RESTAURANTS IN CORTONA

 

Restaurants in the Old Town and Surrounding Area: A Comprehensive List

Cortona is not only a destination for its history and beauty, but also a great spot for satisfying your culinary cravings. There are many restaurants within the ancient walls, and Cortona Mia has listed all of them, including their specialties, average cost, and a link to their TripAdvisor page.

RESTAURANTS IN TOWN

Osteria del Teatro

Restaurant | Tavern
TUSCAN CUISINE
Tel. 0575 630556
Outdoor tables
Address 
Via Maffei 2, Cortona

Our restaurant trattoria in Cortona allows you to enjoy tasty and sought Cortona cooking in a unique setting: a ‘500 building totally renovated and restored to original splendor.

 

Gli Affreschi

Restaurant
TUSCAN CUISINE REVISITED
Tel. 0575 1785839
Via del Salvadore snc, Cortona

Between Art and Tradition, in a relaxing and pleasant atmosphere, made special by the 17th century frescoes. Gli Affreschi offers an “à la carte” menu that aims to enhance the local offerings.
The primary objective is to use seasonal ingredients and enhance taste, offering Guests a “tasty” experience.

La Loggetta

Restaurant
TUSCAN CUISINE
Tel. 0575 953955
Outdoor tables
Address 
Piazza di Pescheria, Cortona

Situated in an old mansion from 1200 embellished with a medieval balcony overlooking Piazza della Repubblica. Marco and Lara welcome you in an intimate and refined environment for you to enjoy the Tuscan traditional dishes revisited with imagination and accompanied by a wide selection of mostly Tuscan wines.

 

La Bucaccia

Restaurant
TUSCAN CUISINE
Tel. 0575 606039
Outdoor tables
Address
Via Ghibellina 17, Cortona

Restaurant La Bucaccia offers typical Tuscan dishes made from top–quality ingredients such as I.G.P. certified Chianina beef; the restaurant also caters for small wedding parties and offers cooking and cheese–making classes…

 

Taverna Pane e Vino

Taven
TUSCAN CUISINE
Tel. 0575.631010
Cel. 340 0626806
Outdoor tables
Address
Piazza Signorelli 27, Cortona

The Taverna is characterized by natural and simple food and gives particular attention to the quality of ingredients. Our wine list includes over 950 different labels.

La Grotta

Restaurant
TUSCAN CUISINE

Tel. 0575 630271
Outdoor tables
Address
Piazza Baldelli 3, Cortona

The Trattoria la Grotta is located in the historic centre of Cortona,only 20 meters away from Piazza Della Repubblica, the heart of the town. When the weather is worm,clients can enjoy eating in the small square just outside the trattoria. 

 

Nessun Dorma

Ristorante
CUCINA TOSCANA
Tel. 0575 62038
Outdoor tables
Address
Piazza Signorelli 24, Cortona

With its unique atmosphere, the precious raw materials, the love for cooking and welcoming, Nessun Dorma and is your perfect place in the beautiful Cortona.

Locanda del pozzo antico

Restaurant
TUSCAN CUISINE

Tel. 0575 601577
Outdoor tables
Address
Via Ghini 12

The restaurant Locanda al Pozzo Antico (Ancient Well), situeted at ground floor of the important building of 1400 in the center of the medieval town, a short walk from Piazza del Comune, in its warm and refined atmosphere, offers typical Tuscan high quality dishes, fresh and season menu with handmade pasta, certified locally meat and fresh fish combined with the best labels of local and national wines.

AD Braceria

Restaurant
TUSCAN KITCHEN | FRESH FISH
Tel.: 0575 638185
Address
Via Nazionale 10

Located on the basement of a ancien building where once were the cellars AD Braceria serves fine Tuscan dishes. Specialties Chianina steak, fresh seafood.

 

Fufluns

Restaurant | Pizzeria
TYPICAL TUSCAN CUISINE

Tel. 0575 604140
Outdoor tables

With it’s warm and rustic atmosphere Fufluns produces an authentic variety of Tuscan dishes, offering a well balanced menu which includes pastas, meats and pizzas with kamut flour (If require). We are in the old town of Cortona, a short walk from Piazza della Repubblica.

FETT’UNTA

Restaurant | Fiaschetteria
TYPICAL TUSCAN CUISINE
Tel. 0575 630582
Address
Via Maffei 5

Immersed in the beautiful scenery of the old town of Cortona, la Fett’Unta is a reference point for lovers of typical Tuscan products. At the venue you can sample fine Tuscan wines paired with delicious cold cuts and cheeses carefully selected and prepared by chef Emiliano Rossi, or with simple bruschetta.

Quanto Basta

Ristorante | Shop
CALABRIAN /TUSCAN CUISINE
Tel. +39 0575 494 512
External Table
Via Nazionale 78, Cortona

Calabrian veins in the substance of the dishes, the place of origin of our chefs, tradition and innovation at the basis of the menu, enhancing local products and national excellence. Panoramic view of the Valdichiana, overlooking the Cortona Belvedere is a wonderful place for moments of relaxation.

L’Ortino di Cortona

Ristorante
TUSCAN CUISINE
Tel. 339 755 7663
Outdoor Tables
Via del Marzocco, 14

L’Ortino di Cortona offers a refined culinary experience in the heart of the city, characterized by an intimate atmosphere and attention to detail in a beautiful 13th-century building. The cuisine is an emotional journey between tradition and innovation, with exceptional dishes such as guinea fowl buttons and a 7-course tasting menu.

Ambrosia

Restaurant
TUSCAN CUISINE

Tel. 0575 604715
Address
Via Dardano 40

A culinary gem located in the heart of Cortona. We are a quirky team of passionate chefs and hospitable professionals, united by our common passion for culinary art and hospitality. Our goal is to create an extraordinary gastronomic experience, where Tuscan flavors blend with creativity and innovation. With carefully selected local ingredients and attentive service, we invite you to experience the pleasure of taste, in a welcoming and enchanting environment.

 

Beerbone BBQ art Burger

Hamburgers | Restaurant
TUSCAN CUISINE
Tel. 0575 601790
Via Nazionale 55

 

Perfect for a quick meal, large selection of Hamburgers with Chianina beef and pasta dishes. Great selection of beers. Also highly recommended for vegetarians: vegetarian burgers and tuna burgers and vegetable purees.

Trattoria Dardano

Restaurant
TYPICAL TUSCAN CUISINE

Tel. 0575 601944
Address
Via Dardano 24

Eat at Trattoria Dardano means appreciating the genuine products of the Cortona area and rediscovering the country Tuscan cuisine, sometimes poor and simple but always succulent and tasty.

Tonino

Restaurant
Pizzeria with wood oven

TUSCAN CUISINE
Tel. 0575 630500
Outdoor tables with panorama
Address
Piazza Garibaldi 1, Cortona

Tonino’s is the sublime synthesis of Tuscan and Umbrian flavors, dishes curated with fine and elegant composition.

Caffe del Torreone

Restaurant Pizzeria
TUSCAN CUISINE
Tel. 0575 631155
Outdoor tables
Address
Località Torreone 10

Surrounded by greenery, our restaurant offers an oasis of tranquility just 5 minutes from the center. The outdoor tables allow you to enjoy our specialties surrounded by the scent of nature and the sweet singing of birds. Our cuisine combines the tradition of true Neapolitan pizza with traditional Tuscan dishes. 

Caffè del Teatro

Restaurant
TUSCAN CUISINE
Tel. 0575 601882
Outdoor tables
Address
Piazza Signorelli, Cortona

Dishes simple and tasty with traditional Tuscan recipes; pasta, soups, roasts, genuine meats, baked vegetables and delicious desserts.

Cortona Bistrot

Restaurant
ROMAN & TUSCAN CUISINE
Tel. 0575 62957
Outdoor tables
Address
Via S Margherita 13

Recipes Roman and Tuscan ones, up to the dishes created and designed for the occasion. All done by us by hand, from bread to pasta and desserts, no microwave and no refrigerator. We tried to bring on the road that we have always wanted to get during dinner in restaurants, many of them lacking in details and simple and banal attentions but which for us are just the difference. 

Preludio

Restaurant | tavern
TUSCAN CUISINE

Tel. 0575 630104
Outdoor tables
Address
Via Guelfa 11, Cortona

The restaurant provides a very cozy atmosphere in pleasantly classic and smart setting, a precise and recognizable style that permeates all aspects of the restaurant. Preludio has a well-established reputation in Cortona and all over Tuscany and is constantly evolving…

 

Tempèro

Restaurant
TUSCAN CUISINE

Tel. 0575 606064
Outdoor tables
Address
Via Benedetto 10 – 12, Cortona

Welcome to Restaurant Tempero for travelers who yearn for the exotic, there are treats from south America including wines, a hot antipasti, and the Brazilian tradition of grilling that is Churrasco. Warm, welcoming, fresh, traditional Tuscan cooking that creates an unforgettable dining experience. 

Trattoria Toscana

Restaurant | tavern
TYPICAL TUSCAN CUISINE
Tel.: 0575 604192
Address
Via Dardano 12, Cortona

Trattoria Toscana welcomes you with the typical flavors of Tuscan cuisine and fine wines among which the selection of Cortona DOC labels. Specialties; ribollita, porcini ravioli, pici with Tuscan meat sauce, ravioli limone, fiorentina, tripe Tuscan duck breast agrumi. Always remember to claim the dish of the day.

Trattoria Etrusca

Restaurant | tavern
SIMPLE TUSCAN CUISINE

Tel. 0575 604088
Outdoor tables
Address
Via Dardano 54

Typical old style Tuscan tavern, Mario master chef will delight you with its daily specials dishes.

 

Croce del Travaglio

Restaurant | Pizzeria
TUSCAN CUISINE

Tel. 0575 62832
Address
Via Dardano 1, Cortona

Tuscan dishes in a simple and welcoming environment. Besides local cuisine, you can also choose from a wide variety of pizzas to suit your every desire.

Le Rughe di Cortona

Restaurant
TUSCAN CUISINE
Tel. 0575 453803
Vicolo Mancini 10

 

Osteria le Rughe di Cortona is a family run restaurant, a perfect place to have fun with friends and family with great food and excellent service. Our commitment to hospitality is strong, we will welcome you as our guest and promise to treat you always as part of our family.

Sartù

Restaurant
TOSCAN CUISINE
Tel. 0575 601708
Vicolo Baldacchini 2

In a romantic frescoed alley of Cortona, there is the SARTÙ restaurant. Dishes prepared with products selected for quality and freshness, cooked with passion, becoming the perfect synthesis of Italian flavors and aromas. Liliana, the Chef, will lead us by the hand in the typicality and goodness of Mediterranean cuisine. A warm and courteous welcome, discreetly accompanies the moments of serenity in a pleasant environment … of other times.

 

Al Tocco

Restaurant
CUCINA TOSCANA
Tel. +39 0575 956470
Via Benedetti, 24

A small bijou in the Cortona alleys where you can stop and taste local wines and unique dishes that our chef Mattia carefully creates by mixing tradition and modernity.

Giu da Scara e Beo

Restaurant
TUSCAN CUISINE
Tel.0575 958046
Vicolo Fierli 7

Scara e Beo in Cortona is a restaurant where you can find raw fish dishes and a selection of wines. You can also find signature cocktails here thanks to a clever mix of mainly Tuscan spirits. (outdoor tables)

La Dispensa

Restaurant | Focacceria
CTUSCAN CUISINE
Tel. 0575 348722
Via Guelfa 11

The “Tuscan” street food of the Dispensa is a unique gastronomic experience. At the counter overlooking the street in the heart of the historic center you will find a vast selection of delicious focaccias and freshly baked sandwiches, filled with cured meats, sliced ​​meats and other regional delicacies but also with Florentine tripe, tongue, lampredotto or cod.

Birrificio Cortonese

Birreria | Restaurant
TUSCAN CUISINE
Tel. 0575 613828
Via Guelfa 16

Mediterranean, Italian, Tuscan, Italian Central
SPECIAL DIET
For vegetarians, Vegan options, Gluten-free options

Feasting in the Hills of Cortona: Discovering Restaurants in the Countryside

La Corte dei Papi

Restaurant
Italian, Mediterranean, European
Tel. 0575 614109
Outdoor terrace
Località Pergo Dogana, 12
6 Km from Cortona

Our Restaurant “La Corte Dei Papi” recreates the delicate flavors of genuine Tuscan dishes with a modern twist. Every ingredient is selected for its quality, freshness and flavor; this creates a memorable experience throughout your meal. Everything is daily freshly produced by our chefs including bread, pasta & desserts.

The restaurant is located in what was the old cellar of the residence.  A romantic area with characterful stone walls, a timber roof and terracotta floor tiles. In the summer the restaurant relocates close to the swimming pool, situated in the large garden with its many flowers and pine trees. Here you will enjoy the peace and the magical atmosphere of the Tuscan countryside.

Organika

Restaurant
Progressive country cooking
Tel. 0575 62226
Terrace with a view
Loc. Santa Maria Nuova, 115
52044 Cortona (AR)

1 Km from Cortona (Outside the ancient walls)

Organika was born from the need to create a table where the raw ingredients that surround us are transformed, with rigorous technique and the goal of enhancing the palate.

The search for the ingredient is a central element in the construction of our creations. Last, but not least, we take these steps with a view to both ethical and ecological sustainability.

Based on our love of this land and the uniqueness of the surrounding area, we propose 3 tasting menus.

These gastronomical journeys have replaced the traditional a la carte menu, allowing us the freedom to showcase the best the area has to offer.

We believe this culinary experience will exceed your expectations.