Podere Il Casale
A farm-to-table restaurant on an organic sheep-cheese farm outside Pienza, with wide hillside views.
Set on the hills on the road from Pienza towards Montichiello, this farm has been certified organic since 1991. It raises sheep and makes Pienza sheep's milk cheese from raw milk, and also produces its own olive oil, wine, spelt and honey. The restaurant uses only farm-grown ingredients. Gambero Rosso recommends the plantain ricotta ravioli with butter and wild fennel, and the roast suckling pig with vegetables. Diners can book a visit to the cheese dairy before their meal. The outdoor seating has good views, though reviews are mixed. Book ahead. Expect about €35–50 per person. A car is needed to get there.
Opening hours
Lunch and dinner service; hours may change in winter, so call ahead at +39 0578 755109
Nearby sights
- Monticchiello
- Pienza
- Tempio di San Biagio
- Montepulciano
- Cappella della Madonna di Vitaleta
- Villa La Foce
- Podere Belvedere
- Bagno Vignoni