Osteria Sentieri — Restaurant in San Miniato

Ok, can I just say this was the BEST meal we had in Italy! No lies here, it was that good. This tiny restaurant in this super cute teeny tiny Tuscan hillside town literally has like 20 seats, if that and like most Italian restaurants, they only do 1 cover per table per night so you're sitting there for like 3-4 hours. I honestly don't understand how they earn any money but I'm so glad we got to eat here. I was worried we weren't going to be able to find a decent restaurant anywhere given we went on one of the busiest weekends of the year, the Truffle Exhibition and didn't make any reservations ahead of time. That said, as I mentioned, it was truffle season, which means we had the chef shave that on EVERYTHING! WORTH👏🏻EVERY👏🏻DAMN👏🏻PENNY👏🏻! Chef and his team were amazing, such a nice guy. I feel bad I don't remember his name, but he gave every table a lot of attention, maybe for us just a teensy bit more because we're foreigners and we asked him to make it rain truffles on all of our courses. I think he was excited to talk to us since we're from the states and it's obvious we were excited about his menu and about his work. Every course was a nod to traditional Tuscan cuisine, but with a modern upscale approach. Not one bad dish, all were excellent and worth admiring before digging in. I was so full at the end, almost barely made it out of there with my pants intact. The end of a perfect overnight trip to San Miniato. This town has my heart and this restaurant was a...

Bottom line up front: do yourself a favor and book a table!

Osteria Sentieri has set the bar impossibly high with their truffle spaghetti, forever redefining what pasta perfection means. From the moment we stepped in, the service was exceptional, and the kitchen's high standards were evident in every dish of the five-course meal. Each bite was a symphony of flavors, leaving me speechless with culinary delight. The owner's passion for making guests happy shines through in every aspect of the dining experience. If you're in the area, again, do yourself a favor and book a table at Osteria Sentieri. You won't just dine; you'll embark on a gastronomic journey that'll leave you...

On our way back to Florence, we discovered a small, owner-operated restaurant. The attention to detail was impeccable, and we couldn't fault the food. We thoroughly enjoyed every course on the tasting menu, opting for the mixed option. They offer both fish and meat tasting menus as well as a la carte, which is a great idea. The wine selection was excellent, and the plating details were amazing. With only 22 seats, it's an intimate setting, so we recommend booking in advance. The restaurant is hidden in the mountains, and the drive might be disappointing if you arrive and there's no table available. The owner rarely...