The Grill
The La Vasca restaurant and grill is a 5-minute drive from Villa le Vigne, in Montevarchi, the largest town in Valdarno. The restaurant is partnered with Villa Le Vigne and its menu is attentive to traditional Tuscan cooking as well as offering different, especially Mediterranean, styles of food. The highlight of the grill is, of course, the wonderful selection of meats (Chianina, Scottish Angus, Texan Bison, Japanese Kobe), and a selection of products from the surrounding area.
The restaurant is reminiscent of a classic French bistro and offers both indoor and outdoor dining. The limited number of seats reflects the philosophy of the restaurant which pays particular attention to quality, in the preparation of dishes as well as to the generous portions, as traditional Tuscan cooking dictates. The wine list is based primarily on the Villa le Vigne labels, as well as some other great wines from this part of the Chianti region that are carefully selected to bring out the best of the restaurant’s menu.
The warm climate and young, but experienced staff add to the dining experience, which is ideal for guests who want to spend an evening in a casual yet elegant place with friends or enjoy a nice, private evening. The bistro style restaurant is also perfect for a visit well past dinner, perhaps to sample a wine from Villa Le Vigne or to try one of the fantastic desserts. The staff is also ready and willing to tell you the history behind each dish and the way it is prepared, as well as to give you some helpful tips on places that are worth visiting in Montevarchi and in the Valdarno area.
From September to the end of June, the La Vasca grill is also a coffee bar where guests can have breakfast in the morning or drop in for a snack in the middle of the day. The indoor and outdoor dining areas make it the perfect place for an afternoon break, perhaps to enjoy one of the many varieties of tea or chocolate available. The philosophy here is the same as that of the restaurant: a welcoming and informal atmosphere that is attentive to the selection and quality of products.
We are located at: P.zza Cesare Battisti, 52025 Montevarchi
Telephone (+39) 392 033 0999
Hours daily from 12.00 pm to 11.00 pm
Closed on Monday
Appetizers
Platter of Tuscany cured meats
Pees soup with crispy heart
Honey lacquered bacon cube with Chianti wine sauteed onions
Fassona tartare con julienne vegetables and cheese cream
Tuscan soup made with beans, black cabbage and bread cooked one day in advance and reheated
"La Vasca" patty cake
Pappa al pomodoro in bag with crispy bacon and pamisan pastry
Carpaccio on arugolas bed with black truffle and granas flakes
"La Vasca" big starter
Hand made Pasta
Black truffled linguine
Pici with white chianina saucee
Little square-cut egg spaghetti with Remo's pesto(parsely, celery and almond)
Lampredotto pici with spinaches and baby onions
Garganelli pasta with gorgonzola, pears and walnuts
Bardiccio risotto (bardiccio is a traditional Tuscan sausage)
Big raviolo filled with pappa al pomodoro with granas fondue
Ravioli with celery and almond sauce
Rigatone cheese and pepper
Mezze maniche (short pasta) with sausage, fresh spinaches and buffalo mozzarella
Steaks
Florentine's T-bone of Fassona
Florentine's T-bone of Chianina
Florentine's T-bone of Marchigiana
Texan buffalo
Grill on table
Vasca Grill with Reblochon, turkey, chicken, beef and pork with boiled potatoes and Reblochon (French cheese