Relais Il Falconiere
Hotel and restaurant in the country
Set between Tuscany and Umbria, this elegant residence, built in 1600, was home to poet Antonio Guadagnoli in the XIXth century. Today, Il Falconiere, which retains all the splendour of its historical past, has been magnificently restored. 13 guest rooms and 6 suites, resplendent with beautiful antique furniture, offer exquisite comfort. Savour regional cuisine while enjoying superb views of the idyllic Tuscan countryside. ...Read more
Italy, Cortona (Arezzo)

Il Bottaccio di Montignoso
Hotel and restaurant in a village
In northern Tuscany, just 3 kilometres from the beaches on the Tyrrhenian coast, an old XVIIth century oil mill has been restored and converted into a very comfortable inn. Gentle, sloping wooded hills are the setting for this charming villa with varnished floors and coffered ceilings. Unparalleled service and Mediterranean cuisine served in the surprising and delightful swimming pool room. ...Read more
Italy, Montignoso

Restaurant Enoteca Pinchiorri
Restaurant ‘Relais Gourmand’ in town
Gourmets from five continents flock to this Florentine Renaissance palace. They are welcomed by Giorgio Pinchiorri who helps them choose from the 150,000 bottles in his unique cellar. In the kitchen, Annie Féolde, in close cooperation with Italo Bassi and Riccardo Monco, will delight you with «le risotto comme un "Cacciucco"», «le pigeon à la diable avec haricots blancs, petit salé et oignons grelots». ...Read more
Italy, Firenze

Hotel Relais Borgo San Felice
Hotel and restaurant in the country
This charming inn is set in the medieval village of San Felice, nestling in the hills of the Chianti Classico, in the heart of the magnificent Tuscan countryside. The inn’s elegant stone façade looks out across a labyrinth of winding alleyways and shaded piazzas, and its beautifully decorated rooms are havens of comfort and charm. Mediterranean cuisine with a strong regional influence featuring typical produce. ...Read more
Italy, Castelnuovo Berardenga (SI)

Hotel Certosa di Maggiano
Hotel and restaurant in the country
The oldest Carthusian monastery in Tuscany was converted in 1975 into a beautiful setting for an exceptional stay. Behind its magnificent walls discover the true harmony of character, charm, calm courtesy and a cuisine featuring light, elegant dishes - a tribute to the richness of Tuscan tradition. 17 rooms - each with its unique style, view and furnishings - open onto the gentle, rolling Tuscan countryside. ...Read more
Italy, Siena

Gallia Palace Hotel
Hotel and restaurant on the seafront
The Gallia is devoted to «dolce farniente». Enjoy the shade of century-old pine trees on the private beach (450 metres away), the pool, a massage or steam bath at the beauty centre and savour seafood specialities and Tuscan wines. Explore medieval villages and Etruscan ruins and be part of Grosseto’s summer festivities such as the famous Rodeo of the Rose. ...Read more
Italy, Punta Ala, Grosseto

Il Pellicano
Hotel and restaurant on the seafront
On the Argentario peninsula, Porto Ercole is home to one of the most luxurious and elegant hotels in Italy with endless sea views. A central building and various villas are tucked away in a vast Mediterranean garden. Paths wind their way from terraced patios to the swimming pool and private beach. Very spacious rooms with gazebos sheltered by pine trees, private boats, informal and fine dining. ...Read more
Italy, Porto Ercole

Hotel La Collegiata
Hotel and restaurant in the country
Originally a Franciscan convent built in 1587, this magnificent hotel overlooks the heart of the Chianti wine region and is only a few kilometres away from the medieval city of San Gimignano. The guest rooms are located in the former cloister. You will dine under the Roman vaulting of the ancient chapel richly decorated in the sumptuous red and gold so reminiscent of the Siennese Renaissance. From the uppermost floors, you can discover the 13 towers of San Gimignano. ...Read more
Italy, San Gimignano

Hotel Cala del Porto
Hotel and restaurant on the seafront
Situated on a hillside covered with pine trees, the estate looks onto the south edge of the Bay of Follonica and the small port of Punta Ala, the fashionable seaside resort. The hotel Cala del Porto enjoys a beautiful setting with fine vistas of the white sandy beaches. From the covered terrace, there is a panoramic view of the island of Elba. State-of-the-art furnishings, elegant interior, sophisticated, warm decor. Private beach 3 kilometres away. ...Read more
Italy, Punta Ala

Villa la Vedetta
Hotel and restaurant in town
A true «Urban Resort» unique in Florence. Romantic neo-renaissance villa, today a refined hotel of only 18 deluxe rooms and suites in exclusive panoramic position on Piazzale Michelangelo, with breathtaking view of Florence only a few steps from Ponte Vecchio. Prestigious rooms elegantly furnished and equipped with the most modern comforts. Elegant dining room to savour the delights of international cuisine. ...Read more
Italy, Firenze

Caino
Restaurant 'Relais Gourmand' and hotel in the country
In a forgotten corner of Tuscany, the medieval village of Montemerano shelters a charming, traditional residence where you can be sure of a warm welcome. This is where Valeria Piccini prepares her distinctive light and tasty cuisine featuring the diversity of regional products: ricotta associée à la truffe, crème légère de pomme de terre aux œufs de caille et parmesan, agneau au confit de basilic. Strict simplicity. ...Read more
Italy, Montemerano

Arnolfo Ristorante
Restaurant ‘Relais Gourmand’ in the country
Situated in a medieval village in Tuscany, the restaurant Arnolfo is a worthy representative of Italian gourmet cuisine, The setting is simple yet elegant and in the light-filled, almost crystal-like dining room, the period furniture and modern paint-ings seem to echo the chef’s philosophy: cuisine that respects Tuscan tradition but is consistently innovative by practicing subtle pairings of various fresh products from the region like the «raviolis de homard avec de petits calmars, dans une sauce de crustacés et délices de printemps». ...Read more
Italy, Colle di Val d’Elsa Siena