Dining in Tuscany
Before I type in all my hand-written notes about the fabulous deals the towns of Pisa, Lucca, Florence, Fiesole, Siena, Viareggio and San Gimignano have to offer, let me first give you a general guideline/advice of how to handle hunger pangs when touring around the Tuscan region.
Along with the oohs and ahhs of seeing Tuscany, you will have the grrs and brrs of your stomach to deal with. As excited as you are, you will definitely feel hunger especially with all the walking around you need to do.
You know what we did? We decided to combine the oohs and ahhhs as we got rid of our grrrs and brrs. We ate at those restaurants right smack in the middle of the most famous tourist spot. Four times!
waiting for food at the Piazza del Campo in Siena
Keep this in mind if you are traveling on a budget:
DO NOT MAKE THE SAME MISTAKE THAT WE DID!
A quick glance at the menu may give you an impression that the prices are reasonable. Well, those for the main meals are. But, you might get the shock of your life once you get the final bill. The cost of drinks is out of this world and then there’s service charge on top of all that.
So, on those days when you want to eat within your budget…
To be in Tuscany gives you a rare chance to experience first-hand the world-renowned local cuisine. To do this, there is absolutely no need to go way beyond your budget.
Next blog: Pisa on a Budget: where to live, eat and party
3 Comments
Melissa,
No doubt about it. I’m going to have to come visit you.
Liz
That would be fun, Liz. Would really be fun
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