Osteria Fra Paolino

Very nice setting and dining experience. Good attentive service. Excellent food. Veal cheeks were the best that I have had and the pici pasta was delicious. The wine list was exceptional- great bottle of vino nobile riserva.

On a cold overcast day I did not know what I wanted to do with my day. So I scanned The Fork and found this restaurant. There are two highly rated restaurants in this small town and in the end I decided on this one! It did not disappoint. The food was good but the service even better becaUe of Andrea. He was kind and let me struggle through my Italian. I can imagine a evening meal would be exceptional but I loved being there on a quiet Tuesday for lunch. Worth the visit to this charming town.

Excellent pasta, we recommend the duck ravioli and the tuna. The service was just right and it was lovely to sit outside on the terrace taking in the lovely village of Monticchiello

This was THE highlight of our trip to Italy. Not only was the food the absolute best thing we ate out of many beautiful things, the server and the chef were so hospitable. This chef really should be famous. His brilliant pairings between the food and the wine were innovative, and really perfectly balanced. As of someone, I find this incredibly rare. The dessert was a once in a lifetime spectacle of white chocolate, olive, and almond. The ambience was cool on the inside and reminded you of being in an Italian grandmothers seller eating with her family. I’ve literally never had an experience like this, and I likely will not again. an absolute jewel in Pienza.

The restaurant offers not only top-notch food but also an unforgettable experience. We came for dinner and ended up with much more. The staff was well-informed and ensured we felt cared for throughout our visit. They explained each dish in detail, helping us both taste and understand the cuisine. Despite having just 12 options on the menu, the food was among the best we've ever had. It's clear the team put significant effort into perfecting each element before serving it. The ambience exceeded our expectations as well; the quietness of Monticchiello in the evening made it feel like a private city tour. Overall, Fra Paolino has earned our loyalty, and we are eager to recommend it to others!