Top Siena Dining Experiences

Discover the best of Siena’s traditional cuisine and food scene with the insights of a local insider guide on this small-group food tour. Set off with your foodie guide and group of just 12 fellow gourmands to visit the top artisan food shops, market stands, and other landmark eateries to sample a range of savory and sweet delicacies. Feast on charcuterie boards, pici pasta, ricciarelli cookies, and more as you explore the old town.

Immerse yourself in the heart of Tuscany with a hands-on cooking class that brings farm-fresh ingredients directly to your table. Guided by expert instructors, you'll learn to craft handmade pasta, prepare a rich aglione sauce, and create a delightful fruit tart using homemade preserves. Each step is carefully explained, making it accessible for all skill levels. Enjoy the fruits of your labor with a lunch featuring local delicacies and a tasting of five exquisite wines. This is more than just cooking; it's about savoring the authentic flavors and traditions of Tuscany in a warm, friendly atmosphere.

Sample Italy's flagship Brunello di Montalcino wine in the hills where it’s produced with this exclusive winery tour and tasting at a medieval castle. Join a sommelier for a stroll through the vineyards to learn about the history and production of Brunello at this family-run estate, then relax over a tasting that pairs three different wines with local specialties. Cap off your experience with a three-course Tuscan lunch.

Our dynamic team of cooks, tutors and interpreters will guide our guests on a voyage of discovery of traditional cooking, preparing the most typical of the local dishes, home made pasta with sauces of organic seasonal vegetables from our kitchen garden, melt in the mouth home made gnocchi, bruschetta, second courses like Vin Santo chicken or eggplant parmigiana, delicious desserts.. .all accompanied by our own Chianti Colli Senesi wine. The courses are organized for small groups (2 to 14 pax) and make the most, both our own produce, wine, honey, saffron, extra virgin olive oil, our fresh garden vegetables and also other local produce from neighboring farms. The classes start in the morning at 10.30 ending with a delicious lunch or in the afternoon around 15:30 ending with a wonderful dinner, to celebrate the joy of cooking with all the delicious dishes we have prepared together.

The academy is much more than a cooking school where you can learn traditional dishes, it is an authentic experience that blends tradition, local flavors and Tuscan hospitality. We stand out for the careful selection of ingredients of the territory, many of which are zero km. Position is the very framework of experience. Immersed in the medieval streets a few steps from Piazza del Campo, it gives our guests a unique and suggestive atmosphere where every experience is accompanied by the beauty of Siena.

Learn to cook traditional Italian dishes during this Tuscan cooking class in Siena. From homemade pastas to juicy cuts of meat, a professional chef leads you through a combination of family-favorite recipes and time-tested dishes, culminating with a shared meal and excellent wine. This class is held in a professional kitchen and limited to a small group of 15 people or fewer for a more intimate experience.

There are places you visit and others you live. A few minutes from Siena, between the Chianti hills and the Crete Senesi, the experience slowly takes shape on our panoramic terrace, in the shade of an ancient white mulberry tree. What makes it special is the opportunity to taste our wines directly with those who produce them, in a family-run cellar where each bottle is born from the link with the territory. It is not a standard tasting, but an authentic moment made of stories, flavors and genuine hospitality. The wines tell the story of the territory, the typical Tuscan dishes accompany them and the landscape completes the experience. If you are looking for a real meeting with Tuscany, made of details, hospitality and dedicated time, this is the right place.

Feel like a local, as you accompany your own private cesarina (chef) through a traditional, bustling marketplace in Siena, picking up fresh ingredients as you go. Afterwards, enjoy an exclusive cooking demonstration in your chef’s own home—Italian hospitality at its finest—before tucking into the four-course meal they prepare.

Meet with a local chef-instructor at their home and watch a cooking presentation during this half-day culinary experience in Siena. Learn to prepare a 4-course Italian meal, then enjoy the lunch or dinner that you helped to make with your host. You’ll also sample a selection of red and white wines from Tuscany.

This experience is led by Paolo Nenci, one of Italy’s first “digital farmers”, followed by thousands of people online for his innovative approach to wine and agriculture. The winery was awarded in Dubai in November 2024 for excellence in extra virgin olive oil, a recognition of quality and craftsmanship. You will also taste wines produced with traditional methods, including the historic Vin Santo made with a fermentation mother dating back to 1820. An authentic, award-winning experience in the Tuscan countryside near Montepulciano, far from mass tourism.

Siena sits in the heart of Tuscany, known across the globe for its excellent regional cuisine. Delve into its traditional specialties with this foodie experience that combines a lesson covering Tuscan wines and gourmet delicacies plus a foodie stroll through the old town to sample them for yourself. Taste a variety of wines paired with cheeses and charcuterie, extra-virgin olive oil, bread, jams, and honey.

Want to get your hands dirty with dough? This is the cooking class experience for you! You will learn how to cook simple and delicious recipes with our Italian Chef to add a taste of Tuscany to your table while tasting our exclusive wines. After the cooking class, our wine expert will teach you the basic information for a wine tasting and will explain how wine permeates the culture of this territory. This is more than just a simple cooking class; it’s an experience that engages all your senses, leaving you with a deeper appreciation for the art of winemaking and the Tuscan cuisine. Whether you’re a wine connoisseur or a novice, this cooking class promises a memorable and enriching experience.

Take a break from sightseeing and head to the Tuscan countryside surrounding Siena to join a local forager on a truffle hunt through the woods. Follow your host and his pups across the hills as they search out precious tubers and learn all there is to know about truffles and the dogs trained to hunt them. Afterwards, head back to Siena to sample a number of truffle products in a local gourmet shop.

Enjoy a wine experience in the heart of Val D'Orcia, surrounded by the most authentic Tuscan countryside. Together with Tatiana, the owner of Poggio del Moro, or our oenologists, you will explore the Poggio del Moro estate - from the vineyards, to the oil mill, to the cellar and the barrique cellar - and you will learn the production process of our natural wines, free from pesticides and unnecessary production interventions. Poggio del Moro is an out of the ordinary boutique winery, an extraordinary open-air art gallery. In addition to our excellent wines, here you will find contemporary art exhibitions or artistic performances, which you can observe while visiting the cellar or tasting your wine in relaxation, an absolutely original and refined experience in an intimate and exclusive setting!

The academy is much more than a cooking school where you can learn traditional dishes, it is an authentic experience that blends tradition, local flavors and Tuscan hospitality. We stand out for the careful selection of ingredients of the territory, many of which are zero km. Our location is the very framework of the experience. Immersed in the medieval streets a few steps from Piazza del Campo, it gives our guests a unique and suggestive atmosphere where every experience is accompanied by the beauty of Siena.

Sip Tuscan wine in a medieval castle during a tasting session in Montalcino. Hosted by a professional sommelier, the experience ensures you get the lowdown on the wine as you taste it. Enjoy three varietals including a glass of the prestigious Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, along with local bread or breadsticks and olive oil.

Embark on a sensory journey at Poggio ai Laghi, nestled in the heart of Tuscany, Italy. This unique tasting tour is not just about savoring the flavors of exquisite wines, oils, and vinegars, but it’s an immersive experience that engages all your senses. The tour begins with a tasting of Poggio ai Laghi wines dedicated to Donna Ava and her handmaids. Each sip tells a story of the rich Tuscan soil and the meticulous care taken in every step of the winemaking process. Next, you’ll sample the estate’s olive oils as well as the special chili pepper oil and white truffle olive oil. The tour concludes with a sampling of Poggio ai Laghi artisanal vinegars: the balsamic viegar which is an all-Italian excellence and the special vinegar with Valdelsa onions.. The wine expert will guide you through each tasting, explaining the production process, the flavor notes to look out for, and the ideal food pairings.

Connect with a local cook and learn how to make two staples of classic Italian cuisine with this cooking class hosted in a local's kitchen. Discover the secrets to turning out flawless fresh pasta with two different recipes for both a stuffed and a shaped version. Then assemble a show-stopping tiramisù from scratch under the guidance of your instructor and host. Cap off your experience by sampling your creations.

There's no better way to discover Italy's culture from the inside. Our national network of expert Italian home winemakers offers the finest Italian wine and dine experiences. Located in the enchanting Chianti Hills, between Florence and Siena, our winery invites you to embark on a sensory journey through the heart of Tuscany. Embark on a captivating journey through the Chianti Hills, indulging in the exquisite flavors of wine, cheeses, honey, and local cold cuts! Immerse yourself in the art of winemaking with a vineyard tour and cellar visit, where you'll discover the secrets of Sangiovese and its meticulous vinification and aging processes. Enjoy a tasting of four exceptional wines, perfectly paired with samples of the farm's own cold cuts, goat cheese, and honey. And that's not all - get ready for an introduction to the fascinating world of beekeeping!

Tuscany and Pisa have always been synonymous with rich and fine food and there are many and varied aspects of the city that you can discover with our food and wine tour. Along with the locals, who live the city every day, we will take you to the city’s most popular and historic places and we will make you try the real “pisano” taste and flavours: starting from the typical rural tuscan salamis and cheeses, to the traditional focaccia “cecina” (from italian “ceci”: chickpeas), to conclude with an ice cream in one of the historical ice-cream stores in the city. If you want to really enjoy Pisa food tradition walking downtown and entering in restaurants that only local people know, join our Pisa food tour!

Immerse yourself in Italian culinary traditions with a hands-on pasta and tiramisu cooking class. Learn how to roll fresh pasta ('sfoglia') by hand and prepare two iconic pasta dishes from scratch. Plus, master the art of making Italy’s beloved dessert, tiramisu. Join a small group and share your love for Italian cuisine while connecting with fellow food enthusiasts. The experience begins with an Italian Aperitivo to kickstart your cooking adventure. Hosted by Cesarine, Italy's oldest network of home cooks, this class offers a unique opportunity to learn from passionate local hosts who share authentic regional specialties passed down through generations. A perfect way to experience the heart of Italian culture!

What makes this experience truly unique is the perfect combination of exceptional Brunello wines, authentic Tuscan cuisine and the intimate atmosphere of Paradiso di Cacuci, a family winery surrounded by the rolling hills of Montalcino. Guests are guided by expert sommeliers through the vineyards and ageing cellar, discovering the traditions, craftsmanship and passion behind Brunello di Montalcino production. The experience continues with a carefully curated tasting of premium Tuscan wines paired with a traditional Tuscan lunch featuring local specialities and fresh handmade pasta, creating a journey that combines wine, food and landscape in a truly authentic way. Far from crowded commercial tours, this immersive experience offers a refined and memorable taste of Tuscany in a relaxed and elegant setting. Each tasting is led by expert sommeliers, transforming every glass into a deeper journey through the world of Brunello di Montalcino.

Savor the fresh flavors of Sienese cuisine in this small-group morning or afternoon cookery class in Siena. Visit the home of Cesarina, your host, and roll up your sleeves for an immersive cooking experience—Sienese style. With all utensils and ingredients included, follow three traditional local recipes with helpful hints and tips from your host. Then, enjoy your food with a glass of wine among your fellow chefs.