Relais Chateaux Il Falconiere & Spa

A Truly Magical Stay at Il Falconiere We had the most unforgettable experience at Il Falconiere — from the moment we arrived, everything was just perfect. The property itself is stunning, with incredible attention to detail in every corner. You can really feel the care and thought that's gone into creating such a beautiful and welcoming atmosphere. A special mention must go to Daniela at the pool — she was so warm, friendly, and genuinely helpful throughout our stay. Always smiling and attentive, she made relaxing by the pool feel like an experience in itself. The breakfast team was equally amazing. Every morning felt like a treat — the food was delicious, beautifully presented, and the service was flawless. They managed to strike that rare balance of elegance and comfort that makes you feel truly at home while being thoroughly pampered. There’s something about Il Falconiere that’s hard to put into words — it’s not just a hotel, it’s an experience. The staff, the setting, the food, the little details… it all comes together so effortlessly. We can’t wait to return.

A lovely hotel in an unbeatable location that is worthy of all 5 stars. The staff are very passionate about what they do and you can feel the friendliness and passion as soon as you arrive. The hotel is a perfect mix of authentic rustic charm with modern comforts and amenities. The diffused concept of the hotel allows for a little piece of heaven and pure relaxation in every corner no matter what room you have. We enjoyed the food at the restaurant, and the portions were larger than we were expecting. The wine they make on property really wowed us, and we weren’t expecting such high quality and delicious wines for a very reasonable price to purchase as well as for the tasting. I look forward to coming back in the future!!

Amazing experience. Dinner at the Michelin restaurant is a must. Staff is extremely attentive and helpful. Breakfast is amazing, although if you stay for a couple of days, it gets a little repetitive. A little far from everywhere and you need to plan your day in advance. You cannot act on a whim go anywhere if you don't have a private vehicle. Also a little expensive. The food for all the meals was amazing.

We visited Baracchi Winery and Il Falconiere for our 15th anniversary. The tour was informative and fun. We then had a tasting with lunch and it was absolutely amazing! The restaurant is beautiful and the service was perfect! We loved all the food and the wine paired perfectly! Next time we would love to stay at the resort.

Yes, it is as amazing as it looks online. From the minute you arrive, until the moment you leave, you will LOVE it! We took our adult children and they all declared it the best trip we’ve ever done! We took full advantage of all activities: dinner at their Michelin star restaurant, wine tasting followed by amazing lunch, private driver to tour small near cities, massages at the spa, picnic lunches by the pool, yoga in the vineyards, e-biking. The best was the cooking class taught by owner Silvia Baracchi, truly an amazing experience!! This is one not to be missed!

Lovely yet very expensive and very remote. The breakfast is exceptional and while the restaurant is acclaimed we found the six course meal to be over the top. Everything cost a fortune. 2 of us did yoga for 130 euro. Crazy. The staff is friendly and the setting is to die for. The rooms are nice but not great. Pool and spa are fine. Many mosquitos. Bring bug spray. It’s very nice but prepare to leave with an empty wallet.

This is our second time visiting. Silvia and her staff are so welcoming and accommodating. It takes someone very special to create what they have to offer. The gardens all around are magical. The rosemary grows everywhere! The fruit trees are amazing! From the garden to the table you are wowed! The spa is relaxing you have the pool and sauna and steam room. The wines from the property are so delicious and special. Don’t take my words go and visit!! Ty Silvia always so memorable ❤️

I honestly don’t know how anyone could say anything negative about this hotel—it’s absolutely stunning. The food was incredible, the service was top-notch, and every detail was perfect. I worked directly with Debora to plan my wedding here, and it was truly a dream come true. We stayed in the Winery Suite and held both our ceremony and reception on-site. I couldn’t have imagined a more perfect experience.

What can be said about this spot... Well, perhaps the best way to describe the experience is alike to previously common Facebook status, "It's Complicated." The road leading up to the property is far from amazing, so if driving a Lambo or a Ferrari, it will be a disaster to put simply to get through the bumps. Obviously, not everyone drives expensive cars to come here, but as a Michelin starred spot and a Relais Chateaux hotel, it would be thoughtful to accommodate arrival a bit better at the top of the line price point. The interior design is a greenhouse meeting a Modani furniture store, which creates a rather confusing design. It cannot be said as terrible, but it's far from beautiful in the evening, although perhaps the views during daytime hours make it a bit better. Even the restroom is sized for a hamster trying to close the door. Platters and silverware are very average. When it comes to food, Il Falconiere offers four tasting menus. There is a requirement that all guests at the table get the same menu or order A La Carte. Again, a very odd requirement, because it almost defeats the point of having so many tasting menus to begin with, requiring guests with varying tastes to either sacrifice or go for a diminished a La carte experience. The "White Giant" or Chianina menu highlighting local Tuscan cattle was my selection. An excellent carpaccio, followed by ox tongue, vermicelli, stuffed pappardella, sirloin and tiramisu dessert. The menu was half wonderful, half disappointing, with ox tongue being too tough, sirloin being low on flavor and tough, and tiramisu being a complete disappointment. Carpaccio, pappardele and vermicelli were great. Desserts all around across the menu left much to the desired, with half being dominated by simple puddings. But, Michelin starred restaurants are intended to embrace experimentation, so that is not the reason I give Il Falconiere such a low rating. The sommelier was a very unpleasant man, borderline rude. Not only was he not friendly, but did not take feedback well and even refused to change a wine glass for a different shape one. Wine tasting menu, besides being well aligned to dishes, was filled with cheap wines relative to the price paid. He was also overly sensitive about us taking a picture of the wine and asking not to do so. Overall, just a disaster. Some of the waiters were quite unpleasant and inattentive also. Overall, Il Falconiere is far from being deserving of even a single Michelin star and even without it, would not make my list of recommendations. Poor design, bad service and many misses on dishes, especially desserts can be cited as the main reasons.

We stayed at the hotel here, and while I typically don't like doing hotel dinners in Tuscany, we were excited for the food here, since that's what they're known for, and they have a Michelin star to back it up. I think the food mostly lived up to that hype -- we really liked just about everything we got, and loved certain things. We got the beef tartare, lampredotto, spicy spaghetti, pici, the fluffy frittata, cheeses, and the cioccomirtillo for dessert. The pastas were our favorites of the night (especially the green olive pesto with the spaghetti), and the only thing we really weren't crazy about was the frittata. Overall, very good food for a high price that I think is somewhat justified, but also somewhat hard to swallow when there are so many great restaurants for much cheaper in this part of the world.

A few friends and I stayed at Relais Il Falconiere for one night when we were visiting Tuscany. Overall, it's a very picturesque hotel with charming rooms. We stay at a fair number of Relais & Chateaux properties, and are part of their loyalty program for which you receive many benefits such as upgraded rooms and spa and beverage credits and some wine. Also, if you book through the free travel program called Virtuoso, that comes with the same benefits. It just made the stay that much better.  Because we booked very last minute, we had the final two rooms available. They had great views over the mountain, and it felt like you were staying in an upgraded castle. While this is a very modern hotel with modern furnishings and amenities, it was very charming while still staying true to the original architecture and functions of the room. Service was friendly and accommodating. I was able to book a spa appointment for the next day, which was great. Because this hotel is nestled on the top of the mountain, it's almost like its own little village with a restaurant and spa and pool and residences. I really enjoyed that facet to Relais Il Falconiere.  Breakfast was included in our rate, and it was delicious. It's served in the main restaurant, with gorgeous views over the valley below. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay here and would recommend it for upscale luxury if you want to visit Cortona or some of the wine regions in Tuscany.

It's a little bit hard to get to but once you are there it is worth the wait. The service is great and the property is beautiful. Just a short drive to Cortona and the parking is free. The room We had was absolutely beautiful with an incredible view of the pool and valley. Our first night there we arrived late and went to the bar for a drink and had a meat and cheese platter which was terrific. The breakfast is fabulous and although the dinner was not the best it was still very good. This is a place I would definitely go back to.

The menu reads like a study in creative writing. The over the top descriptions and exotic food pairings sound terrific, the final product tells a different story. The setting is fantastic, set in a giant glass room with beautiful views of the valley below. But that's where it ends. The diner is given a choice of 4 tasting menus all in the $140 Euro price range. Wine parings are available at $65 Euros additionally. There is also a bottled water menu. Please. I found the service to be snotty and annoying ( we had a bus boy try to sell us a 2 nd bottle of water 3 times). The food quality was erratic with some courses spot on while others were overcooked or cold. I honestly don't know how they go a Michelin star.

Charming setting overlooking the valley and the vineyards and a gorgeous room. Waiters were all pleasant and nice. Very subtle flavors with the dishes (could've had a lot more flavor), we had the fixed price summer menu, not a meal that stood out. The pig portion was very good though.

Dining here was the highlight of our trip through Tuscany. The grounds are gorgeous and the staff exceptionally helpful. We were able to meet the owner Silvia who was kind enough to take the time to share her hawk and love of falconry. There are wonderful details throughout the restaurant and spa - trompe l'oeil painting, flower arrangements, and the wine library. They also offer cooking classes throughout the year. Now for the food! Il Falconiere is a Michelin star rated restaurant. You won't be disappointed. We made our way through several courses - bread, amuse bouche, appetizers, entrees, a special dessert birthday cake for our new friend, and a chilled glass of vin santo, and finally espresso. Everything was fantastic. A truly delicious and unexpected 3-hour lunch.

Stunning. Amazing. Beautiful meet the chef she was stunning. From start to end this was spectacular. A family ran business with all the comforts of home and then some .. thank you Tuscany.

Great hotel for relaxing. We spent one of our days here getting massages and enjoying the pools. It was a really nice break from all the touring. Cortona is a challenging 45 minute uphill hike from the location.

So beyond lovely. I can't say enough good things about this hotel and restaurant. It is pricey but excellent good, service, atmosphere and views. Try to sit outside in the courtyard for a wonderful dinner with outstanding views. I loved the lamb personally but everything I tried was great. Only complaint I heard was that the duck was slightly too sweet- that being said, some people would prefer a sweet sauced duck! Love it here.

A very nice hotel in a splendid location, great breakfast. The restaurant though was way overpriced for what we got and the owner lady wasn't very happy with the remarks when she asked us about dinner. Some attitude! Staying there overnight sure is OK but go for a correctly priced restaurant. They are easily found in the area, even with a view like theirs over the Val di Chiana.