La Grotta - Montepulciano

restaurant

La Grotta hosts you in an authentic and charming sixteenth century building, directly opposite the Church of San Biagio, one of the best examples of Tuscan Renaissance architecture.
La Grotta strives to offer a perfect balance between traditional Tuscan cuisine and modern gastronomy - its aim is to blend the authenticity of the region with innovation while, at the same time, respecting the centuries-old traditions.
The menu is focused on local recipes but broadens them to create new combinations to tempt your palate.

kitchen

The dishes at La Grotta take you on a journey which explores the ingredients, traditions and seasons of the area. The result is a magical blend which constantly surprises our diners. This is the art of eating well.
La Grotta's chef focuses on the quality of the ingredients, rather than on the complexity of the dishes. The wine list offers a vast range of locally-produced bottles alongside a wide choice of international labels, all of which will assist you on your gastronomic journey.

Menu a la Carte

Appetizers

Poached egg, pecorino cheese sauce and truffels - € 16,00

Local beef tartare - € 13.00

Tuscan croutons with a topping of duck liver paté and Vin Santo sauce - € 12,00

Tongue slow cooked with garlic and parsley sauce - € 14,00

Amberjack carpaccio with celery sauce and melon - € 16,00

First courses

Traditional tomato soup - € 12,00

Ricotta gnocchi with summer vegetable - € 14,00

Spaghetti Mancini with sardines and pecorino cheese - € 13,00

(Traditional Tuscan pasta) Hand-rolled pasta with olive oil, garlic, chilly pepper, olives and hazelnuts - € 14,00

Home-made tagliatelle with guinea-fowl and dry prune - € 13,00

- The pasta are home-made -

Main courses

Vegetarian (vegetable selction of the season) - € 16,00

Typical Tuscan steak with white beans - € 5,50/100gr.

Rack of lamb in crust of bread and aromatic herbs with baked vegetable - € 25,00

Boned quails with honey, mustard and stude endive - € 23,00

Baby pork slow cooked with steam spinach - € 21,00

Octopus with potato - € 23,00

Cheese

Selection of pecorino - € 15,00

Dessert

Bitter choccolate terrine - € 9,00

Mascarpone mousse with coffee ice cream - € 9,00

Sambuca parfait glassè with nuts - € 9,00

Cherry tart - € 9,00

Testing Menu

Traditional Tuscan tomato soup

Local beef tartare

Ricotta gnocchi with summer vegetables

Tagliatelle pasta with guinea-fowl sauce and dry prunes

Baby pork slow cooked

Dessert tasting

€ 58,00 per person

- The tasting menù will be done at least for two person -

		Via San Biagio, 15 - 53045 Montepulciano
		+39 0578757479
		lagrotta.montepulciano@gmail.com
- Guests are kindly invited to book in advance \| Closed on Wednesday -