Table abat-jour, green quilted sofas, the dark wood of majestic counters and tables. Essential elegance and a polished atmosphere.

If it wasn’t for the fact that the large shop windows do not reflect the unmistakeable outline of the Eiffel Tower, you might initially think that you were in Paris, but you’re actually at Montevarchi, in the heart of the Valdarno, home of the famous old masters.


The initial visual impact is satisfying in itself, but your palate will be even more satisfied by the house specialities. 
A passion for cookery, a love for the work, there is a selection of high-quality niche products offered at normal prices.

These are the ingredients of this bistro, which was initially created as an American Bar and then transformed over time into a place to enjoy a refined aperitif with an excellent choice of dispensed wines. After a year or so, it was then turned into an excellent wine shop and bar.


The well-stocked wine shop (approximately 800 labels) triumphantly boasts its parade of bottles from the best national producers covering an entire wall of the building – with the exception of His majesty Champagne – with an advantage for the tradition, fishing in the cellars of small national producers.


After all, the patron of Cafè La Gare, Paolo Giannetti, is an expert in the field. Among other things, he recommends the wine lists for many restaurants and the cellars of many companies in the area. 
Good wine is one step away from catering. An excellent glass of wine is after all the best companion to a delicious morsel. That’s why La Gare is also an excellent wine bar.

Sat on soft, comfortable sofas, you can choose from a constantly changing menu, which varies from season to season, always offering fresh products with consideration given to the best local products, but also nationally and from overseas.

Starters, pasta and rice dishes, carpaccio, cured meats, cheeses and desserts: these are the ideal companions to a good glass of wine that Paolo will propose to you. 
But that’s not all. Being in an atmosphere where people with refined palates are welcomed, they are also celebrated with themed evenings organised directly by the wine bar or in partnership with Valdarno Slow Food with a monthly calendar. If you want more, you can even organise a special dinner for your important occasions.

Dinners that all have wine lists, but above all also with wine lists by the glass. A rarity.
To emphasise that we always want to offer you the very best, regular customers to Cafè La Gare know that the bar also stocks excellent Belgian and homemade Italian beer and organises themed evenings to also taste this blond and increasingly popular drink.


Our opening times are flexible: there is a quick lunch from midday to 14:30; aperitif from 18:00 to 21:00 and dinner is held from 20:00 to midnight.

Obviously English is spoken here and foreign guests who love learning about our culture, starting with food and wine, are welcome. We greatly value these guests. This is why we recommend this place. Who said that quality and the places worth visiting are only those celebrated in guide books or those found in cities? Discovering and experience these places is a surprise and not only for your palate.


Info:

Via Puccini 2/4 – Montevarchi (Ar)
Tel. 055 980286