La Bandita Townhouse Hotel

We went to the restaurant and had one of the most delicious meals in Italy! I would give 6 stars for gluten-free options, which are really rare in the sea of ​​Italian pasta! In addition, there were no crowds, they have a beautiful patio and you can relax from the hustle and bustle of Pienza.

I did not stay at the hotel, but I made a reservation at the Ristorante during my trip to Pienza (totally worth visiting). I was expecting the typical good food, good wine combo that you find in most of Tuscany, but the Ristorante was at a different level. Everything me and my wife had was perfect. The octopus with stracciatela (!) appetizer was tasty and well balanced. The raviolo with ossobuco and foie-gras was something I will not forget (just have it!) and even my wife (who is gluten intolerant) had a wonderful penne with pesto and parmigiano (yes, I had to try it). Then I had the tiramissu and I have to say it is, hands down, one of the best I ever had. On top of this fantastic meal in a wonderful medieval town, the Ristorante offers excellent wine by the glass (which is our default choice for lunch). I strongly recommend the Townhouse Ristorante!