Archive for 'Restaurants & Cafés'

  

Friday, July 21, 2017
Pizza
Pizza is a must if you are visiting in Italy and it's not hard to find tasty pizza but we thought it might be helpful to compile a list of some of the best-rated and most beloved pizza places in Tuscany for your convenience. Once you have found a luxury villa in Tuscany, just stop by any of these places and fill up your tummy with some delicious treats.

1. Florence – Pizza Man

The top-rated pizza place in Florence on TripAdvisor, this is a very well-established and beloved business that actually has franchises in several different locations around Florence (Via C. Del Prete, Via Rocca Tedalda, Via Dell’Agnolo, Via Del Sansovino, Via Pacinotti and V.le De Amicis)
and, even, one in London. Viale De Amicis is, in fact, the favoured location but we wager that most are probably just as good and, if reviews are anything to go by, it's really very good. They note that “the place is FULL of locals” and “the staff is friendly and the pizza is great”.     Read More
Posted in: Florence, Food and Wine, Localities, Pisa, Restaurants & Cafés

  

Wednesday, May 24, 2017
One of the most important elements to a successful Tuscan vacation is the coffee and the cafes. There is nothing quite like stepping out of the sun or taking a beat from a day full of tourist activities, to sip on a good coffee outside a pretty cafe or grab a bite of something sweet to keep you going. Luckily, Siena is in no shortage of excellent cafes of all kinds from modern concept stores to traditional Italian eateries and bars and luxurious treats to tasty bargains. Just find a villa with pool in Siena and then check out our picks of Siena's cutest cafes during your vacation.

1. Bruscello Concept Store

Bruscello is an interesting entry on this list. It is a contemporary concept store in Siena, located on Via Paolo Frajese.     Read More
Posted in: Food and Wine, Localities, Restaurants & Cafés, Siena

  

Wednesday, May 24, 2017
Siena is one of a Tuscany's prettiest cities and is well-worth exploring but, as you do, you may get tired and need a break – there's lots to see! Once you have found a villa with pool in Siena and are wandering around the medieval gem that is the city, you will probably find yourself in need of some rest and refreshments.

To help you out, we have compiled a list of some of the city's best recommended and cutest cafes. From bookshop and clothes store hybrid cafes to classic Tuscan eateries and quiet corners to popular hotspots, we have a good few options among these picks but all of them have something in common; they are all filled with good food, good reviews and, most importantly cute vibes.

Just read on and take note of the cafe that suits you best!     Read More
Posted in: Food and Wine, Localities, Restaurants & Cafés, Siena

  

Friday, February 10, 2017
Ice-Cream
One of the things many people have in mind when planning a trip to Tuscany is trying the delicious ice-cream, or gelato (though there is a little bit of a difference between the two), that Italy is so famous for. If you are one of those people, then check out our picks of key places and shops that you need to check out.

If you feel like eating the best ice-cream in the world, you're going to need to find a luxury villa in San Gimignano. Located in the central Piazza della Cisterna, known all over the world and visited by a large number of celebrities is the Gelateria Dondoli or Gelateria di Piazza. The gelateria has won countless awards, invents flavour combinations that attract gourmet-lovers to the town on a regular basis and has made it World Champion on two occasions. Arguably, this is one of the best places in the entire world to try some ice-cream and is consistently mentioned in the most important travel and food guides. Produced daily with very fresh, dutifully selected ingredients, the quality of the product is beyond compare. Additionally, (and surprisingly) this gelateria happens to be one of the cheapest in all of Tuscany.

For those who trust Queen Bey in all things, you stop by Edoardo's once you have found a luxury villa in Florence. Beyoncé and Jay-Z documented visiting the parlour while in Florence in May 2015 and their recommendation is only one of many reasons why to choose it. Edoardo's uses natural ingredients and has a focus on quality, artisanal products. They are also the first certified organic gelateria in all of Tuscany. Designed to give off an old-school 1940s atmosphere from the ice cream in the carapina ice cream boxes, to the walnut furniture, to the counter full of drawers, to the vintage cash register and down to the retro clothing of the staff, it is a cool and photogenic spot that serves up good ice-cream.

Another spot worth visiting in Florence is Perchè no! (meaning “Why not!”) Located between Piazza della Signoria and Piazza della Repubblica, it is near many of the main museums and attractions in the city, which is handy, but it is the artisanal gelato made using all natural ingredients that really sells it. It even provides vegan and soy options which means everyone can enjoy their tasty ice-creams! With both complex and simple flavours, from matcha green tea to chocolate, there really is something for everyone.

So, next time you visit Tuscany, you know where to go!     Read More
Posted in: Florence, Food and Wine, Localities, Products & Specialities, Restaurants & Cafés, San Gimignano

  

Wednesday, February 8, 2017
Continuing on from our last article, in which we introduced some of the best cafés in Florence, here are some more locations that are historic, dynamic, cultured, interesting, serve up great food and are perfect for sipping on a perfectly made coffee and just watching the world go by.

Once you have found a luxury villa in Florence and are spending time exploring the city, dashing around from place to place in an attempt to see everything on your bucket list, stop by one of these wonderful institutions and just relax for a little while.

From a historic gem with a long established reputation in the gastronomic and cultural realms of the city to a more recent and experimental venue that combines literature, art, culture, food, coffee and wine, the cafés featured on this list are truly special destinations.     Read More
Posted in: Florence, Food and Wine, History, Localities, Products & Specialities, Restaurants & Cafés