Saw a sign for this little shop as we were taking pictures from the viewpoint. A small grotto with a range of beautiful crystalware sold within. Some really unusual and unique pieces especially the wonky glasses which would be a talking point at any party. Great quality and a helpful lady looking after the store (non-English speaking but we managed). Would love to have bought more, but getting it home would have been an issue. Recommended.

Scriverò in inglese anche se tutte le mie corrispondenze con Luciano erano in italiano. Questo e per le persone che vogliono comprare obietti di cristallo ma non possono capire italiano. My wife and I have visited Colle val d'Elsa several times. Luciano has a lovely shop high in the old city. We purchased several whiskey glasses several years ago in the shop. We made the mistake of putting them in the dishwasher and our last one chipped. I contacted Luciano through the website and he shipped six beautiful whiskey glasses to us from Colle to Charlevoix, Michigan. In addition to being pleased with the purchase, dealing with Luciano was delightful! I bicchieri sono bellissimi!

The whole sales process went perfectly. Luciano, the owner was extremely friendly and has always answered my mails immediately and very competently. The glasses were made especially for us with the design we wanted. And this for the normal price of this kind of wine glasses. The shipping was very fast. The packaging was excellent. The wine glasses arrived so intact. All were excellently made. They are beautiful. I can highly recommend 'Cristalleria Moleria la grotta del cristallo' to anyone who would like to buy special crystal glasses (but there are many other beautiful items made of crystal glass you could buy). Luciano, thank you very, very much for this great work. You did us a very big favor with the special wine glasses.

Definitely worth a visit!! On our holiday in Tuscany we visited the store and bought beautiful wine glasses. Later, when looking for champagne coupes, I remembered la Grotta and ordered via the website. Everything went super smooth, from the personal contact the owner gives you to the arrival at home, carefully packed and I love them! Grazie mille signore Bandinelli e spero di vedervi in Italia :)

Il titolare Luciano Bandinelli è un artista artigiano del vetro di altissima qualità. Gentilissimo, puntuale nella spedizione e nell'imballo.. Lavora con precisione capillare. I miei 15 bicchieri in cristallo soffiato rovinati sul calice e riparati, mi sono stati restituiti nella loro originale integrità e brillantezza, come nuovi. Fidarsi di un professionista come lo è Lui è a dir poco. Lodevole per umiltà e semplicità.

Loved them! This is a locally owned family store - there is a grandma, who’s husband learned glassblowing and the son, who first worked in IT and then decided to change and follow a more calm passion - and thank god he did! In a world of mass production, it feels so rewarding to hold a piece of work that you know who it came from, how it was made and the craftsman that went into it. It’s the kind of pieces you can leave in your family for legacy to your kids etc. I bought two beautiful whiskey glasses and two super cute wine glasses. They did an exceptional job wrapping them up for travel. Absolutely will be back! Thanks again.

Wonderful shop with hand-crafted glass and special gift items. Luciano goes above and beyond in his craftsmanship and customer service. I had a repair done on a leaded crystal glass and its better than new. Strongly recommend you send your business to Cristalleria la Grotta del Cristallo

A really cosy shop, where you can buy amazing glassware. We shook hands with the artist and also found something nice for a fair price. Just note that it was closed during the siesta.

(Translated by Google) Competence, professionalism and kindness are the main characteristics of this artisan company which, among other things, deals with the restoration of glass and crystal objects. My experience was more than positive, they repaired two broken crystal goblets at the stem and the result is above expectations. In particular, I would like to thank Mr. Luciano Bandinelli for the care with which he carried out the work and the courtesy shown. (Original) Competenza,  professionalità e gentilezza sono le principali caratteristiche di questa azienda artigiana che tra le altre cose si occupa del restauro di oggetti in vetro e cristallo. La mia esperienza è  stata più che positiva , mi hanno riparato due calici di cristallo spezzati allo stelo ed il risultato è  superiore alle aspettative. In particolare desidero ringraziare il signor Luciano Bandinelli per la cura con cui ha effettuato il lavoro e la cortesia dimostrata.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful shop where you can really breathe pure air of artistic craftsmanship! The works carried out on Cristallo are truly unique pieces of endless beauty. I highly recommend everyone to visit this artisan workshop in via del muro along N 20 in Colle di Val d’Elsa. For me it was a wonderful experience and I will certainly return to buy at this store. The kindness of the owner and his mother are rare pearls. Highly recommended !!!! (Original) Bellissimo negozio dove si respira veramente aria pura di artigianato artistico! I lavori eseguiti su Cristallo sono dei veri pezzi unici di una bellezza senza fine. Consiglio tutti vivamente di visitare questo laboratorio artigianale in via del muro lungo N 20 a Colle di Val d’Elsa. Per me è stata una esperienza bellissima e sicuramente tornerò ad acquistare presso questo punto vendita. La gentilezza del titolare e di sua madre sono perle rare. Consigliatissimo!!!!

(Translated by Google) I turned to this artisan workshop, identified thanks to the excellent reviews, to have the delicate leaf of an antique Murano glass chandelier repaired that was broken. Everything went well: impeccable service and a more than fair price. And the nice courtesy of Mr. Luciano to complete and make the difference. Hats off! (Original) Mi sono rivolto a questo laboratorio artigianale, individuato grazie alle ottime recensioni, per far riparare la delicata foglia di un antico lampadario in vetro di Murano che era spezzata. Tutto è andato per il meglio: servizio impeccabile e prezzo più che onesto. E la simpatica cortesia del Sig. Luciano a completare e fare la differenza. Tanto di cappello!