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At La Torre, contemporary Italian cuisine is shaped by the character of a twelfth-century castle and the richness of the surrounding landscape. The restaurant has proudly held one Michelin star for 12 consecutive years. Chef Giovanni Luca Di Pirro works closely with trusted local producers and estate-grown vegetables, drawing on influences gathered throughout his career to create menus that balance technique, creativity and an authentic sense of place.

Key Details

Opening Hours

7.30pm to 10.30pm; Tuesday to Saturday (reservations required)

Address

Strada Spicciano 7,
50028 Barberino Tavarnelle,
Tuscany

Contact Details

Historic Estate Setting

In the Tuscan Hills

La Torre is located within COMO Castello del Nero — a 740-acre estate and hotel, surrounded by the rolling vineyards and olive groves of Barberino Tavarnelle. The restaurant’s atmosphere mirrors the estate’s understated elegance, offering a calm setting where contemporary cuisine honours the traditions and landscapes of one of Italy’s most beautiful regions.

Seasonal, Refined, Expressive

Our Culinary Identity

La Torre presents three contemporary menus shaped by the region’s finest ingredients. Evoluzione Vegetali celebrates estate-grown produce from our certified bio-garden; La Terra highlights exceptional local meats; and Il Mare showcases impeccable seafood. Each menu features Chef Giovanni’s signature craftsmanship, using ingredients from the estate’s kitchen garden and historic wine cellar, including its exceptional extra-virgin olive oil. The restaurant has been awarded one Michelin star for 12 consecutive years.

Experience and vision

Meet the chef

Executive Chef Giovanni Luca Di Pirro leads La Torre with a refined, ingredient-driven philosophy. His background in notable Italian kitchens is paired with deep connections to local producers, shaping a culinary identity that blends Tuscan tradition with subtle global nuance.

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Heritage and Evolution

A Tuscan Story

La Torre is COMO Castello del Nero’s signature restaurant, and has been awarded one Michelin star for 12 consecutive years. The restaurant serves modern menus grounded in Tuscan produce, estate-grown ingredients and Chef Giovanni’s thoughtful blend of tradition and exploration.

Michelin 2026