IL QUARTINO – FRESCOBALDI
Pelago – 15 minutes from The Mall Firenze
Just a few minutes from the Nipozzano estate, on the road between Florence and Consuma, Il Quartino is a burger bistro surrounded by the vineyards of Chianti Rufina. Here, gourmet burgers, sharing boards and seasonal pasta and main courses are paired with fine Frescobaldi wines – all against a backdrop of spectacular views.

CHIOSCO AI RENAI
Castelfiorentino – 1 hour from The Mall Firenze
Lunch, an aperitif or a drink? Chiosco ai Renai has something for everyone, with its relaxed atmosphere and sweeping views over the countryside. With striped deckchairs and strings of lights dotted across the lawn, it is the kind of place where you will happily linger over good food and unwind.

IL BOSCO – COLLEGIO ALLA QUERCE
Florence – 40 minutes from The Mall Firenze
You don’t even have to leave the city to feel as though you’ve escaped to the countryside. Il Bosco, the outdoor space at Collegio alla Querce, is set among terraced gardens beside the pool. At lunchtime, the menu features light, seasonal dishes, pizzas and pasta; come afternoon, the focus shifts to cocktails, while at weekends guests can gather around the striking Social Table, set beneath the olive trees.

TENUTE POGGIO DI BOBI
Lamporecchio – 1 hour from The Mall Firenze
Surrounded by hills, olive groves and vineyards, Tenute Poggio di Bobi is one to bookmark for an aperitif among the vines: glasses of local wine and cocktails are accompanied by a Tuscan sharing board served right between the vine rows. At sunset, the rows of vines light up, while open-air dinners are also held in the olive grove.

CASA RUFFINO
Bagno a Ripoli – 30 minutes from The Mall Firenze
Just a few kilometres from Florence, Casa Ruffino brings the atmosphere of a country estate to the heart of Chianti. Alongside vineyards, wine tastings and Tuscan cuisine, there is also the Tre Rane restaurant, with its terrace surrounded by greenery.