<strong>Osteria Acquacheta</strong> is a special place among the many good places to eat in Montepulciano.
<h3>Why we like this eatery so much</h3>
Prices are low for such tasty food, like 6 euros for a plate of fresh pasta al ragu (in 2018). Standard menu and the daily menu are both worth looking thru. Lots of choices but the reason many come here is the big thick steak the owner chops off and brings to show for your approval before cooking it on the wood burning BBQ you see ablaze way back in the kitchen. They have very decent local wine, but also encourage you to bring your own special bottle. They will charge 1.5 euros per person for corkage. They serve wine in simple glasses, no goblets with high stems here. This is a long and narrow space that packs in tables and chairs. Therefore you sometimes need to share the long communal table with other foodies. But it's fun for us to rub shoulders and get to know fellow foodies while eating the most authentic local food.
<h3>Menu at Osteria Acquacheta</h3>
Pici and several other pastas and soup are made with pure homespun goodness, all local stuff. The big Fiorentina steak dominates the long list of mains, and would be a meat-lover's dream come true (shared with 2 or more people). Grilled pigeon, rabbit, pork, sausages … deer, duck, salt-cod, truffles, baked cheese … and the excellent choice of many greens and vegetables. Giulio, the owner is a famously grumpy-looking guy, but has a sense of humor and speaks English. Some customers don’t get it, so their reviews can be mixed. Take my word for it, Acquacheta is an excellent place for a hearty and delicious meal that doesn't break the budget.
<h3>How to Find this Osteria in Montepulciano</h3>
Closed on Tuesdays and 3 months in winter. Our last visit was in August 2018. Walk down just a few minutes from Piazza Grande, past Teatro Poliziano. Address: Via del Teatro, 22 - 53045 Montepulciano (SI), Tel:+39 0578 717086,  Fax:+39 0578 717086, call or fax, no bookings by email. Walk-in without booking at the start of service, at 12:30 for lunch, and 7:30 pm for dinner.