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Tempero

Via Benedetti 10/12, Cortona, Italy
Ranked #9 of 60 restaurants in Cortona
4.5 of 5 stars 38 Reviews
Cuisines: Italian
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Groups, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Groups, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

The food was terrible: nothing special, no creativity but even the execution was a failure: the veal seemed to be frozen and then cooked, tastes were lacking, no sauce and above all, the pastas were overcooked! (and I don't especially like the pastas "al dente"!) however prices are correct and so is the service (but these won't compensate the poor... More

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Hampshire
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79 reviews 79 reviews
Reviews in 47 cities Reviews in 47 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

We were surprised how good it was here considering it is such a touristy spot. Prices were also OK. There are probably better places but this is fine to visit. More

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North Truro, Massachusetts
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6 reviews 6 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012

The waitstaff was nice, the decor fun and fascinating, the music very nice, the food--well, I'm sad to say I wouldn't do it again. I had gnocchi with shrimp and artichokes. Shrimp okay, artichokes, nicely done, gnocchi...I can't think of a delicate way to put it--it's hard to get them out of your teeth. More

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Melbourne, Australia
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 September 2011

We had the good fortune to eat with friends on two occasions at Tempero. The hostess is very glamorous and is attentive. The food was lovely and eating outside in the summer time was lovely. There was one table on one if the nights we were there who was complaining that they had been waiting too long. I think when... More

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Monterey, California
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 July 2011
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Tempero offers Italian food with several items on the menu also having a Brazilian influence. The food was quite good and the service was excellent. We had a Brazilian appetizer plate, Florentine steak, and several pasta dishes, all of which we enjoyed. It's hard to go wrong with Italian restaurants in this part of Italy, but Tempero has some more... More

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Detroit, MI
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 July 2011
1
person found this review helpful

We've been to Italy over 20 times in 15 years or so and I would put this place as one of the poorer places we've been to. OK, no one got sick, but the pasta was below average, the bistecca was tough, the bread was something an imitation American place would produce and it was overpriced. Family of four with... More

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6 reviews 6 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 July 2011
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An unassuming restaurant serving typical Tuscan cuisine with a dash of Brazilian specialties. The prices are unbeatable for the quality of the food. Follow Mara's recommendations and you can't go wrong. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2011

This restaurant has very good Tuscan food at a reasonable price - it's a very good value. I have had numerous meals here and everything has been very tasty. It also has a few Brasilian specialties which are worth trying. Everything is fresh and well presented. I stop here every time I'm in town. More

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La Crosse, Wisconsin
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2011
1
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Wonderful food on a small side street just off the Piazza de Republica. Considerably less money than many of the nearby "tourist" restaurants, but with flavorful food food in a warm atmosphere. The pear souffle was very good followed by gnocchi and a wonderful chicken with mushrooms. The Tiramisu was fresh and the owner brought out homemade limoncello. It was... More

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Kaiserslautern, Germany
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 November 2010
1
person found this review helpful

Read previous Trip Advisor reviews and walked on over to Tempero--so glad I did!! I'm totally bummed I'm here I off season (Nov), so they'll be closed @ lunch tomorrow. Ordered the Picci with wild boar sauce--sooooo good. Plus, Pucci is just my new favorite pasta!!' (had it for fitst time in Montelpucianoe last night). Ordered the veal with mushrooms... More

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