More of an upscale dinner, our taxi driver recommended and we made reservations. The food was excellent, the gnocchi may be the best gnocchi on the planet. The filet was cooked perfectly. Our waiter was great and attentive. The owner made her rounds to check on all diners The restaurant itself had a cool ambiance and a lot bigger than I thought from outside read more

Best lasagna ever! And the T bone steak and house wine are pretty good. The staff are so friendly. Will definitely visit again. 好吃，一定会再来～ read more

Buca Mario - Lasagna - Tuscan Near Me - Florence, FI

Best steak I've ever had. Hope you like your steak rare because that's how they cook it. But it melts in your mouth.

I bookmarked this place before coming to Florence and it just so happened that one of the locals also recommended this place. We didn't make reservations and arrived upon opening hours and they accommodated us quickly. Vibe: White tablecloths, dressed up waiters with a maitre d. Dress accordingly, however, it's mostly tourists dining here so you can get away with casual attire. Service: I don't know if our waiter had something against us at first- but it seemed like he was not happy to be working that night. Though he did lighten up (a tiny bit) towards the end of the meal, but we already had our reservations about him. Drinks: We ordered a bottle of red to accompany the steak. When in Florence, it's hard to choose a bad bottle of red. Food: -The bread was meh. I don't particularly like hard bread. -Entree: The truffle pasta was to dieeee for. They do not skimp out of the tarfuto. Florentine steak- apparently you "can't go to Florence" without trying this dish and I'm so glad we ordered this. The steak could be shared between two people. It's thaaaat big and even though I'm not a big steak fan- I do have to say that it was very flavorful. We had it medium rare and I think if it wasn't for proper social etiquette, my husband would've gnawed on the bone. Dessert: Their desserts are home made and I had to get the tiramisu because it's one of my (many) favorite desserts. YUM- It was well balanced- no complaints here. Verdict: Aside from the subpar service, I'd recommend this place especially if you want a good Tuscan meal. There's a reason why it's on the Michelin guide list. read more

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Buca Mario was one of my husband and I's favorites during our time in Florence. The atmosphere is very cool as the restaurant is underground basically so the ceiling is low and the doorways are lower. Service was a little slow to start but once they got going it was too notch, we absolutely loved our server - I wish I knew his name! We each ordered dirty martinis which were hard to come by in Italy as most people weren't sure what we meant by "dirty". Our server absolutely crushed it by bringing us a side of olive juice to pour in as we wanted - it was a dream! We got the prosciutto with balsamic app and it was great. My husband got the truffle pasta and it was good but was missing something we couldn't quite put our finger on. I got the wild boar pasta and it was out of this world delicious, so flavorful with thick chunks of meat. We ended with the tiramisu and it was truly unreal - a must get!! Overall we had a really great experience, would be 5 stars if my husbands dish was better but would definitely come back if we ever make it back to Florence. Editing to add that you need a reservation here! Book well in advance. read more

Beautiful scenic views and the food was delicious! The waiter was very attentive. Very good with children and brought strawberries and whipped cream that wasn't on the menu. read more

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Restorante Buca Mario is really on of the more in and better restaurants of Florence. Hence, it's not the place to just casually stop by because you most likely won't get in. Also, if you are a tourist, your best in order to assure a good table is to have your hotel make your reservations for you. It's a little dressier and more formal than most of the area restaurants. You'll be greeted at the door, ushered to you to your seat and served by properly attired white shirt and vested servers who are professional and helpful in every way. And though it has a good number of tourists, there is nothing about Buca Mario that spells out "tourist trap" in its atmosphere. Indeed, the place exudes with a certain warmth and charm. Their menu is really vast and everything done true Italian and as such, truly delicious. Though there is room for disagreement on this point, I've found foods in Florence more meat oriented than seafood oriented, and though Buca Mario does a great grilled whole fish, it's with their meats that they excel, particularly with their cut of the short loin Tagliata di bistecca con rucola e funghi porcini freschi, read more

Buca Mario - Tuscan Near Me - Florence, FI

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Great service. Food was really good but doesn't live up to the hype I hate to say. Was here a decade ago and it killed!! That's why we came back. I get the whole thing about t-bone being med rare to rare and we asked if my daughter (21) could have it medium. Hers was rare to raw. We sent it back and it took forever and came back cold and not cooked at all. Didn't want to press the issue. We ordered individual T-bones in order to have it cooked to our liking. Mine which I ordered Med rare was raw. I ate it. It was like steak sushi/cubed carpaccio . Decent. The mashed potatoes with summer truffles was completely tasteless!! Lots of truffles for sure but zero flavor-zero. What a huge let down. Wife got the osso bucco which was good. Other Daughter got pasta Ragu which she said was bland. Nice wine selection and desserts were really good. The espresso martini was good too. Sad to say I wouldn't come back . Again, service was great read more

TL;DR: I love this place, I will always think of this place whenever I'm visiting Firenze. If not for the steak, at least for the amazing hospitality and flexibility. ----- La bistecca fiorentina e' il migliore del mondo! Abbiamo un esperienza brava quando visitiamo. Grazie mille per brava e costante ospitalità. Sono una dei tuoi più grandi ammiratori!!! ----- A place like Buca Mario hardly needs any more reviews--especially when 99% of the hotels all over Florence and travel guides recommend this restaurant for its great vibe and superior service, not to mention the mouthwatering meats. But in any case, here's my take: I've been here three times, three separate occasions. Once in 2014 while I was studying abroad and celebrating a friend's birthday. Another time while my mother came to visit, and lastly, I was here in May 2018. The first two occasions I ordered the fried zucchini flowers as appetizers, which were deliciously crispy and perfectly battered. The third time, I ordered a simple salad to attempt to balance out the three pounds of meat I was about to inhale. I recommend the florentine steak for 2 if you're a party of three, because it's really more for three if no one in your party is an exceptional meat eater. A Florentine Steak, by the way, is a T-Bone steak. Just a warning in case someone is wary of rare meat: the steak was very rare when it arrived. I'm more of a medium-rare gal myself, but the quality of the meat makes it irresistible to argue with them on how they should cook this T-Bone. There's a unique buttery flavor to the steak, and they season it very simply with just olive oil, salt and pepper right before plating it. There's no A1 steak sauce here, so please don't embarrass yourself and ask for any! (And God forbid, KETCHUP!) If you ask for a wine recommendation, I think you should at least help them guide you by selecting either White or Red (they won't judge if you have white with your steak), and letting them know if you'd like a dry wine, or more fruity/sweet wine. Even the second-cheapest bottle of red was delicious and amazingly smooth (around 45 Euro). I'm not a huge red wine drinker, but I could really see why people go head over heels when pairing meat and wine together! I also recommend you look up some typical Itailan phrases to better connect with your waiter! I had a bit of dusty Italian phrases still rattling around my head and used them to my full advantage, especially because I wanted to take some Foodie Go-Pro-esque video shots of the ginormous steak and I didn't want to seem too annoying. (Just look at the table behind us! Their faces were identical to our own) A simply "Grazie mille", or "...per favore" will stretch further than you'd think. Also, please don't try to fight any urge to resist getting dessert when they wheel the cart towards you. Just go for it! You've gotten this far in your gastronomic journey, why not go for the whole nine yards?! (My recommendation is the strawberry cake with the whipped cream, though they have a slightly rotating dessert menu, I believe.) PS. At the end of your meal, you will receive either a box of biscotti or an apron! The females in my party all received an apron, and I asked if my brother could receive a box of biscuits (he hadn't received anything), to which the host quickly and very gladly helped accommodate. Yay! read more

Buca Mario - Screenshot from my video--this is for two people! - Tuscan Near Me - Florence, FI

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One of our favorite places to dine in Florence. Great service, wonderful menu and wine list and the food is always well prepared and delicious. read more

We had a fantastic meal at Buca Mario. The service was perfect and very accommodating. We had two pasta dishes and shared the steak which was more than enough for the two of us. Everything was so delicious. Would highly recommend. read more

Found this on TripAdvisor and don't really understand all of the hype. We started with the caprese salad. The tomatoes didn't have much flavor and wasn't too impressed with the mozzarella either. The lasagna was decent; it was meaty and cheesy, but at 15 euros, was expecting something much better. We also tried the spaghetti Pomodoro which was also pretty bland. We drenched the spaghetti in parmesan cheese to make it more palatable. After having much more flavorful and al dente pastas at places like Dal Moro's, was a little disappointed by the pasta here, especially considering this was double the price. Maybe we ordered wrong? Many groups were ordering the Florentine Steak, so might be worth it to give it a shot to try their specialty, but there are so many cheaper and more delicious options in Florence. read more

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Yup. House wine on point. carpaccio and zucchini salad great. Wild boar tagliatelle and truffle pasta tasted amazing. The tripe was good. The tiramisu was out of this world. Had too much steak, but the steak looked very good. read more

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TL;DR - go here now. Out of this world delicious. It took me 11 years to return to Italy, and this place was the only restaurant I frequented both trips, with over a decade in between. I have a tale for you, fellow Yelpers. It is an 11 year tale, full of Italian dreams, and it begins and ends at this lovely restaurant. 11 years ago an 18 year old me took her first trip abroad, to Italy. We ate at Buca Mario during our time in Firenze, and it was the best food I had ever eaten. Combined with the service, it was our best meal the entire two weeks we were in Italy. We actually came back a second night - it was that delicious. Fast forward to a few weeks ago, when my husband and I found ourselves in my favorite city in the world, after over a decade of dreaming of returning. It was my 29th birthday. We'd been planning the trip for almost a year. I had one birthday request - a dinner at Buca Mario. We called and made a reservation the night before (I HIGHLY recommend that, as they do get booked up - don't worry, they speak fabulous English, both on the phone and in person), and come 7:30 pm, found ourselves in the lovely, iconic wine cellar like atmosphere of the restaurant that I remembered so vividly from 11 years before. The service and food were exactly as I remembered - delicious, charming, Italian - through and through. My husband and I shared the spreads appetizer - chicken liver pate (some of the best I've ever tasted), mushroom spread, black olive tapenade, and a bruschetta tomato mixture. Perfect start to the meal. He had the lasagna, which he proclaimed was the best he'd ever tasted (don't tell his mother...), and I had the wild boar pasta. Out of this world delicious. We shared a bottle of the house red, and it paired perfectly. We ended the night with a shared slice of fruit tart and limoncello, which was the best sweet ending to an excellent meal. Prices were as expected - it isn't cheap, but we didn't have to sell a kidney, and the food, ambiance and service are 100% worth it. Until next time, Buca Mario - stay fabulous. Molto buono :) read more

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I am giving it two stars because the hostess was sweet, and lasagna was tasty (super super rich) Besides that, for the price you are absolutely not getting your money's worth. There are white tablecloths, it is underground and cute, but if your service is not good, and food isn't worth the price, Then you are not a good restaurant. There are so many better places to eat in Florence with a nice waiter and cheap actually tasty pasta. I got pasta with red sauce. So simple and I had it for so much cheaper at yellow bar and it was 10x better and my table agreed. My friend asked for steak medium. Came out rare and was sent back. By the end of the meal we were practically kicked out and the waiter didn't even say thank you when he handed us the receipt. Such a popular place in Florence and such a let down. Seriously, there are better places. read more

Buca Mario - Tuscan Near Me - Florence, FI

Me and my family came here for dinner and it was amazing! We had to wait 45 min (we didn't have a reservation) but it was totally worth it! We got the florentine steak and it was delicious, it doesn't need anything, it tasted great on its own! We also got a steak fillet, and that was yummy as well! Lastly, we got the curried shrimp and rice pelof (I don't remember exactly what it was called), and that was amazing as well! The potatoes tasted good as well! The desserts were amazing! I love how you just pick what you want from the options on the dessert tray. Our server was amazing! Unfortunately I don't remember his name but he was great! We came here for the florentine steak and we got it and so much more! Amazing restaurant! read more

I CAN'T BELIEVE WE ATE (ALMOST) THE WHOLE THING. We were sent to Florence with advice from a friend: "you must make reservations for the Florentine Steak (a t-bone) at Buca Mario" and so we did. Greeted warmly by waiters ringing out "buona sera" as we serpentined through one small dining room after another, we sat down and got straight to ordering. Crostini with different toppings (chicken liver, mushroom, olive, tomato) and tomato and bread soup to start, followed by the steak and artichokes. And a bottle of Chianti. Of course. With the exception of the appetizers this was a stellar experience, with pleasant and nice wait staff. Here's the thing about the tomato and bread soup: I thought it tasted likeAmerican canned tomato sauce and so was disappointed with lack of flavor. The texture is more like a chunky gazpacho which may be off putting for some. The steak was perfection... rare rare rare with a smoky, salty char. read more

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A must-try restaurant. The food is absolutely amazing! The staff was very friendly and provided great service read more

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Popular steak place with cool underground location and great staff. Very friendly. We saw the steaks coming out and they were ginormous but I don't eat meat. Loved my ribolitta and gnocchi. Only issue is the place was completely packed with tourists. Completely. But I guess that is Florence for you. read more

Buca Mario - Ribolitta - Tuscan Near Me - Florence, FI

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TALK ABOUT A HIDDEN GEM! When you see the restaurant from the outside it looks tiny but once you walk in and down it's big! The place is great, like an unground wine cave. Our waiter was awesome, patient and helpful. Every single thing we ordered was beyond flavorful and we even got some complimentary lemoncello at the end. You gotta go if you're in the area, the absolute best steak Florentine in the world read more

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Excellent final night in Florence. We were sent there by the Grand Hotel Baglioni, but I checked yelp and other sites to be sure. Traditional Tuscan menu with full menu of pastas and meats. We ordered carpaccio and a cheese plate (with apples and honey) as antipasti, followed by gnocchis with Gorgonzola, tortellini with meat sauce and risotto with mushrooms. Two bottles of the house red at 20 euros per bottle were satisfying. No room for dessert. Highly recommend! read more

Buca Mario - Gnocchi with Gorgonzola - Tuscan Near Me - Florence, FI

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We came here because it had really great reviews in TripAdvisor and is michillin recommended. The Florentine steak and the parpadelle is excellent. The steak is huge. We ordered the steak for 3 people for 4 people share and we barely could finish. You need to make reservations if you want to get seated. It is small and gets filled fast. read more

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Awesome place. Enjoyed the food and service was top notch a must go. Share this place with others

In short I would say there are plenty of other really good restaurants to try, so I would not eat here if I had known better. Our food was OK, but not fantastic. Nothing special. I will say the homemade lasagna was pretty good - made with a bechemel sauce, not a red sauce. The waiters were very friendly and spoke good English. It was full of tourists. read more

What can I say about this georgouse gem, Was craving a steak in a lively atmosphere, This place surely lived up to the hype, A perfectly cooked steak Florentine for one with a side of fresh roasted potatoes And a half bottle of reserve Chianti The staff where fantastic ,and o so lively the steaks are dry aged and butchered in house, The food was wonderful and the price was right. I will be sure to return to this familiar gem. read more

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Love Love Love The staff is absolutely delightful and the food is divine!! Centrally located, warm and friendly, this is the perfect spot for a late dinner. read more

Buca Mario - Tuscan Near Me - Florence, FI

The best meal of my life. Highly recommend making a reservation and anything you get on the menu will be great. It was all perfect and I wish I could eat it everyday. read more

BEST. FOOD. I. HAVE. EVER. EATEN! Oh My God, anything I ordered was so fresh so perfect so amazing. Just melting in my mouth. Ugh I didn't want to leave I just wanted to keep walking around and coming back and ordering something else. SAVE ROOM FOR DESSERT! Jesus Christ, their dessert was a miracle. Heaven sent. I loved it. read more

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If I could give a negative star I would. First impress- got to restaurent 15 min early and was asked to wait on line to get in. We asked what time we should come back and were told 15 min. Came back, asked to wait on a longer line. Our hotel is around the block so we asked what time we should come back to be seated, another 20 min. Finally sat down, ordered a nice bottle of wine and it was down hill from there. Bread was served with olive oil and balsamic vinegar but no plates. 10 min later our order was taken but they were out of the one fish on the menu. We ordered appetizers and a pasta and declined another main as it was late and the vibe from other customers. The found us a piece of fish. They shouldn't have. I was served a four ounce filet with some Potatoes and one cherry tomato. For a former Michelin star restaurant this was an absolute embarrassment for the owners and staff. Service was sub par. Seats were tights as I got overly familiar with the wait staffs rear ends as they numbed me walking by. Would have preferred a meal at Olive Garden or the Cheesecake Factory even if it was free. Stay away. Try La Giostra for a beautiful evening. I normally don't post negative reviews but the arrogant/ hubris attitude was grating considering the service and quality of food. read more

Most amazing evening at this place! Steak and lasagna was killer. The service and attention was top notch. Must do in Firenze read more

Wow! We were a table of 13 and everything was perfect! Pastas were delicious and the bistecca perfection. We were so impressed with the professional and friendly service.. Buca Mario is a must when in Firenze. Also the gift to the ladies at the end of the meal was so nice!! read more

Buca Mario - Pasta!! - Tuscan Near Me - Florence, FI

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Absolutely the best meal I had in Florence! In a small way, it was a good thing they had a 1 hour and 45 minute wait when we arrived at 8pm on the Thursday after Christmas. That forced us to walk around, explore Florence and work up a huge appetite bc when we got seated in this very traditional, low ceiling Florence restaurant we could see by the dishes around us that our pants were going to be stretched to their limits! My husband got the 1.5lb Florentine dry aged steak and I got the Osso buco (veal shank with cannelini beans and potatoes in the most rich and delicious tomato sauce). We also shared the fried veg mix of zucchini, eggplant, cauliflower and artichokes. We opted to not share any pasta dishes bc clearly they go big on the meats. The bread, as with most places we ate at in Italy, was very rustic and dry (not a fan of the bread....)....BUT oh my sweet delicious goodness - soon, out came our dishes and it was something beautiful. How did it all taste? Like little angels dancing on my taste buds while sprinkling fairy dust on my mouth. I seriously don't know how else to describe it. M husband said that was the best steak he had in his life. In his 33 years of consuming meat (I would tout him as a picky meat eater and a meat expert) he said that was the best. Mind. Blown. And my Osso Buco? I'm STILL talking about it to anyone who will listen. I immediately messaged all my foodie friends back home waking them up, interrupting their days and making them envious of the falling off the bone veal perfectly cooked and smothered in a beautiful tomato sauce. The beans and potatoes were amazing partners to the veal. And the marrow....oh that marrow was something divine. Just giant spoonfuls of luscious marrow that I spread onto my bread and slurped up. To top off the amazing meal, the service was fantastic, attentive and friendly. I wish I could go back and eat that meal all over again - so much so, I woke up at 5am this morning (thank you jet lag) and googled the cost of flights to Florence. I swear - it may just be worth it to fly back to experience the wonderful food of Florence and Buca Mario again! read more

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The Best Dining Experience we had in Florence!! We love Buca Mario!! Buca Mario was recommended by our hotel concierge and it was also listed as one of Florence's must try by Fodor's Choice. The concierge made our reservations for 7:30pm. They open right at 7:30pm. We stayed literally 2 blocks down from the restaurant, and right when we arrived at exactly 7:30pm they opened their doors. The ambiance was amazing! Cozy, warm, and just very friendly people. We enjoyed our dinner so much that we ended up having dinner again the last night we had in Florence. Below are what we tried: First Course (The Pasta meal): 1.) Spaghetti (de cecco pasta) al baccala (spaghetti with salt cod sauce)- Love the red sauce with the touch of saltiness from the salted cod. 2.) Taglierini al tartufo (taglierini with fresh truffles and butter) - Delicious; we love taglierini pasta! 3.) Lasagna (green home-made lasagna) - THE BEST LASAGNA WE EVER HAD IN OUR LIVES!!! This was recommended to us by our server. It literally melts in your mouth! For our 2nd course: We shared the Classic Florentine T-Bone Steak for two. Buca Mario is known for their Florentine Steak and we are so glad to have tried this during our trip. The fat trimming the steak was perfectly carmalized to a crisp...very nice and juicy..excellent flavor profile. Dessert: We shared the Tiramisu. Our dining experience at Buca Maria will be unforgettable. We were there during our honeymoon, and as we were dining we found out the couple next to us were celebrating their 30th year anniversary. Florence was also one of the places they visited for their honeymoon. Definitely an experience that deserves 5 stars. If we are ever fortunate enough to visit Florence again, then Buca Mario will be on top of our list.... read more

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I've lived in NYC and Chicago. I went here on a recent trip to Italy. Buca Mario offers great italian cuisine and service. Don't be a fool, you need to order: - the traditional tuscan bean stew (this may be called something else on the menu) -Florentine steak, side of the mashed potatoes with truffle - Almond cake If you order other items, I cannot speak for them. I was so let down by reviews being so great for so many places in Italy and them being sub-par. This place IS ACTUALLY AWESOME! read more

This is one of the best restaurants that I have eaten at in my life. Yes it is popular with tourist but the food and service was truly 5 star. Our server spoke fluent English and provided us with an English menu. We ordered a moderated priced Chianti, assorted bruschetta for an app, gnocchi and lasagna for 1st course, and shared the Florentine steak for 1 (plenty for 2). Some how we put down tiramisu for desert and took free shots of lemoncello on the House! read more

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Buca Mario is by far the best Italian meas Ive ever had. Ive been to Italy a few times, so trust me I know what I'm talking about. The homemade pasta here is heaven! We ordered the Fettuccine Buca Mario with tomato,prosciutto mushrooms,peas and cream) and split it, and it was delicious! For a main, I ordered the chicken cataccorie and was mind blowingly good! It was quite possibly the best meal Ive ever had! The restaurant is rather large and has a lovely warm ambiance to it. There are many different rooms with different styles in them, but all of them are cozy and make you feel right at home sitting at your family's kitchen table. The waiters all spoke English and were very helpful and informative with the menu. It is quite pricey, so unless you have loads of money to spend, you may want to make this a "special" meal or night out! I definitely couldn't afford to eat at this place every night of our vacation. But I will say, the meal, service and overall authentically Florentine experience were worth it! read more

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"As good as it gets" in Italy, goddamn that Florentine steak is tasty. Like many others, Buca Mario was recommended by the hotel when we asked for Florentine steak. Can't get over it, I'm still impressed. How could such a big fat massive piece of steak be so full of flavour mmmmmmmm And when I say massive, it's bloody massive. Depending on how many people the steak is for, it only gets bigger, they're not separate cuts! So we ordered a steak for 2 and that's what you see in the picture that I've uploaded. Yes, sure, there's also a massive T-Bone but even then, it's what? 6cm thick and at least 800g of meat? Sheesh. I also have to mention that it is very red and rare, so since we were a bit of a wuss we asked if it could be a little more cooked and it still appeared more rare than medium-rare. Nonetheless it was JUICY-AS ahhh~ Then came the dessert which they wheeled around on a cart to showcase what's special for the day. Tiramisu with cream and strawberries. I was addicted from then and I still look for that same tiramisu cake. I miss you Florentine steak and tiramisu. Service was excellent, our waiter was just super friendly and not once did I not see a big smile on his face. :) And as others have mentioned, you get a Buca Mario apron as souvenir. Loved it. read more

Buca Mario - Loved him :) and the steak - Tuscan Near Me - Florence, FI

To the friendly cab driver in Florence who recommended this place - grazie mille! After this recommendation, we cross-checked Yelp and agreed to try to eat dinner at Buca Mario without a reservation. Luckily, they had a table for us because it turned out to be one of my most memorable dinners! Upon entering the rustic Tuscan restaurant, you are greeted by at least 10 "Buona sera"s (good evening). In addition to the welcoming staff and charming atmosphere, the food is amazing! We ordered: - a basic salad - some sort of ravioli-like stuffed pasta (I forgot the name in Italian) with sage and butter - veal ossobucco - steak fiorentina for one Of course we also ordered wine and dessert as recommended by our server and while everything was great, the highlight was definitely the pasta dish. I wish I remember the exact name, but your waiter will know what you mean if you ask for some pasta filled with cheese with sage (or you can show the server the photo I posted of it). Anyways, the pasta was the best pasta I have ever had hands down. In fact, we loved it so much, on our way out, we made a reservation for the following night for dinner (we only stayed 2 nights in Florence total, both dinners were here)! The second time, we focused on pasta, and ordered simple spaghetti, lasagne, and that same sage pasta dish from the day before. Of course, it was all good, but the best was the sage pasta dish and the lasagne! Oh and they give you a little gift when you leave their restaurant, which is definitely the icing on the cake! read more

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While it has been almost a year, I still haven't forgotten the sensation of that amazing steak melting in my mouth. I came to this restaurant with my bosses as we were here for an international conference. They booked this restaurant 3 nights in a week - wow, talk about loyal customers! Needless to say I was extremely curious about the place and I had high expectations. The restaurant is cozy and known for fine Italian dining. The prices are not cheap but they are a reflection of the high quality service and cuisine. I ordered the Bistecca alla Fiorentina and when it was brought out the waiter poured green olive oil all over the top of my steak and roasted potatoes - this was something new to me but MAN it was amazing! My boss ordered the steak with green peppercorn cream sauce (Filetto al pepe verde) and I think that was the absolute best. They gave us free aprons to take home as souvenirs. While you are in Florence, treat yourself to this restaurant and you will not be disappointed. Be sure to book ahead! read more

Buca Mario - Filetto al pepe verde - Tuscan Near Me - Florence, FI

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Very old school establishment and inconspicuous from the street. This was recommended by our hotel for an authentic Tuscan meal. The service was superb. We shared the truffle pasta. I got the wild boar over polenta which was very good and interesting. My husband got the Florentine steak and was very happy. The fruit tart wasn't outstanding but enjoyable all the same. The cute take-home apron was a nice touch! read more

Buca Mario - Truffle pasta! - Tuscan Near Me - Florence, FI