Where to eat

In the heart of Arezzo, in Piazza San Francesco, Le Chiavi d’Oro is a sophisticated restaurant featuring designer interiors and a warm, elegant atmosphere. It blends Tuscan tradition with contemporary touches: homemade pasta, reimagined dishes, and local ingredients take center stage.

Located in Piazza Grande, Logge Vasari is housed inside an ancient building designed by Giorgio Vasari and once used as a historic salt customs house. The space, restored with stone walls, frescoed vaults, and historical details, evokes Renaissance elegance. The menu features seasonal dishes made with local ingredients, offering a refined reinterpretation of Tuscan tradition.

Situated beneath the splendid Vasari loggia in Piazza Grande, La Lancia d’Oro is a family-run restaurant that has been part of Arezzo’s historic center for decades. Here, guests can enjoy traditional Aretine and Tuscan cuisine, featuring handmade pasta, homemade bread, and a carefully curated wine list.

With roots dating back to the 18th century, Antica Osteria L’Agania is a rustic, authentic, and family-run establishment. Managed by four generations, it is a true landmark of Aretine cuisine: ribollita, stewed snails, and grifi are just some of the historic dishes you can enjoy here.

La Vigna is a traditional trattoria in the heart of Arezzo, known for its warm, family-friendly atmosphere and authentic Tuscan cuisine. Guests can enjoy Chianina beef, pappardelle with wild boar, and other rustic dishes in a simple yet welcoming setting.

Overlooking Piazza Grande, next to the Vasari Loggia, Osteria Grande is the contemporary project of chef Fatjon Goga. The restaurant offers three tasting menus that celebrate Tuscany, combining excellent local ingredients with Mediterranean creativity.

In the heart of Arezzo’s historic center, on Via San Francesco, La Buca di San Francesco is a historic restaurant with roots dating back to 1929. The space features neo-medieval frescoes and an elegant yet warm atmosphere, making it a local landmark. Guests can enjoy traditional Aretine dishes with a strong focus on seasonal ingredients.

This historic trattoria in Arezzo, on Via Madonna del Prato, has been preserving authentic Tuscan cuisine for over a century. Recipes passed down through generations are prepared with local, zero-kilometer ingredients. The menu changes with the seasons, featuring dishes such as porcini mushrooms, homemade pasta, and typical local meats.

In the heart of Arezzo, this restaurant combines the elegance of Tuscan tradition with a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Loved by locals for its “home-style yet refined” cuisine, it features homemade pasta, seasonal ingredients, and classic dishes thoughtfully reinterpreted.

Nestled in the hills surrounding Arezzo, in Campriano, La Capannaccia is a rustic tavern with traditional Tuscan charm. Dating back to 1967, the restaurant is renowned for its charcoal-grilled dishes, classic pasta recipes, and its warm, authentic atmosphere.

Located in Piazza Sant’Agostino, Saffron is an elegant restaurant that combines seafood, fusion sushi, and Mediterranean influences. The cuisine focuses on high-quality raw dishes such as tartares, shellfish, sushi, and creative preparations, while also offering carefully crafted cooked options.

The setting is modern, minimalist, and meticulously designed, with great attention to the wine list, featuring boutique labels and European excellence.

Nestled in the natural surroundings of the Il Borro estate, just a few kilometers from Arezzo, this gourmet tavern offers a contemporary reinterpretation of Tuscan cuisine. The restaurant features a panoramic terrace overlooking the medieval village, and an open kitchen where guests can watch the chef at work.