Il Santino

Oltrarno


Kid sister to top-notch restaurant Il Santo Bevitore two doors down the same street, this intimate wine bar with exposed stone walls and marble bar is a stylish spot for pairing cured meats, cheeses and Tuscan staples with a carefully curated selection of wine – many by local producers – and artisanal beers.

The inspired menu suggests a dozen or so food-and-wine pairings, alongside gooey crostini (Tuscan toasts topped with different products), pappa al pomodoro (tomato and bread soup), and various meat-and-fish carpaccios and tartares. In summer, the wine-loving action spills outside onto the street.


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