Buca di San Francesco, Arezzo
Buca di San Francesco is situated in the heart of the historic city centre on Via San Francesco in Arezzo. This elegant restaurant next to the Basilica of Saint Francis occupies the cellars of a fourteenth century palace, complete with frescoed ceilings and the flooring is made from ancient Etruscan stone slabs. Buca di San Francesco has a beautiful old world ambience of subdued lighting and peaceful tranquility coupled with modern comforts.
The Buca in Arrezo has been under the same management for over seventy years. Mario di Phillipis believes in maintaining ancient traditions and recipes. So get ready for a traditional feast of the best Tuscan dishes including Ribollita and La Saporita di Bonconte which is actually a combination of tripe, sausages, other meats etc. This dish comes with a commemorative plate.
There is a wide and extensive menu offering a wide variety of starters, soups, salads, main dishes, specialty dishes. All the pasta is home made. The food has the reputation of not only being authentic but also finger licking delicious.
The dessert range is also large with many Tuscan traditional pastries, biscuits, cakes, cheeses, ice creams, puddings, ice cream and of course fruit.
Although there is an extensive wine list featuring the best Tuscan reds and whites, Vin Santo is an integral part of every meal at Buca di San Francesco. Make sure you arrive early before the restaurant starts getting crowded or better still make a reservation.
