Il Grillo is an absolute must for anyone visiting this lovely, medieval town. Easy to reach (near the entrance to the pedestrian zone) and near public parking, Il Grillo is the perfect example of a "hole in the wall," where you'll find as many locals as travelers.
There are only 10 tables inside this tiny, yet nicely decorated trattoria. Prices are good, and the food (prepared by two sisters) is incredible! This is the kind of place where you just keep eating because every dish is a delight and you want to try more of their local specialties. The service is also excellent; besides being hard to get into (reservations highly encouraged), the staff are incredibly friendly and generous, encouraging you to make a night of your...
Read moreIl Grillo is a cozy trattoria tucked away just beyond the main square, and it completely captured our hearts (and stomachs). The dining room is intimate, with wooden beams, warm lighting, and local art. We started with a plate of crostini misti – the mushroom and truffle pate was outstanding. For mains, I had pappardelle with wild boar ragu, and my partner tried the coniglio alla cacciatora (rabbit stew). Both were deeply flavorful, rustic, and comforting. The wine list had a great selection of local Morellino di Scansano, and the house red was surprisingly good. Service was kind and attentive, and prices were very reasonable (€30–€40 per person). If you want a traditional Tuscan meal in a welcoming environment, this...
Read moreWe forgot to make a reservation, but they were still able to seat us. They turned the heat on for my children since we were next to the door. The food was so good that we talked about making the 5 hour drive again in the near future. We stumbled on this restaurant on accident and we are so thankful we did. They made pasta for my girls with with butter and cheese, I had the best local steak and my spouse had the boar pasta. We shared an amazing appetizer with roasted vegetables, honey, cheese, Meats, bruchetta and our complimentary bread with local oil. All in all this place was worth any wait and the cost was...
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