We LOVED Cafe Perseo located in the heart of Florence. Great for eating, enjoying a beverage, and people watching. Antonio and other on-the-ball waitstaff made our two visits to this cafe memorable. Such good people, food, and atmosphere. Go there!!! Also gelato inside is beyond delicious. read more

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Warning to customers: ask about prices and check your bill! They will add in a ridiculously high price without your knowledge and hope you don't catch or question. All we got were drinks (coffee) and pastry. What coffee or pastry would cost 12 euros?!? I went back to ask how much my items cost. None of them were 12 euros. Then I asked why did you charge me 12 euros?! They then tried to explain away that it was the "big" size. Even the big size should not cost that much! On top of that, the food is not even that good. My family and I were frequenting every morning but no more! We will take our business elsewhere where customers do not get scammed from the business. Sad that this Italian establishment does not respect tourists. Shame on you! read more

Great service and view of piazza but total price scam. No prices on menu. 172 euros for breakfast for 4.

Food was okay. Price different from final bill. You'll get overcharged if you're not careful.

There seems to be a gelato shop on every corner in Florence. This shop is located in the most touristy area of Florence and the prices reflect that. Aside from a bar they mainly have pastries and gelato. There is no seating inside, it's a place to "grab and go". I stopped here for some coffee gelato. But guess what? They were out. So I got two scoops in a cup of different flavors - stracciatella and tiramisu. The stracciatella barely had any chocolate chips at all and was served quite melted. The tiramisu had a fantastic flavor but was far too soft and runny. Even though it was a cool night, before I was halfway through the cup, the gelato was complete liquid. My takeaway is that this is not the best choice for gelato. read more

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Great location. Very friendly service.. However, you pay outrageous prices, particularly if you sit and order. Common in Italy to charge more if you sit down and order. That's not the issue. Also common to pay higher prices in place near tourist areas. I live in Italy so understand. However, we paid 37 euros for 2 iced cappuccinos, 1 Coke Zero, 1 liter Acqua minerale, 1 tramezzino tiny sandwich with mozzarella and tomatoes read more

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Service is just average. They are not overly friendly. And their prices seem to change depending on what day you go in there. One morning my husband went in there and paid €1.80 for a cappuccino. The next day I went in and paid €4.00 for the same cappuccino. The cappuccinos are only okay. No, we did not sit down so there was no seat charge. However, beware that their seating charge and prices are quite high. would not return. there are too many other good places all up and down the street and the surrounding area. Pretty sure they target tourists, so they don't really rely on repeat customers, and perhaps that's why they really don't care much about service, quality, and prices. read more

I was looking for spaghetti bolognese and it was not on the menu. The waiter showed me a dish and assured me it was piccolo pasta with bolognese. It was amazing! Great red wine and caprese salad as well! read more

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Great location a bit pricey compare to nearby bars and cafes but worth the views or the Piazza Della Signoria. We stopped by for a aperitivo after some shopping in the area. I really love an ice cold Aperol Spritz and this place had a very delicious one. How many could you possibly have ???? While in Italy that's all I ordered when I wanted an alcoholic drink. read more

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The food was absolutely amazing! best meal I've had in Italy so far. The service was amazing the owner waited on us. It was 100 degrees, they have fans with misters which really cool you off!! read more

The service was fast and friendly at this cute bar we happened to past by. I really enjoyed the pistachio and lemon gelato and would love to come back for the other flavors. read more

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Our first walk into Bar Perseo, the owners and staff (Roberto) made our initial visit VERY warm and inviting! The selection of pastries was WOW!, Italian Coffee's and restaurant food was excellent. Each day we spent in Florence up to our last day was absolutely our goto place to sit, relax, eat and enjoy the views of the Piazza della Signoria while people watching. Roberto was very engaging not only with us but as we observed with every guest he was taking care off, the staff was of the same pleasant attitude. For my wife and I, it made our vacation all the more pleasant after miles of exploring and sightseeing! There are others writing low reviews because of the prices, well, location - location - location. Yes, there are other establishments around the corner anyone can enjoy and its all good. Gratitude to Bar Perseo for an absolutely wonderful and memorable experience in Florence!! We will see you again on our 2.0 Florence vacation!! W&G read more

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Amazing little place on the square. Perfect spot for a quick breakfast and cappuccino.

Excellent!! The most amazing staff. Yes expensive but so worth. The lemon crème with almonds is one of best desserts I've ever had.

Nice location, relatively expensive. Tiramisu is quite special one but with great flavor. Time for coffee review. Temperature good, foam almost perfect, size good. Beans medium fresh. Smoky taste, brewing is good, quite spiky and not very round. Quite intense. Cappuccino 5.5€ read more

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We showed up on Christmas and this place has the best service. We ordered multiple americanos with omelettes and also several croissants. All in bits and pieces of orders. Our waiter never once mind that and every time happily went back and got us what we were looking for. And add to that, omelette with Americano was just superb! Really awesome location, food and service. read more

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The food was solid the pasta was cooked to perfection but it had a bit to much of oil. The ambiance was great facing the town. The service was very fast and good. read more

Gelato Review Said this before, but when we were in Italy we had gelato every day (twice a day). We had gelato in Milan, Venice, Florence, Rome, Sorrento & Capri island. They are a corner store located at the Piazza della Signoria. It's a beautiful location with plenty of things to look at while you sip your drink or try one of their Italian desserts. I have to say... even though it was a bit pricey BAR Perseo had reallly good gelato. I tried 3 of their flavors (pistachio, hazelnut chocolate and a chocolate cookie flavor) and was in heaven! Dense, rich, creamy, flavorful... great quality. After returning to the USA, I have not had anything that can compare to theirs. Photos posted as well... :) 7/100 Reviews for 2014 read more

We have stopped in for breakfast here twice before going to Ufizzi. It is a great location. We sat outside and watched people go by. I had a cafe latte, it was decent. The pasteries here are divine! Best pistachio pasteries in Florence! The prices are a bit on the high side. We would come back for breakfast another time! read more

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Not sure what all the hate is about, but I'm a fan of booze and custom coffees! All I could think of was Julia Roberts trying to order her espresso in Eat, Pray, Love. During the morning, this coffee shop is piping hot with tourists and locals--but more locals than you'd think. On a corner of the Piazza Della Signora, it's a traditional Italian cafe where you order at the counter and sip/eat at said counter whilst making new friends. Tip 1: Hot chocolate in Italy isn't Swiss Miss. It means melting a chocolate bar, adding a smattering of milk and topping off with heavy cream. If you can't sip syrup, I'd suggest getting something else. Tip 2: get an Irish coffee. I'm not a fan, but the near freezing temperatures forced me to give this body-warmer a try. I swear this was one of the tastiest concoctions I've ever sipped! It was also fun seeing the barista expertly prepare our drinks. Tip 3: If you sit outside, you'll see lots if horse-drawn carriages near the patio. Ask to pet the horses. It was such an otherworldly, magical experience to have horses so tame that they lean into you when you pet them. Tip 4: Their desserts are enormous and worth the price. I order strawberries and cream and they brought out a goblet with at least 2 trays or sliced strawberries and a heaping mound of real whipped cream the size of a baseball. His gelato trio could have fed a Roman legion - no, seriously, 3 baseball-sized scoops with an assortment of cookies and hot fudge do not make happy jeans. read more

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We ate really well the food was good. However, other reviewers were right. My husband got a double americano and it was €7 the S. Pellegrino 92cl water we got was €5 and the Tea I got was €6.50. The food was tasty but for the prices it's a pass for me. Honestly just skip this place. Walk a couple blocks and you will find much better prices. read more

We bought triple flavor gelato on busicuits It was really big and really tasty sitting on the ground of city hall, enjoying the moment. read more

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Downright rude staff and they overcharge you for everything. Taking advantage of tourists gets you nowhere if your looking at this review MANAGEMENT. 6.50 euro for a cappucino that costs 1.50 when sitting inside is ridiculous. We had 2 coffee and 2 slices of bruschetta ended up with a 22 euro while sitting down against 9 euros if you just pick up. They should inform before hand of the different prices rather than handing you a big fat bill. read more

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I don't know if it's because I'm from NY or what, but the pizza in Florence is just underwhelming. The worst I've had was at Perseo. It's rubbery, visibly oily, and made me feel like I was eating Pizza Hut. If you want to eat here, get the grilled chicken with the side salad or the gnocchi. Avoid the pizza! read more

Worst restaurant experience we had in Florence. Overpriced. Aggressive up selling of food we didn't want because we sat at a table the rude wait staff wanted to save for the nonexistent "lunch rush." Save your money and go around the corner to the Fratelli's for sandwiches instead. read more

Well renowned restaurant sited on the corner of the Piazza Signoria. Great for drinks and/or a meal. Good service, really tasty food and comfy surrounding to watch the world go by. Very friendly service by attentive staff. Well worth a visit but, remember, closed on Mondays. read more

This rating is strictly based on the desert/gelato. We didn't sit down nor eat the other food they have. There really isn't much to say, but if you're in the area it's definitely worth to stop in and grab some gelato. The Bar Perseo is a nice "retro-Italy" theme'd cafe with loads of gelato and desert options. I ended up going with their creamed vanilla and pound cake gelato, which tasted amazing. read more

Great location! Near Uffizi Museum. And they serve breakfast! Eggs and bacon, even. Good way to start a day, particularly here where the day is going to involve a lot of walking. The breakfast is well done. Worth the stop. read more

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My wife and I stopped here for a bite to eat at lunchtime while wandering Florence. The waiter was good about helping to find dishes that were gluten free. The food was okay, and the service was okay. You can't beat the scenery, either (and an awesome marching band went by as we were eating). On the down side, we were approached multiple times while sitting at the cafe outdoors by people begging for money, all very aggressive. I understand that's part of reality as a tourist in Florence, but I really didn't expect it while sitting at lunch. So, I wouldn't go back here again, though that's not really the restaurant's fault exactly. read more

WARNING - I have felt ill for HOURS after eating the food here, which frankly was the worst I've ever had in Italy and was way over priced. My company agreed - DO NOT EAT HERE!! Adding photos to clarify that this is the restaurant on the corner and in the square. read more

DO NOT GO HERE. The woman behind the counter obviously took advantage of me as a tourist. I asked in Italian for just a little gelato in a cone, and she asked me to choose my cone. After the first scoop, I said that was enough. She continued scooping about a pint size amount onto the cone I chose, against my wishes. Over my insistence to stop scooping, she said it was because of the type of cone I chose. Since she already scooped the gelato onto the cone, they wouldn't change my order and charged me 6 euros rather than the 2.50 euro cone I had wanted. To top it all off, the pistachio flavored gelato tasted terrible with a powdered texture. Go to Gelateria Edoardo instead, just 5mins away. read more

This review is based only on the gelato. Huge scoops. Fairly priced. The lemon was absolutely amazing! Sweet and tart and refreshing. It was the perfect afternoon pick-me-up! read more

Il Bar Perseo è un locale veramente di gran classe degno del suo nome, le signore presenti alla cassa sono state veramente molto gentili,anche i camerieri sono efficenti e veloci consigliandoci anche un'ottimo primo di pesce. Dopo un'abbondante primo piatto siamo passati direttamente al dessert, ci hanno portato un'ottimo tiramisu dal sapore gradevole e servito alla giusta temperatura. Il locale a mio parere merita il massimo del punteggio... read more

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Absolute tourist trap advertising breakfast! Omlette plate does not have the price advertised. ($15!!!!) and the cappuccino's are $5.50 when you sit and they aren't even that good. Go elsewhere are there are MANY other opportunities a stones throw away in the square. read more

Hard skip. They are looking to take advantage of tourists by not listing the prices of only some items. Half a bottle of grocery store wine was 30 effing euro. At the store I would be about 1.50 so I can imagine a markup of maybe 7.50-10 euro but 30?? It was over the price of the rest of the meal combined. Really made me sick when it came to the bill and ruined the experience. It was obviously a scam, a shame for Florence. read more

Hands down the worst place I went to in Florence. We ordered our food and were told to go outside where it would be brought to us. What we were not told is that we would be charged almost 3 times as much for the privilege of eating their mediocre garbage outside. This resulted in paying over 30 euro for gas station food -- we ate masterpiece meals in Florence for less. When we pointed this out to our waiter he just shrugged, pretty much confirming it was our fault for being dumb enough to eat in this hole. Avoid this place like the plague. Dishonest parasites like bar perseo do a disservice to Florence. read more

The pappardelle was devil out and the pictures don't do it justice amazing and service was on point

Worst service ever. They didn't even listen to what I ordered. I ordered an iced/blended cappuccino and they brought me a cold coffee without milk. The waiter was rude enough to say that this is what they have, then left. read more

I don't really like gelato but there's was great!! We had the pineapple and mango and it was awesome. read more

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Vibrant outdoor cafe right on the square. Stopped here for a drink while we waited for our hotel room to be ready.