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Reviews - Osteria Fornelli

Piazzetta dei Fornelli, 3, 56048, Volterra
ToscanoAverage price €30
8.9
(343 reviews)
Osteria Fornelli, Volterra
Osteria Fornelli, Volterra
Osteria Fornelli, Volterra
Osteria Fornelli, Volterra
Osteria Fornelli, Volterra
Osteria Fornelli, Volterra
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8.9
of 10

Fabulous
343 reviews
Ambience
8.8
Food
9.0
Service
8.9
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  • Stefan A.1 review

    September 10, 2024

    6.5/10

    The food was good, the ambience was also nice, it would have been perfect if we could have sat outside. Unfortunately, the staff were not friendly, they made us wait until someone finally wanted to know what we wanted to eat and drink. If we'd had to wait any longer, we would have got up and left. In the end, they take the money too...

    Osteria FornelliOwner

    People ON HOLIDAY always upset, always in an hurry. I'll never understand

  • Maureen G.1 review

    September 3, 2024

    9.5/10

    Food quality.

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    Monica Laura b.31 reviews

    July 19, 2024

    9/10

    Food was great and so was the service. Inside the AC not working and it was very hot.

  • Sebastien M.2 reviews

    July 12, 2024

    10/10

    Perfect

  • Terese N.1 review

    July 16, 2024

    2/10

    Very disappointing experience. Fornelli had not registrated my booking at The restaurant so they gave us a table inside by The bar. The staff did not seem to notice us. Ordered just bruschetta, which was soggy and tasteless. We left to find another place to eat.

  • Hazel B.1 review

    May 1, 2024

    9/10
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    Welcoming and helpful staff who spoke English. Clean toilets. Pleasant surroundings and beautifully decorated. Food mostly excellent. Disappointed with suckling pig.

  • Asya M.2 reviews

    April 4, 2024

    5.5/10

    There was a hair in one of the dishes. But that would have been ignored if there was not the unpleasant surprise of finding an extra 10 Eur charge for a small basket with bread which we never ordered and was served as something one would consider a compliment, yet it remained untouched, because we didn’t want it (we ordered pasta after all). That little trick was really annoying, we were two adults and two kids, not even a big company or something.

    Osteria FornelliOwner

    It' not a trick. It is the way in Italy we pay the service. So "Pane e Coperto" is another way to say service. It costs just 2.50 €. And the service must be paid even if you don't eat the bread. This is common in Italy, and I'm sure yuo'll find the same in any other restaurat. And I'm sure you gonna pay for the service in any other country in the world, even yours. For the hair, this is not common and we are sorry about, but if asked we would change the dish, if only the customer would tell us about. So if you don't know just ask. Bye

  • Danielle M.1 review

    March 17, 2024

    10/10
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    Fabulous each and every time. It’s our 3rd visit to the area in 5 years and we make it a point to dine here. Food, wines, service, and view are spectacular.

  • Carol L.2 reviews

    March 5, 2024

    10/10

    Our second dining experience during same trip. Just adore this restaurant. Friendly service and simply delicious food. I cannot wait to return in the future!

    Osteria FornelliOwner

    Grazie mille. We look Forward to see you again.

  • Carol L.2 reviews

    February 27, 2024

    10/10
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    Bright, clean, and attractive restaurant. Server was friendly and accommodating. Food was delicious! Booked another reservation before we left the restaurant.

  • Sonia C.71 reviews

    July 28, 2023

    10/10

    The cheese platter was delicious and the house made pepper marmalade was the best we have ever had. We both had pasta and it was cooked perfectly and very tasty. The view was spectacular and we definitely recommend reserving a table outdoors. We will definitely return.

  • Geoff S.2 reviews

    June 26, 2023

    9.5/10

    Fantastic food and nice wine list. Nice view from the restaurant of the countryside. The restaurant is busy and reservations are strongly recommended!

  • William C.1 review

    May 15, 2023

    8/10

    The food was good but not hot when served, apparently the result of a lack of wait staff to available to serve. We came a little early for our reservation but were seated promptly.

  • Zachary B.1 review

    May 11, 2023

    10/10

    Excellent food, delightful ambience and view. Quite possibly one of the best views in the world. Would eat here again in a second. Amazing night

  • Suzanne C.1 review

    May 10, 2023

    10/10

    Excellent food, service and view!!

    Osteria FornelliOwner

    Grazie Mille. We must say even you are excellent coustumers. Grazie

  • Joanna A.2 reviews

    April 13, 2023

    8.5/10

    This little restaurant was a great find; excellent fresh interior with modern art adorning the walls… amazing views over the Tuscan hills. Food was beautiful, well prepared with a real local feel.

  • Martin L.1 review

    September 28, 2022

    10/10

    Amazing!

  • Shari h.20 reviews

    September 21, 2022

    7.5/10

    The food was good, ambiance was lovely. The service was quite slow. It took quite awhile to get our secondo. Other tables near us were complaining & asking where their food was. (40 min wait between courses). The staff wasn’t very friendly. Still, I would go back. Desserts were fantastic!

  • Bart M.

    Bart M.1 review

    May 2, 2022

    10/10
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    Very fine dining, well balanced flavours. Their dishes are pure and rely on fresh and high quality ingredients. It's located just outside the busy part of Volterra and has a spectacular view.

  • Susan S.5 reviews

    October 1, 2021

    10/10

    Excellent food and service. It was a great experience to watch the sunset while sipping decent house wine. Very reasonable prices for the location.

  • Eckhard S.2 reviews

    August 10, 2021

    10/10

    Perfect evening view, freshly wind, excellent diner and friendly staff. Kids and dogs are wellcome, place around for kids to run. Price fair, we will come again.

  • Vendula A.1 review

    August 9, 2021

    10/10
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    The little restaurant with the amazing view. The food was delicious and the servise too. I really liked the presentation of the food. Thanks for everything.

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