Villa Mangiacane

"I wanted to leave a review here because it looks like there were a few bad experiences bringing the rating down, but if you sort them they are mostly around covid times.

We stayed here three nights for a wedding and everything was great. Rooms were well appointed, views were breathtaking, and we had a lot of activities to choose from. The beds are huge and comfortable and bathrooms are very nice as well. The grounds are beautiful. It might be nice to have coffee in the rooms so that’s one small suggestion, but we got plenty in the restaurant."

Brooks Hansen

"🍷🌿⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Villa Mangiacane is one of those rare places that doesn’t feel real until you’re standing there. I spent three unforgettable nights here for a wedding — maybe the most beautiful wedding I’ve ever attended — and it felt like stepping straight into a Tuscan dream.

From the moment we arrived, everything was pure magic. The sun was setting over the vineyards, the air smelled of cypress and wine, and the staff greeted us like old friends. The villa itself is breathtaking — full of history, with art and architecture that make you stop and stare. The main villa overlooks miles of rolling hills, and everywhere you turn, it feels like a painting come to life.

We stayed in one of the main suites — huge room, incredible bed, high ceilings, marble bathroom — everything about it felt royal. The service was beyond five stars; no matter what time of day or night, someone was there with a smile, a glass of wine, or something delicious to eat.

Over three days, we celebrated under the Tuscan sky — a welcome dinner on the terrace with wood-fired pizza and laughter, a rehearsal dinner surrounded by candlelight and olive trees, and a wedding that felt straight out of a movie. The food was incredible, the estate’s own wine was perfect, and the atmosphere was unlike anywhere else in the world.

Every corner of this villa tells a story — even the main hall, where old photographs of past guests and weddings hang on the walls, feels like a glimpse into history. You can sense the love, the joy, and the memories that live here.

I don’t know why anyone calls this a three-star hotel — maybe they’re trying to keep it a secret. If hotels could go beyond five stars, this would be an eight. It’s romantic, timeless, and full of soul.

If you ever find yourself in Tuscany, 20 minutes south of Florence — go. Stay here. Let Villa Mangiacane remind you what magic feels like."

Efri Dowek

"Full disclaimer, we had our wedding there and it was perfect. The place is beautiful, the ground staff is great. The problem is the the manager Matteo, he’s very sketchy and not to be trusted.

It’s a nice venue, but there are many nice venues in the region. So I would suggest you to stay away.

They would go out of their way to lie and take your money. Things to look out for if you already booked with them:
1. Do not order room service, or champagne, or any kind of food or beverage to the rooms, they will charge you “service fee” of €20 per person. We ordered a bottle of champagne for 6 people. And ON TOP of the cost of the bottle (€200) they charged us €120 for this “fee”. You can just go to the restaurant, order it and bring it to your room by yourself . Or eat/drink at the restaurant.

2. They will make up fake items just to charge you. For example, they charged us €600 additionally to hire some chairs for the wedding ceremony even though they used the same chairs from dinner just repurposed them. Watch out for this make sure you don’t pay them more than what you should. As they will lie about giving you a refund but then would ignore your calls and emails to avoid paying.

3. They have many rigid rules, and do not allow any external caterers. Only there in house catering team. Therefore they are monopoly on price and will be a lot more expensive with very limited menu/offering.

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Update in Feb 2025: I’ve been informed that Matteo has been fired from Villa Mangiacane, which is a very good decision of the owner/management. Hopefully the new manager is decent to do justice for such beautiful and magical venue."

Anh Le