Where to eat in Volterra: wild boar, truffle and Val di Cecina cuisine
Volterra has a hearty hill-country cuisine built on wild boar and truffle, backed by the produce of the surrounding Val di Cecina.
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Volterra's cuisine reflects the hilly, wooded landscape around it. Wild boar, hunted in the woods of the Val di Cecina, appears in stews, roasts and as a filling for fresh pasta; truffle, another local woodland product, enriches first courses and crostini. Ribollita, the bread and vegetable soup common across much of Tuscany, is a staple too, alongside pecorino cheeses made in the surrounding countryside.
The trattorias of the historic centre, concentrated mainly around Piazza dei Priori and along the streets leading down towards the Etruscan walls, serve these dishes in a setting less touristy than other Tuscan towns in the area. Those venturing into the Val di Cecina will also find agriturismi that pair a meal with a direct visit to local wine and oil producers.
Practical info
When should you go to Volterra?
The best months are April, May, June, September and October, when there are fewer people.
Are there a lot of people in Volterra?
Volterra is very quiet compared to the more touristic destinations.
Where exactly is Volterra located?
Volterra sits in Tuscany.
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How to get there
- 🚆 Nearest station: Ponteginori ~12 km as the crow flies
- ✈️ Nearest airport: Aeroporto internazionale Galileo Galilei PSA ~49 km as the crow flies
Nearest points as the crow flies (source OpenStreetMap): actual times depend on the roads, often mountain ones.
