Osteria del Carcere

I had dinner two nights in a row here, in the heart of San Gimignano, it was just perfect both nights. A warm atmosphere, excellent service and very good food and wine.

Lovely little osteria just next to the cisterne. Great selection of bruschetta and crostoni.Seem to have a great selection of soups as well, but we did not try those.Really charming place for a little lunch.

Best tomato soup I’ve ever had, and the salads here are just incredible. We have come here twice during our stay and both times it has been an absolute pleasure!The music and atmosphere is beautiful, very open and pretty, it is cosy and warm despite the doors being open next to our table.The staff are very nice and so welcoming despite our broken italian I adore this place and can’t wait to come back again as soon as possible!

Amazing experience here!! Got recommended to us by the lady who rent us her apartment and honestly could not have gotten a better recommendation!The food was amazing, simple yet done well and the staff here were so friendly and welcoming.

Osteria del Carcere in San Gimignano is a fantastic Italian osteria that offers a delightful selection of typical Italian dishes. We thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience as the food was outstanding. From the delectable antipasti to the delightful dolce, every dish was a culinary delight. The authenticity and quality of the food truly impressed us. The warm and welcoming atmosphere, along with the attentive staff, added to the overall charm of the place. If you're looking for a taste of authentic Italian cuisine in San Gimignano, Osteria del Carcere is a must-visit.

After a half-day of wandering about San Gimignano, I was starving, but disinclined to settle for something mediocre.I eyeballed several restaurants, and decided the Osteria del Carcere looked most promising. I waited outside for the 15 or so minutes before it opened, and was rewarded with an excellent traditional Tuscan meal served with warmth and grace by the proprietor (who also served as my expert sommelier the equal of any in any great restaurant anywhere).From beginning to end, an unusually pleasant and memorable meal accompanied by excellent wine. Its location slightly away from "the madding crowd's ignoble strife" is a plus.

Doesn't look like much from outside but the food is genuinely good. A welcome change from all of the other "basic spaghetti" meals served in most touristic places. Unique flavors, very original dishes.

Had a late dinner here. Enjoyed our meal and the ambience of the place. The staff were very friendly. I had the turkey which was an interesting combination with orange that I would have never thought off. The Desserts are a must-have. We could not decide which one to get so we got the sampler.