I second Vini e Vecchi Sapori, also try Borgo Antico in Santa Spirito. Other places you look at would be Enoteca Fuori Porta on the way to San Minato, Marione near Via Tornabuoni bt possibly not best choice for August! La Posta... (3 replies, last updated by cgutstein July 4, 2009)

. Casalinga near Santa Spirito is also good, total hole in the wall but very reasonable. Il Santa Bevitore more upscale is also very good. If you are heading to San Miniato or Piazzale Michelangelo go to Fuori Porta (4 replies, last updated by LotsC July 22, 2009)

off Piazza della Signoria); Buca del Orafo another good choice as is Osteria Santa Spirito... Re Snacks/lunches Fuori Porta on the way up to Piazzale Michelangelo is fantastic and there are other enotecas Volpe e Luovo (just over... (4 replies, last updated by Sherri March 28, 2007)

-25 a head), while the latter three will cost a bit more (from €40-70 a head). there’s also il laghetto pizzeria in la morra, fuori porta (unfortunate atmosphere, but amazing burrata pizza) in cinzano, and the... (4 replies, last updated by winnie October 10, 2005)

dinner: Buca dell’Orafo Florence – Wednesday lunch: 'Ino pre-dinner: Le Volpi e L’Uva dinner: Il Santo bevitore Florence – Thursday lunch: Cafe Cibreo dinner: aperitivi tour @ Fuori Porta, Noir, QB Quantobasta. (9 replies, last updated by intrepid May 2, 2009)

. Ribollita and papa al pomodoro to die for. Enoteca Fuori Porta, just above the gate — Great selection of wines by glass or bottle, good menu for lighter meals (lunch or dinner) —- a couple pastas, a few soups,... (9 replies, last updated by Eva February 18, 2005)

) -Trattoria Quattro Leoni (the pear pasta probably has a million calories, but it is divine; make a reservation and try to sit outside if it’s nice; Oltrarno) -Fuori Porta (light meal/lunch; great wine enoteca; Oltrarno) -La... (11 replies, last updated by CJT May 13, 2009)

Quattro Leoni Fuori Porta La Casalinga Fratelli Munaciello Borgo Antica Il Rufrillo Cantinetta dei Verranzzano Teatro del Sale Price isn’t a huge issue; we are all in agreement that Italian food is one of the big reasons we... (14 replies, last updated by mkdonovan October 3, 2009)

Oltrarno: Highly recommend Il Tranvai (oltrarno) for the grandma’s kitchen-type dishes (unbelievably good ribollita) and truly friendly service. Enoteca Fuori Porta for a good list of wines by the glass and light eats (huge... (16 replies, last updated by jen kalb March 15, 2005)

and Sabatini. If you are heading up to San Miniato or just feel like something different get an outside table at Enoteca FuoriPorta very simple, gives you the opportunity to try out wines by the glass and lighter food. I hope... (25 replies, last updated by intrepid September 29, 2007)

, at the Ristorante Fuori Porta (the name means outside the gates, and it was a short walk from our hotel, in a residential area of Siena. Delicious pasta with cinghiale sauce, good asparagus, fun appetizer buffet, had a tasting... (8 replies, last updated by Jim Dixon October 19, 2000)

?), with friendly service. Here are some options I’ve found through my research (including searching this board): Enoteca Fuori Porta Le Mossacce Trattoria Guelfa Alla Vecchia Bettola Quattro Leoni Coco Lezzone what else? Thanks SO... (2 replies, last updated by CJT March 15, 2009)

'Uva and Fuori Porta are both great (especially when you want to eat but aren’t in the mood for a full meal), as is Santo Bevitore — all three are in the Oltrarno. in Rome, there are some great, only-in-Rome places in... (20 replies, last updated by Big Cicada June 27, 2007)