Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 05 6690 4181;
www.palazzomalfattiresidenzadepoca.com
;
Via Moncini 10; d €60-115, t €90-165, q
€120-230, 5-bed €150-290; )
These seven apartments in a 13th-century
palazzo
overlooking
Piazza Garibaldi are an attractive option for self-catering guests who want to stay for a
while (rates drop for stays of more than two nights). The building's conversion hasn't
been handled as cleverly as it could have been, but the strangely arranged spaces are com-
fortable and reasonably well equipped, with good bathrooms.
Podere Riparbella
(
AGRITURISMO
€€
05 6691 5557;
www.riparbella.com
;
Località Sopra Pian di Mucini; s €82-94, d €164-184;
closed
early Jan-mid-Apr; )
The Swiss owners of this 46-hectare estate 5km outside town
have spent the last 20-odd years building an ecologically sustainable farm operation. The
11 guest rooms are in a charming old building with communal lounge and terrace. A deli-
cious four-course dinner uses home-grown and local products and is included in the room
price. No credit cards.
Eating & Drinking
Il Bacchino
(Via Moncini 8; 9am-10pm Mar-Jan, closed Sun & Mon Feb)
Owner Magdy Lamei may not be a
local (in fact, he's from Cairo), but it would be hard to find anyone else as knowledgeable
and passionate about local artisanal produce. Come here for a tasting of local wines, or to
stock up on picnic provisions including wine, jams, cheese and cured meats.
DELI
€
La Tana del Brillo Parlante
MAP
TUSCAN
€€
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( 05 6690 1274; Vicolo del Ciambellano 4; meals €32; noon-2.30pm & 7.30-10pm Thu-Tue Dec-
Oct)
Satisfying the Slow Food checklist to the letter, this self-described 'smallest
osteria
in
Italy' seats a mere 10 people (in summer up to another six can squeeze into tiny alley
tables) and serves deliciously authentic Maremmese dishes. If you intend to dine here in
summer or on the weekend, reserve well in advance. No credit cards.
L'Osteria da Tronca
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€€
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