Locanda Demetra & Montalcino Cooking School
Experience a true taste of Tuscany with farm-fresh Italian cuisine, hands-on cooking classes, and stunning panoramic views.
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Locanda Demetra & Montalcino Cooking School
Highlights
Must-see attractions
Experience a true taste of Tuscany with farm-fresh Italian cuisine, hands-on cooking classes, and stunning panoramic views.
Book Ahead
Reservations are essential as this popular spot often books up quickly.
Embrace the Full Experience
The cooking class often includes lunch that's so filling, you won't need dinner!
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Italian
Price
Mid-range
Phone
+39 351 986 0527
Address
Podere La Buca, 221, 53024 Montalcino SI, Italy
Website
montalcinocookingschool.com/Highlights
Discover the most iconic attractions and experiences
Authentic Tuscan Cooking Class
Learn traditional Italian recipes with passionate hosts in a fun, hands-on experience. Unforgettable memories guaranteed!
Breathtaking Tuscan Views
Dine amidst rolling hills and vineyards for an unparalleled sensory experience. The scenery is as delightful as the food.
Farm-to-Table Freshness
Savor dishes crafted with ingredients grown on-site, ensuring the freshest, most authentic flavors of Tuscany.
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Book Ahead
Reservations are essential as this popular spot often books up quickly.
Embrace the Full Experience
The cooking class often includes lunch that's so filling, you won't need dinner!
Explore the Grounds
Wander through the vineyard and garden where fresh ingredients are grown.
Weekday vs. Weekend
Choose weekdays for à la carte dining or weekends for delightful tasting menus.
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Book Ahead
Reservations are essential as this popular spot often books up quickly.
Embrace the Full Experience
The cooking class often includes lunch that's so filling, you won't need dinner!
Explore the Grounds
Wander through the vineyard and garden where fresh ingredients are grown.
Weekday vs. Weekend
Choose weekdays for à la carte dining or weekends for delightful tasting menus.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Locanda Demetra is highly praised for its authentic Tuscan experience, offering incredible food, breathtaking views, and a warm, family-like atmosphere. Diners rave about the cooking classes and the farm-fresh ingredients. While most reviews are overwhelmingly positive, some minor comments suggest that the tasting menus, especially on weekends, can be quite filling.
"The cooking class is a MUST if you are visiting this area. The entire experience is so incredible. Alessandro has a fun and engaging personality. During class, he will share his and his family’s life story with you, while also making a point to get to know each person in his class. This really makes the experience feel personal and authentic. The class itself was a blast - very educational, entertaining, clean, and organized. The food was really delicious and the views at the property are spectacular. We were able to take home enough leftovers for a full dinner that night. Cannot recommend this experience highly enough!!"
Stephanie Barlow
"A beautiful place with a stunning view. The family running the school were so much fun to be around. They made everyone feel welcome and accommodated. The class was incredible and relaxed. The entire group felt as ease and enjoyed every minute.
Would definitely recommend to anyone. Our group was of all ages including my 12 year old who loved it."
DL_PL
"One of the best restaurants I've ever dined in in my entire life and I don't say this lightly, just check my Google reviews. Food is fresh, staff are amazingly friendly and the atmosphere is lovely. If you are visiting in area, this is a must come.
Thank you so much for the hospitality!"
Bryan Chia
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, reservations are highly recommended as Locanda Demetra is very popular and often fully booked.
Many guests highlight the authentic Italian cooking class led by passionate hosts as a must-do activity.
Yes, the restaurant is family-friendly, with ample toys outside for children to play with while adults enjoy their meal.
Yes, the restaurant is known to accommodate dietary restrictions with ease.
Popular choices include homemade ravioli, tagliatelle, tiramisu, and the pork tenderloin.
Yes, they serve their family's own rosso wine made from their vineyard, and also offer other wine selections.
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Locanda Demetra - This little hill top restaurant that overlooks the vineyards of Montalcino is a local hotspot. They offer lunch and dinner for small groups of max 20 people so if you want to get in, I recommend booking it in advance. Since the restaurant isn’t really in town, you would only really find out about it if it was recommend to you by a local - but its great!.
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Locanda Demetra: Under the Tuscan sun with this genuine locanda guesthouse, surrounded by a valley full of olive trees and orchards, with a panoramic view on the beautiful Montalcino. Enjoy this joyful organic farm-restaurant-B&B with its cooking school, full of tourists who want to learn how to cook the local dishes. Don't forget to try the Menù Degustazione.
the best with a panoramic view Enjoy Montalcino
As you can gather from its name, Montalcino Cooking School is both a cooking school and a restaurant overlooking the green hills of Val d'Orcia. The tables are situated under a pergola covered with a thatched roof. Here, you can learn all the secrets of the most famous Tuscan culinary recipes, so you can recreate them whenever you desire.
Montalcino, Tuscany: tips on where to eat — post Brunello wine tasting! | by Debra Mundell
Locanda Demetra: It’s a cooking school, farm and restaurant, and is just a few minutes drive outside of Montalcino. I had a lovely lunch with a group of friends here. The atmosphere was relaxed and the service wonderful; everyone was super friendly, and nothing too much trouble.
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We came here for our Grans birthday dinner celebration and it was the most incredible experience!. We were served the most delicious food made with fresh, gorgeous ingredients. Alessandro and his team were amazing - so friendly and kind.
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Delicious lunches – one at the outstanding Locanda Demetra with sweeping views of the valley, and one at a winery with the winemaker. Could not recommend this more as THE…
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