If you had a special celebration, and wanted a meal with a. a great view b. outdoor seating c. fabulous local food where would it be?
Posted by
Florence
362 posts
La Cantinetta di Rignana would be a good start: http://www.lacantinettadirignana.it/lacantinetta/index.php
Posted by
parker, co, usa
21 posts
Also check out the Volpaia website, its a lovely little village, centered around the winery and they have a restaurant there with outdoor seating in a lovely setting.
Posted by
OP
neponsit, NY, sue
4 posts
thank you. can you compare cantinetta da rignana to do lamole, osteria di passignano? also in Florence, what are your top 3 trattorias thanks
Posted by
Elk Grove, CA, USA
6898 posts
If your budget isn't too tight, I would suggest the Villa San Michele in Fiesole. Great fine dining. Part of the restaurant is on an open balcony (with ceiling overhead) with breathtaking views of Florence. Here's the website. http://www.villasanmichele.com/web/ovil/villa_san_michele.jsp. Here's a second link that shows the open restaurant area. http://www.villasanmichele.com/web/ovil/villa_san_michele_restaurant.jsp. We have an acquaintance that was married there and for our 2007 trip to Florence, we planned to have lunch there. It's not cheap (we were warned). Bring lots of Euros.
Posted by
Dallas, TX, USA
1170 posts
Also in Fiesole, there is the "Trattoria Le Cave Di Maiano". The food is wonderful ($$$) with a vine covered terrace and a mountain view of Florence below and the Castel above. Take the #7 bus to Fiesole and then a taxi to the restaurant. There is another restaurant along the route with a similar, and deceptive, name so make certain that you arrive at the correct destination.
Posted by
Denver
835 posts
La Chiusa, in Montefollonico. Though we had dinner there, and ate inside, there were areas outside with tables, so I'm guessing they sit outside when the weather's appropriate (you'd want to check on this). Beautiful setting, fabulous meal.
Posted by
Portland, Oregon, USA
320 posts
Susan: Great question. The answer is easy. La Ristoro Di Lamole. They have a website and you can make reservations via email. The Sunday afternoon supper is not to be missed. A beautiful patio overlooking vast Chianti vineyards. The restaurant is in the tiny hilltop village of Lamole (near Greve between Florence and Siena). Wonderful food and the local Lamole di Lamole chianti is so very nice. Have fun.