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Travellers' Choice2023
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Italian, Seafood, Mediterranean, Tuscan, Central-Italian
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Lunch, Dinner, After-hours
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Reviewed 1 January 2024 via mobile

Beautiful atmosphere, very nice and personal service and the food is incredible. Definitely a highlight of our Tuscany-trip!

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 14 November 2023

If you ever get a chance to experience a Special Dinner at the Enoteca, I very highly recommend you attend one. My wife and I attended the seafood/fish six course dinner on 11/11/23. It was an incredible culinary adventure. Every course tasted excellent and highlighted...a unique flavor profile. My appetite was piqued before tasting the dish because each was beautifully presented.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 1 August 2023

Excellent staff who made us feel special. Tomato sorbetto was delicious and so were the red meat and wine. Location is perfect in cute and historic piazza. Thank you Sylvia and everyone for great service! -Eric and Julie

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 8 July 2023

Outstanding food & priced very well. Sylvia & Rudolpho are very attentive, friendly & make your visit comfortable & enjoyable. Both made recommendations on the food & wine. Excellent place for dinner, booking is a good idea as it’s popular.

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 7 June 2023 via mobile

Be sure to make reservations!! This restaurant may have the best food we’ve had in Tuscany!! The food was authentic and beautiful. The service was wonderful. We highly recommend this place!!

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 15 September 2022

The last time we were in Cetona we discovered Osteria del Merlo on our last evening and that was 15 years ago. It was the best meal of our two week stay. This trip we're staying 10 minutes away in Sarteano but the first chance...we got, we returned and we were not disappointed! The food and ambience cannot be beat. I had an eggplant starter that was beyond good. I had a pici pasta dish for my second course and for my main course I had a steak dish but I can't recall the name. And leave room for dessert! We are already planning our return in the spring. There is plenty of outdoor seating but trust me, inside is where it's at! My review would not be complete if I didn't mention our server Sylvia. We wanted to take her home with us!More

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed 8 September 2022 via mobile

This is the best restaurant in Cetona. The food, service and venue are all incredible. We live in the area and love everything about this place. Make it top of your list!

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed 25 July 2022 via mobile

As always, a fabulous lunch at the Merlo. The welcome was warm, food delicious (notably the squid ink pasta, carpaccio and the semifreddo) and the local Chardonnay recommended to us was excellent.

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed 13 July 2022

great service, great food, great ambience i always look forward to the restaurant when coming to cetona

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed 28 October 2021

I visited Cetona recently for a FAI event covering the entire borgo. For lunch, I reserved a table at L'osteria del Merlo and was impressed. It is so rare to find a restaurant that can do it all excellent: service, food, wine and ambiance. I...praise Silvia and Rodolfo who served and managed the front of the house. The food is not solely typical Tuscan. There are eclectic menu variations on Tuscan favorites as well as inventive selections. Go with the suggestions of the waiters. We did and were pleasantly surprised. The house red wine is intoxicating and a great value. The ambiance is an updated old cantina with an authentic feel to it. The prices are all reasonable. Would I return to dine here again? Absolutely YES! Would I recommend it to others? Absolutely YES! Praise to Silvia and Rodolfo! Brava and Bravo!More

Date of visit: October 2021
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Reviewed 2 October 2021 via mobile

Over the top in every regard; service, ambience,food and accommodating staff. Would encourage dining there and I’ll be back.

Date of visit: October 2021
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Reviewed 10 June 2021 via mobile

We had a marvellous evening with friends. First stated at their vine bar, switched to the restaurant afterwards. Good vines and food.

Date of visit: May 2021
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Reviewed 17 July 2020 via mobile

Great restaurant! Food excellent, service very good, nice to sit outside, beautiful inside. All ingredients for a fantastic evening!

Date of visit: July 2020
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Reviewed 15 July 2020 via mobile

A lovely restaurant in the main square of beautiful Cetona. The waiter was very attentive and hospitable and food delicious.

Date of visit: July 2020
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Reviewed 28 June 2020 via mobile

Excellent!! Service... excellent Negatives ... nothing!! Well done!! Keep Up the good work!! Good wine list... even though the price is a tip higher!

Date of visit: June 2020
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L Osteria del Merlo is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4.5