Signature pizza, in both classic and more refined offerings; curated cuisine and an extensive beverage list: a reliable, cozy, quality address that is also ideal out of season.
On a weekend in early spring, touring Chianti wineries and based in Colle di Val d’Elsa, we asked where to eat well. The answer was unanimous: Pomod’Oro, both for pizza and cooking, not to mention drinking.
It is still quite cold and walking through the streets of the town brings back certain atmospheres of my life in Montalcino a few years ago: already in the early evening everything is dark and closed, while restaurants, wine bars and taverns are full of life and warm humanity. The high season has not yet begun and tourists like us are few.
Cozy and cozy atmosphere
The pizzeria is located in the highest and most charming part of the village, beyond a small stone arch. Careful lighting, an open oven and the warm hues of the walls and furnishings create a cozy, comfortable ambiance, almost like a retreat. A great start.
The welcome is friendly and spontaneous. To our declared hunger, a small bowl of fried, savory, and spicy bread arrives immediately: simple but centered.
Classic and gourmet pizzas
Let’s start by looking at the menu; it clearly distinguishes between gourmet pizzas and more classic offerings. The former can go as high as 40 euros each, justified by sophisticated (and expensive) ingredients; the latter maintain more affordable prices.
To get a complete idea let’s choose both types. The “Dante,” among the gourmet, is topped with fiordilatte, burrata, Colonnata lard, mushrooms, fresh black truffle, quail eggs and parsley: rich but balanced. Alongside, the most classic “5 Cheeses” (actually six: fiordilatte, taleggio, scamorza, parmesan, gorgonzola and ricotta salata), more traditional but equally convincing. In both cases, well-executed, melt-in-your-mouth, flavorful doughs.
From the kitchen then come the livers, served with homemade pan brioche, Vin Santo gel and caramelized red onion: a successful dish, with good handling of the sweet and savory components.
We close with the “Golden Tomato” dessert, made with chocolate, tomato, raspberry and oregano gel: interesting in the idea, well made and also visually appealing.
Drinking at the height
For drinking you will have plenty to delight in. It starts with the many beers, including artisanal ones-we try the Tangerine, session IPA from the co-regional L’Olmaia Brewery-but the wine list is equally interesting, with good labels.
Ultimately, the advice received is confirmed to be correct: pleasant environment, solid proposal and consistent quality. It really does feel good! In warm weather, additional value in outdoor tables overlooking the valley.
