The Verdict
Cum Quibus occupies a stone townhouse on Via San Martino, inside San Gimignano's walled centre. Chef Alberto Sparacino — who cooked at Arnolfo with Gaetano Trovato and at Daniel Boulud in New York — runs the kitchen with patron Lorenzo Di Paolantonio out front, in a room of barely a dozen covers and a small internal courtyard.
The current carte opens with the kitchen's emblem, Mezzovo (a velvety egg yolk, Pienza pecorino foam and fresh truffle, €24), and runs through homemade pappardelle with Tuscan wild boar and the dessert "Tiramisù, Properly Done." The tasting menu is €70, with an optional wine pairing at €50, and is served identically for the whole table; à la carte mains sit around €26–29 (current menu).
Cum Quibus earned its first Michelin star in 2017 and built San Gimignano's strongest fine-dining reputation. Within the same Make Eat Nice group, the current Michelin star (2025) is now held by sister restaurant LINFA, while Cum Quibus continues as the group's Tuscan-tradition room.
Why It Works for a Proposal
A tiny medieval room, candlelight, a courtyard for warmer nights and a tasting menu paced for a long evening make Cum Quibus one of Tuscany's most intimate tables. Book ahead and mention the occasion; the small kitchen tailors the menu and the pacing to the table.
Who It's Not For
Not for big groups or spontaneous walk-ins — the room is tiny, the tasting menu is served to the whole table, and a credit-card guarantee is sometimes required, so reserve well ahead. Skip it if you need fully vegan cooking, which the kitchen says it cannot accommodate, or if you only want a quick, casual bite.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cum Quibus have a Michelin star?
Cum Quibus earned its first Michelin star in 2017 and built its name as San Gimignano's leading fine-dining table. Within the same Make Eat Nice group, the current Michelin star (2025) is now held by sister restaurant LINFA, while Cum Quibus continues as the group's Tuscan-tradition room.
How much is the tasting menu at Cum Quibus?
The tasting menu is €70 per person, with an optional wine pairing at €50, and is served identically for the whole table (the selection can be customised). À la carte main courses run roughly €26–29, pastas around €21–25, and the signature Mezzovo is €24.
What is the signature dish at Cum Quibus?
The emblem of the kitchen is Mezzovo — a velvety egg yolk with Pienza pecorino foam and shavings of fresh truffle. Other mainstays include homemade pappardelle with Tuscan wild boar and bay-leaf oil, and the dessert "Tiramisù, Properly Done."
Where is Cum Quibus and when is it open?
Cum Quibus is at Via San Martino 17 inside San Gimignano's walled historic centre, in a 13th-century townhouse with a small courtyard. It serves lunch and dinner Thursday to Monday and is closed Tuesday and Wednesday; the centre is a limited-traffic zone, so park outside the walls.
Also in San Gimignano
See the full San Gimignano guide, the group's starred sister room LINFA, and more Tuscany in Florence and Siena. For occasion picks, browse Proposal and First Date.