Osteria Volpaia - Ristorante — Restaurant in Radda in Chianti

We ate at Osteria Volpaia on the recommendation of our tour guide from our tour at the winery. Best decision ever! We ate outside on their very pleasant terrace from which we were able to watch the activities in the small square.

We ordered wine and proceeded to enjoy a long leisurely lunch. We both chose the same dishes. We started with fried artichoke with leek crema. It was amazing! Very lightly fried, small crispy pieces of artichoke leaf around the wonderful center (choke) combined with the leek cream!! There was some other small component that I can’t recall but suffice it to say it was a memorable dish.

Our main was a beef dish made from the “regianna” type of cow. These are the cows that are raised to produce the milk from which Parmesan cheese is made. It was cooked perfectly to our specifications and the seasoning was on point! The perfect amount of salt and flavor of this delicious meat plus the tasty fresh vegetables with this dish brought us back Saturday for a second visit! But not before finishing our first meal with the delightful homemade yogurt made by the owner Martina! I got the Greek yogurt flavor and my husband got pistachio. They were both generous servings and incredibly delicious! And we ate a lot of gelato while we were in Italy!! But Martina’s was tied for first place (with Suso in Venice). Service here was impeccable. I had broken a couple of my ribs, three days previously and the compassion and assistance provided by Martina and her colleague Asif was one of the highlights of our trip.

As I stated, previously, we returned on Saturday and replicated the meal, it was THAT good! (The only change we made was that we ordered the chocolate cake with two tiny scoops of yogurt!) Chef’s kiss!

On Saturday, I was able to have a delightful conversation with the chef and was very impressed with his philosophy toward cooking. He strives to honor the food and bring out the best in his fresh ingredients, straight from their garden. He does not produce dishes to feature experimentation for experimentation’s sake.

All in all 10 out of 10. Highly recommend! If you go… tell them “the lady with the broken...

Absolutely to die for! We came here for my mother’s birthday dinner, and it turned out to be one of the best meals we’ve had in a long time.

We began with the wild boar and pecorino cheese fondue served on Tuscan bread, simply fantastic. That was followed by pici (a type of pasta) with wild boar and candied lemon, which was absolutely to die for. The candied lemon added a bright, unexpected twist that made the dish truly unforgettable.

Next came the beef tagliata with vegetables, some of the best vegetables we’ve ever had, especially the zucchini, which we later learned they grow themselves. For dessert, we had the warm chocolate cake, which was rich and indulgent. The wine list is also excellent, an essential touch when dining in Tuscany.

The food and service made the evening so special and turned my mother’s birthday into a night we’ll always remember.

We loved it so much that we came back the next day for dinner to explore more of the menu. We started again with the wild boar on bread, it was simply too good to skip. Then came the grilled pheasant ravioli and the tagliatelle with duck. Both were outstanding, but the ravioli was on another level, I know I’ll be craving it for a long time.

We even ordered a side of roasted zucchini again because they were just that good.

You can tell that Martina and Filippo, she runs the front of house, and he’s the chef, are not only a couple, but also deeply passionate about what they do. They’re both incredibly warm and welcoming, and their energy brings something truly special to the whole experience.

Every dish was flawless. I honestly can’t stress enough how amazing this place is....

A Culinary Gem in Tuscany

During our recent trip to Tuscany, my partner and I were so completely captivated by Osteria Volpaia that we returned for a second visit in the same week. This isn't just a restaurant; it's a true culinary destination with a storybook setting, overlooking the charming little piazza in Volpaia.

From the moment we arrived, we felt like a welcomed guest in a family home, thanks to the incredibly warm and kind owners, Martina and Filippo. Martina, who manages the front of house, has an amazing spirit that made us feel special. As great as Martina was, she didn’t do it alone, Asif was incredible and in addition to being very attentive and warm, he was very generous with this wine pours!

The food itself is a revelation. The dishes are beautifully presented, with flavors that are absolutely on par with, or even better than, a one star Michelin-starred restaurant we visited nearby. Our favorite was the pheasant ravioli, a dish so exceptional it stands out as one of the best we've had all year. On our second visit, we opted for the 9-course tasting menu—and be warned, you'll want to unbuckle your belts! It was an absolute feast, and the value is unbelievable, especially since a perfectly paired wine is included with every course.

This place is truly a hidden gem. I know Martina and Filippo want to stay off the Michelin radar, but with food and service of this quality, I suspect their secret won't last for much longer. Osteria Volpaia is an essential stop for anyone...