Phone: (+39)0577554620
Address: Localita Casina Dei Ponti 57, Castellina In Chianti, Italy, 53011, CASTELLINA IN CHIANTI
City: CASTELLINA IN CHIANTI
Dishes: 10
Reviews: 5408
Website: http://www.foresteriavillacerna.it
"We have eaten at this restaurant a number of times over the last few years pre COVID, including hosting approximately 20 people for lunch in 2018, however I doubt we will return as there are too many other options which offer good food and better experiences. The setting here is superb, particularly if seated out on the terrace overlooking the vineyards growing up the hill to the Villa. We are happy to pay a bit extra to enjoy such settings provided that the quality of the food and service match the views. On this occasion it certainly did not. Menu looked good until we were advised of what dishes listed on it, some of our choices, were not available as a new menu was being prepared. There is no doubt a lot of preparation in presenting a new menu and new dishes but why cut out dishes on the old menu before you are ready for the new one. We ordered the prawn dish special (Gambero marinato which was a cold dish) and the lettuce and ricotta involtino (Involtino di lattuga) which arrived flooded in a tomato sauce. Both dishes were OK. As mains we were both seeking to order the beef tagliata however our young waitress was very insistent that we should order the Fiorentina (which we have tried numerous times before). We protested that this would be too large a dish and that we would settle for the tagliata but, stupidly, let her talk us into it when she said it would be small (less than 1kg) with those words that when you hear them you should start running trust me! . The small turned out to be 1.3kgs and came in at Euro 89.70. The Fiorentina tasted fine but was far too large (we ended up taking more than half home with us) and at Euro6 90 per kg, far too expensive. It turns out that the wine menu was also being changed as the bottle we ordered was not available. We then ordered another bottle and a different waitress returned with a different bottle to that ordered and again, the trust me you will enjoy this. We rejected the bottle she brought to us and it was then at this stage that the new manager came over to see if we were having problems selecting a wine. Yes. He explained about the new management. I explained what wine we wanted and lo and behold the second bottle we ordered magically appeared. We were very full and didn 't bother with a dessert and just finished our wine and had a coffee. Staff were disorganised and, overall, not very helpful. We obtained the bill on the way out and, given the staff 's performance to date, decided to check it thoroughly. Sure enough they had attempted to charge us for two bottles of wine, including the bottle first ordered which they didn 't have. Not recommended."
Menu - 10 options
All prices are estimates.
Risotto
Creamy Arborio rice cooked to perfection, with a rich blend of Parmesan and fresh seasonal vegetables.
Caprese
Fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, olive oil, and balsamic glaze.
Tiramisu
A classic Italian dessert featuring layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers, rich mascarpone cream, and a dusting of cocoa powder.
Grilled Octopus
Tender grilled octopus served with a zesty lemon dressing and a sprinkle of fresh herbs.
Octopus And Orzo
Tender octopus served with flavorful orzo, combining Mediterranean ingredients for a delightful seafood dish.
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Beautiful location. All very good and well looked after! Recommended! I'll be back soon.
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Wonderful place, excellent food and wines and staff very helpful and professional! Come back!
User
we were very well, we were pampered with their delights and their super view, thanks forest villa cerna
User
Great food. Straconsiglio la tartare di manzo. Tasting done well and with passion. Service and attention to the customer simply...
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Guest of the Cecchi Family, we dined and deguised in this beautiful place. Congratulations on the care in detail and for the excellent service. A...
User
a return visit after a three-year interval and beautiful as ever. great eating beautifully presented and served by dedicated, friendly and friendly staff. Excellent value for money and so a beautiful place to a few hours away. the weeping didn't seem quite on the fast trip to covid, but I'm sure it will be back soon, but it was good to buy the wee we enjoyed with our meal. only a great place!
Travellers5865
Leaving from Siena on a group tour we were taken to Foresteria Villa Cerna for our dinner in the vines. A beautiful vineyard and restaurant set in the Chianti region. We were greeted by our host Jacob and staff who made our evening one to remember. We were given an excellent informative tour of the premises before we were taken back to our table set up in the vines. The food was delicious and the wine flowed freely. This tour definitely ticked the box for the Tuscan experience.
User
wonderful place and excellent lunch, we will not forget you! I am not personally a lover of meat, but, to please my passionate companion, we decided to share a beautiful Florentine. He had, never had a choice. excellent meat, melted in the mouth, with a delicious crosticine that served as a contour, accompanied by excellent contours of potatoes, zucchini and radicchio. all watered by a classical chianti first hill that descended well! what to say, this Florentine will remain in our heart. thank you for everything also for your kindness! Greetings. See you soon!
Chari
We enjoyed a wine tasting at this beautiful winery, hosted by the gracious and welcoming Elena. She provided a great education about their amazing wines and how to best enjoy them, and we left feeling like part of the family. We love the wines from this family, and have been having them shipped to us in the states for the last.6 years, Anna will continue to do so. You just can’t replicate these! The olive oil and balsamic and focaccia that the wines were paired with was probably the best we have ever had. This was a second trip to this winery by my husband and I, this time bringing along his 3 children and mother. It was a great experience to share with them, and we look forward to meeting a...
westy54
We have eaten at this restaurant a number of times over the last few years pre COVID, including hosting approximately 20 people for lunch in 2018, however I doubt we will return as there are too many other options which offer good food and better experiences. The setting here is superb, particularly if seated out on the terrace overlooking the vineyards growing up the hill to the Villa. We are happy to pay a bit extra to enjoy such settings provided that the quality of the food and service match the views. On this occasion it certainly did not. Menu looked good until we were advised of what dishes listed on it, some of our choices, were not available as a new menu was being prepared. There i...
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Pasta Delight in our selection of classic and contemporary pasta dishes, each crafted with fresh, quality ingredients and flavorful sauces that capture the essence of Italian cuisine in every bite.
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Carne Explore our mouth-watering meat selection, featuring expertly grilled steaks, tender chicken, and flavorful lamb dishes, each seasoned to perfection for an unforgettable dining experience.
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Pescare Delight in our exquisite fish dishes, crafted from the freshest catch of the day. From grilled favorites to savory stews, our menu celebrates the ocean's bounty with flavors to satisfy every palate.
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Bistecca Savor prime cuts of juicy, tender steaks, expertly grilled to perfection. Each bite offers a burst of flavor, served with classic sides and delectable sauces to enhance your dining experience.
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