Osteria Candalla is an exceptional restaurant that serves traditional Tuscan cuisine alongside local wines in a charming old mill setting. The establishment has been updated to meet modern standards while still retaining its rustic charm. It offers guests the perfect culinary experience with its delectable menu offerings and breathtaking views from its balconies overlooking the river. Overall, Osteria Candalla is a spectacular and unique restaurant that should not be missed by anyone who appreciates down-home cooking at its best.
Hidden gem in Tuscany! The atmosphere, the staff, the food: all perfect! We had the best time and became really relaxed in this stunning and calming place. Even if you have to make a detour, don’t hesitate and go here!!!
Tim from STUFR — Google review
A perfect place to dine in in nature with a pleasant vibe. The place is perfectly maintained with a river flowing through the restaurant on a hill. The food was delicious, freshly made and flavorful. The service was really quick, the Red wine was absolutely not really a red wine it's very diluted like a wine flavoured water, I would suggest to choose a different choice. The staff were very professional and welcoming with a smile. Highly recommended a reservation much ahead since the place usually completely booked. In case of no response on telephone, I would suggest to go in person to make a booking. Cons would be the distance, since it's located in mountains it would take time to reach the place and there is no parking in the premises but only on a very tight street. Overall it was worthy for the experience.
Uday Kiran — Google review
Dinner date in the most beautiful restaurant in Tuscany. You know why I LOVE this place? Because it's outside in nature 🥰🥰
While you are dining, you can hear the birds chirping, the river running, the crickets... its just soo relaxing...
The staff are absolutely amazing and so professional!! We love going there!! The food its delicious and the prices are fair! Totally worth it to stop by :)
*We posted some pictures for a good laugh :))
ARISTA CORICA — Google review
The most spectacular unique restaurant ever!!
Nicky Calleja — Google review
A perfect experience. The staff was very welcoming and the view breathtaking. Definitely planning to come back asap. We spent our Easter here and all the dishes on the menu were delicious
Maria Cabaua — Google review
Best food I had for quite some time. Overall great service, friendly staff and an exceptional place!
Leonhard Koller — Google review
Wonderful restaurant on the banks of the river. Essential to book. Great tasting food, good portion size. Good local wines available. Kid friendly, very helpful staff. Clean restroom
Godfrey Mott — Google review
Very picturesque atmosphere based along a river. Unfortunately not as good value for the money you spend as it's quite pricey and doesn't taste it. Friendly staff but just a bit expensive
Olly Wright — Google review
Awesome place for special occasions (anniversaries, birthdays, etc.) ... food is delicious location beautiful. Don't miss an "aperotivo" next to the river.
Rudi Zwieselbauer — Google review
Very fine restaurant. The tortellini with meat sauce and the pears with cheese, honey and walnuts are amazing!!!
(Translated by Google) Wonderful Badia with an organ that allows you to organize memorable concerts. Dedicated to St. Peter, the Badia was part of an important monastery located along the Via Francigena. Inside, a Madonna venerated by the population, the place where Santa Gemma Galgani used to pray and a copy of an altarpiece currently preserved in the Camaiore museum. Beautiful.
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Meravigliosa Badia con un organo che permette di organizzare concerti memorabili. Dedicata a San Pietro, la Badia faceva parte di un importante monastero che si trovava lungo la via Francigena. Al suo interno, una Madonna venerata dalla popolazione, il luogo in cui doleva pregare Santa Gemma Galgani e la copia di una pala attualmente conservata nel museo di Camaiore. Bellissima.
Dalida Antonini — Google review
Nice
David Fränkel — Google review
(Translated by Google) The church of Badia di San Pietro is a very beautiful, but very simple old building from the outside. Inside, however, absolutely worth seeing. The adjacent cemetery is different by German standards. The tombs are largely made of beautiful white marble. In between there are more or less large crypts. A completely different picture than we know from cemeteries in Germany.
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Die Kirche Badia di San Pietro ist ein sehr schönes, von außen jedoch sehr schlichtes altes Gebäude. Im Inneren jedoch absolut sehenswert. Der angrenzende Friedhof ist für deutsche Verhältnisse anders. Die Grabstätten bestehenden zum großen Teil aus wunderschönem weißen Marmor. Dazwischen stehen mehr oder weniger große Gruften. Ein ganz anderes Bild, als man das von Friedhöfen in Deutschland kennt.
Michaela Lennartz (Michi) — Google review
(Translated by Google) A beautiful and very quiet church where you can pause.
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Eine schöne und sehr ruhige Kirche in der man auch innehalten kann.
Ralf Schräpel — Google review
(Translated by Google) The church was built by Benedictine monks in the 8th century and has grown so much in importance and attendance due to its location on the Via Francigena, at that time traveled by crowds of pilgrims heading to Rome, that it was necessary to expand it in the 12th century with the addition, among other things, of the two side naves, giving the church its current appearance.
Inside, the fresco from the Giotto school depicting the Madonna della Pietà is particularly notable. The Abbey offers, in its simplicity, the ideal place for the faithful to meditate and pray.
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La chiesa è stata costruita dai monaci Benedettini nell'VIII secolo ed è tanto cresciuta per importanza e frequentazione per la sua collocazione sulla via Francigena, a quei tempi percorsa da frotte di pellegrini diretti a Roma, da renderne necessario l'ampliamento nel XII secolo con l'aggiunta, tra le altre cose, delle due navate laterali, rendendo alla chiesa l'attuale aspetto.
All'interno di particolare evidenza l'affresco di scuola giottesca raffigurante l Madonna della Pietà. La Badia offre, nella sua semplicità, il luogo ideale ai fedeli per il raccoglimento e la preghiera.
Francesco Fantoni — Google review
(Translated by Google) There is not much to comment on in these places, one goes to honor, not to comment on, the medieval abbey of San Pietro, but in particular a place where one enters with one's heart in one's hand to honor the most holy Madonna delle Grazie, and the heart of Jesus Christ , to visit and leave a prayer if there is any need thank you.
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Non c'è tanto da commentare in questi luoghi si va per onorare non x commentare , medievale badia di San pietro, ma in particolare luogo dove si accede co il cuore in mano per onorare la santissima Madonna delle grazie , e il cuore di Gesù cristo , da visitare e lasciare una preghiera che c'è ne è bisogno grazie.
Giovanni Pardini — Google review
(Translated by Google) We made a short stop during our trip, I had heard about it and since we were on the road we decided to take advantage of it. Very beautiful abbey on the Via Francigena and in fact on the road I saw many pilgrims, among other things right next to the abbey there is a hostel where they can rest.
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Abbiamo fatto una breve tappa durante il nostro viaggio, ne avevo sentito parlare e visto che eravamo di strada abbiamo deciso d'approfittarne. Badia molto bella sulla via Francigena e infatti sulla strada ho visto molti pellegrini, tra l'altro proprio accanto alla badia c'è un ostello dove possono riposarsi.
Chiara Saffioti — Google review
(Translated by Google) The abbey, a place dedicated to the Madonna, where Saints Peter and Paul are also celebrated, is a destination for many pilgrims who also come from outside Camaiore. As you can see, it also stands out for its architectural beauty
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La badia luogo dedicato allaMadonna.dove vengono celebrati anche i santi Pietro e Paolo.e' meta di tanti pellegrini che vengono anche da fuori Camaiore.Come si puo' vedere si distingue anche per la bellezza architettonica
Parco Pitagora is a small and enjoyable amusement park that offers various rides and games suitable for children aged 2 years and up. This Luna park features an indoor playground, sports facilities, and operates on a token-based system where guests pay per ride. Although some of the attractions are dated, they pose no danger to visitors. The park is free to enter, making it an affordable option for families looking for a fun day out with their young ones.
Fantastically well preserved palace surrounded by a nice park! Definitely worth a visit if you are nearby. We were here during a jazz weekend "Jazz in Love" by Lorenzo d'Andrea on Aug 8, 2016 - such a treat!
Anna Fahlman — Google review
Beautiful place but we couldn't go inside..
Annie Bee — Google review
(Translated by Google) Absolutely beautiful villa and park, shame now no longer accessible as there is a private school.
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Villa e parco assolutamente bellissimi, peccato adesso non più accessibili in quanto vi è una scuola privata.
Riccardo Casta — Google review
(Translated by Google) A beautiful villa: Villa Borbone delle Pianore which saw its best splendor in the last century. I gave a score of 3 because the park, despite the obvious neglect and abandonment, maintains a mysterious charm from times gone by. This park, open to the public free of charge, was the work of the landscape architect Deschamps and built at the same time as the nineteenth-century building. In the park it is possible to admire both native and exotic plants as was the fashion of the time. Princess Zita of Bourbon, the last Empress of Austria, wife of the Blessed Emperor Charles I, was born in this villa. It is a pity that the Villa and the park now show clear signs of abandonment. However, it deserves to be seen.
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Una bellissima villa: Villa Borbone delle Pianore che nel secolo scorso ha visto i suoi fasti migliori. Ho dato 3 come punteggio perché il parco, nonostante l'incuria e l'abbandono evidente, mantiene un fascino misterioso di un tempo che fu. Tale parco, aperto al pubblico gratuitamente, fu opera dell'architetto paesaggista Deschamps e realizzato contemporaneamente all'edificio ottocentesco. Nel parco è possibile ammirare sia piante autoctone che esotiche come era d'uso nella moda dell'epoca. In questa villa vi nacque la principessa Zita di Borbone, ultima imperatrice d'Austria, moglie dell'imperatore beato Carlo I. Peccato che adesso la Villa e il parco mostrano evidenti segni di abbandono. Merita comunque di essere vista.
simona vannelli — Google review
(Translated by Google) I went for a romantic walk with a girlfriend. It has a lot of charm and I also saw a married couple taking the usual photos... the setting is romantic if the girl is sentimental it's top.
I would add that there were flyers for organized events but they were things like vegans etc
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Sono stato per una passeggiata romantica con una ragazza. Ha molto fascino e ho visto anche una coppia di sposi che faceva le foto di rito... romantica la cornice se la ragazza è sentimentale è top.
Aggiungo che c'erano dei volantini di eventi organizzati ma erano cose tipo vegani ecc
Alessandro Rossi — Google review
(Translated by Google) It's been about a year since I moved near this villa, I tried to go there several times but the gates are closed with chains even if you notice that they were forced to enter, the times that are on the opening sign are absolutely not respected, and is not under restoration but in complete abandonment. Such a pity.
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È circa un anno che mi sono trasferito vicino a questa villa, ho provato diverse volte ad andarci ma i cancelli sono chiusi con delle catene anche se si nota che sono stati forzati per entrare, gli orari che ci sono nel cartello delle aperture non sono assolutamente rispettati, e non è in fase di restauro ma in completo abbandono. Un vero peccato.
Simone McGregor — Google review
(Translated by Google) Historic building, in the past home to the Cavanis school and events such as the Strawberry Festival in spring, also used for events and ceremonies such as weddings, it is currently closed, in a state of semi-abandonment. The gym (former cinema) is used by sports clubs for training.
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Edificio storico, nel passato sede della scuola Cavanis ed eventi come la Festa della Fragola in primavera, utilizzata anche per eventi e cerimonie come matrimoni, è attualmente chiuso, in stato di semi abbandono. La palestra (ex cinematografo) viene utilizzata da società sportive per allenamenti.
Paolo Della Capanna — Google review
(Translated by Google) Beautiful Villa Le Pianore, where Zita, the last Empress of Austria, was born. The park is now in a bad state because it is abandoned. The Cavanis fathers also want to sell it on consignment. Sauro pardini
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Bellissima villa le Pianore, dove e' nata Zita ultima Imperatrice D' Austria. Ora in brutto stato il parco perche in stato di abbandono. I padri Cavanis la vogliono vendere anche in conto vendita. Sauro pardini
Very nice walk to the Grotta. Mostly single trail but technically not hard at all. Covered in shades. Can be covered with kids - if you are able to carry them for parys of the track also with 3 year olds. Marvelous places along the route up and down. Seems to be used for climbing, too. Would also be a good place to stay overnight.
Thomas Leitgeb — Google review
Beautiful hike, magic landscape. But physically demanding unless you drive all the paved streets to the trailhead
Sylvi “velotriraptor” Z — Google review
Pretty nice cave but for me was mostly touching to be able to properly go inside this cave where some Neanderthals and else used to live. Quite nice spot to rest and chill a bit, and why not try to project oneself to those very ancient times. And a quite large table has been put over there.
David Cohen — Google review
Very incredible place. It's a easy trip nothing of impossible.
Gianluca Giuffrida — Google review
Beautiful place.
Leonhard Koller — Google review
(Translated by Google) Beautiful grotto with a pleasant hike and nature around it, I really liked it, especially since it was quite empty.
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Schöne Grotte mit angenehmer Wanderung und Natur drum herum, mit hat es sehr gut gefallen, vor allem da es Recht leer war.
Jan Mts — Google review
(Translated by Google) Path starting from Trescolli, about 6 km, medium difficulty, at the moment there are some fallen trees on the route, they must be climbed over, suitable for children. Upon arrival at the cave there is a picnic table and the possibility of grilling meat
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Sentiero che parte da Trescolli,circa 6 km, difficoltà media, al momento ci sono alcuni alberi caduti sul percorso, vanno scavalcati, adatto ai bambini. All'arrivo alla grotta c'è un tavolo da pic nic e la possibilità di grigliare la carne
Elisa Pardini — Google review
(Translated by Google) After a nice walk in the woods admiring the beauty of nature, its colors and the chirping of birds and waterfalls formed with the winter rain. When we arrived in the cave there were several people admiring its simple beauty. Inside there is a large table where you can stop to rest and have a nice picnic 🧺 in the end we opted to eat a sandwich while sitting in the woods enjoying nature and the sun that warmed our bodies. It was a beautiful, rejuvenating hike and a great way to spend a day walking in the woods near our house. If you want to go on an excursion I recommend you go there because it is easy to reach and the route is all signposted... have a good walk 😀
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Dopo una bella camminata nel bosco ammirando la bellezza della natura i suoi colori e il cinguettio degli uccellini e cascate formatesi con la pioggia dell inverno. Quando siamo arrivati nella grotta c erano diverse persone che ammiravano la sua semplice bellezza. All interno c è un grande tavolo dove puoi sostare per riposarti e fare un bel picnic 🧺 alla fine noi abbiamo optato x mangiarci un panino seduti nel bosco a goderci la natura e il sole che ci riscaldava il corpo. È stata un escursione bellissima rigenerativa e un ottimo modo per passare una giornata camminando tra i boschi vicino a casa nostra. Se volete fare un escursione vi consiglio di andarci perché è facile da raggiungere e il percorso è tutto segnalato ... buona camminata 😀