This was the only B & B we stayed in during our 6 week holiday in Europe and so it was a very different experience to the apartments and hotels we had previously stayed in. The hospitality was lovely with lots of food, wine and plenty of suggestions for where to go. Fulvio loaned us a couple of books for... More

My wife and I visited Il Vicario in early September 2011. She had arranged a cooking class with Fulvio and Katia through friends of ours. This was a complete surprise to me and what a wonderful experience it was! We did not experience an overnight stay, so my review is based solely on the warm hospitality and cooking insight I... More

My husband and my brother and I stayed here for 3 nights in November. We had signed up for the cooking class and had intended to stay for that night only. We bought a good map from the tourist bureau in San Gimignano and walked the scenic route through olive groves and vineyards to reach Il Vicario. We were immediately... More

Location was a little off the beaten path but it was really worth being lost for. Fulvio and Katia's hospitality was unforgettable. Even though we got in at around 11PM, Fulvio was up and waiting for us. He has a witty sense of humor and speaks good English and French. He tells us stories and gives his point of view... More

What more can one say! My wife & I, as well as some of my Italian relatives stayed at il Vicario several weeks ago. What a pleasant experience! Great accomodation, great location (close to San Gimignano) and absolutely fantastic food...........my Italian relatives refused to eat anywhere else! I will definitely be back! Bruno, Rita & The Italians More

Definitely, our stay at Il Vicario was a highlight of our time in Italy. Katia and Fulvio's hospitality was beyond expectations - from a welcoming glass of wine and snack mid-afternoon to a lovely tea tray and caring attentiveness the day I was sick. We have also been telling anyone who will listen how much we enjoyed our delicious dinners... More

One of the highlights of our recent 2 week adventure in Italy. You can read from other recent reviews the menu of what you prepare for the beginner's class. Katia was so much fun and made this a wonderful experience. We look forward to trying our hand at all these recipies at home. Be sure to get GPS coordinates if... More

I really wanted to give Il Vicario a 5 star review, as it was recommended by my friend who visited last month. However that would not be representative of our stay - so here is a balanced review of our experience. Good points: - Hospitality - Fulvio and Katia were wonderful hosts who made our stay very welcome. Fulvio is... More

My partner and I booked the Tuscan cooking class for lunch whilst we were in San Gimignano last month. We were looking for a genuine taste of authentic Tuscan cooking techniques and home-made food. Boy did Il Vicario deliver. Hands down the class was one of the best experiences during our 6 night stay in Tuscany. Although Katia was unfortunately... More