Honestly. It was just ok. We were super stoked to eat here and so thrilled we got a last minute ressie..but quite honestly- it was just ok. The steak was actually overdone- and we asked for rare. Strange right? The pici special pasta was mushy- flavor was good- but texture? Notsomuch. We went as part of our honeymoon and they did not even congratulate us...again strange!! Needless to say- next time we are in Florence, we will not return and most likely not recommend. read more

Excellent. Just excellent. If you want to have a tasty meal with great wine selection and a fantastic steak, you must go here. It's not easy to find and we had made reservation on a Tuesday night (thankfully we did given it was full). The steak is fantastic, gnocchi was out of control and the fresh ricotta cheesecake...need I say more. Just brilliant! read more

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I have to be honest, I think we were spoiled from our amazing dinner the night before but this wasn't up to par in terms of size of food dishes and quality. The decor is fun and is covered with posters of different countries. We were seated quickly but were surprised to note that there was no balsamic vinegar for the bread which wasn't all that great. We ordered an appetiser of baked ham on bread Which was good, wild boar pasta, and spinach for it mains with a bottle of Chianti. The app was good as well as the pasta but it wasn't very filling. We had dessert one of which was chocolate tort and the other being meringue with vanilla ice cream. They were good. Our waiter Federico Scheidecker was a great host but I did feel rushed which was equally not a good feeling to have. I wouldn't go back- too expensive and not all that tasty. read more

Had the BEST steak of our LIVES at Buca Lapi! Our AirBnB host booked a dinner for us on our first night in Florence, and she assured us that it would be great Florentine steak. I didn't realize just HOW good the steak would be!! We were greeted warmly by the staff once we came down the stairs, and they sat us immediately once I let them know that we had a reservation. Our server was wonderful and recommended a fabulous Chianti Classico that went so well with our dinner. We started with brushetta with fresh tomatoes which was abounding in tomatoes and flavor - seriously, how are the tomatoes in Italy so stinking good?? We shared a pasta plate, and I appreciated that the pasta was served on two plates. The pasta was also seriously one of the BEST pastas we had in Italy. It was just a simple tomato sauce and big ribbons of fresh pasta... but MMmmm. I still think of that pasta. I was regretting ordering it to share, when our steak for two made it to the table. HOLY COW IT WAS HUGE. My husband let me have the piece with the bone, and I was wordless for the next 20 minutes as I DEVOURED my steak. It was cooked perfectly - I prefer my steaks rare, so it was perfect! Giant pieces of sea salt, some AMAZING olive oil... oh my god. Seriously the best steak I've ever had. By the time the steak came, my husband wasn't all that hungry and left most of his steak. We took it home to go and had it for breakfast several days later (I insisted on saving it and bringing it on the train to Rome with us). Thinly sliced, cold... still the best steak we've ever had in our lives. One of the best meals we had in Italy, no doubt the best meal we had in Florence! read more

Had the Florentine steak for one and was underwhelmed. Steak had a lot of fat and was told that the steak for one is different from the steak for two and does not have the loin portion (NY) which I like. Cost was 45 euros. Would not have ordered this dish had I known so. Waiter was nice and tried to appease us with a complimentary desert. With so many options on Florence maybe try somewhere else? read more

Buca Lapi - Tuscan Near Me - Florence, FI

Delicious bistecca Florentine. It's a tradition to go here every time I'm in Florence. It's a hidden gem in the basement. Friendly knowledgeable staff. Grazie read more

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We had great service and food was incredible. Be ready for rare. We split 2 steaks between 3 of us and it was plenty. We figured we should have Florentine steak in Florence. read more

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This restaurant has one of the best steaks I have ever had in my life. The low ceiling and underground dining sets the mood for a true Italian authentic meal. The steak was cooked to perfection (medium-rare) just how I like it and the spinach was good too. The service was very helpful and nice, as we got to try there flourless, butterless, and sugarless, chocolate cake for free; because the dessert chef was wanting to try out his new recipe. Btw way it was great. Must go here if you ever visit florence read more

Buca Lapi - Florentine bistecca with spinach. Amazing - Tuscan Near Me - Florence, FI

A gorgeous space. From the open kitchen to the low slung undulating ceiling, you get it all. The most massive bistecca alla fiorentina I have ever encountered. Sumptuous. A truly lovely and convivial atmosphere. read more

Best Florentine steak in Florence!!! Ate with local friends, their first visit, they raved about the steak in fact it was an orgasmic event for them!!! Hearing my friends moan and groan in Italian about the steak was pretty damn cool! BTW we had the same steak at another restaurant, is was terrible! read more

This was the second Florentine steak I tried while in Florence and this one was the best by far. Very tender and great flavor. Awesome staff and owner as well. read more

We asked at our hotel where was the best place to get a Steak Florentine (a must have in Florence) and they recommended 2 places and this is the one we decided to go for. This is a little back alley cellar restaurant. As you walk in you can see in to the kitchens to your right and see the massive hunks of meat, it's not exactly vegetarian friendly. Seating and atmosphere were good, can't really comment on the menu as we didn't pay it much attention, we knew what we were here for, the Steak Florentine, which is about a pound and an half of steak done on the rare side. Not my normal way I prefer my meat well done, but when in Rome. The Steak was great and I must admit to having been total sated by it, no meat urges for a few days. If you are in Florence and are of the carnivore persuasion then this is worth a visit. read more

The food here were AMAZING! The best steak I've ever had in awhile. At first, my friend and I weren't going to do the steak, but everyone said their favorite for it so we gave it a shot. They have two options; a steak for one or for two. We decided to get the steak for one because we ordered other things as well, but the steak didn't disappoint at all. The steak was HUGE! My friend and I couldn't even finish it, but it was definitely worth it. Make a reservation for this place though because it gets pack and if there's no seating then you have to come back another time, but plan in advance because they get book days in advance. The waiters were nice, they helped us choose which wine would go great with our steak and super friendly. But the steak is WORTH every penny. Definitely recommend this place if you're in Florence. read more

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Honestly, the worst experience I have ever had in Italy. Just left there 5 minutes ago and it is a night I can never get back. The owner was extremely rude and the food was so ridiculously overpriced for what it was, I'm upset I stayed at all. Beans to start, two pasta dishes and bottle of wine came to 110. Stay away if you're a true eater. I'm sure this place was once good but there is so much better to be had in Florence, such as Osteria Toscanella. Truly upsetting. Also- this is my first negative yelp- it was that bad. I Worked in restaurants for 10+ years and never felt that way. read more

Loved the traditional feel of this Tuscan restaurant. Also probably best steak I have ever had in my entire life. Very impressed! read more

Buca Lapi - Steak for one, Casserole Duck, and fried Zuchinni! Mouth still watering. - Tuscan Near Me - Florence, FI

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Went to Buca Lapi by recommendation by a friend and the San Firenze Hotel guest services. We were told the Steak Florentine is a must! The Hotel San Firenze said it was good but is not the most elegant place that serves this regional specialty. However, the experience I had was spectacular and the team work of the kitchen was incredible. The steak was cooked perfectly! A huge Porterhouse! We also paired with Tuscan Beans with drizzle of olive oil and a side of house special veg. Lasagna. To go with it a Super Tuscan red wine! I was especially impressed when the table next to us, a party of twelve, ordered many bottles of wine, many side dishes, and All Steak Florentine! I watched the chef portion and cook all the steaks perfectly! Not one was over cooked or under cooked! However, the other table in front of us had a couple order the steak, some side dish, no wine and obviously no palate! The gentleman ate almost all of his steak, but the woman ate a small end portion and left the rest. The couple got up, said nothing to the waiter or owner, paid at the counter and left! Did not speak to the waiter at all? I found it very strange. Anyway, I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for authentic Steak Florentine and does not care if the place is elegant or "fancy"! It is just old world fine dinning with table side carving of the steak and service! No rush to eat here or push you out, just relax and enjoy! read more

The florentine steak is MASSIVE. We got the 2-person portion and it was so big. The "rarest" I go on my steak is medium-rare so it was a little intimidating eating this super rare, thick cut of bone-in steak. But the flavor was amazing with bites of rock salt. We had a salad to split as well that was simple and perfect. I loved our waiter. Such a friendly guy... and hooked us up with some after-dinner wine and almond biscuits. We ended up spending over $200 USD for the steak, salad, side of spinach, a bottle of chianti and dessert. Thinking the one-person portion would have been enough! read more

Yes, this place is packed with American tourists. And yes, this place is pricey. But, even without the local audience, the food is very good. The service was great. We showed up without a reservation right we they just opened for dinner around 7. They were able to accommodate us. Although, I would definitely recommend having a dinner reservation because it seemed like we were very lucky that night. The waiter was really great at describing the dishes we had questions about. In the end, we had veal meatballs, a florentine steak, and tripe. For the steak, the waiter let us order "up to medium" but medium in their standards is medium rare in the US. Not recommended for people who don't eat steak that rare. The steak was flavorful, with a nice crisp on the outside. Which kind of reminds me of being on par with Peter Lugar in NY without all the butter on plate. The tripe was tender and the favors were amazing. The restaurant has an open kitchen and it's definitely a plus if you get seated in front of the kitchen area. You can watch the chefs hand cut the steaks and put it on the grill. Go early before 8 pm even with a reservation. The restaurant is less crowded and the service will be a lot better. read more

Loved the florentine steak here! They put flakes of salt on top and the steak is cooked just right at medium. The roasted potatoes and fried zucchini also made great sides to go along with the steak. read more

bottom line: they have the meats we ordered the porterhouse for two and it was absolutely delicious. the service was impeccable and they were very friendly and hospitable. the restaurant itself was hard to find initially as it was on the side of the building, but it is a great space with a very open kitchen that can be seen from almost any seat in the house. read more

We celebrated our 5th anniversary here. Supposedly this is the oldest continuously running restaurant in Florence. It did not disappoint. Service was friendly and caring. Especially after I asked our server to suggest some of her personal favorites. The wine and pasta were excellent. read more

Highly recommended for Florentine steak so we went on our very first night and it did not disappoint. You need to make reservations as it is packed! We had the gnocchi for the first course, fluffy and light and delicious! Then the steak --- good for two and they carve it tableside --- and the bone goes to the lucky person. Seasoned and cooked perfectly. They do not ask you how you want it prepared but its served to a perfect medium. For dessert, we had the chocolate torte which was a nice ending to a great dinner. They had a good selection for wines and we had a good chianti perfect with the steak. Our server was also very friendly and attentive. read more

Amazing steaks, amazing pasta, amazing ambiance a perfect dinner spot in the heart of Florence. Worth every penny.

What a great meal. This restaurant was recommended by friends and it didn't disappoint. From the minute we set foot in the restaurant, the staff was gracious and friendly. Hubby had the steak for one and it could have fed two easily. It was fabulous. I had a pasta dish off the menu, as I asked if the meat sauce was heavy and the waitress immediately offered a lighter veal sauce that is not on the menu. It was delicious. Everything about the experience was first class. Reserve ahead of time or you will not get a table. read more

People go for the steaks which are large potions, but the pastas and desserts are good too.

Expensive but the food was fantastic. No need to order a full meal for everyone. We shared among four a massive bistecca florentine and wild boar with polenta...both super delicious. Wine chianti of course was good. Decor and atmosphere comfortable but maybe touristy read more

My boyfriend and I went here to end our stay in Florence with a traditional Florentine steak. The semi-formal atmosphere of the space appropriately matches the vibe of an evening geared towards a nice steak. We started with bruschetta, ordered the steak for two people (don't even TRY to tell them how you want it cooked; this is their region's dish, they'll prepare it as it should be done), and ordered sautéed spinach and potatoes as sides. With a reasonably-priced bottle of Peppoli wine, the bill was on the more expensive side, but well worth it for the portion and quality of the food. Our waitress very sweetly insisted we end our meal with something sweet, and brought us a piece of their flourless chocolate cake. It was the perfect ending to a flawless meal, and one that I would very much recommend to anyone who enjoys a good (rare-medium rare) steak! read more

Two different group of friends recommended this restaurant to me in Florence. The night started with amazing ambiance, with a reservation, I sat down right away facing the open kitchen. The maitre'd is the spirit of this restaurant. He is involved in every table and in every meal. My meal started with a spinach and cheese pasta served to perfection. My next course was the Florence steak (porterhouse). The steak came out cooked to perfection! The taste was out of this world!!! I ate the entire steak 10-12 oz when I can usually only eat 6 oz. I had my steak with this amazing Tuscan red wine "Collazi." All the sides are amazing, I ordered the spinach. My meal was complete with this decadent chocolate cake. It was the perfect ending to an amazing meal. You can not go wrong here. The steak is better than any steak I have had in NY including Peter Lugers. Grazie Buca Lapi! This is a must try!!!! read more

been coming here for years and years.........went with a group the other night.....prices up even tho a friend gets a discount and, food, (for the second time in a row) marginal...too bad read more

BEST bistecca fiorentina you can have! I had an amazing night there with my dad, my friend and her mom. The host is FANTASTIC. The meat is unbelievable. The home made pasta is divine. And this evening was just perfect. Go go go. This is a unique experience in a great location. read more

I will preface this by saying that we are fans of fine dining and are steakhouse connoisseurs as my husband works at a fine dining steakhouse. Everything began splendidly with appetizers and first course of pasta. We had a reservation which was necessary as the restaurant was completely booked in a Tuesday. We ordered the Florentine steak for two. Rare is recommended which we selected as that is our preferred option. When the steak arrived it was carved at the table. My husband who works in a steak house noticed that the filet portion (which is considered the best cut of meat by all culinary standards) had already been removed from the steak. When he pointed this out to me I could clearly see where it had been hacked off the cut of beef after it had been cooked. I did not want to jump to conclusions so I waited to watch steaks arrive at other tables and witnessed the filet being carved and presented to the tables. When we inquired of our server she would not discuss the carving with us and said the owner would come over. The owner did come to speak with us. He was condescending and confrontational and said that if we wanted the filet we should have asked. Keep in mind this is a $100 steak that is a T-bone described as including the entire cut. He proceeded to bring us an entire slab of cow. This did nothing to prove his point as we are aware of the anatomy and when a cut of meat shows up at my table with a portion hacked from the bone I know something is wrong. I hate to think the worst so as I finish my wine and make myself aware of the experience of the locals at the table next to us. I witnessed an entire steak presented to the table and the filet cut and offered to the lady of the table. When our waitress returned I inquired as to why my steak did not resemble hers. She did not make eye contact and said I would need to speak to the owner. The owner returned and said he would take the steak off our bill. This was by no means what I intended. I just wanted someone to agree that I was not provided with the product I purchased. My suggestion is to remain cognizant when ordering to ensure you have the best experience. All we had was delicious I just wish we would have been provided with what we purchased. read more