L'Asinello

Situated at the entrance to a romantic village in the Chianti region, this former stable has been converted into a quiet, elegant restaurant by a young couple, with a beautiful garden for summer dining. Here, guests can sit after dinner and enjoy the sound of neighbours calling to each other in the background, a pleasant reminder of life in Italy in days gone by. At the helm in the kitchen, the husband champions traditional cuisine which is minimalist in its choice of flavours and made from just a few well-balanced ingredients. The impeccably kept garden, which is as beautiful and well presented as his dishes, is also the chef’s work (he certainly has green fingers!). A real Italian culinary gem!

A Donkey Stall-turned-restaurant

• L’Asinello is literally housed in a former stall that held donkeys, giving it a rustic yet refined Chianti vibe.

A Gourmet Gift Experience

• The 'L’Asinello Box' lets you gift two tasting menus (4 courses) plus a bottle of wine, plus a shopper and Senio's recipe, making fine dining feel like a curated present.

A Subtle Twist on Tuscan Classics

• The kitchen sources seasonal, local ingredients and reinterprets them with a contemporary touch; dishes like quail in Campari and caramelized pork ribs with cucurum showcase the playful, upscale side of Chianti cuisine.

Signature Ingredients

• Quail: Featured in the dish 'quail in Campari', this protein represents L'Asinello's use of game meat elevated with a contemporary Tuscan touch, showcasing a refined balance of rustic tradition and modern technique.
• Campari: Utilized as a key flavoring in the quail preparation, highlighting the restaurant's willingness to integrate iconic Italian ingredients to create bold, nuanced profiles.
• Pork ribs: Caramelized pork ribs appear in one of the restaurant’s signature preparations, reflecting rustic Tuscan flavors and a technique that yields a glossy, deeply savory crust.
• Cucurum: A distinctive ingredient used to caramelize the pork ribs in the 'caramelized pork ribs with cucurum' dish, illustrating the chef's use of local or specialty components to define the course.
• Seasonal, local Tuscan ingredients / local terroir: The menu emphasizes ingredients rooted in the territory, sourced seasonally to shape dishes and honor the Chianti basin's produce.
• Chianti Classico wines (pairings): While not a direct cooking ingredient in every dish, the dining experience is deeply tied to local Chianti Classico wines, reflecting the region’s influence on flavor and pairing choices.