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Tempero

Via Benedetti 10/12, Cortona, Italy
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Ranked #22 of 69 restaurants in Cortona
Cuisines: Italian
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Groups, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Groups, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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80 reviews from our community

81% Recommend
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London, United Kingdom
Senior Contributor
36 reviews 36 reviews
16 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

Having already sampled La Bucaccia we were worried we wouldn't find food as good as that on our stay. We were wrong. Although not as fancy or as big a menu as La Bucaccia, Tempero has to be our second favorite restaurant in Coronta. On a wet day the warm and inviting restaurant and friendly staff made us feel very... More

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Cortona
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews 9 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013

Although the food was not too bad, the waiter decided to cut his fingernails in the restaurant. So we ate quickly and will never come back again.

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Maisons-Alfort, France
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2013

We go here since 2007 every year! Good food, good price, good place and fabulous welcome. Limonello is the best that we never drink. So you can't go to cortona and don't go to IL TEMPERO! Thank's to Mara and her team! See you next year, Delphine&André Maisons-Alfort France

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Orchard Park, New York
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 November 2012

My wife might say that I like any restaurant where the staff praise and pretend to understand my halting Italian. But, in fact, we both liked Tempero sufficiently to return for a second excellent meal. And as I write about this ristorante, I am surprised by how very much we enjoyed ourselves--it was an easy place to be. On both... More

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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 October 2012 via mobile

We had an off-season visit here, and even if service was kind, the food here is average... Or if I want to be honest it was terrible for that price. Both dishes we ordered were OVERsalted, nothing special, desserts were at least a few days old from the fridge with toppings from the supermarket. One would expect way more from... More

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17 reviews 17 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 October 2012

We ate here on a Monday night when many restaurants in Cortona are closed, though you'll find a few by wandering around the main street. Menu sounds great, but we were a bit underwhelmed with our pasta dishes, that frankly were mediocre at best when compared to their descriptions (especially in this area where the food Often exceeds expectations). What... More

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Cortona, Italy
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 August 2012

I have eaten here 3 times and it was wonderful! I live here and know where to go, and this is a good restaurant. The staff are friendly, the food is great, and the atmosphere is also nice. I would recommend this restaurant to anybody who is looking for a good restaurant in Cortona.

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Poznan, Poland
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 August 2012

The restaurant is located some distance away (not far although) from the crowded streets of Cortona and that makes it very nice place to have a supper. The "Different meats" and "Pasta with truffles" were very tasty. The spicy sauces were also very good. My wife says that "Gnocchi with pesto" was delicious. Kids enjoyed "Pasta with tomato sauce" from... More

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New Orleans, Louisiana
Top Contributor
62 reviews 62 reviews
16 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 46 cities Reviews in 46 cities
107 helpful votes 107 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 July 2012

We have now eaten here on three separate trips and this has become our go to restaurant in Cortona. Pretty, comfortable and convenient. The Brazilian proprietress, Mara, is very charming and keeps the atmosphere relaxed and fun (we share a mutual love of Istanbul). We have never had a bad dish here and plan to return again next year.

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Moscow, Russia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 June 2012

We wanted to eat meat and stopped there, coz v seen a lot of meat choices in menu. Meat was very good one, fresh and well made. Prices were reasonable too.

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