Ristorante Pizzeria La Cantina

While visiting wineries in Tuscany we made plans to stop in here for lunch. We chose La Contina due to all the great reviews we read and it surely did not disappoint! We got there right about the start of lunchtime for the day and we were seated quickly, but it soon got very busy. Their menu is loaded with many pasta, pizzas, and other amazing Italian food. They also offer a nice sampling deal for couples, described in the menu. We were served their table bread and glasses of wine when we were greeted soon after sitting down. The bread is this amazing cracker-like bread which is covered in EVOO and herbs and then baked off in their amazing pizza oven. This stuff tasted great! And the free wine was a very nice, impressive treat too! We tried a couple things, including their meat and cheese board called the “Cellar Platter” and one of their pizzas, called the John. The food was all spectacular! The fried bread that came with the Cellar Platter was crazy-good! Everything was amazing… Would highly recommend stopping in!!

I would by far say this is absolutely the best restaurant in Greve in Chianti. We came to this restaurant many times whilst we were staying in Tuscany and not a single time were we ever disappointed. Alessandro (the owner) is also a great guy who was lovely and would look after every customer he could. Their food is delicious & will make you want more! They also greet their customers with a glass of Prosecco which is a lovely touch 🍾🥂

We had a wonderful dinner at Ristorante Pizzeria La Cantina! The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and the service was friendly and attentive. The steaks were absolutely delicious — cooked to perfection, juicy, and full of flavor. We can’t wait to come back and try more from their menu. Highly recommended!

Service 10/10! The restaurant was absolutely delicious! The pizzas were unique and incredibly tasty, the pasta we ordered was excellent, and the restaurant treated us to dessert and wine. They truly made our trip to Tuscany a wonderful experience — thank you so much!

The pizza was solid, simple, tasty, and to the point. While it’s made in an electric oven rather than wood-fired, it still delivered on good flavor. The menu was surprisingly diverse, with plenty of options beyond just pizza, having pastas, steaks, burgers, and others which was a nice surprise. The staff were super friendly, and I loved the small touch of offering a welcome prosecco, its little details like that that make a difference. Their inter decor was cute surrounded by bottles and cozy, and the outside sidewalk seating was spacious. Overall, a great casual place with good vibes and something for everyone.

Went to La Cantina in Tuscany with my wife and honestly, we really enjoyed the evening — but not because of the food. The staff were incredibly helpful, they gave us free wine and free dessert, and the whole place had a vibrant, busy atmosphere. It’s right in the middle of Greve, nicely decorated, and feels welcoming. But the food… that’s where it fell short. My wife had the cacio e pepe which was very standard, not the freshest ingredients, and definitely not authentic. I had the short pasta ragù (bolognese) and the mushrooms tasted like they came straight from a can. The pizza dough itself was good — thin, nicely stretched in front of us — but the toppings were disappointing: black olives straight from a jar, canned artichokes, and ham so bland it felt like it came from Lidl. Overall, the food was underwhelming, almost like a tourist trap. Still, the service and atmosphere made the experience enjoyable, which is why it’s hard to rate. I left happy, but not because of the food. Reviews online are really high, but if you’re looking for authentic Italian cooking, this isn’t it.

I am coming forth time in the last three years and i garantee it is the best place in Toscana to take launch!The food is fascinating!The staff is very kind and the owner also. We would come back again for sure! If you want to try real Tuscany traditional food, this is the place.😊

Recommend by our Airbnb hosts. Excellent food and service in a cozy environment. Complimentary welcome glass of Prosecco and Vin Santo with dessert were very nice! Will definitely return next time we are in Greve in Chianti.

So we had a day to just drive around Tuscany and we found ourselves in Greve in Chianti looking for some lunch. After looking at reviews we settled on La Cantina and we were not let down. It's a very nice place offering both indoor and shaded, outdoor seating overlooking a nearby square. We asked to be seated outside, ordered some Aperol spritzes and began to check out the menu. Our server was friendly and efficient. She took our drink orders and dropped off a breadstick-like appetizer of baked, thin, crispy, yummy pizza or pasta dough scraps and we started to check out the menu. We could not narrow down our appetizer selection so we ordered three. A delicious assortment of goodies soon hit the table. We had some parma and melon, bruschetta, and fried pasta cuddles with stracchino cheese and raw ham. That last one I had never had before and boy was it good! In fact, they were all excellent. For mains we had pizza, paccheri with bacon and ricotta, and potato gnocchi with fresh tomato and basil. They were all very delicious. The paccheri with bacon and ricotta was another new dish for me. It was sort of like Pasta alla Gricia except with ricotta instead of pecorino. It was different, not better or worse, just different. And yes, I would order it again. The owner stopped by the table to say hi and check in to make sure things were going well. That's always a nice touch. All in all, an excellent experience and one I would recommend.

Came here a second time. It's just as amazing as the first time. The first time I had food delivered, the second time I ate inside the restaurant. I had the steak with shredded truffles. It was perfect because the truffle added salt to the steak. And the steak was a nice pink medium. Panna cotta was amazing! And dipping biscotti in the dessert wine was a neat and delicious experience. Inside is a cozy environment. This place gets busy. And is certainly a town favorite.

We visited La Cantina several times during our visit to Tuscany last June, it was just that pleasant of an experience. Is it the most fabulous food you can eat in this part of Tuscany? Probably not, but it's pretty darn satisfying either way. There's an extensive menu consisting of all the classic favorites, a TON of woodfire pizza options as well as some more creative options. As a vegetarian, I had the rare luxury of choosing between numerous yummy sounding options. Everything we ordered was great. The most important ingredient to what makes this restaurant so charming though is Alessandro. The charismatic owner is the sheer definition of Italian hospitality and his charisma lures you right into his restaurant. It also helps that every (adult) guest gets offered a free glass of prosecco before their meal, often handed out to people waiting as well. Alessandro knows how to turn charm into business and you will be ordering deserts and promising him you'll be back later that week in no time. Sitting on the patio outside in warm temperatures brings the ultimate vacation vibes. That said, the inside of the restaurant is really unique so I'll definitely encourage you to go check it out.

The food was decent. The inside ambiance was cool. Stone veneer on ceilings. Nice touch. The service itself was fine... here's my gripe : Let me start by saying I'm not picky and don't mind cultural differences in food prep etc. Buuut.... There's a server here (a bald guy) he keeps licking his fingers (like every 3min) and then touching the silverware. Hes bussing and setting new tables and bring food/bev out without washing, all right in front of us. He has a short little couch that has been happening the entire time without attempting to cover up. Final straw as if the licking fingers obsessively wasn't enough... I'm trying to avoid him touching my plate so I walked up to the counter to ask for sauce and he's picking his nose drops the booger and just carries on. F'n disgusting. two stars becasue food was decent. Hope you don't get this server.

If your looking for a good value and a local feel, La Cantina is a great choice. The portion sizes are generous, the staff was friendly, and we ate outside on a beautiful evening. Quintessential Italy.

This restaurant is right off the main street passing through Greve in Chianti. Staff was friendly and brought our table some free prosecco after we were seated that made for a pleasant experience considering how hot it was. Prices here were similar or on par with much of what can be found in Florence. Service was casual, not too slow nor too quick, which by American standards was what we found to be the norm in many parts of Italy. Florentine Steak - This hefty steak was roughly 1.2 kilograms. It was worth every euro. The thick cut steak is cooked rare and it really lets the flavor of the beef do all the talking... or mooing for itself. Lots of heavenly beefy flavor in that is a complete festival of joy in your mouth. The steak had a good chew that lets you get a lot out of every bite. Gnocchi - The pesto gnocchi with walnuts was spread out on a large plate rather than in a bowl. Made it easy for sharing with the members at our table. Gnocchi was cooked properly and the pesto flavor was lite. It wasn't overpowering, but the flavor was still there. Considered this more a side to be consumed with the Florentine steak and it did go well together. Truffle Pasta - The truffle pasta here was excellent. It didn't have heavy seasonings or overpowering flavors, other than the truffle that topped it. This allowed the truffle flavor and pasta itself to really present itself. Again... goes extremely well with the steak. Tiramisu and Strawberry Panna Cotta - The desserts here are very good, nothing out of the ordinary in many parts of Italy though. It's a nice to have if you're looking to finish your meal off on a sweet note. Oh... and if you have any steak left... I think it goes well with the steak too. In a nutshell, this was a great experience in Chianti. Alessandro also has a Chianti Classico that they bottle here for their house wine, which goes well with everything, especially the steak. It's worth a visit if you happen to be in this part of Tuscany. Oh... and if you didn't know, the steak here goes well with everything.

Amazing service and epic food. We all got pastas and mista salad. Plus, they gave us complimentary welcome wine and grappa and biscotti! Check it out!

Lovely ambience. Traditional Italian food and very well done. Low key atmosphere, not dressy. Staff so personable. Be for the meal they brought out complimentary bubbly. After the meal some biscuits with an aperitif, also on the house. Delightful.

Can't recommend this place enough! We did a wine tour at castello verrazzano down the street and stayed at the accommodations overnight. We didn't have a a car (long story) and a worker from the restaurant picked us up for dinner and drove us home. The food was phenomenal, highly recommend the pizza and the ragu pasta. Greeted with Prosecco as soon as we sat down was the icing on the cake! Alessandro the owner was the man!

La Cantina made our stay here in Grevi feel at home. The food was delicious, the service is awesome and Allesandro is just always there to welcome the customers. Best part, its open late... Thank you La Cantina!!!

We've been twice in the past 3 days. Pasta was excellent on dinner 1. But the pizza's on dinner 2 were amazing!! We sat inside for dinner 2 which has this amazing interior vice with excellent service.

Can't say enough good things about this place! The owner and his staff are so hospitable, the menu is extensive and so reasonably priced, the food is about the best we had in all of Tuscany, and the little extras just make you feel so good! Our group ate there five times over the course of our trip, it was that good and that wonderful.

One of our favorite meals during our 10 days in Italy. Fantastic service. Fun setting. Big menu and great food! I liked that they came out with complimentary Prosecco before the dinner and a dessert wine after dinner.

We stopped here for lunch today. They offer a good variety of pasta, pizza and local specials. The service was friendly and attentive, and we didn't feel like we got a bad treatment just because we were tourists. Our food was great - the pizza and the pasta both were delicious. This place was busy, but it was pretty cozy nonetheless. We would definitely return here next time we're in the area.

After asking the locals - we were directed here! With warm smiles the owner and staff welcomed us with a bubble drink. The gluten free menu was out of this world! Our young 7 year old with gluten intolerances was so happy with his pizza choice. The ambiance was great and just 10m off the center square. When can I come back?!

Excellent food and service. Very cool interior with great ambience. Peposo all a for Acino con bruschetta do pane caldo was excellent

This is a nice, local family-run pizzeria and Osteria along SR 222, a few blocks north of the main triangular piazza in Greve. A little off the beaten tourist path in Greve, but not so much that it's hard-to-find. We just happened into it while traveling down the 222 getting back to Siena. A great little place, and we'd definitely eat there again. Cozy inside dining room, outside patio, a nice broad menu of Tuscan favorites, and all at reasonable prices. The dishes were prepared perfectly. Service attentive and accommodating. Great choice of local wines. Host/Owner Alessandro was a very cordial host and helpful wine steward. (And when the owner suggests a bottle of Chianti Classico with his picture on the label, how can you refuse? It was just great, btw.) Worth checking out, especially when/if the main piazza in Greve gets overcrowded.

This place was underwhelming. We came in with high expectations given the overall reviews. The free Prosecco, free dessert, and friendly owner are a nice touch but the food itself was underwhelming. The spaghetti with meatballs reminded me of what I can expect at IKEA. Nice outdoor patio but I wouldn't go out of my way.

Fabulous food, service and hospitality! We had a little bit of everything and so many extras!! Grazie

DISREGARD THE "PIZZA" IN THE NAME. This restaurant produces top A+++ gastronomical meals, elegant, local and delicious. The ambience is exceptional and the shape of the rooms architecture keeps it quiet inside. I ordered 3 dishes, Tuscan Soup, R salad and ravioli gorgonzola w porcini sauce. Absolutely phenomenal salad! Che spettacolo! Free prosecco upon arrival, free vin Santo and dessert dolce plate.... dishes so tasty i could not stop....and am now in a food coma :) LoL

Had a nice meal with pizza and papareelle with wild boar ragu. They started us with 2 glasses of prosecco which was a nice touch.

nice vibes at the only restaurant not closed for late lunch. open patio seating accompanied by a welcome glass of prosecco and complimentary after lunch biscotti. prices and fare are good

Alessandro caught our eye as we were walking by on our way to explore Greve and we knew we had to come back to check it out. Arriving a bit before 5pm, the place was empty but my boyfriend and I sat down and got treated to 5 star service. The waiter brought us out free prosseco and a ton of great thin bread (different than any other bread served to us in Italy). It was my 5th meal of the day so I just went with the onion soup and my boyfriend got a pizza with bacon. While my soup was good, I wasn't accustomed to the creaminess of an onion soup but the quality was great. My boyfriend absolutely LOVED the pizza and it was truly the best pizza we tried in Italy. At the end we got some free desserts, of a brownie, some type of cool whip tasting cake (which was a little dream cloud in my mouth) and some other random cake. All pretty good. Side note, this place is truly a 4.6 star if I could rate. The only bummer were some of the desserts. My family came back here another day for some and raved about the red wine that is named after the owners father. However, they said the tiramisu was a miss, which is a bummer since its an Italian place. Everything else was fantastic, including the large glasses they serve their wine in :)

I spent a month in Italy and I can say this was top 3 best food in the entire country. I had the truffle pasta and spent the remainder of my time traveling trying to find something that compared-- I could not. A true gem of a place that came recommended by a local. You will not be disappointed. We also had a pizza to share before the pastas came out. That was delicious too. I can't wait to go back.

Had the pizza- was in a party of 3 and we all had different pizzas. They were all too large to finish and very tasty! Only complaint was was the service at the very end -never got the check so I went to the register, bypassing our server which I didn't want to do

This place is literally the worst food we had while in Italy. They must be paying someone at Yelp because we have no idea how else they have so many positive reviews. The food was terrible, we saw into the kitchen and people went from handing raw meat without gloves to making pizza. It's a miracle we didn't get food poisoning. And finally the feel was that there was something else going on there with an owner that was very intimidating and guys hanging out by the door cat calling my wife right outside the restaurant. When we went back to the villa we were renting the care taker told us the place was known for drugs. Seriously, stay away guys.

You could not pay me to eat here again. Was here 2 days ago during a wine tour with CiaoFlorence, and our tour guide suggested this location for great pizza before returning home. Sat down with 43 minutes before having to get back on the tour bus and thought it would be a jiffy with only 2 of us. There was only one other table occupied with 2 people. So we waited... and waited. Literally other guests (from the same tour bus) that sat down after us received their food before anyone even took our order. We received our salad and wine 11 minutes before we had to leave. I'm super pissed at this point, starving, and got in line to pay 5 minutes before having to be back on the bus, and I see our pizza being walked to the table. Over 30 effing minutes before our pizza is delivered. The bill? 53 fucking euros for 2 glasses of wine (wine was super good), one salad, 2 pizzas and the WORST dining experience I've had in any country. Finally got to eat the pizza once back in our room and it was the worst pizza I've had in Italy. Never, ever, ever will I eat here again.

Excellent food and wine. The tasting platters are some of the best I have had in Italy. Their pasta with boat meat was spectacular. Wish I had another stomach to eat more. They also proudly show MotoGP and Formula 1 racing on the screens. Vi, Vi Rossi!

Alessandro will approach you on the street to welcome you to the restaurant. We originally stopped by to check out their menu for lunch, which they were open and empty so probably a good spot there as well even though we had dinner there later. They were pretty busy but Alessandro brought us a couple of glasses of white wine to stay cool, along with the other guests that were waiting. We enjoyed our food a lot. My wife had the pappardelle with wild boar and I had the IV Ragionte (spelling is probably off oh well, doing this on the train) pizza (delicious cheese, whole olives, prosciutto). The other reviews we read for pizza were very good. We also had the Alessandro house Chianti Classico. Very tasty. Also brought us free dessert. Basically just a really good family restaurant. The food didn't blow us away, but was a relaxed atmosphere when you don't want to drive out of Greve.

Fantastic dinner with excellent service. The owner surprised us with some Prosecco and later some dessert. We were very impressed with the quality of the meal.

We loved this place! I wasn't expecting freebies even though people mentioned them in reviews. The gratis glass of prosecco was very tasty as were the trio of desserts. However, what sold me was the kind and friendly service in addition to the ability to customize my meal. It's Italy so in my experience, the simpler, the better. I LOVE pappardelle pasta and it's usually served with wild boar. I asked them to serve the pasta with a different kind of sauce (mushroom truffle) and it was divine. My husband and friend ordered the "Tuscany Appetizer" platter which is huge and would've filled them up amply. Needless to say we didn't order dessert because we were all stuffed...yet managed to find room for the free trio...HMM. #fattiesforlife

Proud to say that I just recently dined here and received the "official" Alessandro fist-bump-of-thanks, not once, but twice! This is a fantastic restaurant right in the middle of Chianti in Greve, with a large menu. Not to mention a nice list of imported beers - and don't gawk at the prices. That supposedly expensive bottle of Lefe is a large bottle for the entire table! We dined on: - Fried Polenta with meat sauce - Gnocchi with gorgonzola and arugula - Calzoni with mozzarella cheese and porcini mushrooms Desert was complimentary and we followed up with a cappuccino and grappa. Everything was made to order, excellent, and far exceeded our expectations. Not to mention we received fantastic service (in English) and were well taken care of. If you are in Greve or any of the neighboring towns, certainly seek out La Cantina for lunch or dinner, or even just drinks. You won't be disappointed!

Best pizza we've had so far in Italy...super thin and very tasty. Staff were very attentive and friendly. Started with Proseco and nice cold beer. We opted for no dessert after the wonderful pizza and they gave the three of us a complimentary dessert with a liquer. If you're in Chianti...stop in for a meal. You won't be disappointed. Ps. If crossing the street to get to the restaurant, make sure you push the button at the crosswalk. Cars drive very fast and may speed up like one fellow did with us

Mind blown. Thinnest crust pizza with complimentary drinks and dessert. It was highly recommended in trip advisor. I can't believe it lacks reviews in yelp. Get the pizza here. Pasta is also good.

We loved our experience at La Cantina. We ordered so many different things - a meat platter, many pizzas, pastas, appetizers... Everything was delicious! The hospitality was spectacular. Thank you, Alessandro, Carlo, and team!

Alessandro treats everyone like an old friend!! This was the best meal I have had on my trip. We had the wild boar and it was excellent. I would highly recommend this restaurant.

OUTSTANDING!!! Stayed outside Greve for a week, and were interested in exploring different restaurants. Even with that in mind, we came back here for a second time Alessandro (owner) took great care of us both times. Food was very very good. Pizza and pasta Stop reading the reviews and just go

Best place we have dined in Italy. No joke. If you want to sit at a place and treated like family here it is. Food is off the chain. Son runs the place, mom is the cook. All the staff is solid. They even bottle their own wine. Nice patio, and inside is old school and clean.

We stopped by here on our way to Castellina in Chiant and had a great lunch. My reserve Chianti was great and the pizza was awesome. Everyone also got a complimentary desert. Nice touch!

food was ok, but unfortunately long waiting time but nice service. Pizza it's not recommended from our side, but pasta and meat was really good

What a delightful surprise this restaurant was, we happened across it & noticed how good the pizza's looked & smelled. We were greeted so warmly & treated to a glass of sparkling & crisp bread. We ordered a pizza with artichoke & it was crisp & totally delicious. We also shared a Caprese salad. The Pinot Grigio by the glass was a perfect match. We also ordered a couple of espresso's which were delicious & to our surprise were treated again to complimentary dessert & Vin Santo. This place is amazing value & outstanding service. I wish we had discovered sooner as we would definitely return.

This "yummy yummy" restaurant was able to handle our entire tour bus in 30 minutes. Complimentary wine and flat bread served by an energetic staff and funny owner, Alessandro. He gave us all fist bumps on our way out and said it was a pleasure. Yes. Yes it was.

Super solid little spot we stumbled upon looking for a meal before we had to bail out of town. The pizzas are gigantic, the ingredients are super fresh, and the wine's awesome and reasonably priced.

Unbelievable Italian restaurant! Stopped in late for lunch and had pizza. Two breads, one pizza crust ,one Tuscan toast (free), with oil and fresh garlic, great pizza (one with truffle oil and arugula), reasonably priced and although we declined dessert they provided a nice panecotta with chocolate sauce and a glass of dessert wine. Highly recommend trying this place!

I recently spent two weeks in Italy and while looking for a restaurant last minute for lunch my family and I stumbled across this gem. Beat food I had in Italy. The service was awesome! The food amazing! The price was on par with the rest of my trip. My family and i loved it. I literally dream about my meal at times. If you're in Greve give them a try

This place was fantastic to say the least! Great service, attentive staff, prompt food delivery, and amazing (very large) calzone! My favorite meal in Italy this far! The owner was very friendly, welcoming, and treated us like an old friend! I would recommend any one feeling home sick to come to this place. The bread is thin but super tasty. They offer beer, wine, and have some tasty dessert. While we dined there we found out they offer cooking classes. The restaurant is also located in a cute small town, check this place out!

My parents and I ate here twice. The food selection is quite varied, way more than just pizza, and the service and drinks are exceptional. The owner Allesandro is a very professional individual who makes the customer feel welcome. I would recommend this over other restaurants in Greve in Chianti. They are open late, and there is outdoor seating, with no traffic driving by. OK for kids, sort of. On reconsideration, I cannot find any fault. Go for it! The pizza was very nice with the thin crust.

So many times the restaurants closest to a town's mass trans hubs are places to grab a quick, cheap bite that is just so-so. We were on our way to the Greve Chianti festival and passed by La Cantina without giving it much of a glance. We got to the square and realized we were hungry and figured it'd be best to get some food before drinking a bucket of Chianti. We sat down at one restaurant on the square and we were ignored for 20-minutes and saw other diners being ignored, too. So we left and headed to La Cantina. It was very busy and the manager made sure to acknowledge our presence right away to say we'd get a table in minutes. He and one other server worked like maniacs in the tight quarters of the outdoor seating area. There is a coperta, but we got a nice glass of prosecco and some baked dough snacks and dessert for it. My bf and I both ordered a pizza. They were huuuuuuge! We really only needed one! The crust was super-crispy, the sauce was tangy and the toppings were very fresh. Really delicious. As a dessert they gave us small samples of 3-desserts, which was a perfect way to end the meal. If you eat outside, you pay inside. I added a star because after the wine festival, I really needed to use the facilities before the hour-long bus ride back to Florence. When I walked up to La Cantina, the manager recognized me from earlier and ushered me into the restaurant. I grabbed his arm and said "Grazie, grazie!!!!" because I was desperate! When I was finished I offered up a euro on the counter, but he pushed it back and said something in Italian that I took to mean, "don't worry about it". That was very nice of him. Oh, and he's big on fist bumps, so prepare to bump back!

Loved this place! We plan on coming back again for dinner tomorrow night. The pizza and seafood pasta were on point. The glass of wine handed to us upon arrival, to the dessert wine and dessert after our meal, were a pleasant and welcome surprise.