La Piazzetta Pienza
Via della Madonnina, 4 · Pienza (SI) 0578 754145
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Restaurant · Pienza

Restaurant in Pienza — Authentic Tuscan Cuisine

The terrace under the pergola at La Piazzetta, Pienza

A quiet table on the little square of San Gregorio in Pienza, two minutes’ walk from the main street, in the heart of the Val d’Orcia. At La Piazzetta Tuscan food comes first: our kitchen follows the seasons and cooks with local ingredients, away from the noise of the tourist spots.

Signature dishes

La Cruda della Terra di Toscana18 €

Hand-cut Chianina beef tartare – 150 g, with a herb bread crisp, Vin Santo–marinated egg yolk, and Caesar dressing

L’Essenza Contadina15 €

Handmade pici pasta with traditional Tuscan garlic sauce

Le Pappardelle del Bosco16 €

Pappardelle with traditional wild boar ragù

Il Filetto del Bosco28 €

Beef tenderloin with porcini mushrooms

Il Tempo del Camino20 €

«Fornacina» slow-cooked peppery beef stew with mashed potatoes

La Fiorentina della Piazzetta6 €/100 g

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 rarities such as Sassicaia, Solaia and Ornellaia (ask about availability). Wine by the glass starts at 5 €, and the Brunello is poured by the glass too, at 12 €.

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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), on the little square of San Gregorio, two minutes’ walk from the main street.

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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. The autumn menu has several dishes based on vegetables, cheese and fresh pasta, with no meat or fish in the recipe: among the starters Il Mosaico d’Autunno (pumpkin, porcini, sage and hazelnuts), L’Abbraccio delle Colline (broccoli flan with pecorino) and La Tavolozza delle Crete (carrot and turmeric flan); among the first courses Il Tesoro della Massaia, ricotta and spinach raviolo with butter and sage; and the sides, from ratatouille to cannellini beans. If you follow a vegetarian diet, tell our staff: the kitchen will confirm the ingredients of every dish.

Do you serve the Fiorentina steak?

Yes: the 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.

What about allergies and intolerances?

The full allergen list is available at the restaurant and in the menu. Tell our staff about any need: the kitchen will suggest alternatives.

Find us

Map & directions

Via della Madonnina 4, on the little square of San Gregorio, two minutes from the old town. The centre of Pienza is pedestrian: public car parks are just outside the walls, a short walk away.

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