Agriturismo Gignola — Restaurant in Unione di comuni Montana Lunigiana

To say this was the best farm to table experience of my life is an understatement. To say this was a family owned feel is understatement. Simone and his family are literally inviting you into their home and farm. They literally live above the first floor restaurant. The restaurant itself sits on amazing grounds overlooking the region and castle fusdinuovo. The family are the only ones touching your meal or foods. They served homemade wines and beverages. Everything is made with love and the ingredients out back. Truly for the culinary enthusiasts. We had several courses of foods starting with appetizers of the most amazing cheese and meat plates with fresh homemade mushroom toppings that you stuff into a hollow style homemade local bread-pocket. Just amazing. Then we had two flights of different homemade raviolis to die for. Then we had the main course of rabbit, potatoes and mushrooms fritte. They were so lite and delicate, you don't need a napkin because there is no grease. Then they fill you up with an assortment of desserts, after dinner drinks and coffees/espressos. I think they just keep serving you until you are truly full. There is no feeling of being rushed if you're looking to enjoy yourself. For the price, you cannot find a better quality meal. I would highly recommend this whether a date, or business or family function. For a region with amazing food, this is truly the freshest original locale faire I've had in the many many years I've frequented our family home. Couldn't ask for better service and people to support. They will make you feel like family. And everything is beyond fresh and organic from out back of the house. I have eaten all over the world, and Michelin restaurants, but if you want a true taste of the region and local food, look no farther! Five stars all the way, "soup to nuts!" Back in the states this would easily be a $100-125 per person meal if you'd find this quality of food. Maybe more. I promise it's impossible to be disappointed and take this from a "picky eater". If you want to taste the region, definitely...

We were staying at the nearby Castello Malaspino for the night and were recommended this place for dinner. Upon arrival we were surprised because we did not immediately recognize the the house as our dinner place. Luckily, the owner immediately called us over and brought us to our table. The setting is very rustic, in what I presume to be an old Italian farm or country house. It's very authentic and brings across the spirit of 'Agriturismo'. So, don't be afraid if the place feels a bit off at first or surprises you! The owner did his best to help us choose from the menu and privided us with great recommendations. All the food we received was home cooked and really delicious. So, if you are unsure about what to order, just ask for advice. What's more, the price is more than fair; at this place, you'll get home cooked, authentic, local food for a real good price.

I can't stress enough how nice the owner is! After we finished our dinner, it was already very dark out and walking back to the castello where we stayed would have been more difficult. So, the owner drove us back to the castle in his personal...

We had a lovely dinner here. The place is a little hard to find, approximately 15-20 minutes by foot from Fosdinovo castle. The host however makes more than up for it with a warm and gentle welcoming atmosphere. Very friendly guy who spoke little English but with good will and the help of Google Translate we were more than able to communicate. We started our dinner with a assortment of cold cuts and selected cheeses all from the region. This was very nice, accompanied by tasty homemade bread. We shared two ravioli’s (the house specialty of potato-stuffed ones with mushroom sauce and spinaches-filled ones with meat ragu). The ravioli was amazing, especially the potato filled one. Tasted almost like eastern-european vareniki/pelmeni. We then had a small side of tasty and crunchy pickled vegetable. To finish the dinner, out came the best tiramisu of our lives. Creamy, juicy, sumptuous. After dinner the host even brought us home, because it was dark 🥺

Definitely have dinner here if you are...