Il Falconiere - Cortona (AR)
Il Falconiere is the gourmet restaurant of the magnificent Relais & Châteaux of the same name in the province of Arezzo, located in a hilly area just minutes from picturesque Cortona. For outside guests who have walked up the driveway from the parking lot, there is a convenient entrance on the same floor as the hall. Hotel guests can access it by descending a staircase from the old glass and wrought iron lemon house. The interiors possess an atmosphere of great character, thanks to warm colors and materials and elements typical of local architecture such as stone, brick, terracotta, arches and vaults. Oriental rugs, drop chandeliers, wall sconces, rich draperies, tapestries and wall frescoes complete the furnishings. Surrounded by an ambience of refined elegance, exclusive and relaxed, Silvia Baracchi's sunny cuisine represents a great Italian gastronomic stop in which to find a magnificent interpretation of the territory: dishes that originate from simple (but exceptiona...