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This is, without a doubt, one of the region's most creative restaurants—an intimate place with a menu that's Tuscan but not (its signature egg yolk starter is done with élan). Not a step is missed, and although it's possible to order à la carte, the tasting menu is also a good way to go. When it's warm, you can sit outside in an enclosed courtyard.
Wonderful wines pair beautifully with the tasty morsels served atop toasted bread, though if you want something more substantial than the delicious cheese plate, consider the soup of the day. This place is an oasis in a town overrun with day visitors; though it's still very much in the center, it's far from the madding crowds.
Although it calls itself an osteria (tavern), this place much more resembles a wine bar, with a bill of fare that includes several different types of pâtés and a short list of seasonal soups and salads. The sampler of goat cheeses, which can be paired with local wines, should not be missed. Operatic arias tend to play softly in the background, and service is courteous.
