San Gimignano restaurant: Da Pode
Da Pode Restaurant
Just minutes from San Gimignano, nestled in the countryside of Val d’Elsa, Da Pode Restaurant is a landmark for anyone looking for a typical Tuscan restaurant near San Gimignano that truly tells the story of the territory. Born as a small family trattoria, it now holds the Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition, awarded to restaurants offering the best quality for the price.
Bib Gourmand MICHELIN
Excellent value for money
A family-run restaurant
Da Pode has been run by the same family for generations: what began as a project by Alfredo, known as Pode, is now carried on by Alessia and Barbara, who continue to innovate and improve it while preserving its original spirit. It is a restaurant that aims to offer a genuine, welcoming Tuscan experience.
Where to eat in San Gimignano
Da Pode Restaurant is the ideal place to eat in San Gimignano if you are looking for traditional Tuscan cuisine. Our menu is designed around seasonality and respect for the ingredients we use. Our recipes come from the local farming tradition: homemade pasta, grilled dishes, seasonal vegetables, all prepared with love for good food and for the land.
Our story
Da Pode is a family-run restaurant that has made authenticity its signature for years. We welcome anyone looking for typical Tuscan cuisine, in a setting that is both simple and carefully looked after. Behind every dish lies a story of handed-down recipes and a close bond with the Val d’Elsa territory.
The location of Da Pode Restaurant
The restaurant stands just steps from our Hotel Sovestro, in a location that lets you enjoy the Tuscan landscape in every season of the year. The property, a former farmhouse restored in keeping with its original architecture, is surrounded by the countryside of Tenuta Sovestro.
The setting preserves the rural soul of the past: exposed-beam ceilings and terracotta floors. In the warmer months, service moves to the terrace, offering a beautiful view over the olive groves and vineyards surrounding the property, for a typical Tuscan dinner outdoors.
What our guests say
Read about the experience of those who have already chosen us and were satisfied with our cuisine.