Osteria di Passignano
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The abbey Badia a Passignano cuts an imposing figure in the lonesome landscape of the Chianti, 4 km above the village of Sambuca Val di Pesa.
The vaulted basement presents itself in a rustic but genteel style. The tables are elegantly laid.
The restaurant consists of three interconnected rooms, a wine store, and a cooking academy.
Bread baked on the premises, home-made olive oil, and wine from the family vineyard are the mainstays of this culinary philosophy. Only high-end regional produce are used in the kitchen. Do not miss out on the fluffly "gnocchetti", dove on eggplant, tomato and mint, or the "Crostata ai agrumi" – little tarts filled with ricotta mousse and citrus.
Brace yourself for a stunning wine list of 550 vintages. The Super-Tuscans Tignanello, Guado al Tasso and Solaia of the Antinori dynasty of vintners can be ordered by the glass.
The staff under the guidance of Marcello Crini is friendly, competent, and swift.
Osteria di Passignano Restaurant, Tavarnelle Val di Pesa
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Olive oil and wine are at the centre of everything. The chef, Matia Barciulli, loves to refine his dishes with choicest olive oil. For instance, his olive oil frozen yoghurt is simply divine, and so is the Super-Tuscan Solaia.
There is no need to look for a patio as the vaulted cellar is used for dining.
Location: Tavarnelle Val di Pesa | Tuscany
Osteria di Passignano
Via Passignano, 33 · 50028 Tavarnelle Val di Pesa
Phone +39 055 807 12 78