Who would have thought to find a brilliant delicious atmospheric restaurant in the middle of the... read more
Who would have thought to find a brilliant delicious atmospheric restaurant in the middle of the... read more
We found Eli and Lara by mistake when looking for Kosher food and wine. They are the most pleasant... read more
Eli and Lara and amazing and kind and sweet. We had such a good time that we went back for a second night. When we arrived, Eli showed us around the winery and the garden where they grow all their own vegetables. He gave us a real education and the views were stunning. In the meanwhile, Lara was preparing our meal. It is not the type of restaurant where you order from a menu. Everything is made fresh that day based on what is available. We were given a minimum of 5 salads to sample with fresh homemade bread. Each course was accompanied by a glass of wine from their winery. Delicious. The pasta was freshly homemade with an exquisite pesto sauce. The couple was so welcoming and spoke English well to accomodate the many travelers. It is rare for the kosher consumer to have a place to eat in the Tuscan hills. This place is only a year old but they have perfected the charm of the region.
In advance of our visit, I corresponded with Eli and he was most helpful in assisting me with my hotel as well as other questions I had about the region. If you are in the area, be sure to stop in and say hi.
Thanks so much! I m glad you had a nice time.
Looking forward to hosting you again,
Eli
We had a very special experience during our trip to Italy that I would highly recommend to anyone who would like to experience exceptional kosher wine and food, beautiful scenery, and warm, welcoming hosts. Cantina Giuliano maintains the highest standard of kashrut. It is the only winery in Europe fully owned and operated by religious Jews. The wine is wonderful and we were able to learn how it is grown and produced. Eli and Lara also served us the most delicious food--all made from local, fresh ingredients. Their food and wine are both authentically Tuscan and kosher: Homemade pasta, fresh herbs/vegetables, amazing desserts, paired with their wine and served in the intimacy of their winery. They also provided us with take away lunches as we toured the area. Thank you Eli and Lara for providing such a wonderful experience that we will always remember fondly. Although I cannot replicate your cooking (or sunrise from your village) we will be enjoying your wine and remembering a very special experience for a long time to come!
Thank you so much Kathy, those words really mean so much to us and the fact that you took time out of your busy schedules to write such a kind review is really touching.
Hoping to have the pleasure to host you again,
Best,
eli
My wife and I stayed in Tuscany and weren't sure if we really wanted to go to the winery, but it became one of the highlights of our trip.
It is located in a very beautiful part of the Chianti area in Tuscany, very authentic without too many tourists around.
Lara and Eli were very friendly and showed us the winery and the fields where they grow their vegetables. The food is farm-to-table, Lara makes authentic Italian food .and the very good wine they make in the winery perfectly accompanies the meals
Yigal thanks so much! It was really nice meeting you and your wife. We were happy that you enjoyed the country experience!
We recently spent an afternoon at Cantina Giuliano during our honeymoon. Eli and Lara Gaultier have created a postcard winery experience that leaves you feeling like you've left the rat race of modern living far behind. After a tour of the winemaking facilities and small farm (which provided all of the ingredients for the meal that followed) we sat down to a sumptuous meal of antipasti, pasta and ice cream (all home made) paired with Eli's moreish wine. The setting is idyllic and the kindness and warmth from our hosts made us feel right at home. We highly recommend this as part of any trip to Tuscany.
Thank you so much! It was a real pleasure hosting you!