Ristorante San Valentino

Ristorante San Valentino is part of the Piccolo Hotel San Valentino just 2 miles from the Monte Oliveto Maggiore Abbey towards Buonconvento. From the road you drive up and around the back for parking. There’s a covered terrace that’s good for lunch, and inside a large dining room but step thru to the wide open garden patio for dining outside in the warm season. The cook’s name is Gigliola and she’s a pro in preparing the classic Tuscan menu with a very nice touch. In the summer you should try her panzanella and burrata ravioli, with good local wines and of course always ask for the specials! It’s very romantic there on the patio and garden at sunset! Last visit in June 2016. Closed on Wednesdays. Address: SP451, 53041 San Valentino, Asciano SI, Italy, (+39) 0577 707153  http://www.piccolohotelsanvalentino.com/ristorante/  ($$)