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Locanda Il Fornacino Restaurant
Where Sardinia meets Tuscany
Seafood restaurant in Guazzino, Sinalunga (Siena)
Locanda Il Fornacino: Sardinia & Tuscany's first restaurant
The Locanda Il Fornacino It's the group's first restaurant. Sardegna & Toscana, a project born from travel and the encounter between two cultures. Its story is intertwined with that of the group: the fire of the Guazzino kilns, which gave roots to the town, unites with the wind and flavors of Sardinia brought by Alessandro Sau.
Just like the Transhumance, which, over centuries, has united shepherds, lands, and communities, the Inn is a bridge between two different but complementary identities.
The group's name was born during a trip to Florence, a moment of reflection during which Alessandro and Mirela imagined a path that would unite the solidity of Sardinia with the hospitality of Tuscany.
From here, the Inn becomes not just a fish and land restaurant, but a symbol of a journey made of memories, influences, and the future: a place where every dish tells a story and every guest rediscovers the warmth of feeling at home.
Locanda Il Fornacino: Sardinia & Tuscany's first restaurant
In the 1960s, transhumance led men, knowledge, and flavors to move from one land to another. Today, at Locanda Il Fornacino, that movement lives again in the kitchen: We bring the soul of Sardinia to Tuscany, without ever giving up dialogue with local tradition.
We are not a Sardinian restaurant in Tuscany., even though some dishes tell the story of our island of origin. Our philosophy is different: to build a bridge between two gastronomic cultures that complement each other.
On one side, the sea and the raw ingredients that arrive fresh from Porto Santo Stefano. On the other, meat from the Valdichiana region with certified Chianina, venison, and the best selections cooked over coals.
Our menu thrives on this balance: a strong focus on fish and special attention to meat, to tell the story of Alessandro, Mirela, and their family. A cuisine that combines tradition and innovation, identity and fusion, and which, along with hospitality, brings back the most beautiful memories: those of our childhood.
Lunch Menu
Red shrimp tartare
accompanied by a lively and spicy call of Bloody Mary
Tagliolini with Mediterranean Dream
with fresh amberjack, burrata cream, and the scent of saffron
Mullet Crisp
wrapped in green pistachio breadcrumbs and fried bread, served with concassé tomatoes and anchovies.
Tiramisu
Dinner Menu
Fallow deer steak
prepared with pickles, capers, mustard, and toasted hazelnut brittle
Little ones of my land
saffron and sausage, wrapped in a pecorino fondue
Fried seafood and vegetables
Crispy calamari, shrimp, and sea bass fillets with seasonal vegetables in batter
Zuccotto
Book your table at Locanda Il Fornacino
Do you want to experience our land and sea cuisine? Booking is simple and fast: choose whether to stop for a business lunch, a romantic dinner, or an evening with friends. Our staff will be happy to welcome you and guide you through dishes that combine Sardinia and Tuscany.
Seafood restaurant in Sinalunga
La Locanda Il Fornacino is among the few and best Seafood restaurants in Sinalunga and Valdichiana, a go-to spot for those who want to enjoy authentic, high-quality dishes. The fish arrives daily from Porto Santo Stefano, ensuring freshness and a direct connection to the Tuscan seafaring tradition.
The menu ranges from raw dishes, tartare, and carpaccio, hot appetizers featuring octopus, mussels, and clams, and first courses such as linguine with lobster, spaghetti with clams, seafood risotto, and Sardinian fregula with shrimp and squid.
For the second course, the catch of the day is the absolute star, along with grilled dishes, light fried items, and baked sea bream and sea bass with Mediterranean vegetables.
At La Locanda, the sea meets the land: it’s not just a seafood restaurant in Sinalunga, but a place where a warm, family-style welcome and a passion for fine dining turn every lunch and dinner into a unique experience.
Fresh fish
Seafood Menu
Authentic flavors
Unique experience
Steakhouse restaurant in Sinalunga
At Locanda Il Fornacino, meat plays a central role. In Valdichiana, a region rich in tradition, we showcase the finest local breeds and the Chianina Certified, the queen of the grill.
The appetizers start the journey with dishes like fallow deer hunt or Sardinian frattau bread, serving as the perfect bridge between the two cultures. In the former, pici with Chianina beef ragù and wild boar ravioli reflect Tuscan tradition, while the latter features grilled steak, tagliata, and more refined dishes such as duck breast with myrtle or slow-cooked lamb shank.
Here, Sardinian cuisine meets Tuscan cuisine: two distinct traditions that complement each other in a harmonious blend of familiar yet surprising flavors.
Tuscan tradition
Fine meats
Sardinian Flavors
Authentic Cuisine
Tasting Menu: A Journey Through Sardinia and Tuscany
For those who wish to experience the cuisine of Locanda del Fornacino as a culinary journey, we offer two special menus:
BETWEEN THE SEA AND THE HORIZON
Sea route with intense Sardinian flavors
Appetizer
Warm Seafood Salad with Red Berries
First
Malloreddus with seafood and a light hint of bottarga
Second
Mixed fried seafood basket with vegetables
Chef's Dessert, a surprise creation that combines seasonality and fantasy to end the journey on a sweet note.
35€ per person, drinks not included
BETWEEN SEA AND MISTRAL
Sea route with intense Sardinian flavors
Antipasto - Small bites of crudités
First
Saffron-flavored square spaghetti with sea bass
Second
Grilled squid and shrimp
A soft, fragrant cake filled with lemon cream and topped with a velvety citrus glaze.
55€ per person, drinks not included
Reviews of our seafood restaurant in Sinalunga
At Locanda Il Fornacino, recognized as one of the best Seafood restaurants in Sinalunga, ...experience is not measured solely by the dishes, but by the memories they leave behind. Our guests' words speak of a warm welcome, fresh fish cooked with care, grilled meats that tell the story of the Valdichiana, and evenings spent in a familial atmosphere. It is their voices that confirm every day what we strive to offer: quality, sincerity, and cuisine that stays with you.
Where are we – Restaurant exit A1 VALDICHIANA
La Locanda Il Fornacino is located at Guazzino, in the municipality of Sinalunga (Siena), in the heart of Valdichiana. The location is strategic: we are a few minutes from the exit A1 Valdichiana - Bettolle/Sinalunga, easily accessible from all over Tuscany and from nearby major cities such as Arezzo, Montepulciano, Cortona, and Perugia.
One of our strengths is the convenience of free parking, which allows our guests to arrive without a care and enjoy lunch or dinner in complete relaxation. Our inn is chosen not only by those who are looking for Fresh fish restaurant in Sinalunga, but also by those who want to enjoy grilled meat and traditional dishes in a welcoming atmosphere.