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 Puglian burrata
with rainbow cherry tomato salad
and red pepper gazpacho 16
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
Townhouse mixed salad 15
PRIMO
(Home-made fresh pasta)
Tagliatelle with basil pesto and Parmesan shavings 16
Gnocchi with new seasons asparagus
and local ricotta from Cugusi farm 19
Ossobuco Raviolo with seared foie gras, spinach,
crispy guanciale and truffle shavings 22
Tagliolini with Umbrian black-truffle 24
Tagliolini with Amalfi lemon sauce 18 and with red prawn tartare 24
SECONDO
Fillet of Chianina beef with millefoglie potato,
asparagus mousse, fresh asparagus spears,
crispy pancetta and red wine jus 36
Sesame crusted Yellow Fin Tuna with avocado,
red chili and orange dressed with a soy
and rice wine vinaigrette 28
Chianina beef burger on a grilled bun
with melted pecorino cheese, mayonnaise, 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 mayonnaise,
topped with crispy guanciale, fried egg and french fries 24
DESSERT
Amalfi lemon, white chocolate Areo,
Swiss meringue and milk ice cream 12
Burnt honey cheese cake
with honey comb toffee and honey ice cream 12
Townhouse Tiramisù 12
Call (+39 0578749005) or WhatsApp (+39 3450828503) for reservations, which are highly recommended