When mentioning Tuscany, one cannot help but think of meat, which is undoubtedly one of the excellences of our country, highly appreciated worldwide. In fact, chianina cattle and Cinta Senese pigs are raised here, along with a large number of wild boars and game present in the area. Absolutely worth trying and typical of Montalcino are wild boar "scottiglia," "arrosto morto," and the better-known Chianina meat. But which are the best meat restaurants in Montalcino? Let's discover them together.
Trattoria Il Pozzo
With its brick arches and wooden beams overlooking the view, this trattoria needs no further introduction. The same goes for the dishes on the menu, all rigorously faithful to the Tuscan tradition, like the Fiorentina steak cooked on charcoal embers. Another specialty of the place is the crostini with chicken liver toppings. The location is Piazza Castello, Angelo in Colle, Montalcino. For more info and reservations, click here.
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La Taverna di Baietto
A charming small venue with only 35 seats located in Via Giacomo Matteotti, 20, right in the historic center of Montalcino. It offers sixteen outdoor seats facing the ancient Palazzo Comunale, plus two air-conditioned indoor rooms. This restaurant, connected to the Wine Room wine bar, provides a vast wine selection with over three thousand labels, without any additional cost for table service. The kitchen opens at 11:30 AM and continues until 9:00 PM, making Taverna di Baietto the ideal place not only for lunch and dinner but also for a delightful aperitif with cold cuts and cheese. Regarding meat dishes, the wild boar stew, wood-fired roast pork, and "peposo" are must-tries.
Ristorante il Giardino
If you go to Piazza Camillo Benso Conte di Cavour, 1, you will find one of the oldest restaurants in Montalcino. After the management change and renovation in 2018, Il Giardino offers traditional Tuscan dishes with a modern twist, available both indoors and outdoors. The high professionalism and expertise of the staff are particularly appreciated.
Ristorante Taverna del Grappolo Blu
Due to its excellent cuisine, Ristorante Taverna del Grappolo Blu has earned a mention in the prestigious Michelin Guide. Browsing the extensive menu, you can choose from a wide range of starters, main courses, and desserts, all served in a familiar and convivial atmosphere. The restaurant, located in Via Scale di Via Moglio, 1 (a few steps from Piazza del Popolo), also has outdoor tables overlooking the Val d'Orcia hills.
Ristorante Boccon Divino
Boccon DiVino is a restaurant located on the outskirts of Montalcino. Chef Alessandra Fiorani uses genuine products such as Crete Senesi truffles, Amiata porcini mushrooms, game, garden vegetables, and handmade bread and pasta to create delightful dishes. The restaurant boasts a beautiful summer terrace with panoramic views of Tuscany. It's open every day except Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Il Passaggio ristorante resort
If you're looking for a gourmet restaurant in Montalcino offering unique and original meat-based dishes, Il Passaggio is the place for you! Both lunch and dinner are available in an award-winning bistro atmosphere with two Michelin stars. The restaurant menu offers a wide selection of meat-based dishes, including IGP Chianina tartare with walnuts, capers, celery, and green sauce. Chef Andrea Barcia has created bistro menus for both lunch and dinner, which have received two Michelin stars. The culinary philosophy is based on local ingredients and curiosity, resulting in unique and original gourmet dishes. The restaurant has received excellent reviews on TripAdvisor and TheFork.
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Osteria La Canonica
Located in Castiglion del Bosco, this restaurant captures the atmosphere of an authentic Tuscan osteria, where dishes are prepared according to the natural seasonality of ingredients. Here, you'll find dishes based on beef, wild boar, and lamb.
Ristorante hotel Il Giglio
Ristorante Il Giglio in Montalcino offers its diners a traditional cuisine open to innovations and is known for using the best local products, such as Cinta lard and fresh truffle. Meat lovers will find irresistible Cinta Senese lard and Spelt rolls with fresh truffle, as well as wild boar "scottiglia" with polenta. Highly recommended are the Moscatello pheasant liver pâté, Pici pasta with breadcrumbs, and Mushroom soup with spelt and chickpeas. Alongside its menu, the Il Giglio restaurant offers an extremely pleasant environment: recently renovated, it combines a rustic appearance with meticulous care.
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Agriristorante il Pelo nell'uovo
Agriristorante Il Pelo nell'uovo is a small countryside restaurant between Montalcino and San Giovanni d'Asso, offering simple, seasonal, and high-quality dishes. The meat served here is of the highest certified organic quality. The restaurant menu includes meat-based dishes like Florentine steak, stewed wild boar, and rabbit "alla cacciatora." Additionally, the restaurant offers vegetarian dishes like ribollita and tomato bread soup. All dishes are prepared with fresh, high-quality ingredients to ensure an authentic and tasty culinary experience.
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The Gusti Bus - street food
The Gusti Bus is the ideal choice for those seeking quality street food and typical Montalcino dishes. Situated in a pine forest along the road from Montalcino to Maremma, near Le Ragnaie estate, it offers a wide range of meat-based dishes to satisfy all tastes. Some of the meat-based dishes you might find include exquisite Chianina or Cinta burgers, tripe, stew, sliced beef, or roast beef. These dishes are just a few examples of the Italian and local culinary tradition that The Gusti Bus has to offer.
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Recently Reviewed Meat Specialty Restaurants That Should Not Be Missed Among the Best...
This additional list of restaurants does not represent a second choice but rather an addition to the previous restaurants. These are establishments we visited later on, and in our opinion, they are special and couldn't be omitted among the best recommended restaurants in Montalcino.
Vineria Le Potazzine
Located right in the center of Montalcino, more precisely in Piazza Garibaldi 9/11, you'll find Vineria Le Potazzine. About four kilometers away is the winery that produces numerous labels featured on the menu. The place remains open for ten months a year from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM continuously, while during the months of July and August, it opens for both lunch and dinner. When the weather is nice, outdoor dining is also available.
Re di Macchia
The fun and curious name of this restaurant is probably due to the wall decorations, which indeed reproduce blue spots on a white background. Among the meat specialties, you'll find pici pasta with wild boar ragù and braised beef with red wine and spinach. The restaurant is located in Via Soccorso Saloni, 21 in Montalcino.
Taverna Banfi
Characterized by a decidedly pleasant atmosphere, Taverna Banfi is a paradise for meat lovers, offering various meat variations. Think of Maremman tortelli with hand-cut knife beef ragù or roast cockerel. The dishes are made with local and seasonal ingredients. The address of the place is Castello di Poggio alle Mura, where you can also stay in comfortable rooms.
Il Grifo
In Via Giuseppe Mazzini, 18, you'll find this medieval-style restaurant ready to serve Florentine steaks, variously seasoned pici pasta, and typical Tuscan dishes.
If you want to get in touch with the best restaurants in Montalcino, visit the dedicated page on our website Enjoy Montalcino. You'll find establishments directly proposed by tourism professionals from Montalcino, capable of providing the best advice to make your experience truly unforgettable.