Arnolfo

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Location

By the entrance to the historic centre of Colle Val d'Elsa, with a view of the Tuscan hillside.

Ambience
The classically decorated dining room is dominated by bright hues, while heavy chandeliers are suspended from the ceiling, and the walls are hung in modern art. The atmosphere is cordial and intimate, without any glitz or glamour.
Infrastructure
The restaurant extends over two rooms. On mild summer nights, guests are served on the patio. Just a few houses down from the restaurant, the Trovato brothers operate the tastefully refurbished B&B "Arnolfo" with just four rooms. The price is €220 per night and includes breakfast.
Culinary

Grand culinary art, awarded with two Michelin stars since 2000.

Wine List
Well-appointed wine list with around 550 different vintages, all rather fairly priced.
Service
Marked by excellence! The young service staff headed by Giovanni Trovato is both competent and charming.

Arnolfo Restaurant, Colle di Val d'Elsa

This is the real thing! The cuisine of Gaetano Trovato pays homage to the earth and sea of Tuscany. The way the dishes are prepared suggests a strong influence by classic French cuisine. Then again, there is a buoyancy and exuberance about his oeuvres that will not cease to thrill you. The menu changes every three months. There is one dish, though, that is always listed: breast and leg of dove. The way the dish is prepared varied from one season to the next, and may involve anything from pistachio crusts or pears – just let yourself be surprised. This oeuvre alone is worth a trip to Colle Va d'Elsa, other reasons including the 7-course dinner "Contemporary evolutions" with a price tag of €180 – it is worth every penny of it!

Closed on: Tuesdays and Wednesdays

Price range €€€
Gaetano Trovato manages like no one else to capture the essence of Tuscany and to serve it on a plate. Each course – from the home-made bread to the sweets – bespeaks the chef's love for the product and for his native region, while retaining its vibrantly youthful signature.
The cherry on top would be a valet parking service, because trying to find a place to park can be a real bugbear.

Location: Colle di Val d'Elsa | Tuscany

Arnolfo
Viale della Rimembranza, 24 · 53034 Colle di Val d'Elsa
Phone +39 0577 92 05 49

arnolfo.com
booking@arnolfo.com

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