We had a lovely stay overall and the setting is absolutely beautiful – peaceful, full of character, and exactly the kind of Tuscan atmosphere you hope for. The property itself is charming and very relaxing. There were also some standout positives. The massage was absolutely amazing – truly one of the highlights of the stay. The jacuzzi and sauna facilities were excellent and very well maintained. The reception staff and waiters were also extremely attentive, friendly, and welcoming throughout our stay, which we really appreciated. However, the food experience was a real disappointment and did not match the standard of the rest of the hotel. At breakfast, the issue was not variety but freshness. Some items, such as the ricotta cake, appeared to be repeatedly taken in and out of refrigeration over several days without proper supervision. The pancakes were very hard and clearly not fresh, likely sitting out for multiple days. Overall, the breakfast felt poorly managed, with little attention to quality control or freshness. No chef was around during breakfast time. The same lady who would guide us to our table and prepare the coffee was in charge of top up and wash in the back. Chef would appear at the end of breakfast, not even look at the food and grab a coffee and his cigarette. Dinner was equally underwhelming. Despite the beautiful setting, the food lacked quality, care, and consistency, with limited options that did not change much from day to day. We understand that certain ingredients aren’t available but on daily basis? And if that’s the case, have a daily menu instead of a static one and people would appreciate it even more. We got options instead of what was offered and were terrible. It’s worth noting that if you stay for one or two nights, you might not notice these issues. However, over a longer stay like ours (7 nights), it becomes very clear that the same food is being repeated and that freshness and variety are lacking. After a few days, we decided to dine elsewhere rather than continue spending around €100 per night on meals that did not meet expectations. It’s a real shame, because with proper attention to food quality and kitchen management, this place could be outstanding. Overall, a beautiful location with great staff and facilities, but the food offering—both breakfast and dinner—needs significant improvement.