Jeanne's Chianni Guidebook
City/town information
Italy is a vibrant place with much history to explore, smells and tastes to enjoy and an overall friendly, open-air atmosphere.
Chianni is a lovely, sleepy, safe, quiet hill-town in North Central Tuscany that dates back to the 12th century. There are approximately 1,400 full-time residents with 6 restaurants/bars, 3 mini supermarkets, 2 bakeries, a fresh pasta shop, pharmacy, gift shop, post office, tourist info, bus stop and more. There are many sites/cities to see around Chianni and we will provide a separate Day Trip Guide for your perusal.
Thursday Evening Market - Chianni centre (July - September) selling wines, cheeses, breads, oils and trinkets.
Chianni Walking Tour - Mornings - July - September. By appointment only. info@ariannandfriends.com - 2 hr duration and free of charge, but tipping is appreciated.
Cooking Classes and more - www.ariannandfriends.com - Options for a cooking class at a local farm, VIP cooking class and wine tour at a local winery, Private Chef at your place, In-home cooking classes, olive-oil workshop & tasting at your place, and more.
Veloce Bike Rentals - www.facebook.com/velocebikerental - Located a short distance away in Livorno. booking@velocerental.com
Other tidbits about travel in Italy:
Tap water is safe to drink in Florence and Tuscany.
Traditionally, a Trattoria is a cheaper and more basic purveyor of home-cooking. Possibly no written menu.
A Ristorante is more upscale, with aproned waiters and tablecloths. There will always be a written menu and a reasonable choice of wines.
An Osterie used to be old-fashioned places specializing in home-cooking, although they have recently become popular with a younger crowd.
Antipasto (before the meal) - Usually cold cuts of meats, seafood and cold vegetable dishes.
Il Primo - The first course usually consists of soup, risotto or pasta.
Il Secondo - Usually the main meat or fish course.
Dolci - Dessert or Frutta - Fruit to end the meal.
Il Conto is The Bill/Check.
Coperto - Restaurant Cover Charge.
Servizio - Restaurant Service Charge.
There is no need to tip in Italy if one or both of these charges are already on your bill.
Restaurants and Cafes often charge for table service (sitting at one of their tables). If you prefer, grab and drink and snack at the bar rather than sitting down at a table to avoid this charge.
It is perfectly safe to use ATM’s in Italy. I would use an official bank ATM or one at the airport, personally, but there is no need to use an exchange office or bring a bunch of Euros with you. It’s always a good idea to notify your personal bank of your travel plans before the trip so they don’t shut off your cards.
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Chianni
Italy is a vibrant place with much history to explore, smells and tastes to enjoy and an overall friendly, open-air atmosphere.
Chianni is a lovely, sleepy, safe, quiet hill-town in North Central Tuscany that dates back to the 12th century. There are approximately 1,400 full-time residents with 6 restaurants/bars, 3 mini supermarkets, 2 bakeries, a fresh pasta shop, pharmacy, gift shop, post office, tourist info, bus stop and more. There are many sites/cities to see around Chianni and we will provide a separate Day Trip Guide for your perusal.
Thursday Evening Market - Chianni centre (July - September) selling wines, cheeses, breads, oils and trinkets.
Chianni Walking Tour - Mornings - July - September. By appointment only. info@ariannandfriends.com - 2 hr duration and free of charge, but tipping is appreciated.
Cooking Classes and more - www.ariannandfriends.com - Options for a cooking class at a local farm, VIP cooking class and wine tour at a local winery, Private Chef at your place, In-home cooking classes, olive-oil workshop & tasting at your place, and more.
Veloce Bike Rentals - www.facebook.com/velocebikerental - Located a short distance away in Livorno. booking@velocerental.com
Other tidbits about travel in Italy:
Tap water is safe to drink in Florence and Tuscany.
Traditionally, a Trattoria is a cheaper and more basic purveyor of home-cooking. Possibly no written menu.
A Ristorante is more upscale, with aproned waiters and tablecloths. There will always be a written menu and a reasonable choice of wines.
An Osterie used to be old-fashioned places specializing in home-cooking, although they have recently become popular with a younger crowd.
Antipasto (before the meal) - Usually cold cuts of meats, seafood and cold vegetable dishes.
Il Primo - The first course usually consists of soup, risotto or pasta.
Il Secondo - Usually the main meat or fish course.
Dolci - Dessert or Frutta - Fruit to end the meal.
Il Conto is The Bill/Check.
Coperto - Restaurant Cover Charge.
Servizio - Restaurant Service Charge.
There is no need to tip in Italy if one or both of these charges are already on your bill.
Restaurants and Cafes often charge for table service (sitting at one of their tables). If you prefer, grab and drink and snack at the bar rather than sitting down at a table to avoid this charge.
It is perfectly safe to use ATM’s in Italy. I would use an official bank ATM or one at the airport, personally, but there is no need to use an exchange office or bring a bunch of Euros with you. It’s always a good idea to notify your personal bank of your travel plans before the trip so they don’t shut off your cards.
The Chianni public pool is open seasonally starting mid-June. Entry is approx 10€ and chairs/umbrellas can be rented for an additional fee. There is a bar serving drinks & snacks.
**Note: Swim caps are required but can be purchased at the pool.
Piscina Comunale di Chianni
10 Via della CascinaThe Chianni public pool is open seasonally starting mid-June. Entry is approx 10€ and chairs/umbrellas can be rented for an additional fee. There is a bar serving drinks & snacks.
**Note: Swim caps are required but can be purchased at the pool.
Chianni tourist office. Open seasonally. Provides free seasonal walking tours of Chianni as well as maps & info. Stop by for dates/times.
Proloco
Chianni tourist office. Open seasonally. Provides free seasonal walking tours of Chianni as well as maps & info. Stop by for dates/times.
Food scene
www.levecchiecantine.it/ristorante - Located in the centre of town, they offer local Tuscan cuisine and excellent wines. There is both indoor and outdoor seating available.
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Le Vecchie Cantine
14 Via Fariniwww.levecchiecantine.it/ristorante - Located in the centre of town, they offer local Tuscan cuisine and excellent wines. There is both indoor and outdoor seating available.
Located right next door to Le Vecchie Cantine, the bistro is run by Gabrielle and his mother, offering local and Sicilian dishes using all local ingredients.
Chianni Bistrò
8 Via FariniLocated right next door to Le Vecchie Cantine, the bistro is run by Gabrielle and his mother, offering local and Sicilian dishes using all local ingredients.
Located in the centre and offering outside seating only. They offer good burgers and pizzas.
Anna'S Bar Di Ferrara Annamaria
5 Via RomaLocated in the centre and offering outside seating only. They offer good burgers and pizzas.
Located in the centre and offering outside seating only. They offer good burgers and pizzas.
il Boschetto
Located in the centre and offering outside seating only. They offer good burgers and pizzas.
www.locandadelgallochianni.it - Reservations recommended. Fine dining. Local products used in all dishes.
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Locanda del Gallo
9 Via Castellinesewww.locandadelgallochianni.it - Reservations recommended. Fine dining. Local products used in all dishes.
Great family-run bar in the centre of Chianni. Francesco, sister Alessandra and brother Lorenzo, serve good coffee, cocktails, local wines, pastries and paninis.
Bar Centrale
2 Via della CostituenteGreat family-run bar in the centre of Chianni. Francesco, sister Alessandra and brother Lorenzo, serve good coffee, cocktails, local wines, pastries and paninis.
Located in Rivalto, a neighboring town, indulge yourself in a splendid meal from an agriturismo. The menu includes seasonal selections from farm to table. Online bookings available in English or Italian.
Ristorante Agriturismo La Ripadoro
22 Via Amerigo VespucciLocated in Rivalto, a neighboring town, indulge yourself in a splendid meal from an agriturismo. The menu includes seasonal selections from farm to table. Online bookings available in English or Italian.
In the nearby town of Lajatico, this popular restaurant won’t disappoint! Known to have the best Tiramisu around, seasonal dishes & wines are offered at reasonable prices. Advance reservations are required. Best by phone.
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Ristoro Da Nello
9 Piazza Vittorio VenetoIn the nearby town of Lajatico, this popular restaurant won’t disappoint! Known to have the best Tiramisu around, seasonal dishes & wines are offered at reasonable prices. Advance reservations are required. Best by phone.
Sightseeing
www.castelfalfi.com/en/golf-club/. Known as the largest golf course in Tuscany, this 27-hole course is broken down into two, the 18-hole Mountain Course and the 9-hole Lake Course. Open to the public, but bookings are required. Ristorante with great views is on site.
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Castelfalfi Golf Club ASD
www.castelfalfi.com/en/golf-club/. Known as the largest golf course in Tuscany, this 27-hole course is broken down into two, the 18-hole Mountain Course and the 9-hole Lake Course. Open to the public, but bookings are required. Ristorante with great views is on site.
www.teatrodelsilenzio.it - Located in Lajatico, the Teatro is a natural amphitheatre located on a hill 1.5 km from town. “A panorama of unequal beauty that offers a 180-degree view of the hills of one of the most beautiful slopes of the area, that of Volterra and its crags. An eco-architecture and land art project that has not upset the natural environment in the slightest, but rather has placed it at the center of attention, to be integrated for one day a year with what is necessary for the technical production of an international level show. At the end of the show every year, with the utmost respect for the environment, everything is removed the same night and restored to its natural state, returning to be a place of silent meditation and rest of the soul.” Host to Andrea Bocelli’s famous opera festival in July & August, as well as numerous other productions. Tickets can be purchased for events online.
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Teatro Del Silenzio
Via dell'Uccellierawww.teatrodelsilenzio.it - Located in Lajatico, the Teatro is a natural amphitheatre located on a hill 1.5 km from town. “A panorama of unequal beauty that offers a 180-degree view of the hills of one of the most beautiful slopes of the area, that of Volterra and its crags. An eco-architecture and land art project that has not upset the natural environment in the slightest, but rather has placed it at the center of attention, to be integrated for one day a year with what is necessary for the technical production of an international level show. At the end of the show every year, with the utmost respect for the environment, everything is removed the same night and restored to its natural state, returning to be a place of silent meditation and rest of the soul.” Host to Andrea Bocelli’s famous opera festival in July & August, as well as numerous other productions. Tickets can be purchased for events online.
www.termedicasciana.com/en - Casciana Terme hot springs and spa will relax and rejuvenate a weary traveller. There are 3 pools of thermal waters, a wellness centre, spa treatments and rehab centre. Also, a Thursday morning market offering breads, meats, cheeses, flowers, etc.
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Casciana Terme
www.termedicasciana.com/en - Casciana Terme hot springs and spa will relax and rejuvenate a weary traveller. There are 3 pools of thermal waters, a wellness centre, spa treatments and rehab centre. Also, a Thursday morning market offering breads, meats, cheeses, flowers, etc.
https://www.prolocochianni.it/le-cascate-del-ghiaccione/ - Beautiful waterfalls and wildlife area that remains cool all year long.
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Cascate del Ghiaccione
https://www.prolocochianni.it/le-cascate-del-ghiaccione/ - Beautiful waterfalls and wildlife area that remains cool all year long.
Wonderful, small winery near Chianni that offers tours, wine tasting and/or nibbles. Reservations appreciated by phone.
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Azienda Agricola Castelvecchio
Via di BagnoWonderful, small winery near Chianni that offers tours, wine tasting and/or nibbles. Reservations appreciated by phone.