Lamole

What Lamole does

Ristoro di Lamole is a privately held traditional Tuscan fine-dining restaurant operating since 1993 in the small hamlet of Lamole, on the hills above Greve in Chianti in the Firenze–Toscana region of Italy. The restaurant is co-founded and owned by Paolo and Filippo, with Paolo's daughter Marta joining as a partner in 2019; it operates seasonally from March to November serving lunch and dinner across indoor, terrace ("TERRAZZA"), and garden seating. Core offerings include an à la carte menu of traditional Tuscan dishes (antipasti, primi, secondi including Bistecca alla Fiorentina) prepared by Chef Ettore De Benedetto using locally sourced ("km 0") ingredients, supported by an extensive wine cellar curated over 30 years with over 500 Italian labels and guided by Sommelier Samuele and co-founder Filippo (himself a wine producer in Radda in Chianti). The restaurant also generates ancillary revenue through an e-commerce storefront (shop.ristorodilamole.it) selling wines and local products, and operates an in-house art gallery featuring resident artist Boris Stampfli, whose works have been exhibited at the venue for 20 years. The business runs on a direct-to-consumer model — phone, WhatsApp, and walk-in bookings — with no disclosed technology platform, app, or proprietary digital infrastructure; the Lamole area was declared "Patrimonio Storico d'Italia" (Historical Heritage of Italy) in 2018.

Name

Lamole

Legal name

Ristoro di Lamole

Website

https://ristorodilamole.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ristoro di Lamole is a family-owned traditional Tuscan fine-dining restaurant in Greve in Chianti, founded in 1993, serving seasonal à la carte cuisine and a 500-label Italian wine cellar to tourists and locals, with a supplementary online wine shop.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fine Dining Restaurant

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Retail-Eating Places (5812)

akta.pro primary industry

Fine Dining Restaurants (THAFACAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Special Occasion & Destination Restaurants (THAFACAK)

Keywords

• Tuscan fine dining
• Italian wine selection
• Traditional Tuscan cuisine
• Chianti Classico wines
• Restaurant dining services

Headquarters

HQ city

Greve in Chianti

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Restaurant Dining: The restaurant generates revenue through dining services, offering à la carte menus including antipasti, primi piatti, secondi piatti, and an extensive wine cellar with over 500 labels. Open from March to November for lunch (12:00-15:00) and dinner (19:00-22:00).
2. Online Shop: The restaurant operates an online store (shop.ristorodilamole.it) selling wine and other products.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ristoro di Lamole operates a traditional Tuscan fine dining restaurant in the hamlet of Lamole, Greve in Chianti, serving à la carte menus of antipasti, primi piatti, secondi piatti and an extensive wine cellar with over 500 Italian labels, open March to November for lunch and dinner. The restaurant also runs an online shop (shop.ristorodilamole.it) selling wine and local food products, and features an in-house art gallery displaying works by resident artist Boris Stampfli.

Product overview

Ristoro di Lamole operates as a traditional Italian restaurant with ancillary e-commerce and cultural offerings. The core business is the restaurant service in Lamole, Greve in Chianti, featuring traditional Tuscan cuisine prepared by Chef Ettore De Benedetto, with a philosophy centered on passion for hospitality, local ingredients at km 0, and an extensive wine cellar curated over 30 years. Supporting the restaurant are an online store (Negozio Online) for wine and food products, and an art gallery showcasing works by resident artist Boris Stampfli. The company also features a curated wine list (Carta dei Vini) with over 500 Italian wine labels as part of its dining experience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ristoro di Lamole Restaurant (Dining Service) Fine dining restaurant located on the hills of Chianti Classico in Greve in Chianti, Tuscany, offering traditional Tuscan cuisine with local km 0 ingredients and panoramic views of the territory. Includes antipasti, primi piatti, secondi piatti, terrace and garden dining, and a 20-year resident art program. Open March to November for lunch (12:00-15:00) and dinner (19:00-22:00).
• Online Shop (Negozio Online) Own e-commerce platform selling wine and food products from the Lamole territory and Chianti region directly to consumers, accessible at shop.ristorodilamole.it.

Quantifiable outcome

• Operated successfully for over 30 years since 1993
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

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AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Macelleria Casa CeccatellicoreOthersTrusted local butcher supplying the restaurant for over 25 years, providing high-quality local meats including beef for the famous Bistecca alla Fiorentina. The relationship is characterized by long-term reliability and quality assurance for premium meat selections.
• Lamole Wine ProducerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPaolo and Filippo have accompanied local Lamole wine producers over the years, telling their stories and helping establish Lamole as one of the most important areas of Chianti Classico. The restaurant features wines from all farms in the Lamole area and promotes their territorial wines recognizable in the glass.
• Sommelier SamuelecoreOthersThe restaurant's sommelier who helps customers navigate the extensive wine list of over 500 labels across all Italian regions, providing expert wine guidance and pairing recommendations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Osteria Francescana: A globally renowned fine dining restaurant in Modena led by chef Massimo Bottura. Comparable as a destination Italian fine dining restaurant where cuisine, regional storytelling, and wine converge — though operating at a far higher Michelin tier and price point than Lamole.

Regional players

• La Bottega del 30: A traditional Tuscan restaurant in the Chianti area offering local cuisine and Chianti wine. Comparable as a destination Chianti dining establishment serving wine-tourist clientele, though without the scale of Lamole's 500-label cellar.
• Cibrèo Ristorante: A well-known Tuscan restaurant in Florence focused on traditional Florentine cuisine. Comparable as a regional Tuscan fine dining operator rooted in territorial ingredients and tradition, though serving an urban Florence customer base rather than a remote destination.
• Borgo San Jacopo: A fine dining restaurant at the Hotel Lungarno in Florence with views of the Arno and Ponte Vecchio. Comparable as a view-driven, high-end Tuscan dining experience pairing local cuisine with a curated wine list — though located in an urban hotel rather than a rural hamlet.

Direct peers

• Antinori nel Chianti Classico: The Antinori family's winery and restaurant in Bargino, Tuscany, combining Chianti Classico wine with a contemporary dining concept. Comparable as a Chianti destination blending wine storytelling, architecture, and food.
• Badia a Coltibuono: A historic Chianti wine estate in Gaiole in Chianti offering Tuscan cuisine and wine experiences. Comparable to Lamole as a wine-and-food destination rooted in traditional Chianti Classico terroir and producer-led hospitality.
• Castello di Ama: A Chianti Classico wine estate in Gaiole in Chianti with an on-site restaurant and hospitality program. It is directly comparable as a destination combining Chianti Classico wine production, hospitality, and dining in a heritage Tuscan setting.
• Enoteca Pinchiorri: A 3-Michelin-star fine dining restaurant in Florence, Tuscany, offering curated Italian cuisine with an extraordinary wine cellar. It is a comparable high-end destination restaurant in the same Tuscan region, serving oenophile tourists with a strong sommelier-led program.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ristorodilamole
• Instagraminstagram.com/ristorodilamole
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lamole

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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