Osteria Del Merlo

Among olive trees, vineyards and centuries-old cypresses, surrounded by the intense green and yellow ocher of the hills of the Val di Chiana, lies Cetona, an ancient village in the province of Siena nestled on the slopes of the imposing mountain that bears its name. In the heart of the town is set, as the imposing rule, its main square overlooked by the church and artisan shops, where young, old and tourists stroll and where the elegant medieval Tower of the Rivellino stands. L'Osteria del Merlo is a refined meat and fish restaurant open for lunch and dinner at the base of its muscular walls. In these places with a magical atmosphere, recently renovated and equipped with an ample outdoor space during the summer, Daniele and Elisa are waiting for you to offer you an always new menu, made up of refined and genuine dishes combined with the rich and fine selection of Italian wines and not only. When a chef knows how to combine modern recipes and ancient flavours expertly, bold culinary combinations and precious tricks from popular tradition, a unique and never banal menu is born, composed of creative and original dishes which, however, speak of the territory and its thousand-year history. Elisa takes care of her proposals with mastery and dedication, both from an aesthetic and nutritional point of view, trying to embrace the simplest tastes and the most demanding palates. You will discover a menu of fresh and colourful appetizers, exquisite handmade pasta, tasty second courses and delicious desserts that look like miniature works of art.