Where to Eat and Drink

In Piazza della Libertà 6 the Bar Centrale has a very pleasant atmosphere attracting people of all ages- adults head here for a game of cards over a drink and the young crowd for a cola or ice-cream.

Relais Palazzo del Capitano is a highly considered place restaurant (tel.  0577 899028; www.palazzodelcapitano.com; Via Poliziano 18; closed Wed).

Trattoria al Vecchio Forno is an enchanting trattoria serving regional dishes with plenty of local colour, affordable prices and strategic position in town (tel. 0577 897380; www.palazzodelcapitano.com; Via Piazzola 8;  closed Jan and Wed).

Taverna del Barbarossa  serves classic regional dishes which can be enjoyed while you soak up the amazing views of the Val d'Orcia (tel. 0577 898299; www.residencecasanova.it; Casanova 6/c; closed Jan, Feb and Nov).