L’Ortino di Cortona: Where Monks Once Planted, L’Ortino Now Serves
Set on the hillside of southern Tuscany, Cortona welcomes visitors with its winding stone streets, lively piazzas warmed by the sun, and a deep sense of history that lingers in every building. In the heart of this timeless village, within a medieval palace dating back to the 1200s, a new chapter began in 2023: L’Ortino di Cortona. The restaurant was born in the same building where, in 1956, the Vannelli family first opened their pastry workshop . Just steps away, a small vegetable garden—once tended by Benedictine monks—provides inspiration for the restaurant’s name and philosophy. Ortino is more than a gesture toward the past; it represents a way of life rooted in authenticity, sustainability, and a profound respect for the land. Here, food is not simply consumed but celebrated, shaped by the rhythm of the seasons and the richness of local tradition.
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