"There’s a story behind the name of this restaurant: on the 30th day of every month a travelling salesman used to stop in this small, delightful village. In the meantime, a young French chef, Hélène, arrived here and fell in love with Chianti and its cuisine. She named her restaurant after the travelling salesman and the name has been kept in his memory. In a typical setting of stone walls and old rural objects from bygone days, Hélène is now front-of-house taking care of guests, while Nadia Mongiat has replaced her in the kitchen, where she continues with the restaurant’s tradition of creating simple Tuscan cuisine. The focus here is on preparing ingredients in traditional ways, such as pork liver (the thinnest part of the liver is used) cooked at a low temperature and then stored in lard with fennel for a few days before being re-heated sous-vide in a bain-marie. As a result, the liver (served lukewarm on a bed of Tuscan green beans) is soft and delicious." - Michelin Inspector
A true hidden gem in Tuscany. We enjoyed delicious dishes and excellent wines at very reasonable prices. The owner is extremely friendly and incredibly knowledgeable about wine. A place not to be missed!
The Master S.
Google
Had an incredible dinner at Osteria alla Villa — the wine list blew me away 🍷 Every bottle feels hand-picked with love for Tuscan terroir. The owner Genti knows exactly what to pour depending on your mood or dish. Ended up tasting some small producers I’d never heard of before — all amazing. Definitely one of those places where wine still feels personal, not commercial. Tuscany at its best! 🇮🇹✨
Lydia G
Google
This osteria is a treasure. The pici with boar ragu was particularly outstanding, I will remember it forever. Service was excellent and made you feel at home. We went on a Thursday at 8 pm with a reservation but seemed like you could walk in easily.
So-Ra C.
Google
Great restaurant!! Food absolutely delicious. Best Gnocchi (duck ragu) I’ve ever had and service is immaculate! Thank you so much for setting up this table for us.
Also, best wine recommendations ❤️
Hiram R.
Google
Five stars aren't enough for this gem, tucked away in a small village. The food was delicious, the wine selection fantastic, and the owner, Gentjan, is the absolute best! The restaurant is small and very intimate, just a few tables.
P.S.: loved it so much, we went back 2 nights later!
jeff H.
Google
10/10
I can’t believe it took me this long to share my experience! We dined there in September, and honestly, we're still raving about that meal—it might just have been the best we had during our entire trip to Italy. From the moment we walked in, the owner and staff treated us like family. We ended up being the last table to leave, completely captivated by the owner’s stories and the evident passion behind their food.
We loved it so much that we returned for two consecutive nights, making sure to sample every dessert on the menu—each one was a delight!
But let me tell you, the duck gnocchi was truly out of this world. I’m already dreaming of going back just to enjoy that dish again!
Milton S.
Google
“Food is our common ground, a universal experience.”
– James Beard
It’s charming!
Wine - Bolgheri Cabernet was delicious
Hospitality- The owner made us feel completely welcome, and his wife is the chef!
Food - The asparagus flan is amazing, a fabulous few bites
We had the pork tenderloin with a balsamic reduction, and it was perfect!
Dessert - Mille-feuille was the delicious icing on a beautiful dinner.
Amazing!
Connor G.
Google
Spectacular spot. We were sent here on recommendation from our hotel. After a week of eating really well in Tuscany, this was probably our most enjoyable dinner. The food is lovely, yes (the goose carpaccio in particular is a must), but it was really the service. The owner is extraordinarily warm and friendly. He really made the entire night go from a nice dinner to a memorable evening.
We ate at a Michelin starred restaurant nearby the following night and the entire time we wished we were just back here.