Villa Bordoni

A 17th-century villa with a restaurant, pool and garden about 2 km outside Greve in Chianti, run with an owner on site daily.

Why people love it

• The restaurant. Guests praise the food and the dining in the garden. One family of 15 enjoyed the cooking class on the premises.
• The staff. Giulia and Hugo are named, and one guest said staff knew their names by the second day.
• Rooms. The Limonaia room is recommended. Guests mention a garden-side room, old tiled bathrooms and pictures that match reality.
• Quiet, secluded setting. Guests describe a calm place with a garden and pool, popular for honeymoons and weddings.

Why they come back

"This was our second stay at Villa Bordoni."

The worst thing guests say

Among stayers, a September 2026 guest noted there is no air conditioning. A 2023 guest and a June 2025 guest said the service felt impersonal, and a March 2024 guest noted the steep stairs and no elevator. Visitors raised the most serious claim: one cooking class guest in July 2025 said the owner made a racist remark. Other visitor complaints from 2018 to 2024 involved dinner reservations and prices.

Insider tips

• Expect steep stairs and no elevator.
• The drive in is narrow, so arrive in daylight if you can.
• Book dinner ahead, as it is a main draw.

How we rated this: Google rating 4.8 from 283 reviews. We read the newest and the lowest-rated guest reviews (20 recent guest reviews with text) and set aside reviews from restaurant or bar visitors who did not stay. Address: Via S. Cresci, 31-32, 50022 Mezzuola, FI.