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    Acqua al 2

    3.9 (269 reviews)
    ModerateTuscan, Wine Bars
    Open 7:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Risotto
    Enxhi B.

    Group of 4 coming here after all the hype about this restaurant. Unfortunately it didn't really live up to our expectations. It was ok but nothing quite impressive. It was busy but the food and service was just alright. The risotto was average. The filet mignon was interesting. The appetizers and contorni were all ok. Probably wouldn't return.

    Exterior
    Claire M.

    SO GOOD! the inside of this place is so cute. There are decorated plates hanging all over the walls. I got the spinach and pine nut pasta which tbh wasn't my fav but i tried my friends gnocchi and it was AMAZING. Also their blueberry steak is a must try. This place was recommended by many different people and I can see why! It's pretty small so definitely make a reservation.

    pasta sampler (gnocchi with mushroom)
    Michelle L.

    our best eat in florence and the bestttttttt espresso martini's i have ever had even though i couldn't sleep later that night lmao. the entire menu is in italian so we had zero clue what to order but our server recommended the 5 pasta sampler & 3 steak sampler. i can't believe how affordable & what great value this all was. i've been hating on squash but this squash pasta was actually my fav of all the pastas and sooo flavorful. they are known for their blueberry steak here - definitely my fav of the steak samples for how unique it was but the balsamic glaze steak was all delicious. everything was SO GOOD HIGHLY RECOMMEND

    Rigatoni with eggplant.
    Ernesto A.

    Our daughter took us here for dinner. We had two Hugo spritzers that were the best ones we had in Florence. For dinner we ordered the pasta sampler, which is 5 different pasta courses to share based on the chef sends out. We had cheese ravioli with balsamic, pasta in vodka sauce, gnocchi in Gorgonzola sauce, rigatoni with eggplant, then finished with shells with a vegan ragu. Pasta was all cooked perfectly and super tasty. I am not a fan of gnocchi but my wife and daughter loved it. My favorite was the rigatoni with the eggplant. Was also surprised with how good the vegan ragu was. Staff were great and asked without prompting about food allergies to make sure it was not an issue.

    Avinaba C.

    5 stars hands down! This place is fantastic! Was visiting from out of town and came here based off of tik tok. I'm usually very skeptical of tik tok reviews but they got it right. The staff were great and our waitress was very friendly and helpful. Our menu was in Italian so it was difficult to read but she translated everything for us and gave great suggestions. We started with their cocktails and we got their ugo and limoncello spritz. Both were strong but light and tasty. They then brought their bruschetta bread with their special spread and tomatoes. It was not too filling which is perfect for an appetizer and the spread was delicious. We also got their steak samplers where we got to try their blueberry steak, their steak covered in balsamic reduction and their steak on focaccia bread. They are known for their blueberry steak and trust me, it did not disappoint! The steak was so fresh and juicy and the blueberry sauce was amazing. It was slightly sweet and balanced out the savoriness of the steak. The steak covered in the balsamic reduction was great as well! It wasn't too acidic and wasn't overpowering the steak. I've had balsamic reduction sauce before where it completely over powered the flavor of the steak but they were able to perfectly complement it. The steak on their focaccia bread was great as well! The steak was cooked perfectly however there was a lot of rosemary on top of it which I wasn't a huge fan of. We ended with their tiramisu which was the best tiramisu I've had in a while. I'm not usually a big tiramisu guy because I don't like coffee but this one was great! It wasn't super heavy or sweet, rather it was airy, fluffy, and hit the spot. Overall would highly recommend this spot!

    chicken with mushrooms
    Katie W.

    food was merely okay. the service was good. they do have gluten free options and are very knowledgeable about it!

    1 dish out of 5 for the pasta sampler
    Isabel E.

    I loved the ambiance of this restaurant. It was very intimate and warm. Different sections of the restaurant had a different vibe. The service was okay. In many restaurants in Europe you will be waiting for awhile at times, but here they will come up and get your order soon after sitting, which is not necessarily good here since the menu is a little harder than others to understand. Make sure you connect to wifi to translate and call ahead to make a reservation because you will not get in for dinner if you didn't. The food was great, especially the blueberry steak, mushroom ravioli, and the macaroni. We also loved their espresso martinis.

    Tarrah T.

    What a sweet experience this was! I've had this Italy trip planned for nearly six months, and a friend told me I absolutely had to try Acqua al 2, that it was her favorite steak she's had in her life (and she lived all over Europe for 20+ years!). We started off with the chef's "appetizer" sampler, which was five little plates of whatever the chef wanted to give us in the way of pasta dishes. Every single one of them was delightful, but I especially loved the pesto one at the beginning. After we had all of those, we split a main entree of the steak with the blueberry sauce (what they're known for) and potatoes. Our server was incredibly kind, and we even chatted with the chef/owner? for a bit. He helped us scope out a jewelry place in town and even gave his friend, the owner, a call. Both he and our server were over the top in their hospitality. Loved our time there!

    Pasta sampler
    Molly F.

    Multiple recommendations to come to this restaurant while in Florence and it did not disappoint! I would recommend to anyone visiting this city. Started with the prosciutto and burrata and pasta sampler. Some of the best pasta I've had here in Italy. The blueberry steak also came highly recommended and that was absolutely delicious as well. Must end the meal with the dessert sampler. Such a great meal and Sara, our server, was knowledgeable and super helpful when ordering!

    Carmela G.

    Amazing food i recommend the steak sampler! The blueberry steak is a show stopper! Service was okay the waitress was a bit impatient but all was excellent

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    La Boite - Phoebe

    La Boite

    4.9(94 reviews)
    0.9 kmSanta Maria Novella

    Really cool little spot with excellent food, drinks and decent beer selection. They had a nice…read moreItalian craft IPA on draft which made me happy. There is seating inside for maybe a dozen people but we chose to sit at one of the 3 small tables outside to enjoy the nice weather. Draft beer was $6 euro and the mixed drinks varied from $8-12 euro. We met Alycia who is one of the owners. She was very pleasant and friendly. We stopped for a drink and stayed for 3 hours. We also stopped for a 2nd happy hour on our last day in Florence. Worth checking out if you happen to be in town and want a quieter spot. We loved it.

    This small wine bar was by far one of my favorite places we visited while we were visiting…read moreFlorence. The owner and staff were fantastic, very knowledgeable and provided great recommendations. The wine bar itself is a small quaint little place. Probably seats about 12 to 15 people total and has plenty of windows so you can see passersby and people watch. The cheeseboard? Get the cheeseboard. They do a fantastic job of pairing everything together to really bring so many flavors to your tastebuds. Their house wine is phenomenal and they take great pride in finding the grapes/different varietals to make it come to life. They have a both a red and a white house wine option. The second time we went - and yes, we went more than once in the four days we were there - we enjoyed one of the sandwiches and it was absolutely amazing. The bread, I can't even explain, the bread it's so flavorful and so good and so light. That paired with the delicious meats and cheeses were 100% worth it. I definitely recommend this location to anybody who is visiting Florence regularly or for their first time.

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    La Boite - Inside

    Inside

    La Boite - House wine and complimentary peanuts. They're tasty.

    House wine and complimentary peanuts. They're tasty.

    La Boite - Big platter with house wine

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    Big platter with house wine

    Antica Bottega

    Antica Bottega

    4.5(17 reviews)
    0.2 kmDuomo

    Let me tell ya, I was super mad when my group decided to come here instead of a different aperitivo…read moreplace. The outside signs are all about the wine tasting and that was something I was not interested in. None of my group was actually into that either but they didn't want to wait to sit at the place we meant to go and this place had availability at that moment. We sat at the large wine barrel table at the front door because there were 4 of us and I felt a way since I was told to make sure not to block other guests. Then why put us here? I'm getting even more mad. Thankfully, I was completely wrong. Once we sat and one of the lovely sisters came to speak with us, I knew this was going to be a good time. They both were so gracious and knowledgeable, but also friendly and super funny. We didn't get the wine tasting but I heard them giving the people behind us one and I actually think I would have enjoyed it as well. The cocktails we did get were strong and delicious. With hosts like these, I'd come back here all the time.

    We were excited for some wine tasting during our first trip to Florence. We were seated inside with…read moreour party of 4. The staff were all super friendly and knowledgeable. We learned lots about each type of wine. The meat and cheese plate was delicious, and there was even extra appetizers we were able to grab as buffet style. Great overall experience!

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    Antica Bottega - Basket in church for the love letters

    Basket in church for the love letters

    Antica Bottega - Quiet sweet spot in the alley of the beaten path

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    Quiet sweet spot in the alley of the beaten path

    La Cantinetta Osteria con Cucina

    La Cantinetta Osteria con Cucina

    4.5(108 reviews)
    0.5 kmDuomo
    €€

    November 7, 2024 7:30PM…read more The Osteria was really close to the duomo and the ambiance looked so cozy from the outside. We decided to stop in for some seafood items and white wine. This is the place where I ordered my first vermentino of my life and have forever changed since. I thought I was just a sauvignon blanc girlie but I think I love vermentino more. I didn't get a chance to take a photo of the mussels we ordered but both the mussels and the spaghetti alle vongole (Spaghetti with Clams) were so tasty. Met some new friends from England while were were here that's from similar area as my partner's ancestors... The service was amazing, the restrooms were clean. Definitely a nice pitstop before moving on to sightseeing near the Duomo for the evening. Really love their seafood dishes that we tried. I thought they were very reasonably priced but maybe it's because I'm from a landlocked state. :)

    We decided to stop at this restaurant on a whim. Wow! We were blown away by the food and service…read more We started with the bruschetta, which was served with fresh tomatoes, olives and arugula. It was delicious and so light! We also ordered wine. We got the Rosso di Montalcino 2024 and it was definitely one of the best glasses of wine I ever had. The steak we had was also amazing. It was tender and so flavorful. The potatoes were also fantastic! At the end of the meal, we had Vin Santo (dessert wine that you dip biscotti in). Very delicious, but very strong. Lastly, the server (maybe manager or owner) brought us out complimentary limoncello. It was also delicious. We definitely had to walk (or try to walk) it off after all that! I can't say enough about the food and service. We went to another steak place a few days before at Trattoria Dalloste. It was a couple of doors away from this place. The service and food didn't even compare to this place. We spent a lot more money for rubbery and fatty steak. They also tried to overcharge us. So, do yourself a favor and try La Cantinetta Osteria con Cucina. You won't be disappointed! If we ever go back to Firenze, we would go back to this restaurant in a heartbeat.

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    La Cantinetta Osteria con Cucina - Dining room

    Dining room

    La Cantinetta Osteria con Cucina
    La Cantinetta Osteria con Cucina

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    I 2 Fratellini - Ham and truffle cream

    I 2 Fratellini

    4.5(208 reviews)
    0.3 kmDuomo

    November 9, 2024 2:30PM…read more It does appear they have two stalls on the same street that you can order from. One side seemed to have more alcohol on display and the side I was on was more sandwich focused, but I'm pretty sure you can order the same things from both windows. Initially I was going to get the 21 - Fresh Sausage and Eggplant because I'm an eggplant lover... the lady at the counter was kind enough to let me know that the fresh sausage is actually rare, uncooked sausage and gave me a small piece to try. I was getting ready to get on a train that day and didn't want something that might not sit well with me, so I moved on to number 27 spicy salami and cream cheese. My partner got the number 1, ham, cream cheese and rocket salad. Both are very good sized and oh so delicious. The line moved quickly, so many options for decision paralysis. This is the place for schiacciate Florentine as recommended from friends who used to live here. Definitely would recommend to study up their menu before coming so it's easier to pick what you want. This is more of a stall and you grab and go, we stood around the sidewalk and inhaled our sandwiches. Watch out for the pigeons getting ready to take your crumbs too, you can see them on the ledge of the building getting ready to attack. A must visit for Florence.

    Owner is racist, as he took away my seat and chair while I was eating and gave it to a European…read morecouple. I am an Asian female. ***updated 2025 post- I showed the owner and pointed at my boyfriend who was in line multiple times that we were purchasing food. *** updated 2023 post - Apparently my post was blocked because the owner of the store tried to cover my true experience. Racist owner randomly took my table and chair while I was eating on it to give to a Caucasian European couple. l'm an Asian female by the way. I showed him that my boyfriend was waiting in line to purchase food and constantly assured him we were using them and that we were buying food. He still took my table and chair and said I'll give you another one- to which it down graded to eating off 3 short chairs. I told the European couple that it wasn't fair that the server took our table to give to them and they just smiled and dismissed me. Racism at its finest. Their sandwich is not good. Actually the sandwich shop across the street I' Grone De Ghiotti is way better with service and sandwich taste. Sadly I don't think this post will change the attitude of the owner.

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    I 2 Fratellini - The line, goes fast and with the wait

    The line, goes fast and with the wait

    I 2 Fratellini - Owner is racist, as he took away my seat and chair while I was eating and gave it to a European couple.

    Owner is racist, as he took away my seat and chair while I was eating and gave it to a European couple.

    I 2 Fratellini - Salami with Cream Cheese

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    Salami with Cream Cheese

    Acqua al 2 - tuscan - Updated May 2026

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