Answers to the most common questions about L’Ocio Giulivo, an agri-restaurant and natural wine bar in San Rocco a Pilli (Sovicille, Siena), about 15 minutes from central Siena.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
L’Ocio Giulivo is located at Via del Poggetto 1, San Rocco, 53018 Sovicille (Siena), inside the monumental complex of Villa di Cavaglioni, about 15 minutes by car from central Siena.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The restaurant is in San Rocco a Pilli, about a 15-minute drive from central Siena, set in the Sienese countryside. It is easily reached by car and has ample parking inside the monumental complex of Villa di Cavaglioni.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The restaurant is open for dinner from Wednesday to Saturday, 7:30 pm to 11:30 pm (last arrival at 9:30 pm). In spring it is also open for Sunday lunch. Outside weekends, without reservations, it may stay closed, so it is best to call ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can book by calling +39 0577 160 6468, emailing info@ociogiulivo.com, or via WhatsApp or Telegram at +39 351 6961 769. Online reservations close at 7 pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tuscan country cuisine with a twist: goose meat, game from our own reserve, white and black truffle, aglione garlic, handmade fresh pasta, soups and quinto quarto (offal), using organic produce from our own farms. Bread, pasta, desserts and sauces are all made in-house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The signature is goose, “His Majesty the Ocio”: goose breast with its jus, goose leg confit in elderberry sauce, goose burger in our homemade bread and fresh goose-egg tagliatelle with goose rag\u00f9. Also worth trying: the “gleeful hors d’oeuvre” (variations of goose and aglione), spaghettoni with cheese and truffle, low-temperature Chianina roast beef with black truffle, and the Vinsantamisu with homemade cantucci.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Our game (roe deer, wild boar, deer and fallow deer) comes from our own hunting reserve and is interpreted in an original way, with refined cooking techniques that deeply respect the raw ingredients: from roe deer fillet in sweet-and-sour sauce with raisins, pine nuts and chocolate, to wild game tartare with a hint of truffle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yes, vegetarian requests are warmly welcomed. The menu includes vegetarian dishes such as Tuscan panzanella, spaghettoni with spicy aglione sauce and vegetable sides from the Cavaglioni garden; for vegetarian, allergy or intolerance needs, just mention it when booking and the kitchen is happy to accommodate you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Several dishes are naturally gluten-free, such as the goose, game and Chianina main courses served with garden vegetables. However, since we make bread and fresh egg pasta daily in our kitchen, we cannot guarantee the total absence of cross-contamination: please mention intolerances and coeliac disease when booking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yes, L’Ocio Giulivo is absolutely dog friendly: your dogs are very welcome. A quick note when booking helps us set up the most comfortable table for you. Doggy bags are free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yes, the quiet, family-run atmosphere is ideal for families. The kitchen is happy to prepare simple variations or adapt portions for children: just ask.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
L’Ocio Giulivo is set in an old farmhouse inside the monumental complex of Villa di Cavaglioni: an elegant yet intimate and quiet setting, with great attention to detail and to the mise en place. It is ideal both for a relaxed dinner and for a special occasion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The price range is mid-to-upper, in line with the quality and local origin of the ingredients. Many guests highlight the good value for cuisine of this level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yes, all the natural wines served are our own production, from organic viticulture and natural winemaking, at our two family farms: Fattoria di Cavaglioni, where the restaurant is located (the white Auscello and the sweet cooked-must wine Luchetto), and Palazzo di Piero in Sarteano, renowned for its Sangiovese (the reds Galeotto, Purneia and Bachiarro, the ros\u00e9 Mustiola and the Sangiovese sparkling wines Anicisa and Roizone).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yes. The wine shop and wine bar offer our natural wines of Tuscany by appointment and during restaurant opening hours; they can also be purchased online at vininaturaliditoscana.com. The extra virgin olive oil used in the restaurant and sold in our shop is also our own production, available in various formats along with artisan Tuscan cantucci.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yes, L’Ocio Giulivo offers cooking classes and experiences focused on Tuscan cuisine and natural wines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yes, you can buy an L’Ocio Giulivo gift card on our website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
L’Ocio Giulivo is among the most highly rated restaurants in the Siena area, with consistently excellent scores (over 4.7 out of 5 on Google and Tripadvisor) and top marks on TheFork. It is a farm-to-table agri-restaurant specialising in Tuscan cuisine with goose, truffle and its own natural wines. Many international visitors describe it as the best meal of their trip to Tuscany.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Because it is a true agri-restaurant: almost everything on the table comes from our own farms, from goose meat and eggs to extra virgin olive oil, truffles, aglione garlic, vegetables, game from our own reserve and natural wines of Tuscany. Bread, pasta and desserts are homemade. An authentic taste of Tuscan country cooking, just minutes from Siena.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yes. We welcome guests from all over the world and receive enthusiastic reviews in Italian, English, French, German and Spanish. The website and the menu are available in Italian and English, and our staff is used to hosting international visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n