Authentic Tuscan & Italian products, food & tableware

	Authentic Tuscan & Italian products, food & tableware	Wednesday 23rd July 2008

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Welcome to Osteria Del Ileone ...

Set in the mediaeval town of Bagno Vignoni, off the Cassia, Osteria del Leone is one of the oldest established restaurants in southern Tuscany. Bagno Vignoni, situated 6 km south east of San Quirico d’Orcia, is a small sulphuric thermal village used by the Roman army as a rehabilitation and resting stop on return from battles before re-entering Rome. Over the years pilgrims travelling to and from Rome have used it as a resting place of which Osteria del Leone was their “inn and watering hole”.

The village of Bagno Vignoni, and its Roman pool in the centre, were reconstructed by the Florentine Sovereignty under the Medici family during the Renaissance period and were used by Caterina di Siena who enjoyed sulphur cures.

The source of the spring, which is visible, originates from the main pool that bubbles up at 51 degrees. Scenes of the pool and its effects during the winter were filmed by Tarkovsky in Nostalgia.

Osteria del Leone, a typical historic Tuscan country style restaurant with typical large chestnut wooden beams and dark red terracotta floors, has 3 small rooms with 3 to 4 tables in each room, allowing for private meetings as well as romantic dinners.

The private garden surrounded by terracotta pots & vases with blooming flowers is well shaded during the summer days and candle lit during the evening with fire lit torches and candles creating a tranquil and elegant atmosphere. The garden has become popular due to its unique ambiance and food and therefore we recommend bookings to avoid disappointment.

The kitchen, run by a young and renowned Tuscan Chef Andrea Bazzani, has created a style of local traditional “farmers” recipes combined with the more rich “Noble” dishes which were served to the Florentine families during the Renaissance era.

Our menu is very seasonally based and changes on a regular basis providing constant fresh and real tastes of products which have been forgotten.

We serve Crostini al Pomodoro (grilled bread with sliced fresh tomatoes and extra virgin olive oil) during the summer when tomatoes are at itsbest and white and black Truffles or Porcini Mushrooms when in season only.

Our game, meat, vegetable and fruit suppliers are all local and most of the production is Tuscan farmed however our White and Black Truffle supplier remains our secret.



	Olive Oil - Superior quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Hand picked & cold pressed within a short period of harvest.

	A selection of quality dried pastas, chosen, cooked & tasted in our own restaurant.

	A beautiful selection of quality Wines & Grappa at highly competitive prices.

	Tuscan beans, Carnaroli Rice, Lentils & excellent vegetables in olive oil & other quality products.

	Beautiful hand made Italian knives. A fantastic individual gift for anyone!

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