Originally Posted by
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Interesting. I found Francescana rather boring. In fact, we VASTLY preferred both Piazza Duomo (the next day), and Le Calandre (about a week or so later). Granted, PD was in the height of truffle season, so that's not quite fair

I went to Osteria Francescana and Le Calandre in the same week. Two different experiences and I quite liked both of them. Of the two, Le Calandre felt a little more intimate and personal, but the food and experience was very good at both.
Based on your feedback, I will have to check out Piazza Duomo the next time I'm in the area though.