The story
Il Cedro sits in the small stone village of Moggiona, part of the Bibbiena municipality in the Casentino forest. The restaurant occupies a traditional stone building on via di Camaldoli, a quiet road that leads into the chestnut woods. Here, the pace is slow and the air is clean – a setting that feels distinctly Tuscan, far from the tourist crowds of Florence.
The interior is simple and unpretentious, with wooden tables, warm lighting, and a view of the surrounding hills. Meals are served in a single, welcoming room that encourages conversation and a sense of local hospitality.
The kitchen follows the rhythms of the Casentino countryside. The cuisine is Tuscan, rooted in the flavours of the nearby mountains and valleys. Dishes rely on fresh, seasonal produce, local cheeses, cured meats, and the region’s celebrated olive oil. Pasta is made by hand, and the menu changes with what the land offers.
While the restaurant does not publish a detailed menu online, the Michelin Bib Gourmand award – given for good-quality, reasonably priced cooking – signals that the food is both satisfying and genuine. It is the kind of place where a meal feels like a proper meal, not a performance.
Il Cedro earned its first Michelin Bib Gourmand in the 2026 guide. The award is reserved for restaurants that offer a full meal at a moderate price, with a focus on flavour and careful preparation. For a small village restaurant in the Apennines, this recognition speaks to the consistency and heart of the cooking.
Travellers who seek out real Tuscan cuisine – the kind that tastes of the land – will find a quiet, memorable stop at Il Cedro.
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