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the Map

Lucolena is on the road crossing through Chianti from the Valdarno.
From Florence: take the S.S. 222 'Chiantigiana' road from Florence to Strada (approx. 14km) then follow the signs for Figline. Go along this road for about 12km passing through Cintoia, Passo della Panca and Dudda then turn right for Lucolena, a further 3km.

Or take the A1 motorway going south and exit at Incisa Valdarno and turn left for Figline. Just before entering Figline take a right turn following the sign to Greve. After the village of Ponte agli Stolli take the turning on the left for Lucolena - three kilometres down the road and three curves after Lucolena you'll find Borgo Antico.

From Siena: head for Radda and then follow the signs to Parco di Cavriglia -Lucolena. When you reach the hamlet of Dimezzano you'll see our sign on the right hand side.

From Greve: head for Figline Valdarno. After Dudda take the turning on the right for Lucolena and you will find the hamlet of Dimezzano just after the village with our sign on the left-hand side of the road

the Restaurant

We start with the 'antipasti' - the 'antipasto' of the houseis the traditional 'fettunta' accompaniedby grilled vegetables (peppers, aubergines,tomatoes) dressed with extra virgin olive oil; we also offer 'bruschetta' with tomatoes or beans, Tuscan 'crostini' and wild mushroom toasts, pecorino cheese, little salami with truffles and other excellent salamis and prosciuttos from the historic "Antica Macelleria Falorni di Greve".

The first courses vary according to season, although Patrizia's landmark dishes such as her not to be missed pear and gorgonzola risotto (famous even in London), are year round fixtures!

The pappardelle with wild boar or duck are first class, as are the tagliatelle with wild mushroom or truffles…in the summertime there are zucchini flower macaroni and in autumn pappardelle made of chestnut flour with wild boar sauce.

What can we say about the main courses? The choice is yours from the famous Florentine beefsteak (from Chianina cattle) to fillet steak with balsamic vinegar, green peppercorn sauce, truffles or 'alpine style'…loin of beef with olive, orange or Tuscan style with beans or marvellous strips of beef with rocket, truffle or mint….and besides all that…braised beef Chianti pepper style.

Passing on to dessert - we offer wild berry cheesecake, 'panna cotta', tiramisù, in the summer there are fresh Chianti strawberries or peaches….or perhaps you prefer pecorino with honey and vin santo?
And to finish on a high note….you cannot get away without trying the fabulous ALLORO! Patrizia has dusted down an old family recipe to revive this delicious bay-leaf liqueur!
The wine list is characterised by high quality wines from local vineyards as well as our excellent house red wine from Montalcino, Brunello and Moscadello, a sumptuous accompaniment to desserts

the Rooms

Next door to the restaurant is the Inn itself where you can enjoy a pleasant stay immersed in the tranquillity of the Chianti countryside…it is more likely that you will be woken by the sound of the cock crowing in the morning than the sound of traffic.

The cosy rooms, with terracotta floors and exposed wooden beams on the ceilings, are simply furnished in a traditional manner. Each room has its own bathroom, television and central heating. It is possible to stay just one night

Price for double rooms €60,00 for night.*
* no breakfast service

the History

This restaurant in the country is a dream come true for Patrizia and Stefano after years of office work in the city!
Stefano was an accountant for a large firm, who also worked as a waiter in a restaurant at weekends. Patrizia was employed in an office where she spent many a moment scouring the small ads in search of her dream restaurant, which she eventually found back in 1993.

Without a moments hesitation the couple left their old life in the city behind and set about resuscitating the "Locanda Borgo Antico" making it one of the most sought after locations for lovers of traditional Tuscan cooking.
Here you can eat in complete peace and quiet and even relax after a delicious lunch in one of three cosy guestrooms.
Stefano and Patrizia have such a passion for their work that you are immediately struck by their warmth and friendliness and the familiar atmosphere of the place - something rare in this day and age.

Borgo Antico has been mentioned in many newspaper and magazine articles and figures in all the main tourist and gastronomic guides.
It is a typical Tuscan restaurant with terracotta floors, wrought iron wine cellars and simple decorations.
Up to 60 people can be accommodated inside and double that in the summer when it is possible to have a table outside on the terrace in the shade of the ancient ivy pergola looking out over the beautiful Chianti countryside. Throughout the summer months live music is put on in the evenings on the adjacent terrace where there is also a separate bar.
Everyone is welcome to come along, have adrink and enjoy! There is disabled access throughout the premises and a large car park