Daniele Riccardo Ristorante — Restaurant in Montevarchi

We looked up a place to stop for lunch during our drive from Montepulciano to Lucca. The reviews and timing sent us here. This lunch was truly our best meal in the whole of Italy! You need to stop here. You will be in heaven.

The town itself isn't much to see outside the typical piazza. There is a parking lot a few blocks away from the restaurant. Park there and walk over.

There is no menu here. And you don't need one. Though feel free to ask if there is soup or something in particular you're looking for. Daniele served an antipasto, a pasta course, and a meat course on this particular afternoon.

The antipasto was unbelievably delicious and presented beautifully. We had no idea what we were in for. Daniele, a greeted us and basically asked us if we wanted to start with an antipasto. We said yes. And the ride began. Wow! To describe each bite of each peice is impossible. He also brought out some sort of bean dish as a side with bread. Delicious, but filling.

Then he came and asked us if we wanted pasta. Again we said yes without asking any questions. It was a lovely ravioli. We were so full after that course that when he came and asked us if we wanted a meat dish we had to reluctantly decline.

We got up to pay and it was $40 for the two of us, which included one glass of wine for me since I wasn't driving.

We are still talking about this meal. So happy for my fellow reviewers input. Stop in Montevarchi and eat here! You will be so heavy.. Daniele was gracious, friendly, and filled our bellies with love and goodness for the road trip. Such a gem of a...

My boyfriend and I visited this restaurant four times, and each dinner was exceptional. We were recommended by the owner of the cottage we rented near Montevarchi, and we were so glad we took his advice. This place is mostly frequented by locals, so it’s not a tourist trap, which makes it even more special. I highly recommend making a reservation at least one day in advance. The restaurant opens at 19.30, and I believe it stays open until the last guest leaves. Every dish we tried was delicious and fresh. I suggest simply trusting Daniele; he will bring dishes based on his own taste, and believe me, you will be very pleased. My personal favorites were the truffle ravioli and the carpaccio. I also want to highlight Daniele’s assistant, such a lovely and pleasant elderly lady. You can tell how much love and effort has gone into this place. The price is only 30 euros per person, which is quite reasonable for such an...

This place: 1 word AMAZING! I went here for dinner and first of all I would like to mention the great hospitality on arrival. We felt immediately most welcome and started with a nice Chianti wine, a bottle of water and some bread. Then after that we got the chefs menu. Have a look at my pictures and I can ensure you that you will definately go to this restaurant. The entree (antipasto misto) was delicious and refined in taste and flavours and went together with for me a familiair crunchy bread salate. This was really my favorite dish! After that a tasteful Ravioli and then the main course Bistecca Fritta with a wonderful cheese sauce and a fresh salate. Dessert was a fluffy bavarois. Last but not least a mandarin liquor with cantuccini to dip. I would hereby like to thank the hosts for this special dinner and the lovely service. I am already curious what the new...