Il Grillo Moro — Restaurant in Sovicille

One good thing first: the waiters all speak good English!

We had asked in advance for a prepared table for our engagement, which was approved by the staff. When we arrived we were told that it didn't matter where we sat - accordingly nothing was prepared, no candle, flowers not even a table in a quiet corner. We made a reservation here because the restaurant was recommended to us and the reviews were also very good. Unfortunately, our hopes were not met.

Unfortunately, the negligence of the employees continued throughout the evening :( We ordered two glasses of white wine and only got one. A spoon was only brought to the tomato soup upon request, and the same goes for the Bolognese. Our used cutlery and used cheese bowl were not taken away up until we left. And then, unfortunately, there was the situation with the desserts... We wanted to order something for dessert, but didn't get a menu, instead a woman was supposed to come to us and tell us what we can order. However, the woman in question stood at the neighboring table and spoke to the restaurant guests there? We were ignored until we finally asked for the bill, which we paid at the reception desk.

The food itself was okay, nothing extraordinary or overly surprising. The tartar was unseasoned and very coarse, and the Bolognese was also rather mediocre - not bad, but as I said, not particularly extraordinary either.

We were really disappointed with the experience and unfortunately will not be coming back. It was probably just that one day and the service is probably better on other days, but unfortunately it didn't work out...

We stumbled upon Il Grillo Moro through Google Maps on our last night in Italy and decided to give it a try even without a reservation. Despite the parking lot being nearly full and the restaurant already bustling with guests, the manager kindly managed to accommodate a table for the four of us. That warm welcome set the tone for an unforgettable evening.

From the moment we sat down, the service was outstanding. The staff was quick, attentive, and genuinely thoughtful, checking in just the right amount to ensure we were comfortable and had everything we needed.

The food? Absolutely amazing.

Our kids had the fried rabbit with roasted potatoes, and to our delight, they loved it! My husband and I started with the beef tartare, it was perfectly seasoned and incredibly delicious. We followed that with the Florentine steak, which was nothing short of phenomenal: rich in flavor, juicy, and expertly prepared.

We paired our meal with a bottle of the 2021 Reserva, which complemented the steak beautifully and added the perfect touch to the evening.

Out of all the restaurants we visited during our stay in Sovicille, Il Grillo Moro was hands down the best. It turned our final dinner in Italy into a magical, memorable experience. Highly...

My wife & I celebrated our 15th wedding anniversary here last Friday based on a recommendation from our VRBO host. We came for the Florentine steak and were not disappointed! The restaurant also suggested we try the steak tartare and carrot soup which were equally tasty. One thing to note is that they use Volterre salt and if you've never had it before, it packs a punch!

The staff were friendly and able to answer all our questions (even in English) and accommodated my dietary restrictions for gluten.

Unfortunately we didn't try dessert as we were too full from the steak but the options looked delicious.

It was definitely a busy place with almost every seat accounted for and the staff barely had time to stop with so many orders to fill so it may be best to make a reservation to ensure you'll get a spot. We didn't stay at the B&B connected to the restaurant but it looks like a nice place to stay...