La Magica Torre, rooms and restaurant at the entrance to Pitigliano
La Magica Torre is a guesthouse with a restaurant in Pitigliano, Tuscany, at the entrance to the historic centre. It has rustic rooms with a private bathroom and a sitting area. I would pick it for a short stay on foot from the alleys, if you are not after hotel-style services.
Written by Valeria Romano
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Where La Magica Torre is in Pitigliano
La Magica Torre is a guesthouse with a restaurant in Pitigliano, Tuscany, on Piazza Francesco Petruccioli. It sits at the entrance to the town, right where the historic centre begins, with its medieval alleys.
To me this location is a double advantage. If you arrive by car you do not have to venture into the narrow streets, and if you want to walk you have the town straight ahead. Several guests also mention it as one of its strong points.
The old listing gives a bus stop for Sorano and Grosseto 150 metres away, the Sorano thermal baths 8 minutes by car, the Parco degli Etruschi 12 minutes and Lake Bolsena 20 minutes. These come from an out-of-date description, so check them before planning your days.
What the rooms are like at La Magica Torre
The rooms are spacious, with rustic furniture and terracotta tiled floors. The idea is to combine modern comfort with the feel of an old house, which in a town like Pitigliano seems the right approach to me.
According to the listing, each room has a sitting area, private bathroom and LCD TV with Sky channels. Some stand out for their exposed wooden beams dating back to the 1600s, a detail that will appeal to anyone who loves period interiors. I cannot tell you which rooms have them, so if it matters to you, ask when you book.
Breakfast is not served on the premises. It is served at the nearby La Magica Torre restaurant, the same place where you can taste Tuscan specialities.
What guests say about La Magica Torre
On Google La Magica Torre scores 3.7 out of 5 from almost five hundred reviews. That is not a very high score, and reading the reviews makes it clear why. Most talk about the restaurant more than the rooms, and opinions are very split.
What guests like
- The staff. Many guests describe them as kind, helpful and friendly. One couple says they were welcomed with their dog as if it were part of the family.
- Tuscan cooking. Pici come up often, with truffle, ragù or Cinta Senese, but also chianina beef and a Fiorentina steak. Portions are described as generous and the prices as fair.
- The outdoor table. Those who have had lunch outside remember the view of Pitigliano.
- The stay. Few reviews cover the rooms, but those that do talk about an excellent location, good cleanliness and guesthouse service that is much appreciated.
What disappoints
The criticisms are fewer but sharp, and almost all concern the food. One guest found a cheese board that was poor, another ended up short of gnocchi and another judged a pasta dish unsuccessful, going as far as calling the place a tourist trap. Another guest was served a pinsa instead of a pizza, and a main of Cinta Senese that did not convince them. Even those who criticise, though, often praise the staff and the location.
What to know before booking
La Magica Torre works well as a simple base in Pitigliano, but there are things to bear in mind. Reviews talk mostly about the restaurant, so there is less on the rooms than I would like.
| What works | Worth bearing in mind |
|---|---|
| Position at the entrance to the historic centre | Few reviews really describe the rooms |
| Spacious rooms with private bathroom and sitting area | One review says the quad room had only two beds |
| Breakfast and Tuscan food in the restaurant next door | Opinions on the food vary a lot |
| Friendly staff, dogs welcomed | One guest is not convinced by the car park |
One Tripadvisor guest reported that the quadruple room they booked had only two beds, a double and a single, and described the car park as a damp, half-flooded cellar with a door that does not close. It is a single opinion, but if you are travelling as four, ask for the exact bed set-up and how the car park works before you confirm.
Who it suits
I would choose it for anyone who wants to sleep in Pitigliano without taking the car every time, with dinner a few steps away. It seems suited to couples and to people travelling with a dog, since at least one guest says they were made welcome with theirs.
I would not recommend it for anyone looking for hotel-style services or with high expectations of the food, because opinions on the restaurant are too varied to promise a memorable dinner. If you are comparing options across Tuscany and beyond, you could also look at the Agriturismo Corvaia in Radicofani or the Agriturismo Il Montoto in Castiglione della Pescaia. If you widen the trip into Umbria, have a look at the Agriturismo La Vite E L'ulivo in Baschi.
What to do in Pitigliano and nearby
Pitigliano is a town built on tufa, with narrow alleys and houses packed close together, and the best way to see it is on foot. From La Magica Torre you are there in a moment, and that is the real reason to stay here.
Outside the town, the listing points to the Sorano thermal baths, the Parco degli Etruschi and Lake Bolsena as nearby day trips. For a longer outing, the bus stop for Sorano and Grosseto helps anyone who would rather not drive.
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