Castello di Casole, A Belmond Hotel, Tuscany

The exceptional dining venues give you ample opportunity to tuck into exemplary Tuscan food. Choose from the fine dining restaurant Tosca or head to the Pool Grill for views across the surrounding hills. The gardens are the perfect setting for gourmet picnics and the ancient forest provides a fairy tale setting for romantic sundowners.

You’ll find sophisticated fine dining at Tosca Restaurant, where the à la carte menu focuses on organic local Tuscan produce. Bar Visconti (named after the castle’s former owner) has a vast choice of cocktails, wines and spirits and is the go-to spot at sunset for an aperitivo. Emporio del Castello is the place to go for local cheeses, cold cuts and the classic panino here is a must-try. You can enjoy local wine, honey and olive oil all produced on the estate here too, There’s also the Wine Cellar open for local tastings and the Pool Bar for relaxed daytime drinks.

If you’re looking to up the romance then a fairy-tale aperitivo at the floating Enchanted Table in the forest is a must.

Tosca Restaurant — The à la carte menu at this fine dining restaurant focuses on organic local Tuscan produce. Bar Visconti — Named after the castle’s former owner Bar Visconti has a vast choice of cocktails, wines and spirits and is the go-to spot at sunset for an aperitivo. Wine Cellar — Learn about the region's wines with a tasting session with the sommelier. Pool Grill — Head here for long lunches and incredible views. Pool Bar — Serving light snacks and gelato from the ice cream cart at the infinity pool.