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Il Celliere a Castagnoli

loc. Castagnoli, Via del Castello 2 | frazione di Gaiole in Chianti (SI), 53013 Gaiole in Chianti, Italy
+39 0577 731921
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Price range: €19 - €45
Cuisines: Italian
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, Delivery, After-hours
Restaurant details
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, Delivery, After-hours
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Auckland
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013 via mobile

We had dinner here last night and it was fantastic. Max is a great host, attentive, informative and friendly. The pecorino soufflé was rich and flavoursome. My husband loved his venison casserole and my goose was moist and sweet. The desserts sublime. The simplicity of the strawberries - yum. I hope we'll be back tomorrow night.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

I live in the area and also work in the tourism industry, which is how I was introduced to Max and Il Celliere. His charming little restaurant has since become my favorite place to have dinner and take guests from out of town. I am a glutard and also have some food sensitivities but Max is really accomodating and attentive... More

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Chester, United Kingdom
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12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2013

A gorgeous location, friendly italian owner in a very pretty setting. Fabulous food & wine... the meat is lovely especially the steak and lamb chops and the ravioli on the starter menu is delicious! The home made bread is the best I've had in the whole of Tuscany! Well worth a visit to one of the best restaurants in Tuscany!

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Beaconsfield, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2013

Great food, excellent service, good atmosphere, good value for money, nice wine, imaginiative menu. What more can you say.

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istanbul
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2013

Perfect location, perfect staff, perfect food...wine extraordinary...1000 year old building, feels like ancient rome...thank you for everything....mille grazie....see you next year

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Montefienali
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2013

We have a house in the Area and have been going for many years and so we know the restaurants very well. This is now one of our new favorites. The area is beautiful and the service excellent but above all the food is amazing- traditional but with some fresh items on the menu particularly the daily specials from the... More

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Irvine, California
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27 reviews 27 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013 via mobile

My husband and I ate here in our honeymoon. The bread and olive oil were homemade and delicious! We got a meat plate for antipasti, then the gnioccheti for primi piatti, splitting both. I got the guinea fowl and my husband got the beef strips. Both were excellent. For dessert, we split the strawberry basil cake. The whole meal including... More

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Rome, Lazio, Italy
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3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

You have to try hard to find Il Celliere: turn left towards the Rocca of Castagnoli, park, and then bear left around the Rocca until you come to an arched entrance. The restaurant, entirely unmarked, is just ahead of you up a flight of steps. tt seems that the Siena Province has made everyone take their signs down. The restaurant... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2013 via mobile

This place is great. I have eaten here a few times and enjoyed it always. The food is very authentic and the wine list is both amazingly good and well priced. Max does a great job running the place and is always friendly

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Hingham, Massachusetts, United States
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2013

My husband and I dined here in October and I want to go back to Tuscany just to eat there again! The owner Max was very welcoming and provided us with impeccable service! The food was the best meal we had our entire vacation. We each ordered one of every course thinking that they would by typical small European sizes.... More

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IlCelliere009, Proprietario at Il Celliere a Castagnoli, responded to this review
31 January 2013

Thank you so much Miss Holovacs. I remember your visit of the last season and I am very glad that our job has matched your expectatives. I have read that you will come again in Tuscany and maybe in this region. I'll be glad to meet you again! I have also read other reviews that you have written mentioning my... More

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