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    Borgo San Jacopo

    4.1 (48 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndItalian, Wine Bars, Gluten-Free
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    Updated 2 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups
    Dressy

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    Joey S.

    One of the most memorable dinners I've ever had. We sat on the terrace with a stunning view of the Ponte Vecchio, and enjoyed a 3 and a half hour tasting menu with wine pairing. From the moment we walked in, we received impeccable service, which continued until we left. The tasting menu was 5 courses, and that doesn't include all of the welcome dishes that proceeded the first course. There were also surprises in between courses too. Every dish was beautiful -- honestly some of the most beautiful food I've had the pleasure of being served, and the flavors and textures were just as memorable as the plating. Highly recommend from a wonderful and memorable meal in Florence.

    Baba para e cioccolato, Tonka bean cream, marinated pears in passion fruit sauce, spicy dark chocolate pudding.  2022 10 01. M1.
    Jeremy C.

    A beautiful, two-level restaurant overhanging the Arno River, about 150m from the Ponto Vecchio. I initially thought that all of us tourists were sequestered away on the second floor, because among the eight tables, I didn't hear a single word of Italian for almost three hours. Not true. It was just a slow night. I did enjoy the minimally decorated oxtail tortelli. The more traditionally embellished tuna belly with pumpkin millefeuille and pigeon breast / thigh / liver was also good. Unfortunately, I was underwhelmed by the dark chocolate pudding / tonka bean ice cream dessert. And the porcini / chanterelle / ricotta / black truffle soup, while flavorful, was not so much soup and more of a sautéed vegetables that could be enjoyed with a fork. But the service was pretty attentive, so I'll have to return on my next visit. 2022 20 01. M1.

    Wine pairings

    Very flavorful. Quality service and hospitality. We had exceptional food and wine pairings. The outside seating has a beautiful view of the Arno river. Would recommend.

    A P.

    The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, as you are greeted by a small library of books by the sitting area. Wine bottles decorate shelves facing the sitting area and then extend into a bar. Everyone was polite and friendly. The view of Ponte Vecchio was picturesque and dinner at sunset was absolutely romantic. Dinner was a delightful array of forward, cleverly curated, gastronomic delights. Simple and elegantly plated dishes, but each was more delightful the prior. Service was impeccable and wine pairing suggestions were on point. All in all, one of our most memorable dining experiences in Florence.

    Miriam W.

    On a whirlwind trip through Firenze and only have time for lunch? It ought to be at Borgo San Jacopo. Why? Allow me to count the ways. - A table on the balcony will afford you fantastic views of the Ponte Vecchio and River Arno. - A fantastic lunch at a ridiculously good value which will delight both your palate and the aesthete in you: this food looks as good as it tastes. - Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication: your plate will arrive with the freshest tomatoes, avocados, tuna, cheese. It'll be gorgeous but without pretense: no silly foams and squiggles here, just incredibly bright, fresh food. That's what you came to Italy to eat, isn't it? I dined with my most food-knowledgeable friend in Firenze -- this dude seriously knows his stuff -- and lunch here left me with no reason to ponder why he's such a big fan of Borgo San Jacopo. Certainly among the top meals I've had in Italy.

    Nicole S.

    The service was impeccable and the food was great! I did the Tuscany tasting. It is great if you want to capture the essence of where you are! I also did the wine pairing! Worth the Michelin Star!

    Lampredotto “it was 2016”

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    Excellent food, wonderful experience, service was so attentive and welcoming. I suggest the wine pairing, it was a night to remember

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    Love the service. Love the view. Love the "experience" tasting menu. It's expensive but worth the experience.

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    Outstanding food and service with incredible views of the River Arno. Highly recommend!

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    Simply beautiful. Today we had lunch on a table at the terrace. The view is a pleasure, so was the food.

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    Review Highlights - Borgo San Jacopo

    - A table on the balcony will afford you fantastic views of the Ponte Vecchio and River Arno.

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    Signorvino - Shop for wine and have it with your dinner.

    Signorvino

    3.4(72 reviews)
    0.1 kmPalazzo Pitti
    €€

    It's a perfect little spot to catch lunch outside or have a bottle of wine to people watch. There…read morewere only two tings that I didn't like; one of which I don't think the restaurant has much control over. That being said, the first thing was the service. It's rather slow. I don't know if it's slow to me because crazy Americans think everything should be faster than not. So I wish I could give half stars. They are super nice ..,it just took a while to get my order in. The second thing that I don't think they can control is the people who walk around trying to sell you something. They're a bit aggressive. With me looking like them, they beelined for me the two times we sat there near the entrance. So I suggest sitting inside away from that because they can't come in. There is this little cute table that we sat at that is on the edge of the inside but the window is a roll up window giving you access to the outside patio. That is where the can still get to you but can't come all the way in....except this one lady. She stepped all the way in....i was shocked. And got aggressive with me when I told her no thank you. The trick?...they told me "I'm beautiful" "like your natural hair..." and since they liked me, they said "I give to you..." and handed me two bracelets and a fan. I said no thank you and she kept shouting "excuse me...I give to you..." I set them on the table and she gave me the son story of being pregnant and since she give to me, I should give to her for the gift. I said no one final time and she snatched everything off the table and left...FINALLY. Ugh. So not sure if the restaurant can do more but they need to.

    A store that looks like its to sell wines, and it has lots of collection of wines. There are some…read morefood available. The food doesn't seem appealing tho... Overall, the experience was meh and didn't stay for food and grabbed a bottle of wine. The bottle was alright... I think going to Pam for wine would have done the job

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    Enoteca Pitti Gola e Cantina - Sunday cheers

    Enoteca Pitti Gola e Cantina

    4.7(84 reviews)
    0.3 kmPalazzo Pitti
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    Were able to snag an outside table walk in but certainly they fill up quickly and a reservation…read moreprobably would have been better. We grabbed a bottle of wine on a warmer June afternoon after a day of exploring, which was definitely refreshing. The location isn't much as it overlooks a pretty bare piazza. The service can be a bit on the slower side, especially when I walked in and tried to get the bill. But still if you're able to get a table it's a pretty quaint wine bar. It seemed like they had some flights/tastings, which would have been an interesting option.

    Title: Great wine selection, but disappointing service from our server Noemi…read moreWe visited Enoteca Pitti Gola because it was recommended by Wine Spectator, and the wine list truly is impressive -- an extensive and well-curated selection of Italian wines. We were two couples and went for some wine and light snacks. When we arrived, there wasn't a table available for four, so we had to sit separately. Once a table behind our friends became available, we asked to move so we could sit closer together, but our server, Noemi, wasn't very accommodating and seemed somewhat annoyed by the request. We mentioned that we wanted to share a few dishes and asked about portion sizes, but Noemi didn't explain things clearly and wasn't very friendly. She insisted the plates weren't meant for sharing, which turned out not to be true. The wine itself was excellent, and the snacks were good -- but the overall service from Noemi felt unfriendly and not very customer-oriented. I'd still recommend the place if you're interested in trying great Italian wines, but be aware that the service experience may not match the quality of the wine.

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    I 2 Fratellini - Ham and truffle cream

    I 2 Fratellini

    4.5(208 reviews)
    0.4 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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