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Sostanza is a treasure!

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I will never tire of the butter chicken!

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I don’t know how it is I’ve never eaten at Sostanza! I need to fix that.

But Ruggero, we have eaten there over the years, every time we are in town--it is always a joy in its simplicity.

I would love to try the others--there is nothing like a good trattoria.

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You need to try Sostanza! If possible I love it during the cooler months, as it is a place I associate with being cozy and warmed by that sizzling buttery chicken and steaming bowls of tortellini in brodo! Sabatino is another good one like these that I love too.

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How exciting!! can't wait to try them all!! Been wanting to go to Sostanza for a while but havent got round to it yet.. What are your favourites in Lucca? Pisa? Siena? - sorry maybe you have a post about these already... Thank you!

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To be honest it's been far too long since I last ate in Siena. But in Lucca, try Antico Locanda di Sesto! Pisa, I am working on!

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Ah yes Antica Locanda di Sesto is the best! I would recommend il Mecenate as well, great selection of local wines and the produce they use is always fresh and seasonal. Thank you for your response :) Looking forward to your Pisa recommendations.

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as always making me pine for Italy!! Happy holidays, thank you for the beauty and escape your writings and photos here have provided this year.

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Thank you so much! Happy new year to you. x

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Cannot wait to try these! Wishing you and your family a happy and healthy New Year!!

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Happy new year to you too!

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