Osteria Enoteca La Porta

Description The tavern is located in proximity of the entrance door of Monticchiello, a nice medieval village near Pienza.
With its few places (it is better to reserve), it proposes an elegant room, furnished with taste in typical tuscan style, it is comfortable and familiar. The courtesy and the professionality of the owner, Daria, young and passionate sommelier, are an optimal guide in the choice of the plates and the wines. During the beautiful season it is possible to eat in the terrace, enjoying a wonderful sight on Pienza, the Val d'Orcia and the Amiata.

The food We propose a wide selection of regional wines and plates, with some excursions in other territories.Among the appetizers, the wild boar carpaccio and the slices of "cinta senese".
Among the first courses: the famous tuscan "pici" (hand made as the other pasta) with cheese and pepper or with duck gravy, the good ravioli, the rise with "farro" and the classic tuscan soups such as the "ribollita" and the tomato soup.
Among the second courses: the lamb, the "fegatelli" and the grilled meats. We propose also some seasonal plates with truffle and mushrooms.
Among the dessert we purpose the chocolate cake and the cookies of the house.
The wines' menu, with over 200 wines the most tuscan wines, is very interesting and cared directly by Daria. We propose also a wide range of wines in glass.

Booking: recommended.
Close: thursday; second half of january.
Opening: midday and evening.

Address: Via del Piano 1, 53026 Monticchiello (SI)
Tel: +39 0578 755163
Fax: +39 0578 755163

E-mail: osterialaporta@valdorcia.it
Website: www.osterialaporta.it
Manager: Daria Cappelli