Solociccia

Of course nowadays this butcher's shop and restaurant are so famous that it is impossible to keep the cosy atmosphere of the old days completely unchanged. And yet: at a very reasonable price and with friendly service they manage to still convey the feeling of being at a neighbour's barbecue party. And what a feast it is! The dishes keep coming and so does the wine until no one can eat anything anymore. Very fresh and well cooked meats and raw vegetables served with Chianti wine. A dream. Reserve at least a week in advance, arrive on time and be amazed.

- Titus Nachbauer -

Normally you need to book months in advance to get into this very popular meat loving restaurant. It is famous all over Italy. We were lucky to get a spot for two on the same day. It is a degustation meal and comes with unlimited water, Chianti wine, bread, and second serves of meat. Their philosophy is to eat all the cow and that they do. You get plates from the muzzle to the butt. It finished with a homemade local cake, coffee and grappa. For €40 per person. You are put on communal table which just makes the experience better, as you meet people from all over the world.

- Natasha Georgiou -

We had no real idea of the celebrity status of the owner, so had no expectations or bias coming in. I enjoy the concept of making tasty food out of lesser used cuts and it was was a really enjoyable experience overall. The butcher himself showed up a couple times and was really friendly and willing to take photos with fans. I have to say however, that the staff were really unhelpful during our arrival and departure. In the email we were instructed to arrive early to enjoy an aperitif but they didn't even inform us of where to get this, we had to ask our table-mates. When we wanted to pay, the staff were more keen to chat amongst themselves and let us stand there. During the lunch, the staff just seemed to want to get the job over and done with and almost never told us what it was that they were serving us. The food itself was great, though I didn't find it to be exceptional. The wine was delicious as was expected for being in the heart of Chianti. As a couple, you're seated with others and luckily our table-mates were fun and interesting people, otherwise the atmosphere would have been poor. I would still say it was worth the experience, though I wouldn't eat there again.

- Adam Passman -

We had no reservation, rolled up to the butcher shop at 12:30 and asked if they had any extra spots at either of his restaurants. Ended up here and loved it! Totally worth the price. Prix fix menu. Come with an empty stomach and don’t fill up on the bread or veggies before the meat arrives!

- Anna Stamborski -

I was too busy eating the delicious meats here to take any good photos, so that should say something! Dario is Dario so the food is amazing, and well priced despite being a celebrity chef restaurant. I was only disappointed that he came around to talk to every table besides ours. Other than that, the only thing I can criticize is the atmosphere; it is a modern vibe yes, but feels cold and impersonal. Carne Diem!

- Emil Jayatileke -

Solociccia was better then I expected. The whole experience, and the amount of food; I can assure you’re completely full if you eat everything. The food even tastes amazing! Also, we met some people from the other side of the world! We actually ordered the vegetarian menu at the reservation, but got the full meat menu. I don’t know what happened, but luckily for us it was not a problem at all. The only reason I won’t recommend you to eat here, is if you don’t like meat. You won’t get any plants (only some veggies on the side). I also love that you get free refills of the water and (non pasteurized) wine. The only thing I didn’t like about my experience, was that some Americans kept talking way too loud.

- Jesse -

Greatest experience ever! Got to have an amazing meal and all the staff are super friendly and welcoming! The experience starts from the sec you arrive and nothing beats Meeting Dario! The energy this man has is incredible! Highly recommended!

- mina wahba -

Amazing experience! Loved every minute. Great place to have a good meal amo g friends. Would definitely recommend and will come back.

- Larissa CL -