We selected 10 from the list based on the area where they are located, it is definitely worth a stop to discover the best culinary artists on the Tuscan cuisine scene:
Florence:
Enoteca Pinchiorri
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Santa Elisabetta
Santa Elisabetta Restaurant Florence
Il Palagio
Gucci Garden Osteria
Seaside
Lorenzo – Forte dei Marmi
La Magnolia – Forte dei Marmi
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Il Pellicano – Porto Ercole
Every morning fishermen present their catch at the kitchen door, lamb arrives from Tuscany,T Bone steaks from Chianina and Chef Gioia grazes the gardens for Mediterranean herbs. He will order in some of his favourite ingredients; pigeon, oyster, red mullet, blu lobster and shrimps; all will appear on the menu in gastronomic form.
New dishes to anticipate on Il Pellicano’s menu will include scallops created with pork crackling, creamed potatoes, apple sauce and red wine; the cuttlefish with prawns, almonds and bottarga and fusilloni pasta, scorpion fish and squids.
Il Pellicano . Porto Ercole
La Magnolia – Forte dei Marmi
One Michelin Star
Having gained experience in many well – known restaurants, the chef at La Magnolia demonstrates his ability to collect and develop traditional Mediterranean recipes, while adding his own authentic, distinctive and original touches. In summer, lunch and dinner are also served by the pool.
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Lucca Area
Piccolo Principe – Lucca
Two Michelin Star
On the fifth floor of the Grand Hotel Principe di Piemonte, a panoramic roof garden acts as a delightful setting for creative and sophisticated cuisine, which is expertly prepared and beautifully presented. Simple decor with a few contemporary features and an open – view kitchen.
Chianti Area
Il Pievano – Gaiole in Chianti
One Michelin Star
Young, talented Stelios Sakalis, originally from Greece but now very much at home in Tuscany, took over as chef in this restaurant in 2019. After gaining huge experience in restaurants in Italy and abroad, the chef has now been in the Chianti region for ten years, combining Greek and Tuscan cuisine with real character. If you want an example, look no further than his panzanella Toscana hidden in a Greek salad!
Il Pievano Gaiole in Chianti
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