A quiet table steps from the centre of Pienza, in the heart of the Val d’Orcia. At La Piazzetta, typical Tuscan food is the star: our farm-to-fork cooking follows the rhythm of the seasons and uses local ingredients — away from the noise of the tourist spots.
Signature dishes
Handmade pici pasta with pecorino cheese, black pepper and fresh truffle
Hand-cut Chianina beef tartare, Vinsanto-marinated egg yolk, mustard and crispy black kale
Ravioli filled with braised Cinta Senese pork, Brunello reduction and basil cream
Cinta Senese pork cheek braised in Brunello di Montalcino, potato purée and roasted spring onion
Val d’Orcia rack of lamb in pistachio crust, honey sauce and crispy artichokes
Chianina T-bone steak, Fiorentina style
→ Full menu with prices (English)
The wine cellar
Our list tells the story of the Val d’Orcia and Tuscany: Brunello di Montalcino, Nobile di Montepulciano, Orcia DOC, whites and sparkling wines, plus a shelf of rarities — Sassicaia, Solaia, Ornellaia. Good wines by the glass, every day.
Hours & where to find us
Open every day: lunch 12:00–2:00 pm · dinner 7:00–10:00 pm.
Via della Madonnina 4, Pienza (Siena) — a few steps from the old town centre.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to book a table?
Reservations are recommended, especially for dinner between May and September. Book online in seconds or call +39 0578 754145.
Do you have vegetarian dishes?
Yes: pumpkin flan with Val d’Orcia saffron, handmade pici cacio e pepe, classic Tuscan ribollita and garden sides.
Do you serve the Fiorentina steak?
Yes — Chianina T-bone steak (bistecca alla fiorentina), priced at €6 per 100 g.
Where can I park in Pienza?
Pienza’s old town is pedestrian only: public car parks sit just outside the walls, a few minutes’ walk from the restaurant.