già di per sé eccellente. Abbiamo anche provato un carpaccio con mango, accostamento coraggioso ma interessante. Buoni i contorni. Indimenticabile il tiramisù con cantucci e vin santo, da non perdere.

Consiglio di provarlo e di fermarsi a parlare con Stellina, vi contagerà con l'amore per la sua attività. Da provare la vacca chianina,. unica.

AGGIORNAMENTO 31/07/25 Cena in viaggio. Gentilissimi nel riceverci tardi, dopo aver avvisato al telefono. Abbiamo provato la tartare semplice e la vacca Chianina, con vino Syrah. Confermata l'accoglienza avvolgente e la cura per i dettagli. Un vero gioiello

Assolutamente raccomandato.

Dinner during a trip, as a couple.

We were passing by Cortona and decided to stop at La Braceria after seeing the reviews of Braciami Ancora. We dined outdoors in a fantastic tree-lined garden, a lovely atmosphere. The service was very friendly. I spoke with the owner and chef, Stellina, who was truly friendly and helpful. There's a wide selection of high-quality meats, both local and international. This time, we opted for a matured Porterhouse made from a Wagyu-Scottish cross. The meat has a substantial layer of fat: Stellina cut the meat and presented it to us before cooking, explaining that she would use some of the outer fat to flavor/season the meat. We agreed, and it was an excellent choice. The meat was served with some of the fat diced into small cubes, which gave a unique flavor to the already excellent meat. We also tried a carpaccio with mango, a bold but interesting combination. The side dishes are delicious. The tiramisu with cantucci and Vin Santo is unforgettable, not to be missed.

I recommend trying it and stopping to chat with Stellina; she'll instil in you her love for her business. The Chianina beef is a must-try, unique.

UPDATE 31/07/25 Dinner on a trip. They were very kind in welcoming us late, after we'd called ahead. We tried the simple tartare and the vacca Chianina, with Syrah wine. The warm welcome and attention to detail were confirmed. A true gem.

Highly...

Im going to write it in English so that almost everybody can understand it.The place is in the heart of la Toscana and has the best meat i have ever tried,also they work with the Chianina cow meat,which is the gold for people that like red meat and one of the very most protected treasures of Italy. The service was awesome,the waiters were very nice and kind to us in every moment and answer all our questions. And the taste and flavour of the meat was just like an explosion in your mouth. Just go and see it for urselves,and dont think that is not a good restaurant because on the outside looks like kind of a normal or industrial place. It id just itself,and that is the best possible way it can be,i would give 20...

After a few disappointing dining experiences in Cortona and Arezzo, we ended up at La BraceriA without any previous recommendation. It ended up being our best dinner in this part of Toscana. Very gentle service, no arrogance and no rush, the lady was quite nice by explaining about the bisteca alla fiorentina. Food was delicious, and the alfresco dinner in the garden was very enjoyable on a warm summer evening. I’m glad we saw their outdoor on the road! Otherwise, we could have ended up in another tourist-trap inside the historical center in Cortona or Arezzo. Cheers to this...