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Meublé Il Riccio
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B&B
€€
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( 0578 75 77 13;
www.ilriccio.net
;
Via Talosa 21; standard r €100-110, superior r €120-160;
)
Not many buildings have been owned by the same family for 800 years, but this one
has. Now a hugely atmospheric B&B, it showcases art, antiques and chandeliers acquired
over the centuries and offers guests a choice of standard and superior rooms - opt for a su-
perior if possible (some of these have balconies and all have views).
There's an impressive breakfast salon and a terrace with a spectacular view. Breakfast
costs €8.
Eating & Drinking
Osteria Acquacheta
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OSTERIA
€
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( 0578 71 70 86;
www.acquacheta.eu
; Via del Teatro 22; meals €20; 12.15-4pm & 7.30-10.30pm
Wed-Mon)
Hugely popular with locals and tourists alike, this bustling place specialises in
bistecca alla fiorentina
(chargrilled T-bone steak)
,
which comes to the table in huge,
lightly seared and exceptionally flavoursome slabs (don't even
think
of asking for it to be
served otherwise). Lunch sittings are at 12.15pm and 2.15pm; dinner at 7.30pm and
9.15pm - book ahead.
La Grotta
( 0578 75 74 79;
www.lagrottamontepulciano.it
;
Via San Biagio 15; meals €44, 6-course tasting menu
€48; 12.30-2.30pm & 7.30-10pm Thu-Tue, closed mid-Jan-mid-Mar)
Facing the High Renais-
sance Tempio di San Biagio on the road to Chiusi, La Grotta has elegant dining rooms and
a gorgeous courtyard garden that's perfect for summer dining. The food is traditional with
a modern twist or two, and service is exemplary. A hint: don't skip dessert.
TRADITIONAL ITALIAN
€€€
E Lucevan Le Stelle
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WINE BAR
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(
www.locandasanfrancesco.it
; Piazza San Francesco 5; 11.30am-11pm Easter-Oct; )
Comfy
couches, cool jazz (both on the sound system and live) and modern art on the walls are the
hallmarks at this laid-back wine bar and bistro. Dishes (antipasto plates €4.50 to €8,
piadi-
nas
(Italian flatbread) €6, pastas €6.50 to €9) are simple but tasty and there's an outdoor
terrace that's a perfect spot for an
aperitivo
.
