For us, “typical cuisine” isn’t a series of codified recipes or a set of rules. It is a daily relationship with food and loved ones with whom we eat. We care deeply about what we eat ourselves and what we serve to our guests.
If you wander into Simone’s produce shop (fruttivendolo) in the morning, there is a good chance you will run into someone from our chef’s team picking up a few extra kilo of May cherries or November chestnuts. Needless to say, everything that comes out of our kitchen is as local as it gets.
At La Bandita Caffe, you will find our spin on Tuscan cuisine. It’s casual, unassuming, and easy to understand; uniquely urban and country cool. There’s style, a sneaky international flavor or two, and a dish for every palette.
P.S. try the burger.
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Chef David Mangan has headed up the kitchen at La Bandita Townhouse Caffe since the very beginning. After many years at the highly esteemed Gleneagles Hotel, one of the world’s 50 best hotels, David visited Pienza and was overwhelmed by the beauty of the Val d’Orcia. You’ll probably see David’s three sons running around Pienza after school, and you might see David training for a marathon in the valley.
“Our menus are half decided by us and half decided by the terrain; what’s in season, what’s at its absolute best at this very moment.” —Chef David
Laughter, great wine, and simple, unforgettable flavours.
Our back patio, inside room, and open kitchen are appropriate for all occasions. Everyone is welcome: friends, families, couples—or come solo—we’ll never let you drink alone.
Hours:
Closed for Monday lunch
Monday - Sunday
12:30pm - 2:30pm, 7:30pm - 10:30pm
An example of one of our many menus throughout the year:
ANTIPASTO
Zucchini carpaccio with parsley and lemon oil
and Parmesan shavings 12
Fresh Burrata from Puglia with scampi and 'Nduja 20
Rabbit and pistacchio terrine with toasted brioche
and apple chutney 16
Tartare of Chianina beef with sweet and sour wasabi,
lemongrass, ginger and chilli 18
Chilled tomato and red pepper soup with basil oil 15
Townhouse mixed salad 15
PRIMO
(Home-made fresh pasta)
Tagliatelle with basil pesto and Parmesan shavings 16
Spaghetti alla chitarra with garlic, olive oil,
red chilli, lemon and fresh crab 25
Tortelloni filled with Tuscan sheep blue cheese,
beetroots and pear sauce 19
Ossobuco Raviolo with seared foie gras, spinach,
crispy guanciale and truffle shavings 22
Tagliolini with Umbrian black-truffle 24
SECONDO
Fillet of Chianina beef with millefoglie potato,
asparagus mousse and crispy pancetta 38
Miso marinated Loch Fyne salmon fillet
with an Asian and cucumber salad 28
24 hour slow cooked pork belly
with a peach, red chilli, coriander and lime salad 28
Chianina beef burger on a grilled bun
with melted pecorino cheese, garlic aioli, and french fries 20
“Townhouse veggie burger” with grilled bun, handmade patty of cumin,
chick pea, beetroot and french fries 20
“Bandita Burger” with melted pecorino cheese,
grilled bun and garlic aioli,
topped with crispy guanciale, fried egg and french fries 24
Call (+39 0578749005) or WhatsApp (+39 3450828503) for reservations, which are highly recommended