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Chianti Classico and roasted veal shank), these zoom around the old-fashioned dining
room pushed by waiters intent on piling diners' plates high.
Vegetarians have no need to fear, thoug h - the
uova con tartufo marzolino fresco
(om-
elette topped with shaved black truffles) is a triumph, as are the home-made pasta served
with truffles or fresh porcini mushrooms, the antipasti spread and the tasty side dishes.
Ristorante Fiorentino
( 0575 74 20 33;
www.ristorantefiorentino.it
; Via Luca Pacioli 60; meals €40; 12.30-2.30pm &
7.30-10.30pm Thu-Tue)
No wonder locals come here to celebrate birthdays and big dates -
the dining room is adorned with antique furniture, chandeliers and objets d'art, and genial
host Alessio makes everyone feel like special guests. The food is traditional with an occa-
sional modern twist, and there's an excellent wine list.
TRADITIONAL ITALIAN
€€
Enoteca Guidi
( 0575 74 19 07;
www.locandaguidi.it
; Via Luca Pacioli 44-46; 11am-midnight Thu-Sat, Mon &
Tue, 6-11pm Sun)
Owner Saverio presides over the teensy
enoteca
but also keeps a close eye
on the rear dining space, where simple meals (€34) are served. Enjoy a local artisanal beer
(Saverio recommends 'La Tipografica') or a glass of vino (everything from local drops to
fashionable Super Tuscans).
WINE BAR
Torrefazione Alessandrini
(Via Luca Pacioli 31; 7.45am-1pm & 4.30-8pm Mon-Sat Jun-Sep, 7.45am-1pm & 4-7.30 Mon-Sat Oct-
May)
The interior of the town's best-loved cafe has hardly changed over the decades, and
neither have its opening hours (staff close the doors for three hours to go home for lunch
with their families). A bag of the aromatic house blend - roasted on si te - is an essential
weekly purchase for most locals.
CAFE
Shopping
Fuselli e Ricamo
(Via Niccolò Aggiunti 42; 4-8pm Mon, 9am-1pm & 4-8pm Tue-Sat)
Sansepolcro is known for the
quality of its handmade linen lace, and this shop is the best place to purchase it. Afficion-
ados should also visit the
Spazio del Merletto
(Lace Space; Piazza Garibaldi 2)
, where genera-
tions of local women have gathered to learn and practice the art of lacemaking - if you're
lucky, one of the ladies will show you their small museum.
HANDICRAFTS
