In the HEART
of TUSCANY –
between PISA
and FLORENCE
Indulge in a culinary journey like no other at our farm-to-table restaurant nestled in the Tuscan hills.
Our creative menu offers a contemporary approach to Italian culinary heritage, celebrating seasonal flavors and ingredients picked directly from our organic orto and sourced from local suppliers. Panoramic views, picture-perfect sunsets, and our orange-hued villa create the perfect setting for you to enjoy the company of your friends and family, whether you’re staying with us or just dropping in for the evening to celebrate a special occasion.
Osteria San Michele offers farm-to-table menus starring the seasonal produce harvested from our biodynamic vegetable garden. From organic greens and tomatoes to fragrant truffles to unforgettable olive oil, wine, and honey, much of what you’ll taste at our restaurant comes from Villa Lena’s rich grounds. Anything we don’t make ourselves is sourced from trusted local collaborators.
The bar at Osteria San Michele is the perfect spot to explore our exciting list of low-intervention wines from Tuscany and surrounding regions, as well as our signature Villa Lena cocktails. For a refreshing spritz or aperitivo, make the most of our pool bar, basking in the evening sun with a selection of antipasti.
Known as the orto, our fantastic organic vegetable garden spreads over two bountiful hectares of the Villa Lena estate. Farmer Gigi’s annual cycle of produce provides our restaurant with the fresh, sun-drenched fruits, veggies, and herbs that determine our seasonally-led menus. Our orto is run on organic, biodynamic, and closed-loop principles, meaning we recycle all nutrients and organic matter back into the soil they grew in.
Our food and beverage workshops offer guests the chance to learn tips and tricks from our chefs while exploring their culinary creativity. Step outside to forage for truffles in the forest or harvest organic vegetables from our orto, then cook a tasty Tuscan feast with our expert teachers. From homemade pasta and gelato to Italian cookies and craft cocktails, you’ll take home plenty of new skills to impress your friends and family.
Our food workshops give you the chance to learn tips and tricks from our chefs and explore your culinary creativity. Enjoy the opportunity to step outside to forage for ingredients in our organic vegetable gardens and then cook the tastiest selections of the season with our chef-in-residence. Learn to make pasta from scratch and take your skills home to impress your friends and family.
Are you a chef looking to host a pop-up dinner? A guest seeking an intimate starlit dinner for close friends? Whatever your ideas are, we love to bring people together over the joy of lovingly made food, and we’re always happy to arrange private meals and special dining events upon request. From a lively poolside pizza party to a couple’s dinner overlooking the Tuscan hills, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy unique food experiences at Villa Lena.
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