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At Ristorante Dolce e Forte, the culinary passion of two brothers shines through a delightful blend of traditional Tuscan cuisine and innovative Asian-inspired dishes. Nestled in Montespertoli, Italy, this cozy haven invites you to savor handcrafted delicacies like agnolotti di piccione and seasonal dishes that promise to tantalize your palate. The warm atmosphere, accentuated by attentive service and a romantic setting, makes it perfect for solo diners, groups, or families. With an emphasis on fresh, organic ingredients and a rotating menu, every meal becomes a unique experience. Discover the heart of Italian cooking, where every bite evokes love and creativity.Photos
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Service options
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Delivery
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Romantic
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Reviews for Ristorante Dolce e Forte
Review highlights
Based on 227 reviewsRistorante Dolce e Forte is widely praised for its exceptional hospitality and warm, family-run atmosphere, creating a welcoming dining experience for guests. The restaurant is recognized for its expertly crafted menu that blends traditional Tuscan cuisine with innovative Asian-inspired fusion dishes, emphasizing fresh, seasonal ingredients. Reviewers frequently highlight the attentive service and personalized care provided by the owners, who are deeply involved in both the kitchen and front-of-house operations. While the pacing of courses may involve some waiting, patrons agree it is well worth the experience. Overall, the restaurant stands out for its combination of culinary excellence, thoughtful service, and a charming, intimate setting that leaves visitors eager to return.
I can’t say enough about this outstanding superb restaurant. Our friends who live locally highly recommended we all go there together. It was the highlight of our vacation! We were greeted with a warm welcome by this family run restaurant and the best service I have ever encountered in the business. The attention to detail and interaction was phenomenal. Everything we ordered from the appetizers to the famous Tuscan T-bone steak to the grand finale of truffles and lava cake desserts were all savored with each bite. We also really enjoyed the wild boar meat pasta. Every bite of each course set off fireworks on my taste buds! Each item we ordered was explained in detail down to what grass the beef was fed. The local wines were also thoroughly explained and were all excellent. The service was top notch. We were even given the honor of meeting the chef and his mother in the kitchen. To say this was the best meal of my life is an understatement. If I could give it more than 5 stars I would. They hit it out of the park!
This was the best meal we’ve had touring Europe (Spain, Italy, Greece). The menu rotates for the seasons but is a mix of traditional Tuscan food and fusion food (mostly Asian inspired). Everything is cooked perfectly. A little bit of a wait for each course but it’s so worth the wait. I wish I could rate higher than 5 stars!
Found this gem by chance, and glad I did! The restaurant is run by two brothers, who are both super nice and treats you great. One brother runs the front, and the other is the chef. The food is great, and you’ll have a great experience eating there!
Absolutely fantastic experience here. The restaurant is run by twin brothers, one of whom is the chef (Lorenzo) and one of whom is your ambassador to everything food and wine (Fabrizio). They treated us like family and we walked away from the evening wishing we had discovered this gem earlier in our vacation so that we could have returned for another night of dining. We also walked away with recommendations for wine and cheese tastings from local places where they source ingredients. Let me say it again - Fantastic!
Excellent restaurant that we found by chance while renting a villa nearby. We didn't have a reservation but the owner was able to fit us in before an upcoming dinner reservation. The food was amazing and the hospitality was excellent! We ended up returning to the restaurant two more times for dinner! Cannot recommend this restaurant enough. The owner had a dry spice blend that he made himself. Three of us were obsessed with it and begged to buy some from him. He said he was on his last supply of it for the season, but during our last visit he gave us a small bottle of it. Extremely generous!
Exceptional restaurant. Chef produces high quality and unusual menu. Service excellent, friendly. House wine good. Six of us very satisfied we all had different dishes. Very enjoyable evening. Well done Chef
Deliziosa! One of the best meals i've ever eaten in my entire life! Slow braised meats and sauces, super fresh ingredients and inventive menu.
Spectacular! My wife and I stopped in while on vacation in Montespertoli in March of 2018. The restaurant is run by two brothers: one in the back cooking up amazing food, and one running the front end and selecting the wine. You can tell they are very passionate about what they do. From the moment we arrived, we were treated like family. He welcomed us and explained the restaurant/menu (there were two menus: one traditional and one modern). I ordered a glass of wine and it was fantastic; my wife doesn't usually like wine, but he brought one he thought she might like (on the house), and she did! :) Everything we ordered was phenomenal both in taste and presentation, right down to the apple dessert their mother had cooked up that morning! They also gave us some dessert wine to go along with it for free! We couldn't have asked for a better experience. If we are ever in Tuscany again, we will definitely be coming back. If you are in the area, do not miss this spot for dinner. You will not be disappointed!
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Opening hours
- Monday (Today) Closed
- Tuesday 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
- Wednesday 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
- Thursday 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
- Friday 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
- Saturday 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
- Sunday 12:30 AM - 3:00 PM
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