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Ristorante Da Pode at Hotel Sovestro

Loc. Sovestro, 63, 53037, Italy
0577 943153
4.5 of 5 stars 38 Reviews
Price range: INR1,951 - INR4,737
Cuisines: Italian, Steakhouse
Good for: Local cuisine
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations
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Good for: Local cuisine
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations
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Fredericksburg, Virginia
Senior Contributor
23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

We were disappointed with this restaurant. Staying at the Hotel Sovestro, it was a natural place to eat and the setting is beautiful. However the food was terribly over seasoned, to the point one of our party could not eat her veal. The other meals were just ok. Our waitress seemed very distraught, to the point of being angry, possible... More

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Edinburgh, Scotland
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59 reviews 59 reviews
Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

The hotel lies just below San Gimignano, on the road to Poggibonsi. It is approached by an avenue of cypress trees, with a car park at the back providing easy access, which is why we decided to choose this place rather than trying to find on-street parking. The terrace looked very inviting but unfortunately it was just too cold to... More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012
1
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If you are anywhere near San Gimignano, I highly recommend this restaurant. It’s connected to the Hotel Sovestro about 2 km outside of town, but well worth the drive. We were staying at the hotel so we ate here our first night, and enjoyed it so much, we went back again on our last night in San Gimignano. Both times... More

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Malta
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 December 2011

My wife and I ate several times at this reatuarant as we were staying at the Hotel Sovesto. All I can say that both food and servive were of the highest standards and well priced. For meat lovers, their Fiorentina steak is a must. S. Visanich Malta More

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sovestro, Proprietario at Ristorante Da Pode at Hotel Sovestro, responded to this review
16 December 2011

Thank you very much for your lovely words about our Restaurant, food and service, it was a pleasure for us to have you had as our welcome guests an we hope to welcome you again in San Gimignano. We wish you and your Family a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year sincerely Sergio and Lucia More

Wantage, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 October 2011

Nice area to eat outside. Excellent service. Good good. Waling distance from Agriturismo Guardastelle - a beautiful venue to stay. More

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sovestro, Proprietario at Ristorante Da Pode at Hotel Sovestro, responded to this review
1 November 2011

Thank you for your nice review about our restaurant and the service, we are glad ..and we hope to welcome you again in th future, Looking forward to welcome you again, best regards, the owners Sergio and Lucia More

Edinburgh
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 August 2011
1
person found this review helpful

We have been coming to Hotel Sovestro for a number of years now. We include it on a one week stop-over on our way to our family home in the south of Italy. I am a semi-retired hotelier myself and can appreciate the excellent job this family do in running their establishment. The location,accommodation, food and especially the pool are... More

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sovestro, Proprietario at Ristorante Da Pode at Hotel Sovestro, responded to this review
2 October 2011

Thank you for your kindness in writing your review about our restaurant, your words are so important for us to keep doing our job and to improve our services always more. This is a big satisfaction for us.. We are very happy that you come to visitus every year with your family, and we look forward to welcome you also... More

Amstelveen, The Netherlands
Senior Contributor
48 reviews 48 reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 August 2011

The Da Pode Restaurant - part of the lovely situated Hotel Sovestro - is located in a beautiful romantic setting, with ample space to have a private conversation. We visited the restaurant with 3 children in the ages of 2, 7 and 9 and never got the impression that we weren't wanted or served in such a speed that we... More

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sovestro, Proprietario at Ristorante Da Pode at Hotel Sovestro, responded to this review
2 October 2011

Thank you for your nice review about our restarant, you are very kind and we hope to welcome you again in th future, with your family. We hope you will have good memories about your visit at Da Pode! Looking forward to welcome you again, best regrds, the reception laura More

Redmond, Washington
Senior Contributor
24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 July 2011
1
person found this review helpful

We ate here on our last night in San Gimignano. Overall we were totally unimpressed. The outside terrace was pleasant, although the view was more that of the road than anything else. The menu was uninspiring and the way it was presented in multiple languages made one feel as though you were in a German restaurant. The menus were "well... More

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sovestro, Proprietario at Ristorante Da Pode at Hotel Sovestro, responded to this review
19 July 2011

Thank you for your review even if negative I’d like to suggest you, for the next time you come to Italy, to get the meat, especially steak Fiorentina, cooked as is the tradition that is underdone and without sauce, not cooked it twice as you requested ... The sauce was not freezing but it became cold! The true Florentine is... More

Mason City, Iowa
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41 reviews 41 reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 June 2011

Last night my wife and I ate at the Ristorante da Pode. It is adjacent to the Hotel Sovestro about two km south of San Gimignano onjust off the highway to Poggibonsi. We return to this awesome restaurant and hotel each year and we're never disappointed. I highly recommend the tortellini da Pode...great home made pasta in a porcini/cheese sauce.... More

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sovestro, Proprietario at Ristorante Da Pode at Hotel Sovestro, responded to this review
3 July 2011

First of all thank you for your special kindness and thank you for your beautiful review about our Restaurant and its specialities.. We are very happy that you choose to come to visit us every year and for us is a big pleasure to welcome you. A special thanks from Mrs Lucia, the chef, and the staff of the restaurant.... More

Zurich, Switzerland
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2011

We had an excellent meal here after a recommendation from someone local to the area. Truffles, Florentina steak were amazing and would definitely go back. More

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dapode, Proprietario at Ristorante Da Pode at Hotel Sovestro, responded to this review
12 June 2011

Thank you so much for your beautiful review, a special thanks also from Mrs Lucia, the Chef and Owner of the Restaurant. We hope to see you soon, best regards, Sergio and Lucia More

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