Okay, so we're driving through the fairly non-touristy and workaday town of Poggibonsi, Italy in…read moresearch of lunch (we were considering pizza al taglio as our best and most likely option) when what should we come upon but the "1950 American Diner," on Thanksgiving Day no less. We took it as a sign and decided we had to stop. The inside is surreal. U.S. flags, state license plates, hubcaps, neon everywhere, Marilyn Monroe in the foyer. Typical old-style diner seats, even a pinball machine in the corner. This place makes an Elvis shake (yah, with peanut butter and banana) and was serving up a special Thanksgiving meal today - we decided to go for burgers and shakes instead and were not disappointed. My middle boy had the 1950 DOC burger; I got the Juicy Lucy (purportedly a well known recipe from Minnesota - you learn something new everyday)... Definitely worth a stop if you happen to be wandering the outskirts of Poggibonsi and have been subsisting on pizza and gelato for a week or two...

If you're looking for a late brunch, this is a good place to go. However, I've had much better…read morebrunch in the U.S many times! The food came fast and big portioned but the quality was okay. My egg scramble was made with different ingredients than what I requested. The hashbrown tasted really weird too. Not sure what they put in it and how they made it. Also my friend's order which stated 2 eggs on thr menu came with just one egg. I don't think the waitress was very attentive. Overall it was okay for a late breakfast.

The Diner is just that: an American diner. If you're an abroad student desperately craving some…read morepancakes or eggs benedict, then this may be your place. However, I would advise going elsewhere. The service is decent and the prices are good, but the food is sub-par.

My wife is a cocktail and wine person. I'd much rather have a beer any day of the week. So when we…read morewent to Florence, I checked out all the notable beer places on google and Alibi was the first one we went to (it's closest to the train station.) Well, they really set my expectations high for the rest of my list. Between us, we had about six different types of beer, each more delicious than the last. And we ordered food as well - her burrito was fine, if unexciting, but my cheeseburger with an egg on it was honestly the best burger I've had in a long time. The Italian cheese on it was phenomenal. We had to go back before we left cause it was just so good. The bartenders were friendly and helpful, and the bar itself was kinda cool and industrial, but you're going here for the beer and the food. You won't be disappointed.

I ordered a hamburger for my husband and a salad he loved it. It was a pick up order and I sat at…read morethe bar and had a drink while waiting for it. Staff was very nice even though they did not speak English very well but they were able to understand what I wanted.

Ordered two burgers, cheesecake, and a large fries to go. They gave no plates, no utensil to eat…read morethe cheesecake, and both burgers were pink! Terrible! Cheesecake was super small, in a condiment cup, and no utensils to eat it. Shame on them!

Amazing burgers and fries. I got the bacon cheeseburger and the meat was seasoned incredibly well…read more They cook your burger to your liking. The fries are a different ball game. I wish I knew the secret to how they cut them. They are perfect: not too thin, not too thick, and seasoned to perfection. I also got the red velvet cupcake because I was excited to see it on the menu. Moist and just ok. If I lived here, I would definitely be a regular for the burgers and fries though! They also have free wifi and burritos.we took our food to go, but have a few couches on the inside and some patio seating if you prefer to dine in.

10/10 -- The BEST Truffle Burger in Italy (Maybe the U.S. Too)…read moreMy wife and I did not expect to find a gourmet burger in Florence that beats major spots back home in California -- but this place did exactly that. The truffle burger? Hands down the best we've had in Italy, and honestly better than most in the U.S. The spicy garlic fries were insane -- crispy, bold, and addictive. If you're tired of pasta and pizza, this is the place you need. Service was 10/10, food was 10/10, and Alex delivered an amazing American-style experience right in Florence. Absolutely worth it. A must-try.

Great mistake. Another restaurant we wanted to go to was closed so saw this place. We were craving…read moresomething other than pizza and pasta. A great hamburger and garlic spicy fries. Highly recommend

This place is so cute and definitely American influenced. It's about a ten minute walk away from…read morethe leaning tower of Pisa. There's plenty of indoor and outdoor seating here. Also, a huge selection of baked goods, drinks, and breakfast. We were craving for an American style breakfast and this place definitely satisfied that! We ordered an ice coffee latte, chai latte, breakfast bagel, scrambled eggs and pancakes with fruit. The chai latte was just right in sweetness and had a strong tea flavor. The breakfast bagel included a sunny side egg, bacon, and avocado - which my boyfriend really enjoyed. The pancakes came with mixed berries and banana. Everything here was delicious and does not feel heavy on the stomach. And the portion sizes are just enough to fill you up.

Cortado was really good. It is a bit reminiscent of an LA cafe maybe in silver lake or something…read more There is matcha as well which is nice but not alternative milks really or maybe I didn't see. The chia seed bowl was pretty good but not the most special but if you're looking for healthy then it's a good option. Lots of young people as well it's pretty popular on the weekends!

This wasn't a dinner. It was an EXPERIENCE…read more In the most serendipitous way, we managed to snag a table at Osteria da Pasquale during one of their wine-pairing events, and it turned into one of the most memorable nights of our trip. When I called to make a reservation, I spoke directly with Pasquale, the owner, who kindly explained that they weren't taking regular reservations that evening because they were hosting a wine pairing with a fixed menu. It wasn't exactly what I had in mind or expected, but we decided to go for it... and holy moly, am I glad we did. We've done plenty of fixed-menu wine pairings before, and honestly, the success rate is about 50%, so we went in a bit skeptical. This, however, was truly one of a kind. Incredible food, even better wine, and, best of all, an unforgettable ambiance fueled by Pasquale himself and the incredible group of guests who happened to be there that night. Pasquale is wildly passionate about good food and great wine, and watching him in his element was a joy in itself. We tasted local wines ranging from wonderfully affordable bottles to others costing hundreds of euros, and every pour came with a story, a laugh, or a spark of excitement. And when I say wine pairing, I don't mean the kind where you get two polite drops and that's it The wine flowed freely, just as fast as the laughter from everyone lucky enough to attend. The energy was chaotic in the best possible way. As two tourists, it felt like we had stumbled into a friend's dinner party. At one point, it genuinely seemed like everyone already knew each other and somehow, by the end of the night, so did we. We loved every second of it. All of this to say: if you ever see an event or wine pairing at this restaurant in the beautiful city of Lucca, don't hesitate to book it. Thank you, Pasquale, for an unforgettable experience.

Best meal of our trip! Well run restaurant with great staff and fantastic food. The house wine…read morewas with the owner's label and great. And the owner welcomed us and poured it himself. You might get an outside table if you go early otherwise make a reservation a few days ahead. The mushroom ravioli in cream sauce was delightful and complemented with my wife's medallion of veal. Wonderful little place!

One of the finest meals we've enjoyed anywhere in the world. The ambience, service, and menu are…read moreexceptional. The food is creatively and perfectly prepared and presented.

Let's get the best part out of the way: eating on a sloping backstreet overlooking the rooftops of…read moreSiena is an ideal setting that could vindicate most any food. Regrettably the setting had a lot of heavy lifting to do to balance out the sad salad I had. The beets were altogether undercooked and not even the respectable feta could lend enough flavor to the bland ingredients. A college cafeteria salad bar could offer a similar meal, but still, it's hard to argue with the atmosphere.

We wanted to check out this place cuz my bro read a few non Yelp reviews. So we did. We were…read moregreeted by a really friendly and helpful biertender, Mateo. He went out of his way to help us with selecting and sampling different brews. He even compt us French fries. There were over 20 Birre on the wall and about 10 taps. I ordered a stout, excellent. We did not eat there, so I can't rate the food, only the fries.

We got here about 7pm on a Monday night. We were the only people that sat at the bar and one other…read moretable was occupied. They have a nice beer selection so for us that was the draw. There is a nascent craft beer thing going on here in Italy reminiscent to what NJ went through maybe 15 years ago. Probably because there were few patrons here early on a Monday night we got a chance to speak at length with Mateo our beertender; a very nice guy. He was more than happy to let us sample several beers and even brought us an order of fries we didn't order. With 10 taps pouring mostly local "birre" and twenty something bottles of craft beer, if you are into the beer thing, I would definitely stop in.