We went there on the Notte Bianca (7/19/2025) when all the museum in the city is free after 21:00. We were the one of the first into the museum when it opened at 21:00 and we’re the only ones on the second floor where the famous sculptures are. Really cool experience to be able to explore a museum at night with so little people and being able to see the artifacts up close without being rushed by other tourists. Really recommend going on a Notte Bianca.

For lovers of Etruscan history, and for those just learning about the importance of the Etruscans, this museum is superb. From funerary uns, to bronze sculptures, to amazing household artifacts, this museum has it all. We spent over 2 hours inside and loved every minute. Plus, a huge bonus for us were the several beautiful (but covered) mosaic floors! Such a great museum!

Amazing museum. Amidst all the Roman ruins in Italy, the Etruscans often get overlooked. This museum has a ton of artifacts from the Etruscans -- older than the Roman empire and incredibly well preserved. The signage is mostly bilingual. Where it's only available in Italian, staff were willing to give us an explanation in English.

We'd read the reviews and were conflicted. Is this another old museum? NO. This is THE presentation of Etruscan life. The museum has undergone an amazing upgrade thanks to the EU. Ok, there are a couple of rooms with exhibits that are dated. But the rest are great. Seems a major project has occurred in 2025. Information is presented in Italian and English. The new displays are classy. We knew nothing about Etruscan culture. Now we know a bit more. Worth a visit for sure

An intriguing museum that was the surprise highlight of our visit to Volterra! Just visible on a distant hilltop, Volterra was pointed out to us by a local winery owner as a city we needed to visit because of its place in Tuscan history and its unique cultural artifacts - the burial urns of the Etruscans and its Roman theater. We didn't know much more than that, but we knew enough to trust when someone recommends something to us with nothing to gain for themselves, and we couldn't be happier we followed that instinct. This is one of those amazing museums that makes you want to continue to learn more even after you leave!

This Museum contains a beautiful collection of sarcophagi and other Etruscan tools. Very interesting, and definitely worth a visit. Having an elevator, it is accessible and comfortable, too. Still, the museum lacks modernity: there is no introduction to the Etruscans, and being unprepared it takes a while to understand what the exhibition is all about. Doesn‘t matter, maybe, when there are plenty of guards, as in this museum. You could simply ask, couldn‘t you? Unfortunately, the guards I talked to also couldn‘t explain the Etruscans, too. Thus, 3 stars. But hey, just a video intro and a little bit of tutoring and us visitors would all be set, wouldn‘t we?

This museum is a must see if you’re in Volterra, as it shines a bright light on the Etruscan (pre-Roman) civilisation. The collection is somewhat uneven - there are some sections which look as if they’re still awaiting reorganisation and improved explanatory notices, and there are more funerary urns than most people need, but the most important sections are well laid out and explained, and include some fascinating and beautiful items, such as the very extended figure of a young man, and even some of the funerary urns! Highly recommended.

Nice collection and location but I’m shocked by the fact that this place is cash ONLY and they also accept donations… the audacity! The printed 'guides' must be at least 10 years old: just three stapled pages with inaccurate translations. Personally, in 2025, I think it’s time the owners consider an upgrade

Nice little gem in Volterra, beautiful Palazzo, worth a visit

Beautiful palace, kind staff. We loved it! They have printed out informations approx. 12 languages, even hungarian, which was surprisingly fantastic!

A good example of Italian upper middle class living.

Awesome palace with original paintings, decoration and furniture. This villa is private so you have to pay a admission here.

Really beautiful Palazzo! Great staff with interesting story. You do get a guide book but I recommend asking the staff questions to hear more detailed stories. We also got a glimpse of the lady of the house.

It was basically a one hour refuge when it started to rain during our visit to the wonderful town of Volterra. For just €5 it proved a surprisingly interesting visit. A great collection of art and porcelain, and in every room there are some amazing things to discover. Certainly worth a visit!

Impressive and beautiful fotress. Unfortunately not able to visit the interior.

Looks pretty gorgeous from outside

Wast of money and time. Unpleasant stuff, poor exhibition.

Not easy to find the entrance and then Cash only

Liked this place ..... Gd food Good behavior

(Translated by Google) The Medici Fortress of Volterra occupies a strategic position, nestled in an enviable natural setting. The castle, dominating the village, is perfectly preserved in all its original splendor. The fortress consists of two parts joined by defensive walls: the Rocca Vecchia and the Mastio, built by Lorenzo the Magnificent between 1472 and 1474. The fortress defended the city from external attacks but also controlled the Volterrans who resisted Medici rule. It is currently used as a prison. (Original) La Fortezza Medicea di Volterra occupa una posizione strategica, ed è inserita in contesto naturale invidiabile. Il castello, dominante sul borgo, è perfettamente conservato in tutto il suo splendore originario. Il fortilizio è costituito da due parti unite dalle mura difensive: la Rocca Vecchia e Il Mastio, voluto da Lorenzo il Magnifico tra il 1472 e il 1474. La fortezza difendeva la città da attacchi esterni ma, controllava anche i volterrani riottosi al dominio mediceo. Attualmente è usata come carcere.

(Translated by Google) This fortress, which dates back to the second half of the 1400s, is truly imposing and is located on the highest point of Volterra (PI); it is currently used as a prison. (Original) Questa Fortezza, che risale alla seconda metà del 1400, è davvero imponente ed è situata sul punto più alto di Volterra (PI); attualmente è adibita a carcere.

(Translated by Google) Seen on 08/31/2025 on a group trip. Beautiful medieval square with the remains of the palaces of power of the time, still excellently preserved. One of the most beautiful villages in Italy, with the stratification of historical eras that have succeeded one another since the foundation (Original) Visto in data 31/08/2025 in gita in comitiva .Bellissima piazza medievale con le vestigia dei palazzi del potere dell’epoca ,ancora ottimamente conservati .Uno dei borghi più belli d’Italia ,con la stratificazione di epoche storiche che si sono succedute dalla fondazione

Nice italian city with a beautiful sunset!

(Translated by Google) A must-see in Volterra. It's hard to miss! Majestic and grandiose. Day and night. (Original) Incontournable sur Volterra. De toute façon difficile de le louper ! Majestueux et grandiose. De jour comme de nuit.

(Translated by Google) For a leap into the past, for those with plenty of energy and legs...fantastic. (Original) Per un salto nel passato,per chi ha tanto fiato e gambe...fantastico.

(Translated by Google) Piazza dei Priori, with its cluster of noble palaces, is evidence of Volterra's rich medieval heritage. It is dominated by the towering Palazzo dei Priori (1208), the oldest town hall in Tuscany, and is said to have been modeled after Florence's Palazzo Vecchio. Although the clock tower and battlements were later remodeled, the building looks like a typical Tuscan town hall. Weather permitting, it's worth climbing to the top of the bell tower for a panoramic view of the city. Across the square stands the 13th-century Palazzo Pretorio, with its battlemented Torre del Porcellino (Little Pig Tower), so named for its decorative relief of a wild boar. (Original) Piazza dei Priori, ze swoim skupiskiem szlacheckich pałaców, to dowód na bogate średniowieczne dziedzictwo Volterry. Dominuje nad nim wyniosły Palazzo dei Priori (1208), najstarszy ratusz miejski w Toskanii, na którym podobno wzorowano florencki Palazzo Vecchio. Chociaż wieża zegarowa i krenelaże zostały później przemodelowane, budynek ten wygląda jak typowy toskański ratusz. Jeśli dopisze pogoda, warto wspiąć się na szczyt dzwonnicy, aby zobaczyć rozciągający się z jej szczytu widok na miasto. Po drugiej stronie placu stoi XIII-wieczny Palazzo Pretorio, z krenelażową Torre del Porcellino (Wieżą Małej Świnki), nazwanej tak ze względu na swój dekoracyjny relief z dzikiem.

(Translated by Google) The building is undeniably beautiful from the outside, but the €10 ticket inside is the biggest rip-off I've ever seen. €10 to see two rooms currently used by the municipality, climb the stairs, and find art there without any infamy or glory, without any description. If you go, just look at it from the outside. It should be free. (Original) Il palazzo è indiscutibilmente bello da fuori ma la visita all'interno per 10€ di biglietto è la più grande fregatura che abbia mai visto. 10€ per vedere 2 stanze attualmente usate ancora dalla municipalità, salire le scale e trovare dell'arte messa lì senza infamia e senza gloria, senza alcuna descrizione. Se ci andate guardatelo da fuori e basta. Dovrebbe essere gratuito

(Translated by Google) A very nice central spot surrounded by small restaurants. Piazza dei Priori, 13, 56048 Volterra PI, Italy (Original) Sehr schöne zentraler Ort umgeben von kleinen Restaurants. Piazza dei Priori, 13, 56048 Volterra PI, Italien

We were there with a larger group of friends for a birthday dinner. We were greeted with the most friendly staff and a chef who knows his craft. He advised us well on the food, educated us and created an atmosphere that was just special. Prices are more than fair. It feels like we came as guests and left as friends. Chef Fabio made sure we had an evening we will never forget. It was a very intimate and personal experience. From the food to the conversations. The restaurant is very well located, so a little stroll before going there is great. And the hidden away courtyard seating is definitely a highlight. I can only recommend going there if you are on the area!

Wonderful midday meal. We were fortunate that the chef was grilling meats on wood fired grill on the garden patio. The house special sausage was the best we ever had, bursting with flavor. All local, fresh ingredients. Service was top shelf.

The restaurant is beautiful merging with the ancient walls of the city, the garden in the back is an idyllic space. The dishes are beautifully presented. The main dishes were stunning in every sense but the appetisers were lacking flavour therefore the 4* rating.

We visited this wonderful Italian restaurant twice during our vacation — and both times were exceptional! We tried several dishes from the menu, but a few truly stood out and deserve special mention. The beef tartare was incredibly fresh, with some unexpected and creative additions that made it really unique. The veal steak was tender, juicy, and cooked to perfection — one of the best we've ever had. We also couldn’t resist the desserts, which were beautifully presented and absolutely delicious. The service was outstanding on both visits. The staff were friendly, attentive, and made us feel genuinely welcome. Highly recommended if you're looking for a memorable dining experience with top-quality food and warm hospitality. We’ll definitely be back next time we’re in the area!

Everything is amazing here Staff were friendly and helpful. I took their recommendation for a boneless rabbit and panna cotta, they were made so special. The rabbit meat was infused with flavour, the dessert experience was super unique. Highly recommended this Michelin-listed restaurant if you are out for an occasion or visiting with friends and family

We stumbled upon this place while waiting for a walking tour to start. The owner/chef came outside to chat with us in Italian then realized we don’t speak it 😅 he made some self deprecating jokes and his charm had us hooked. It was not quite 12 yet but he said we could come in. Since we just had a moment we got one dish each and an aperol spritz (I know I know it’s cliché, but I swear it was delicious!) the food was delicious, (burrata with fresh truffle and wild boar ragu over pappardelle) the savory puffs he brought out were tasty as well. It felt like a very special experience to have the chef himself take care of us after just happening to come in at that time, and I feel like his level of commitment and love of his craft are definitely what inspire the Michelin stars! I love eating at a restaurant where you can tell the people there love what they do. As we left we waved goodbye to the woman chef who I recognized from their brochure. Thank you for the wonderful hospitality, Del Duca!

Wonderful lunch experience, fine dining with elevated Italian fare. The seared tuna on burrata cream with apple sorbet was light and refreshing. The white truffle pasta was creamy and rich. And the steak was cooked perfectly in a red wine reduction. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful in pairing wines from the region. Pricey but worth it to splurge.

We had a very pleasant time at La Carabaccia. Service was perfect, food very fresh and delicious and atmosphere pleasant. We warmly recommend!

Based on the positive reviews and the nice open location of the restaurant in the shadow of the trees we chose to have lunch here. We were lucky enough to still get a seat, since most tables were reserved. We both had a primi and a secondi and our two young children ate along. The pasta and gnocchi were simple but delicious. The secondi were disappointing. The fowl was simple and tasty but almost al bone (ribs and neck) and the boar was a bit dry and served with earthy tasting spinach. Consumed a bottle of water and one glass of house wine and spent 67 euro (incl 10 coperto). Next time would opt for a starter and the primi and stay away from the secondi.

One of the best lunches we had in Tuscany! Short menu and daily changing dishes. Super fresh and delicious pasta. Can highly recommend

Really wonderful, food is really made with love and skill, and service is very friendly. Menu changes all the time, but everything we ate this time was excellent. Go. Make a rezzie.

Lovely food. Lovely staff. Lovely atmosphere. Everything we ordered was delicious, but a special mention must go to the Tiramisu, you can not leave the restaurant without trying it, amazing!

Very nice restaurant in the Volterra city center. From the outside seems a small bar but it's a nice restaurant curated and cozy. We love the fact that they changed the menu every day so ingredients are fresh and delicious. Everything are hand made, we took a peposo and was one of the best in my experience, also gnocchi where very good. To taste the pannacotta with vinsanto reduction. Prices are good consider the center and absolutely normal for the quality. A very good place where eat.

So yum! Classic simple overwhelmingly delicious. The duck pasta was crazy! And the trebbiano we had alongside was acidic enough to complement, a preference which has been difficult to communicate elsewhere in Tuscany. Thank you la carabaccia < 3

Perfect evening outside on the terrace. The food was outstanding, I had the zucchini carpaccio with a tofu dressing (had to try), brilliant. I had the Trinka, Pork Chop with spinach and cannellini beans. I very rarely eat pork at a restaurant because it’s often overcooked but this was easily the best pork chop I’ve ever eaten. The service was very friendly and efficient we really enjoyed their professionalism and engagement. The wine suggestion was perfect. We were there last month but the delay is fine, as among the great meals we had in Tuscany this was the standout. We would have eaten there every night if we had stayed longer. Many thanks again. (Ex chef)

Delicious food here, we really enjoyed the pici all’aglio and the carbonara with mushrooms. Tiramisu is also a must have. Service was fantastic, our server Gora was friendly and accommodating for our group of 20 for a late lunch on a Wednesday afternoon.

The staff were very nice and friendly. We had a small incident, but they did their best to make it right. I will never forget this place.

We sat down on a whim for a quick bite, and it turned out to be a very pleasant experience. The staff were super friendly and welcoming. We had pasta (pappardelle) with wild boar ragu and pappardelle with a homemade sauce (which tasted like a kind of Bolognese) and both dishes were excellent!

The owner is very professional and friendly. He greeted us with a smile and offered us glasses of prosecco while getting the table ready. The beef tartare is the best in town. Good selection of wine by the glass and the ingredients are locally sourced and selected with the seasonal best. Our waiter Gora deserves million stars. He is hard working and cheerful.

Really great restaurant, literally the best service we’ve ever gotten in Italy. The waiters are attentive and very kind. The food is amazing and really unique. Our dinner started with a free appetizer. Would recommend going early as the place gets busy quickly. Also amazing bathroom. The outdoors area was nice but a lot of pedestrian traffic and some car traffic so lower rating for that, but the inside seating seems nice!

A nice restaurant with a cozy outdoor area. The server was polite and attentive, the food was impeccable. We managed to try the famous Fiorentina steak here, which they prepare very well, we got a 1.6 kg slice of meat.

Incredible cosy place! My partner and I went to here to have dinner as we were staying in the Chiostro hostel and there aren't many restaurants nearby. I must admit that the service has been superb, and the food too! I've got a mixed salad (which was a big size bowl with lots of fresh veggies), and a minestra Di legumi, which they confirmed it's vegan (doesn't have any eggs, meat or dairy products). I definitely recommend this place :)

We are here a few times while staying in Volterra for our wedding. Food was fantastic and the staff were lovely, even putting up with a large group of us who were all very excited at having arrived from all over the world for the wedding. Would definitely recommend this place if you are in Volterra! Tortelloni in cheese sauce is delicious (my favourite) as is the hare pappardelle and the pici (thick spaghetti) ragu. I didn't try the tripe but I heard good things (if you like that kind of thing!) and the desserts were good too! Really fantastic!

definitely one of the best italian places i have ever eaten at! quaint, traditional, friendly, welcoming and immensely delicious! the service (ali) was super accommodating and helpful and lovely. i would go every day if i could. prices are ridiculously decent for the quality you get. definitely recommend!! thanks for the amazing food and wine and hospitality.

If you want to eat traditional food from Toscana this is THE place. Perfect food and friendly staff

Good food. Tasted and smelled fresh.. I would have placed higher score if it wasn't for "my credit card machine is not working" and "I made mistake at the bill overcharging"which took us far too long to clear out. What if we did not had cash??

Delicious dinner of authentic local dishes. Friendly staff and goid service. Pleasant decor, not fancy. Low sound level. Between the 2 of us we had pasta with local vegetables and parmesan, green beans with tomato sauce, beef tripe, mixed salad and grilled pork loins.

The food was good, but a little pricey. I found the service slow and disappointing especially with our waitress who placed my salad in front of me and hurredly left without offering oil and vinegar. I had to try and get her attention so, that I would be able to dress my salad and eat it.

Incredibly nice and patient people. The pici cianghale was the best I’ve had in Italy, and I try it everywhere! We had the Pappa Selci which was something new and a great surprise, delicious! The tiramisu…thought I had died and gone to Tiramisu heaven floating the clouds! The cream is so light and silky and the soak was a perfect balance with a pretty good coffee punch, which is what I want in a tiramisu! We would eat here again and again, and probably will before we leave!

A great traditional restaurant in Volterra. We tried a pasta dish with wild boar and a seasonal porcini mushroom lasagna recommended by the waiter. The atmosphere was calm and not touristy at all. Unfortunately, we couldn’t try the chocolate dessert as it had already run out. Other than that, the service was excellent and the atmosphere very pleasant. The lasagna was the best we had during the entire trip, and the wild boar sauce surprised us with its rich flavor and tender meat. We would definitely go back!

Conveniently located by a Porto— this is definitely a family style restaurant. Service was okay. Decor was okay. Quality of food was okay. Wine was subpar. House wine in this region should be above average (not spectacular—but above average). Photo is robollita.

Recommend to me and did not disappoint. Was the best meal i have had so far in a month in Italy. I had a Caprese salad the Strozzapretti al Chinghale and Lemoncello Spritz. The Chinghale was phenomenal so tasty and rich. Complimentary Lemoncello shots to finish dinner. The family run business staff were friendly and I felt at home even dining solo. Authentic Tuscan food with no pretension. Ill be back even if it means making a trip out of my way to visit the magical town of Volterra again. Belissimo!

Very friendly and incredibly fast- our order came in less than 10 minutes. The dishes were all authentic home cooked style and decent priced. The tiramisu was the best.

This restaurant is simply amazing. The best pasta with ragù I’ve ever had in my life!

On top of this stars, just pass the gate and here you are in one of the oldest, traditional restaurants in the whole of Volterra where you simply have to true the Tuscan pasta with wild boar 🐗