As you know, I love Tuscany and my family has been visiting the same place for over 10 years now. I’ve mentioned this restaurant before (see here) but after my recent trip last month, I decided that Trattoria Bonini was worthy of its own post. Tucked away on a corner in a small village called Monteperpoli, this place is around 15 minutes drive from the nearest town, Castelnuovo.
Over the last few years, Bonini’s has gone from a great bar and restaurant to something of a fine dining establishment, well known with the locals as somewhere nice to go for an evening meal. The menu changes frequently and features lots of locally sourced, high-quality ingredients. The owner Giorgio Bonini is a fabulous sommelier with an extensive wine knowledge and as you’d expect, the drinks menu is fantastic. The house wines are delicious though so don’t worry about needing to splash the cash.
Pistachio semifreddo
Apologies for the quality of the picture, we’d eaten outside and the light was fading. This pudding ticked all the boxes for me. With my savoury tooth, the pistachio was perfect, not too sweet.
So there you have it, a gorgeous little family run place with some amazing dishes on the menu. Are you visiting Tuscany soon? Have you been to the Garfagnana region and have some restaurant recommendations? Please share them with me!
Oh wow. I really want to go to Tuscany now. Food looks incredible. Lucky you xx
I adore Italy and, Tuscany in particular. Hoping to head back there on holiday next summer so will definately keep this resturant in mind.
How fantastic that you have a yearly family trip to Tuscany. This restaurant looks lovely!
Thanks ladies! It's a gorgeous bit of the world! I implore everyone to go – and make time to visit Bonini for their amazing truffle pasta!
Aww so jealous! Glad you love Tuscany – my family are from all over the region – mainly Barga – have you been?
Yes, we love Barga and go there each year! Such a small world 🙂