L'osteria What we offer Where we are Initiatives LINKS (new) BLOG (in Italian) Contacts HOTLINE RESERVATIONS: (+39) 0578 717086 The Osteria is closed on Tuesdays Read what the "Gambero Rosso" Italy's most important restaurant guide says about the Osteria (in Italian)				L'OSTERIA In Italian the word "osteria" means an informal kind of restaurant where you can find simple service but great food. This is what it is the Osteria Acquacheta, since almost two decades: one of the favourite Montepulciano's restaurants for the locals and the many international visitors. The Osteria offers a hearty food strongly based on local traditions. Only local ingredients are used after a carefull selection. Here quality come first than presentation. The ambience is cozy, friendly and informal. People just come to enjoy the food and the company. You contact me via email for suggestions, greetings, pictures and personal message BUT I just remind you that we cannot accept any reservation by email. If you want to book a table please call the number (+39) 0578 717086, don't worry we speak English. If there is an answer machine leave your name and phone number, I will call you back. We are closed on Tuesdays. The other days we offer two sittings at lunch time (at 1215 and 215 PM) and two sittings for dinner (at 730 and 915 PM) PLEASE NOTE THAT WE DO NOT ACCEPT RESERVATIONS BY EMAIL BUT ONLY BY TELEPHONE (+39) 0578717086 ` we speak English! website updated on APRIL 28th, 2010 you are the visitor #:			Danielle Pergament writes on Acquacheta, Published on March 7th, 2010. Read the full story. Joined by some Tuscan friends, we wandered down a narrow street to Osteria dell’Acquacheta, a cozy restaurant known for its steaks. During the high season, seats can be booked up to a month in advance. Today, the dark, stone dining room was crowded but it looked as if we actually had a shot at a table. After a five-minute wait, we were seated next to the open kitchen, surrounded by teenagers, young families and Tuscan businessmen, and watched as Giulio Ciolfi, the gregarious owner with a long, gray ponytail, two leather belts slung on his hips and wildly bushy eyebrows, carved into a side of beef with a machete-like knife. We ordered a steak and it arrived a few minutes later — two inches thick, seasoned simply with olive oil, salt and pepper, and grilled so rare it was still cold in the center. Don’t ask for well-done; this is how steak is served here. Read the full review of the Osteria Acquacheta by RICK STEVES on: Recently when I was in Tuscany, a region fiercely proud of its beef, I sunk my teeth into a carnivore's dream come true. In a stony cellar, under one long, tough vault, I joined a local crowd for dinner. An open fire in the far back of the vault powered the scene. Flickering in front of the flames was a gurney, upon which lay a huge hunk of beef. Like a blacksmith in hell, Giulio — a lanky man in a T-shirt — hacked at the beef with a cleaver, lopping off a steak every few minutes. Read also the numerous reviews from fellow travelers on SLOWTRAVEL.COM or from TRIPADVISOR.COM
Osteria dell'Acquacheta Via del Teatro 22 - 53045 Montepulciano Siena - tel. 0578 71 70 86- email: Partita iva: 00846290526 WE DO NOT ACCEPT RESERVATIONS BY EMAIL BUT ONLY BY TELEPHONE