As a tourist, I’ve used many public toilets during my stay in Italy. This one is the worst of them all. The machine doesn't give change, it only accepts 10, 20, 50 cents and 1 euro. The door to the toilet also didn't open when I paid. When I confronted staff about this they were unhelpful, unapologetic and unprofessional, speaking Italian back at me when asked to speak English. The train station itself may not deserve such a low rating but the way I was treated does so.

Audio notifications only in italian language. Management should think about english because of tourists

Toilets are dirty, lacking paper, seat and hand towels.

A typically Italian scandal. A third of it is gorgeous. A third of it is locked behind gates and inaccessible. A third is literally in ruins, despite the two hundred dollars you will pay for a massage, body scrub, and mud treatment, all done expertly. And the shops had nothing in my size. It’s like the Italians don’t want their recession to end. In any case, well worth the six euro admission fee.

Easy to navigate, even if you don't speak fluent Italian. The staff are really helpful and will help you if you need any guidance.

Nothing here but a desolate café. Also make sure you don't need to use the bathroom! It was dirty and there was no toilet paper or even a toilet seat 😫🤢

One of the small stations of Montecatini (the other being Montecatini Centro). There's often a delay arriving at this station from Pistoia as there's only one train track and if there's a small delay, the train will have to wait for another to pass before they can switch tracks.

A great scenic ride up to Montecatini Alto. Try & get on the outside - front or back of the carriage for splendid views over the countryside.

Pretty nice ride up. Incline is at the top pretty steep. If I recall some bits are 29% and 38.5% at the end. It costed 7 EUR for a round trip. Toilets at the start were disgusting. Clean toilets up on the mountain. It runs petty much every 30min though they do take a break for lunch. I think it could've been a bit cheaper. Went in an automated one which was 1.50 also in Italy.

Closed till 22/03 for maintenance. One bus every hour very complicated to take.

Very nice little mountain train to Montecatini Alto. Friendly staff. Nice ride. 7 euro up and down.

Nice experience and marvellous views at the top. Lovely square at top to have lunch in. Well worth the visit.

It was fun. I found the view from the top breathtaking.

Great way to get to the top of the town

Our tour of the house was brilliant and informative thanks to our guides explaining each room

The museum house of Gouseppe Giusti, one if the most important italian satiric poet lived during the period of the italian indipendence wars ( 1840 ca)

(Translated by Google) The Museum was created to protect and enhance the birthplace of Giuseppe Giusti, poet and writer but also a man committed to the Renaissance values ​​of Free Italy; politician elected by popular acclaim for a short period between 1847 and 1848; friend of Alessandro Manzoni and finally academic of Crusca. He graduated, with difficulty, in Law in Pisa in 1834, where he is best known for the bohemian life among lounges, taverns, billiards, theatres, casinos and above all the Caffè dell'Ussero, where he performed in "Scherzi" and "Rabeschi" to the applause and approval of the onlookers. Among the best-known poems are Sant'Ambrogio, where he declares his anti-Austrian ideas; The King Travicello; Gisella's Toast; The Memoirs of Pisa; The Papacy of Prete Pero, where he expresses a bitter anti-clerical satire; The Snail. Among the Prose Works are the unpublished Memoirs and a Collection of Tuscan Proverbs, posthumously. He died young, at just 40 years old, on 31 March 1850 (suffocated in his own blood due to the rupture of a pulmonary tubercle) in Florence in the house of Gino Capponi, a friend of the Poet. Today he is buried, still in Florence, in what is the Pantheon of prominent figures... overlooking the city, the Cemetery of the Basilica of San Miniato al Monte. Casa Giusti was enlarged between 1791 and 1793 by Giuseppe's grandfather, Giuseppe di Alessandro Giusti, Minister and friend of the Grand Duke of Tuscany, Pietro Leopold II of Habsburg. Giuseppe Giusti was born there on 12 May 1793. His father Domenico, a wealthy landowner, was cashier and administrator of the Terme di Montecatini between 1818 and 1861. Among the family possessions, a cave was discovered in May 1849, which later became an internationally renowned spa, thanks to Domenico, known as Grotta Giusti and still in operation today. The House, which is a National Museum, was purchased by the State in the 1970s and inaugurated in October 1992 after a series of works aimed at restoring the property. The visit allows you to revive, through the decorations, the ideal landscapes, the allegorical scenes of the decorations, the romantic climate of the first half of the 19th century. The furnishings also contribute to the climate, only partly belonging to the family, given the dispersion of the Poet's furnishings and memorabilia, but still consistent (they come from the deposits of Palazzo Pitti) with the refined and simple tone of a wealthy country family, as the Righteous were. The environment of the library, as evidenced by a 1900s photo, reflects the original character. Note the portrait of Giuseppe Giusti, the work of Giuseppe Bezzuoli, a prominent painter in the Florentine context. (Original) Il Museo nasce per tutelare e valorizzare la Casa Natale di Giuseppe Giusti, poeta e scrittore ma anche uomo impegnato nei valori rinascimentali dell'Italia Libera; politico eletto a furor di Popolo per un breve periodo tra il 1847 e il 1848; amico di Alessandro Manzoni ed infine accademico della Crusca. Laureato, con fatica, in Giurisprudenza a Pisa nel 1834, dove è meglio conosciuto per la vita bohémienne tra salotti, bettole, biliardi, teatri, casini e soprattutto il Caffè dell'Ussero, dove si esibiva in "Scherzi" e "Rabeschi" tra gli applausi e i consensi degli astanti. Tra le poesie più note Sant'Ambrogio, dove dichiara le sue idee anti-austriache; Il Re Travicello; Il Brindisi di Gisella; Le Memorie di Pisa; Il Papato di Prete Pero, dove esprime un'acre satira anticlericale; La Chiocciola. Tra le Opere in Prosa Le Memorie inedite e una Raccolta dei Proverbi Toscani, postumi. Morì giovane, a soli 40 anni, il 31 marzo 1850 (soffocato nel suo stesso sangue per la rottura di un tubercolo polmonare) a Firenze in casa di Gino Capponi, amico del Poeta. Oggi è sepolto, sempre a Firenze, in quello che è il Pantheon dei personaggi di spicco ... con vista sulla Città, il Cimitero della Basilica di San Miniato al Monte. Casa Giusti fu ampliata tra il 1791 e il 1793 dal nonno di Giuseppe, Giuseppe di Alessandro Giusti, Ministro ed amico del Granduca di Toscana, Pietro Leopoldo II d'Asburgo. Giuseppe Giusti vi nacque il 12 maggio 1793. Il padre Domenico, agiato proprietario terriero, fu cassiere e amministratore delle Terme di Montecatini tra il 1818 e il 1861. Tra i possedimenti di famiglia fu scoperta una Grotta, nel maggio 1849, poi divenuta stabilimento termale di fama internazionale, proprio grazie a Domenico, nota come Grotta Giusti ed ancor oggi in funzione. La Casa, che è un Museo Nazionale, fu acquistata dallo Stato negli anni '70 ed inaugurata nell'ottobre del 1992 dopo una serie di lavori atti al restauro del bene. La visita consente di far rivivere, attraverso gli ornati, i paesaggi ideali, le scene allegoriche delle decorazioni il clima romantico della prima metà dell'800. Concorre al clima anche gli arredi, solo in parte appartenenti alla famiglia, data la dispersione degli arredi e dei cimeli del Poeta, ma comunque coerenti (provengono dai depositi di Palazzo Pitti) con il tono raffinato e semplice di una famiglia di campagna benestante, come lo sono stati i Giusti. L'ambiente della biblioteca, come testimonia una foto del '900, rispecchia il carattere originale. Da notare il ritratto di Giuseppe Giusti, opera di Giuseppe Bezzuoli, pittore di spicco nel contesto fiorentino.

(Translated by Google) Casa Giusti in Monsummano Terme offers a fascinating experience, especially for children. The tour guided by Tiziano was engaging and informative. The museum, which celebrates the poet Giuseppe Giusti, allows you to immerse yourself in the history and culture of the nineteenth century through the objects and memories of his life. Tiziano was able to capture the attention of the children of the 5B Italia Donati Primary school in Cintolese, with clear explanations adapted to their age, making the visit interesting and educational. The organization and care of the spaces are excellent, creating a welcoming and stimulating environment. An unmissable stop for anyone visiting Monsummano Terme! (Original) Casa Giusti a Monsummano Terme offre un’esperienza affascinante, specialmente per i bambini. La visita guidata da Tiziano è stata coinvolgente e istruttiva. Il museo, che celebra il poeta Giuseppe Giusti, permette di immergersi nella storia e nella cultura dell’Ottocento attraverso gli oggetti e le memorie della sua vita. Tiziano ha saputo catturare l’attenzione dei bambini, della scuola Primaria 5B Italia Donati di Cintolese, con spiegazioni chiare e adattate alla loro età, rendendo la visita interessante e formativa. L’organizzazione e la cura degli spazi sono eccellenti, creando un ambiente accogliente e stimolante. Una tappa imperdibile per chi visita Monsummano Terme!

(Translated by Google) I happened upon these parts by chance, having booked a B&B I couldn't get into yet. I saw the sign for Giuseppe Giusti's birthplace, and being a history and literature enthusiast, I took advantage of it. Unfortunately, the house wasn't fully accessible, especially the most beautiful rooms on the upper floors, due to renovations. What struck me most about this place was the extreme friendliness, hospitality, and passion of the receptionist and guide, Tiziano Angel Cassaro. He showed me the accessible rooms, explained the poet's story, and illustrated the various paintings in the main hall with enthusiasm and deep involvement. Finally, he gave me a brochure of the works on the upper floor and a small drawing by Giuseppe Giusti, signed by him. Truly an excellent welcome and professionalism. I hope to return to say hello and visit the upper floors 😊 (Original) Mi sono trovato per caso da queste parti avendo prenotato un B&B in cui ancora non potevo accedere. Ho visto l'insegna della casa natia di Giuseppe Giusti ed essendo appassionato di storia e letteratura ne ho approfittato. Purtroppo la casa non era del tutto agibile, soprattutto le stanze più belle ai piani superiori per alcuni lavori di ristrutturazione. La cosa che mi ha colpito di più di questo posto è stata l'estrema cordialità, ospitalità e passione dell'addetto all'accoglienza e guida Tiziano Angel Cassaro, mi ha fatto vedere le stanze praticabili, mi ha spiegato la storia del poeta, mi ha illustratrato i vari dipinti nella sala principale con entusiasmo ed estremo coinvolgimento. Alla fine mi ha dato un depliant delle opere del piano superiore e un piccolo disegno di Giuseppe Giusti fatto da lui con dedica. Veramente un ottima accoglienza e professionalità. Spero di tornare per un saluto e per visitare i piani superiori 😊

(Translated by Google) What a fascinating experience! Visiting Giuseppe Giusti's birthplace was a true journey through time, immersed in poetry, history, and culture. The atmosphere is authentic and engaging, but what made the visit truly special was the guide: exceptional, passionate, and knowledgeable. He moved me deeply, managing to convey not only Giusti's life and work, but also the soul behind his words. Recommended museum! (Original) Che esperienza affascinante! Visitare la casa natale di Giuseppe Giusti è stato un vero viaggio nel tempo, tra poesia, storia e cultura. L’atmosfera è autentica e coinvolgente, ma ciò che ha reso la visita davvero speciale è stata la guida: eccezionale, appassionata e preparata. Mi ha emozionata profondamente, riuscendo a trasmettere non solo la vita e l’opera di Giusti, ma anche l’anima dietro le sue parole. Museo consigliato!

(Translated by Google) The birthplace of the poet Giuseppe Giusti, and now a museum dedicated to him, is very interesting. You can visit the family home where you can see the various rooms, all decorated and with furniture from the period. The visit was cheered by the guide Tiziano who welcomed us and made us immerse ourselves in the past with sympathy and preparation. (Original) La casa natale del poeta Giuseppe Giusti, ed ora museo a lui dedicato, è molto interessante. Si può visitare la casa della famiglia dove si potranno vedere i vari ambienti, tutti decorati e con mobilia dell' epoc. La visita è stata allietata dalla guida di Tiziano che ci ha accolti e ci ha fatto fare un'immersione nel passato con simpatia e preparazione.

(Translated by Google) Excellent wine at a fair price with a wide choice of white or red. I recommend the barricato, a dry and balanced red wine which with its 13° is suitable for meat dishes and first courses but also for after dinner in the company of friends. The guy in charge of sales is nice and helpful. (Original) Ottimo vino a prezzo onesto con ampia scelta di bianco o rosso. Vi consiglio il barricato, vino rosso asciutto ed equilibrato che con i suoi 13° si presta a piatti di carne e primi di terra ma anche per un dopocena in compagnia di amici. Il ragazzo che si occupa delle vendite è simpatico e disponibile.

(Translated by Google) Familiar as a place like this should be and then there is the "good" wine which in the end is what counts. I recommend the excellent barricato with a good Florentine. (Original) Familiare come deve essere un luogo così e poi c'è il vino "bono" che alla fine è quello che conta.Consiglio il barricato ottimo con una buona fiorentina.

(Translated by Google) I haven't tasted the wines yet but, "easy going" place with reasonable prices. Good variety. (Original) I vini non li ho ancora assaggiati ma, Locale "alla mano" con prezzi ragionevoli. Buona varietà.

(Translated by Google) my favorite shop to buy wines and spirits in general. (Original) il mio negozio preferito per acquistare vini e liquori in genere.

(Translated by Google) Sale of bulk and packaged wine. Good products, normal prices. (Original) Vendita di vino sfuso, e confezionato. Buoni prodotti, prezzi nella norma.

(Translated by Google) Courteous staff, very good wine, typical local products and gift boxes are also available (Original) Personale cortese vino molto buono si trovano anche prodotti tipici locali e confezioni regalo

(Translated by Google) beautiful, very good, exceptional prices, cold-pressed oil from the mill, truly good new wine, genuine and without artifices, it is possible to buy it in a refillable bag, super practical and economical (Original) bellissimo buonissimo prezzi eccezionali olio di frantoio spremitura a freddo,vino novello veramente buono,genuino e senza artifici e' possibile acquistarlo dentro ad un bag ricaricabile,super pratico ed evonomico

Great soups, seafood, sienna sausage filled ravioli, and the tagliata was wonderful. Most pleasant service and authentic cuisine. Not far from the historic centre of town which is definitely worth a visit too.

A very lovely host and a very warm welcome. A very low key place with a vast menu. The atmosphere feels like home, the guy looking after us was extremely caring and sweet. Brought us limoncello shots at the end on the house, such a sweet gesture. Definitely recommend!

Great food and great service. Friendly staff.

Amazing restaurant! The food is incredible and the staff is so nice! Dio mio!

Great place, great food!

Perfect food. Perfect service.

Great food. Quiet. Good service

We were staying in town and this was the first place we chose for dinner. We were blown away as this was our first experience with Italy pizza. Wow!! Soo good!! we got a Italian bottle of wine for €14 and it was delicious. The staff didn’t speak English, but we used Google translator and another customer in the restaurant helped us to figure out what to order as well. I wish we could’ve gone back another time as it was probably our favorite meal. Being from America, you expect a margarita pizza to be what you know here but it’s pretty much a cheese pizza. Also after having four different pizzas that week you realize that it is never cut, but it makes it that much more fun to tear apart. Cute place and atmosphere! Lastly, I like red pepper flakes, but they did not have it. However they did have a spray and I kind of wished I could’ve brought it home.

The best pizza in Montecatini Terme. Worth every cent. The pizza is perfect, the waiters are helpful, warm, and welcoming. I'm very sad that we discovered this place on our last day.

Great restaurant with delicious food and really nice people. They have the best pizza I have eaten until now in Italy

Fantastic pizza base, light, airy, well cooked and still soft. Delicious fresh tomato topping. Very reasonable priced. Friendly service. Only in the town for a week and went twice, made it the place for our last meal on holiday.

We found this lovely little restaurant by accident and we were not disappointed. Not only was the food delicious, but the service was fantastic. They went out of their way to understand us with the language barrier (Australian's here) which was appreciated. Highly recommend

Authentic napolitan pizza, made with fresh ingredients and so much love and attention from the workers!! I highly recommend this place to everyone that is looking for good food. Excellent place and owners 🫶🏻❤️

Unfortunately we didn't discover this lovely little reetaurant untill the last night of our holiday in Montecatini . It was by far the best pizza we have had this week. Thevwaitress was very friendly aswell

We had two cars, which there was only enough room for two cars. As I entered the shop I heard someone honking and screaming. I walked back out to see a man screaming at my brother to move his car. My brother apologized and immediately moved his car. The man then parked in the vacant spot but close to my car so I would had trouble getting into it. He got out and glared at me like he wanted to kill me. The owner of the pizzeria pulled him back and made him go inside. I asked if that guy worked there and he said yes. We immediately left. We had seven people and were gonna order 3 pizzas. To be fair, the owner was super nice but whoever his employee/son absolutely ruined the experience. He went full psycho because someone dared to park in his spot. We ended up finding an awesome pizzeria called Ristorante Pizzeria Da Caino La Cantina which was absolutely incredible.

Tasty pizza,

The best pizza and panini in region! Great quality and good prices

(Translated by Google) A very nice culinary experience, the pizza is one of the best! It's worth trying the one with gorgonzola cheese. Very nice service, our order was accepted even though the place was closed ☺️ (Original) Bardzo miłe doświadczenie kulinarne, pizza jedna z lepszych! Warto spróbować tej z serem gorgonzolą. Obsługa bardzo miła, przyjęto od nas zamówienie pomimo tego, że lokal był zamknięty ☺️

(Translated by Google) Personal negative experience in terms of quality, variety of choice (I was denied the choice of sandwiches, but only pizza) location, let's not talk about it, rather shabby, the only positive note perhaps being the prices.....but given the experience I understood the his why. I don't recommend. (Original) Personale esperienza negativa per qualità, varietà di scelta ( a me è stato negato la scelta dei panini, ma solo pizza) location non ne parliamo alquanto squallida, unica nota forse positiva i prezzi.....ma visto l'esperienza ho capito il suo perché. Non consiglio.

(Translated by Google) UNACCEPTABLE experience at Don Panino. I never thought I'd write a negative review, but what I experienced at this place exceeds all limits. The name "Don Panino" is already misleading: they don't serve sandwiches because "they take too long." The sandwich menu is only available on Facebook, thanks to pop-ups and invasive cookies, making it practically inaccessible. The real problem, however, is hygiene. The bathroom is located in the kitchen, next to the fryer, with no functioning door amidst piles of items: the person cooking and the person using the bathroom are in direct eye contact (what if I needed to pee or something?). The sink is broken, and the water collects in a plastic tub where the mozzarella used to be. To dry your hands, there was only a single tear of paper from a paper towel roll, and the waste bin had to be opened manually because the pedal was broken. Deliveroo riders enter the bathroom through the food preparation area. It's a concentration of germs and health risks. Waiting over an hour for a pizza, in a practically empty restaurant. This isn't neglect, it's not a bad moment or a difficult day, it's dangerous. I wonder how it's possible that no one has ever said anything and no one has yet intervened. To the managers: close for a short time, fix everything, and reopen only when you can guarantee minimum safety and, above all, decorum. Under these conditions, staying open is irresponsible as well as unacceptable. (Original) Esperienza INACCETTABILE da Don Panino . Mai avrei pensato di scrivere una recensione negativa , ma ciò che ho vissuto in questo locale supera ogni limite. Il nome “Don Panino” è già fuorviante: non servono panini perché “richiedono troppo tempo”. Il menù dei panini è disponibile solo su Facebook, tra pop-up e cookie invasivi, rendendolo praticamente inaccessibile. Il vero problema, però, è l’igiene. Il bagno è situato in cucina, accanto alla friggitrice, senza porta funzionante tra oggetti accatastati: chi cucina e chi usa il bagno si trovano in contatto visivo diretto (se dovessi fare la pipi o altro?). Il lavandino è rotto e l’acqua viene raccolta in una vaschetta di plastica dove stavano le mozzarelle. Per asciugarsi le mani c’era un solo strappo di carta di un rotolo di scottecs, e il bidone dei rifiuti andava aperto a mano perché il pedale era rotto. Rider delivero entrano in bagno passando per l’area di preparazione cibo. È un concentrato di germi e rischi sanitari. Attesa di oltre un’ora per una pizza, in un locale praticamente vuoto. Questa non è trascuratezza ,non è un momento no o una giornata difficile, è pericolosità. Mi chiedo come sia possibile che nessuno abbia mai detto nulla e nessuno sia ancora intervenuto. Ai gestori: chiudete per un breve tempo, sistemate tutto, e riaprite solo quando sarete in grado di garantire condizioni minime di sicurezza e soprattutto decoro. In queste condizioni, tenere aperto è irresponsabile oltre che inaccettabile.

(Translated by Google) I've been to this pizzeria several times. I ordered a pizza tagliere, where the pizza is divided into six slices, each with a different flavor. Overall, it's very good. You can order the pizza thinly sliced ​​or thickly sliced. There's seating, and you can order takeout. The owners are very welcoming and helpful, and the place is very clean. (Original) Sono stato in questa pizzeria più volte. Ho preso una pizza tagliere dove la pizza è suddivisa in 6 spicchi con ognuna un gusto di prodotti diversi. Molto buona nel complesso. La pizza la puoi richiedere sia fine che un po' più alta. Ci sono posti a sedere e puoi chiederla da asporto. I titolari sono molto accoglienti e disponibili e l'ambiente è molto pulito.

It was so good to be here. I am just a traveler but fortunately I had a chance to have dinner with my husband here. I ordered some recommended dishes and we were pretty much satisfied. Servers are all kind and polite. They also recommended good wine to us. All the dishes we ordered were successful. I hope to revisit here someday.

We saw other reviews and ended up at the restaurant. I was dining with my 18 year old. What can I say. One of the best meals we have had, and the best in Tuscany! I was surprised by the attentive staff, well timed , beautifully prepared food. You will not be disappointed. One of the highlights of our trip!

My wife and I had an absolutely incredible dining experience at Pecora Negra in Montecatini. We opted for a seafood-centric meal, and every plate was a delight. Our server was exceptionally knowledgeable, guiding us through the menu and expertly recommending the perfect wines to complement each of our courses. The food was delicious, the service was excellent, and the overall atmosphere made for a truly memorable evening. We highly recommend this restaurant for a fantastic culinary journey.

Just finished the best meal ever during our time here in Montecatini Terme. The service was fantastic and very attentive. The food was amazing starting off with a complimentary shrimp starter. We had the seared scallops as an appetizer and had the steak Florentine which was more than 2lbs. I was a little worried as I saw in the menu that is was $70 eauros for 2 persons and I read someone’s review that said it was per person. Thank goodness it was for both my wife and I. Honestly I would have paid $70 each since it was so delicious. We topped the meal off with a recommendation of Tiramisu from our server who said it was her favourite and it didn’t disappoint at all. In fact all their desserts are made in house by their own chef. Did I mention the other complimentary things like a glass of Prosecco to start and some fantastic cookies and pralines at the end. If you’re ever in Montecatini you should definitely give this place a go. If I could give 10*’s I would 😀. Great price for everything you get.

This restaurant is a 5-star culinary experience! The food exceeded our expectations, the taste was amazing and the service was top notch. Everyone was really friendly, we got some amazing complimentary wine, entree and the cantucini in the end❤️ we had to treat ourselves by coming two times here during our stay in Montecatini since there was so much food we wanted to try and everything we had was amazing! The owner of the restaurant is also coming to every table asking how everything is and making sure that we had enough strascicate and you could feel the passion that she has for the place when you speak to her. This is honestly something rare to find and made our experience even better ❤️ can‘t recommend this place enough❤️

1. The staff was very friendly. The meticulous service was impressive, such as the staff and the person who seemed to be the owner coming from time to time to see if there was anything more needed. 2. We just ordered wine by the glass, but we were surprised by the high level of service, such as confirming the label and even tasting it as if we had ordered it by the bottle. 3. The taste of the food was very good. Everything was great, from traditional Italian food to modern and refined taste. 4. I was surprised that the price was not expensive. Honestly, I would be satisfied even if it came out more than 30% or 50% more than the bill I received. p.s. I have one regret. I live in Korea with my wife and traveled to Italy for 15 days this time. This restaurant raised our expectations too high. So we haven't had the same satisfaction at any other restaurant in Italy. We visited restaurants that were more expensive than this , and we deliberately found and visited restaurants that were well-priced and frequented by locals, but it was hard to be more satisfied than here. Throughout the trip, we were thinking of this restaurant again. Because we live in Korea, it will be difficult to visit again, but it will be a very memorable restaurant.

We had dinner at La Pecora Nera twice in a row because the menu showed too many good things to be able to try them in one session. The tagliolini al tartufo were amazing, as well as the ossobuco: super tender and tasty. The second day we had Paccheri with red shrimps, Anatra all’arancia (Duck) and octopus, all delicious. Hands down to the service as well, everyone has been super friendly both times we came, this place is definitely a staple destination whenever we are back in Montecatini again!!!

We visited Grotta Maona. Nice cave situated on a hill. Restaurant, toilets nearby. On sunday the cave opens again at 1500. Important: when nearby the cave, follow the signs near the road to the cave parking, do not trust the digital navigation.

Saw a bat. Had three (3) drinks in the cafe. Got to wear a helmet and headbutt my sister without injury. Caves were awesome too, guide was great, she took a picture of my patents I will hold over them forever. 10/10 trip. Would recommend.

We walked here from our vacation rental up the hill for something to do. We were able to buy tickets for a tour at the bar and the bartender started the tour within 10 mins. Just us and 1 other couple. She took us through the cave for about 30 minutes and was very knowledgeable and spoke English and Italian. We then grabbed beers afterwards and watched the old folks dance party. Was super nice! Loved it

Did a tour today, Anna took the time to explain everything in English. The cave was beautifull and had a great history. Would recommend if you are in the area :).

Nice 25 meter deep cave. Not compare it with France cave systems but a good small trip with kids and some nice features. 45 minute max tour led by a Ukrane woman that is really nice and speaks fluent English and Italian (maybe more). Building a treetop climbing experience next to the site. Not in use yet but will be fun with kids aswell so it looked already. I would go if your in the surrounding area, not worth hours drive though.

Really nice place. In the caves are nice and chill. I enjoyed it a lot.

Anna was our guide and explained everything in multiple languages while inserting some jokes here and there. Really funny and informative. Recommended 🙂

Wow...

(Translated by Google) I visited this place by chance. I was passing by and I was attracted by an entrance with a beautiful open gate that invited you to enter. Immediately at the entrance there is a beautiful fountain. Garden with roses and the rest.... go and see. (Original) Ho visitato questo posto per caso. Passavo di li e sono stata atratta da un ingresso con un bel cancello aperto che invitava ad entrare. Subito all'ingresso una bella fontana. Giardino con le rose ed il resto.... andate a vedere.

(Translated by Google) A villa, a precious container of art Visited this place for a beautiful exhibition of Francesco Pellicci (Original) Una villa ,un contenitore prezioso di arte Visitato questo luogo per una mostra bellissima di francesco pellicci

(Translated by Google) Visited for the tribute to David Bowie, very nice exhibition with clothes and poster reproductions. Well set up and welcoming space. The garden offers a stage for shows and an open-air cinema (Original) Visitato per il tributo a David Bowie, mostra molto bella con abiti e riproduzioni dei poster. Ben allestito e spazio accogliente. Il giardino offre un palco per spettacoli e cinema all’aperto

(Translated by Google) A small museum a beautiful park dedicated to David Bowie who played in Monsummano Terme (Pistoia) in 1969 (Original) Un piccolo museo un bel parco dedicato a David Bowie che nel 1969 suonò a Monsummano terme ( Pistoia)

(Translated by Google) A suggestive park and a villa where interesting exhibitions are often set up. Yesterday evening there was a beautiful presentation of the book Portofino blues with the author and Silvia Cocchini. Much noise and excitement in the audience for the recent vicissitudes of Diolaiuti at the Alberghi and not only. (Original) Un parco suggestivo ed una villa ove spesso sono allestite interessanti mostre. Ieri sera bella presentazione del libro Portofino blues con l'autore e Silvia Cocchini. Molto rumore e fermento in platea per le recenti vicissitudini del Diolaiuti agli Alberghi e non solo.

(Translated by Google) Small but nice museum housed in a beautiful villa. Unfortunately it wasn't easy to get there because there is no road sign. (Original) Museo piccolo ma carino ospitato in una bella villa. Purtroppo per arrivarci non è stato facile perché manca la segnaletica stradale.

Amazing dinner with a group of 12 We had an absolutely fantastic dinner at Ristorante Pizzeria SOTTOGROTTA with a group of 12 people. From the moment we arrived, we were warmly welcomed, and the service was truly excellent – friendly, attentive, and fluent in English, which made communication easy and smooth. The food was delicious – from the fresh, flavorful pizzas to the perfectly cooked pastas and other dishes, everything was of high quality and clearly made with care. Despite our large group, all meals arrived at the same time and piping hot, which shows great coordination from the kitchen staff. The atmosphere in the restaurant was also lovely – cozy, authentic, and full of character.

The atmosphere and food are very pleasant. I highly recommend it.

We have been here 2 days in a row, good value, very friendly. I will come back again.

This was our first meal in Italy and what a great way to start our once in a lifetime visit. The staff was exceptional in being gracious and welcoming. Despite our language challenge they always made our experience one without a hitch. The food was some of the best we have ever had. The quality of the ingredients was the game changer. We asked for a non menu item and it showed up beyond our expectations. No rush just a relaxed meal with our party and we felt with the staff. One more point - we didn’t know what to expect in terms of price but I can assure you we felt it was every penny. So if you want an exceptional meal and eating experience please give these wonderful folks your business!!!!!

Purple potato gnocchi in truffle cream sauce is must! Pizza diavola was also delicious, food came out fast and the ingredients were super fresh. Do brush up on ordering in Italian a bit!

Good food. The service was fine but we didn't get bread with our pasta. It was still early so the restaurant was calm so i can't say mutch about the atmosphere.

Just absolutely delicious food. No English menu, that's what you want 😉. Pizza was fantastic as was this Squid Ink pasta!

The food was amazing! I had an extremely delicious pasta dish with local sausage as a main dish, I ate everything really fast and the portions were really balanced. The service was excellent and the main server was extremely funny and nice! I highly recommend this place if your visiting close by!

BEST ITALIAN FOOD I have ever had. Home cooked, the family are the nicest people and make you feel at home. We got there before they opened and they welcomed us in with food and drinks. The pasta is the best ived had Especially the Gnocchi! The wine amazing. Do not skip this while in the area I will recommend to anyone

Really exceptional service and delicious, simple home made food. We had the melanzano di casa, pasta ragu, scallopini with mushrooms and pana cotta + Tiramisu! Was delicious and the waiter we so friendly, warm and welcoming. Highly recommended!!

A fantastic place with a garden, run by wonderful people who pour their heart and soul into this business. Delicious food, served lightning fast (even our dog Yogi was fed and was in seventh heaven), good beer, reasonable prices, and the lowest coperto. Giorgio is fantastic, making the stay enjoyable with conversation and sharing all the best he has. The crew with the dog from Poland once again truly thanks you for your hospitality 💚

My girlfriend and I traveled from Rome all day and were exhausted and looking for an inexpensive meal. It ended up being one of the highlights of our trip and the best meal experience of our lives. The owners were the best hosts, with Giorgio showing us childhood pictures, telling us the history of their family and restaurant and bringing out course after course of homemade food and liquors. We had traditional food from the area and surprising entrees like roasted chicken and beans. He paired the wine for us and let us sample another with our appetizer. The meal was one of the most inexpensive in Italy and by far the best. I cannot recommend this place enough.

The friendliest, most generous people work here! And the food was good too. Very homestyle. As tourists having our last night in Italy, it was a perfect way to end our trip (and probably the best meal we had the whole time). A great business! Please support them.

If you are looking at very locally, traditional italalian restaurant, this place is definetely for you. 3rd generation family business, currently run by two brothers, when everything began in 1947 it’s absolutely incredible! Very fresh, exquisite food, warm welcoming, great pizzas and excellent. We have asked for some pasta out of menu, and yep, we received it. An amazing arrabiata, bolognese and carbonarra🫶🏻❤️🥰 + unique and remarkable stories told by Brothers 😊 Absolutely high reccomended and must stop on cusine map in Italy! Great job! See you again😊🇮🇹🫶🏻

This place is a total gem! Excellent food and welcoming service. English menu with some staff speaking English. Reasonable prices considering the quality of everything. Highly recommend.

Our server was lovely and graciously brought us an English menu and offered suggestions. The atmosphere was quaint and comfortable, both locals and tourists dining. The food was favourable and outstanding!

Great place, worth a little drive off the path from where ever you may be. Very friendly service, attentive and accommodating. Food was very good, from the selection of charcuteries all the way to hand cut Florentine steak selected right before you. Panzanella was nice, though my only critique would be to have more vegetable forward items to enjoy.

It’s difficult to describe how wonderful this experience was. From the friendly and jovial atmosphere to the outstanding quality and taste of the meals, il Maialetto is simply the highlight of our time in Tuscany. We’ll come back with friends to share the feast!

What a beautiful restaurant with unbelievably delicious food. We ordered the steak - which the butcher helped us select -, slow roasted pork, the meat and cheese platter and daily special of ravioli. Everything was perfectly prepared. You are able to purchase the meats on-site and they even can vacuum seal it to bring home.

Great family atmosphere. Food was fantastic. Really authentic local experience.

Il Maialetto was overall pretty good! The chef was very nice. He brought out the full block of steak to show us the quality of the steak and let us choose how thick we wanted our steak. The ribeye steak was well salted and cooked to the requested temperature. We also ordered the pork with extra crispy skin and the tomato bread with prosciutto. The pork was very delicious, well seasoned and the crackling skin was amazing. The tomato bread was okay, the prosciutto was cut pretty thick and overwhelmed the tomato spread. My biggest "complaint" would be the fact that no English menu was available. We were able to figure it out with Google Translate, but it would have been nice for a restaurant on the Michelin recommended list to have an English menu available. If you're in town visiting or staying at the Grotto, I would highly recommend visiting Il Maialetto for a good dinner.

Was a good experience, special interior and nice staff (especially the older guys was super sweet). The food was ok, BUT be warned that it’s haut cuisine and plates are relatively empty.

Another great meal at Just Meat! We had a really wonderful dinner last year while in Montecatini, and this year was even better. The cheese dumplings are extremely yummy. We had a wonderful dinner, good wine and great service.

Excellent service and delicious steak. I came by myself and the staff could not have been nicer. They mad me feel very welcome and accommodated my difficult allergy requirements. Bravi!

Every single aspect of our dining experience was fantastic.

This restaurant is not what I expected. It has a strange ambiance as it is in a hotel lobby. The food is not of the quality expected and I was dissapointed. I will stick to pizza next time

This little restaurant has amazing service and mouthwatering food. I had one of the best steaks of my life here.

This was our best meal in Montecatini. This is fine dining at a moderate price. The service was impeccable.

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(Translated by Google) Small stadium with small stands. Not much parking nearby but you only need to go a little further to find some. Small bar inside not particularly well stocked. Nice view of the quarries and climbing routes. Easy to reach from the A11 (Original) Stadio piccolo con piccole gradinate. Non molti parcheggi nelle vicinanze ma basta allontanarsi un minimo per trovarne. Piccolo bar all'interno non particolarmente fornito. Bel panorama sulle cave e le vie di arrampicata. Facile da raggiungere dalla A11

(Translated by Google) As a beautiful stadium as an athletics track between the fence and plants you don't see the start of the fifth and sixth lane (Original) Come stadio bello come pista x atletica tra recinzione e piante non vedi la partenza quinta e sesta corsia

(Translated by Google) Beautiful sports facility. Nice track, clean changing rooms. Ideal place for sports. Not like the Carrara pitch full of weeds and a horrible track. (Original) Bellissimo impianto sportivo.Bella pista spogliatoi puliti Posto ideale per lo sport Non come il campo di Carrara pieno di erbacce e una pista orribile

(Translated by Google) Excellent facility. Perfect lighting. Changing rooms not very large. (Original) Ottimo impianto. Illuminazione perfetta. Spogliatoi non grandissimi.

(Translated by Google) Nice structure, parking not easy (Original) Bella struttura, parcheggio non agevole

(Translated by Google) Beautiful structure! At the top (Original) Bellissima struttura! Al top

(Translated by Google) It's a very nice bar, friendly staff and a shame about the location, if it were more central it would be busier too. It doesn't seem to be just the municipal swimming pool bar. (Original) È un bar molto carino, personale cordiale e peccato per la posizione, se fosse più centrale sarebbe anche più frequentato. Non sembra essere solo il barretto della piscina comunale.

(Translated by Google) Vitality, desire to work with a smile and KINDNESS: these are the characteristics of the service of this very useful bar next to the swimming pool in Monsummano. Let's add EXCELLENT food and drinks, a comfortable environment for any age, fair prices and live music... the visit to the Pool Bar becomes a wonderful moment of your day and the concerts a little feather in your cap! Thank you for existing and for your careful work! (Original) Vitalità, voglia di lavorare con sorriso e GENTILEZZA: queste le caratteristiche del servizio di questo utilissimo bar accanto alla piscina di Monsummano. Aggiungiamo OTTIMI cibi e bevande, ambiente confortevole per qualsiasi età, prezzi giusti e musica dal vivo ... la visita al Pool Bar diventa un momento meraviglioso della tua giornata ed i concerti un fiorellino all'occhiello! Grazie di esistere e per il vostro accurato lavoro!

(Translated by Google) Very good pizza and everyone was very courteous and friendly. Often in the summer there are evenings with live music (Original) Pizza buonissima e tutti molto cortesi e simpatici. Spesso d’estate ci sono serate con musica dal vivo

(Translated by Google) World-class flatbreads and pizzas. Spartan but nice place (Original) Schiacciatine e pizze mondiali. Locale spartano ma carino

(Translated by Google) Nice place, which is at its best in the summer season where a lineup of cover bands of all kinds performs! Good food and good music ensure that you can spend a pleasant evening. (Original) Posto carino,che da il meglio nella stagione estiva dove si esibisce una scaletta di Coverband di ogni genere! Buon cibo e buona musica fanno si che possiate passare una piacevole serata.

(Translated by Google) Well-stocked bar, always clean and organised, with a great variety of dishes including platters, focaccias, pizzas, pasta and desserts for both breakfast and after-meal. Very welcoming and jovial staff and impeccable service. (Original) Bar molto fornito, sempre pulito e organizzato, con grande varietà di piatti tra taglieri, focacce, pizze, pasta e dolci sia da colazione che da fine pasto. Personale molto accogliente e gioviale e servizio impeccabile.

(Translated by Google) I got a "tasty" pizza, meaning a whole jar of raw tomato sauce with two tablespoons of mascarpone on one side, six olives, and three mushrooms. The result: half a pizza base with raw tomato, and the other half a pizza base with three kilos of tomato and little else toppings. Strange, because pizza is usually good, but this one is definitely not for everyone! Oh, home delivery took 15 minutes, so it was cold. I'd say cold raw tomato sauce is the best! So next time I'll go get one, maybe a cooked ham and mushrooms. (Original) presa una pizza "gustosa"ovvero un intero barattolo di salsa di pomodoro crudo con sopra due cucchiai di mascarpone da un lato..6olive e tre funghi. risultato:una base per pizza con pomodoro crudo per metà e l'altra metà una base per pizza con tre chili di pomodoro e poco altro di condimento. Strano perché solitamente la pizza è buona..ma questa proprio da non riprendere! ah..consegna a domicilio dopo 15 minuti dunque fredda. Che la salsa sl pomodoro cruda fredda direi è il massimo! Dunque la prossima volta me la vado a prendere..magari una cotto e funghi..

Would absolutely recommend to anyone in the area. My husband speaks enough Italian to order food, but with broken grammar and limited vocabulary - the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful with the language barrier. The food was AMAZING! We had the tagliatelle, Florentine steak and house wine and I truly can’t recommend it enough. It was also very reasonably priced. Can’t wait to try the pizza tomorrow!

Great experience and easy walk from Griotti. We ordered a lot of food and the staff was super accommodating and fast when providing.

Amazing Italian restaurant. Very high quality local food, rich wine selection, excellent service. We will definitely come back here 🍷

This place made it very difficult to decide what to get because everything was delicious! The prices were just phenomenal. 10/10 would recommend!

If you’re staying in town, you must come here! The food was delicious! From the pizza to the pasta and the wine, anything you pick off the menu is tasty! Highly recommend!!

Amazing service and food. Definitely worth trying if you’re in the area.

The food for all 4 people was extraordinary. We ordered the Florentine steak. No words can describe just how tender and amazing that dish was. We were also traveling with my grandson. They spoiled him, and I believe it was the owner invited him to take a tomato out of his garden, which he proceeded to eat like an apple. Wonderful wonderful selection of pastas and desserts.Highly recommend. Great food, wine and service. Definitely on repeat!

If you’re in town, you must come here! The food was absolutely delicious! We had the Tuscan Steak and it was tasty and melted in your mouth. Make sure you get dessert too, you will not be disappointed with anything on the menu! Highly recommend!!

Fabulous location obviously, but it's the owner and food that make this worth the trip. Just good traditional food cooked exceptionally well and the steak was fantastic. Added entertainment of the paragliders! A jovial host made the night and we will be back.

Wonderful restaurant! The host was so friendly and helpful. We had the most amazing meal and the views were first class. You should make a reservation, great destination.

Wonderful meal last night. I imagine the view in summer during a sunset would be wonderful but regardless it was still a great view. Lovely food, nice to try some different dishes like crispy polenta and chickpeas with gnocchi. The menus are good value and it's one of those places where you can actually manage a pasta course in between starters and mains. Only criticism would be on. Windy, cold night then the window should have been closed. Also, the fried egg and truffle starter was tasty but should have had a bit more to it for the price. Would definitely recommend though.

My husband and I stumbled upon this place while hiking and Furio (the owner) came out and invited us back for dinner. He and his wife made it special, making us their best suggestions (traditional Tuscan T-bone steak, pasta bolognese, zucchini and dessert) all so amazing! The view was beautiful and romantic. Perfect experience.

Excellent authentic Italian food and great service. Thee scenery is stunning. Very romantic ambiance. The owner, Furio, is hilarious and adds great pleasure to the whole experience

Had a great meal here with great views. And the server was very funny. Would recommend.