I give these guys a solid 5 stars. Now that I have moved back to this neighborhood, my morning…read morecoffee stop is without a doubt Piansa - which is a fairly new shop. I call it "coffee with the newsies". Always greeted with a smile from either a groovy pair of glasses or a couple friendly guys with newsboy caps. It's definitely hipster and the decor reminds me of a cosy brooklyn coffee shop. My kinda place. I have become a regular and I might add that the coffee is quite good as I take my espresso senza zucchero (without sugar) so I really experience the taste of every coffee i drink and this coffee is smooth! They also have a lovely selection of morning pastries. Yesterday I finally stopped with a friend for aperativo. Good move. We had some nice apero spritz and they brought us a charcuterie tray. We had some fun conversation with the newsies and were asked to sign their espresso machine. Christened as regulars!! Great way to start out our night. Of course I have already been back today for my morning coffee.

Really cute cafe just a little ways from the amazing bakery up the street. The baristas are well…read moremannered and snappy and the espresso very clean, creamy and light. My espresso was out in a minute after ordering, and I shot mine down with some Italians from the neighborhood. There isn't quite enough room at the bar to drink, but if you sit down you'll be charged a fee, so the cafe is best if you're looking for a quick espresso, unless you plan on staying there long term and sitting down to eat, read, relax. It was fairly quiet in the cafe, so it'd make for a good place to work or catch up with a friend.

4 and a half stars!…read more We came in for lunch as restaurant opened at 12.30. Place was full within 30 minutes. Small restaurant with excellent service. Tried the broad bean puree and Roman style artichoke side dish as starters. Both were delicious. For mains we had the lasagne Bolognese and tagliatelle Gessetto. Both were excellent. Hubby and I switched mid meal so we each had half of each pasta dish, neither of us could pick a favorite. The lasagne is cut into squares and baked so you have the best crunchy bits all round...what a great idea! I would be here weekly if I lived in the area! Come early or make a reservation to avoid waiting in line

Two weeks after eating at Gessetto (the restaurant, piazza San Martino 4/a)), I remember a quiet…read moreand comfortable place. I felt a little bit like home, so it was a very nice atmosphere :-) Food wise, we shared polenta with my friend. It was pretty good, with bacon on top, but way too much food! I was full after that. Then I had some escalope with white wine (that I didn't taste) with some potatoes and salad. It was good but not unforgettable. The waiter was lovely and it wasn't a touristy place so I definitely recommend if you want to have good food in a calm place.

So great! This place was located right next to our Airbnb so we hung out here while we waited for…read moreour host. The owner was so helpful! We ordered our food, he explained each dish to us, and gave us extra fruit in our sangrias haha. When we asked him what sights we should see if we're on a time constraint, he brought us a map and showed us exactly where we should go. He even helped me with my Italian aha. The food though was also amazing, bruschetta was to die for, especially the proscuitto, and the pesto! When it was time to go, he served us and some other travelers a lemoncello shot, and we all cheers-ed and took one together. Definitely will be back when I travel though Florence again! :)

Excellent place for coffee or a quick lunch. Had both and loved the food and coffee. The host is an…read moreamazingly friendly person. And speaks English. No charge for sitting and having a coffee. Highly recommend.

You name it... They had it and not only did they have it but they had the freshest around! It's a…read moremust visit!!

Fun marketplace where you could pick up anything from spices to fresh fish to lunch or dinner or…read morejust simply enjoy a cappuccino and pastry. There are plentiful vendors and a plethora of choices. The sounds and the smells fill the vibe. We are staying at an apt within a 1 min walk. We'll be back during our stay.

We had such a fun time at this cafe/wine bar in Florence! We stopped here in the evening for drinks…read morebefore dinner. There's a counter where you order when you first walk in, then seating on the right. The woman behind the counter was very friendly and brought snacks in with our drinks. We all ordered spritzes, Aperol and Hugo, which were delicious! When I went back for a second round, I had to order these amazing chocolate hazelnut cookies. Great place to stop for coffee, drinks, or desserts!

this place was right by our Airbnb, and was a wonderful part of our time in Florence. We grabbed…read morebreakfast every morning- croissants, both chocolate and Nutella and plain- every time they were amazing. We also had dinner there one night the flu the food was tasty and the price was reasonable. Best of all was the service we received from Carmela.

I brought my friends here thinking we were going to a rooftop bar. It wasn't quite that, but a…read moredecent spot to sit and have a drink. Since it is a library there were a lot of students studying.

This cafeteria worked perfectly for our schedule. We had a day trip to Florence from Siena. In the…read moremorning we visited the Uffizi Gallery and in the afternoon the Accademia Gallery Museum, so were planning to have lunch someplace near the Duomo. A friend whose daughter had studied at the university in Florence suggested this cafeteria. Outstanding location, nice outside seating with a view of the very close Duomo, solid value fare, and surprisingly friendly service. FOOD: 3.5. Excellent value. - Pasta Ragout. Very good. - Spaghetti with cherry tomatoes. Very good. We also had two espressos. AMBIANCE: 4.0. Inside and outside (covered) seating. Outside has view of Duomo. Pleasant. SERVICE: 4.0. Considerate and prompt. After ordering and paying, we sat at an outside table. Our order was then brought to us. NOTE: Google maps gave us walking directions that took us to opposite side of block from entrance, so we walked around block until we found the entrance. Upon entering the university grounds the cafeteria can be a challenge to find; we had to ask someone.