What do you do on a rainy day in Cortona? Spend the day at Bar 500! We actually did spend the entire day with the delightful Emma at Bar 500 twice. We were having such a good time, we just couldn't leave! The food and...More

It was Halloween day on the street today and this bar was so visited from a lots of kids for candy and jokes the Emma and his husband Rob do, yes was most visited bar for are reason , the atmosphere and good vibration.

Back from 6 weeks travel and Bar 500 is one of our treasured memories. Emma and Rob remembered us after 10 years! It was just as we remembered and anticipated. A warm friendly welcome,laughter, excellent food and perfect position for relaxing and people watching. Thank...More

My first day in Cortona, I was looking for a place to eat dinner... I walked up to Bar 500 ad there where menus on the table... music playing, and a warmth exuded from the Bar. I looked at the menu and was feeling a...More

Lovely little cafe where you can eat inside or outside. Food is good, wine is good and Emma makes the experience special. She's attentive and so, so nice. We went back a second time just to see her again. Love supporting a really small business..just...More

A lunch here is always spot on - plenty to choose from and the service is friendly and efficient. Seating both inside and outside - depending on your mood.

So wanted to go there as Trip Advisor said it had the best bruschetta in Cortona. It was overpriced, too large in proportion size, and so hard that I couldn’t cut it with the serrated knife they gave you. When asked if I wanted garlic,...More

I still remember this lovely restaurant even years after we were there (May, 2009). The best food, ambience, owner, service, everything! Loved it!

Thank you to the amazing owner Emma! Your Hospitality and food were both truly outstanding. Your unique menues your openness and passion is a gem! You truly are one of the best attractions in Cortona.

Great place for lunch, small menu but good quality menu. Would recommend any of the pasta dishes, the salads and the panini. Service not rushed but as you were seated outside ample opportunity for people watching. Would recommend for a pitstop for lunch