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Il Gallo della Checca - Ranzo (IM)

Il Gallo della Checca, a truffle restaurant with its own Tartufaia as well as an osteria and wine shop since 1986, is located in Ranzo, a small inland Ligurian village on the border with Piedmont. One does not arrive here by accident, but because of the gastronomic value of the address, which is certainly worth a special detour. As you cross the threshold of the entrance, you will find yourself immersed in a quaint rustic-elegant style setting, full of curious elements, from the piano to the tiled stove, from the collection of ceramic roosters to vintage and modern racing bicycles, a great passion of Chef and Patron Ugo Vairo. The main hall is decorated like a wedding favor, with oriental carpets and many well-displayed bottles. Ugo Vairo and Renata Siboni run a place that easily wins over its customers. It's got all the right ingredients: an atmosphere that's elegant and refined, but still relaxed; service that's meticulous yet feels like family; and exc...

La Colonna - Castelnuovo Berardenga (SI)











La Colonna is the gourmet restaurant of Hotel Le Fontanelle, a pleasant Relais in the Chianti region of Siena. The evocative atmosphere is that of an ancient rural hamlet restored to its splendor with a skillful renovation. Its Belvedere Terrace opens onto the Chianti vineyards, offering the unique thrill of savoring cuisine under the vault of heaven.


Francesco Ferrettini, who arrived at Hotel Le Fontanelle in 2014 and was promoted Resident Chef at La Colonna in 2022, operates in the kitchen: working closely with Daniele Canella, Executive Chef for the past 8 years, he offers cuisine that is linked to the territory but stands out for its personal touch and sensitivity to the avant-garde.

His most important experiences have always had Tuscany at the center, both at Marina di Pietrasanta in Versilia and at Belmond Castello di Casole.


La Colonna restaurant, the pearl of Hotel Le Fontanelle, has undergone a marked evolution from a classic hotel restaurant to something more contemporary, while fully respecting the tradition of Tuscan cuisine.

Francesco Ferrettini's cooking intrigues by having the dishes discover seemingly unusual combinations, yet a vehicle for strongly positive sensations.

The raw material, of superfine quality, is treated with flair and creativity.

A fabulous location, a first-rate welcome and the possibility of really very good drinking, and not just Tuscan, contribute to the overall pleasant feeling that can make the memory of a tasting indelible.












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