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At La Torre, contemporary Michelin-starred Italian cuisine is shaped by the character of a twelfth-century castle and the richness of the surrounding landscape. Housed in the estate’s former stables, the restaurant has been transformed into an elegant dining room overlooking vineyards and rolling hills. 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, surrounded by the rolling vineyards and olive groves of Tavarnelle Val di Pesa. 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.

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A Plate Of Food
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; 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 wine cellar, including its exceptional extra-virgin olive oil. The restaurant has one Michelin Star.

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 occupies the castle’s former stables, now restored as COMO Castello del Nero’s signature restaurant. The Michelin-starred restaurant retains the stables’ original character while presenting modern menus grounded in Tuscan produce, estate-grown ingredients and Chef Giovanni’s thoughtful blend of tradition and exploration.