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Officina della Bistecca - Dario Cecchini

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Has anyone tried this restaurant/experience in Panzano in Chianti?

It was featured in a Netflix show some years back, and they really made it look like a place to go and try.

However there are very mixed reviews in various places online. Some people love it, some people think it's terrible. I am sure this can be the case with any restaurant, if you catch it (or the waiter) on the wrong night, it could leave a terrible impression...meanwhile the next night someone could have the time of their life.

Looking for any honest feedback from any RS friends who have been here. We'll be renting a house about 35-40 minutes away outside of Cerbaia, and wondering if it's worth the trip (or the detour on the way back from a day out in the countryside)

I would plan on visiting with my wife, and 7 & 12 year old kids. Possibly with some friends who we are sharing the house with, if they were up for the experience. My family loves meat, and if they put a decent show on of things, it could be a memorable experience. (or a nightmare)

Thanks,

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Pre-pandemic, we went at lunchtime with another couple and despite misgivings had a great time. Dario and company are the real deal and offer a very entertaining time. The meat was really good and various and copious. The ambiance was fascinating and enjoyable and at times uproarious. However, I can understand how some folks would come away with a different experience. The ability to be entertained depended on where you were seated and the people around you. We were seated near the grills which provided a lot to watch. Near us were a group of young and lively Italians who were gregarious and entertaining in their own right. The wine flowed freely and amplified the experience. I saw that other people were seated farther way from the center of the action, or on the outside terrace had a less convivial experience. The vegetarian in our group had a much more mundane food offering. In short, we had a fun and memorable time, even though we probably wouldn't do it again. So go - you pays your money and you takes your chances. Afterward, walking around the lower and upper town will help work off the excesses of lunch.

This account gets the flavor, so to speak: https://www.wanderingitaly.com/blog/article/1162/feasting-at-the-officina-della-bistecca

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