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    Buca Niccolini

    3.9 (76 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Wine Bars, Pizza
    Open 8:30 am - 11:30 pm

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    Dave B.

    Food was great and at a reasonable price. Where else can you get a T-bone steak for only 22 euro? Try the margarita pizza and the spritz!

    Chris J.

    My wife and daughter visited Florence on a day trip and came across this nice restaurant! The steak was awesome and my wife loved the calzone! The restaurant is located near the Duomo and near the Galleria dell'Accademia di Firenze! You should try it after you visit the museum!

    Gohar K.

    Walking distance from our hotel and near the Duomo. We arrived very close to closing time but the hostess welcomed us with a big smile. The service here was great compared to other nearby restaurants. The food was very good, we loved everything we ordered. The Tortellini soup was so delicious we ordered a second one. The pastas were perfectly cooked and had the right amount of sauce. You would thing it's a tourist trap since it's so close to Duomo but I assure you it's not. Everything is reasonably priced and delicious.

    Julia M.

    This was (disappointingly) one of my least favorite meals in Italy. Despite being recommended by our local host, there were some red flags right away that this could be a tourist restaurant (very large menu, full of pictures, etc). I ordered a traditional Florentine risotto, which was fine but didn't live up to the quality of the other meals I'd had while in Italy. Service was fine and friendly enough, but the entire restaurant seemed geared towards tourists and not catering towards the locals/an authentic experience. I'd recommend crossing the bridge for a more authentic meal. On the plus side, the dinner was extremely affordable at less than €20 for my meal and a glass of wine.

    Clare C.

    Really loved the pesto gnocchi I got here! It had cheese on top that was so creamy! The portions were very large and I thought it was a great price for the money. Waiters were very fast with service. Nice atmosphere inside with fun menus that had little stories in it. The menu was also very large! Many options to choose from! Vegan options!

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    Ate here for lunch with my husband on the last day of our honeymoon. It was incredible. One of my favorite restaurants we've eaten at all week. The atmosphere was lovely with candles. The prices were reasonable. There were pictures with every dish, making it easy for us to select a delicious dish. The pizza was incredible. We tried 99. I got the pesto gnocchi and it was spectacular, flavorful, and delicious. My husband got the seafood pasta with red sauce and that was amazing too we ended up sharing both of our plates. We had the house red and house sparkling white wines which were lovely. I also tried their fresh juice which was so refreshing and fresh-tasting. To finish it off, we were offered a complimentary limoncello shot! We will come back when we visit Florence again! Not to mention, service was excellent too.

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    Kristal T.

    Visited this place while in Florence. The food was superior the Lasagna was the best I've ever had. The seafood salad was so fresh and delicious. The customer service was phenomenal we had two servers. They were both so nice and friendly! The ambiance was romantic yet welcoming for families as well!!

    Robert H.

    I saw this restaurant on my way to the Academia Gallery and I told myself I was gonna eat lunch there because the Florentine Steak seemed manageable. Once I was done I made my way back and grabbed a seat. The steak was cooked to perfection but could use a bit more flavor. The potatoes were too salty and I barely touched them. I finished it off with a soufflé and that was the bomb. I wanted the steak because it was a Florence staple, but in a manageable portion. They had that. Do your research when looking for a the fabled Florentine Steak.

    Michelle K.

    This cute restaurant is walking distance from my hotel. I made a reservation here for 6 and when I arrived I was greeted with a smile from the ladies working. The find the menu to be adorable. The font and pictures just make it look cute and it's nice to see what the food looks like prior to ordering. The Coccoli con crudo e stracchino is my favorite for appetizers. My bf got the Ravioli tartufati which was very delicious, especially if you love truffle sauce. I ordered the Risotto di Mare which was good and I can't go wrong with seafood. Lastly, for desert we ordered the Nutellina and it was perfect. Before paying we received a complimentary shot which I believe was a Limoncello. Can't turn down a free shot. So I thank you to everyone working here and for the amazing service we received. I thank you to the chefs as well for the amazing food! I will visit again whenever I return back to Firenze.

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    Jessica L.

    This is very near the duomo but tucked away in the alley. Very delicious food, fast service and they sat us right away.

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    Esther R.

    My husband and I ordered delivery from here after spending a majority of the day road-tripping from city to city. We ordered the Carbonara, pizza, and dessert, and it was delivered still hot. Pizza was okay, but the carbonara was one of our favorite's we've had so far!

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    Vishal J.

    The food here is great. The carbonara pasta and penne with sausage are both wonderful pasta option. In terms of entrees, the mixed grill is delicious and a huge portion. The sausage was also good but just a little bit too salty. The pizza Bomba was awesome as well; the spicy salami added a nice kick to the flavor profile. The menu has tons of options with a large variety of dishes. The service was fantastic as well. The waiters came to our table frequently and the food was ready fairly quickly. You can also see them make the some of the food from the dining room which was pretty cool to see. The restaurant is located on a quiet street walking distance away from other bigger areas and shopping centers. The restaurant is somewhat small but nicely decorated.

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    Neil L.

    Came for a full meal, and had great service. Came a second time for just dessert and coffee, and still great service. Oh, the food was really good too.

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    The good was amazing! Had the Ravioli with truffle sauce. The bread was great as well. Service was great!

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    The pizza was fantastic! We will definitely return to Buca Niccolini when in Florence.

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    Lovely place. Their house wines are delicious. Food is reasonably priced and 3X the worth every penny.

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    La Boite - Phoebe

    La Boite

    4.9(94 reviews)
    0.7 kmSanta Maria Novella

    Really cool little spot with excellent food, drinks and decent beer selection. They had a nice…read moreItalian craft IPA on draft which made me happy. There is seating inside for maybe a dozen people but we chose to sit at one of the 3 small tables outside to enjoy the nice weather. Draft beer was $6 euro and the mixed drinks varied from $8-12 euro. We met Alycia who is one of the owners. She was very pleasant and friendly. We stopped for a drink and stayed for 3 hours. We also stopped for a 2nd happy hour on our last day in Florence. Worth checking out if you happen to be in town and want a quieter spot. We loved it.

    This small wine bar was by far one of my favorite places we visited while we were visiting…read moreFlorence. The owner and staff were fantastic, very knowledgeable and provided great recommendations. The wine bar itself is a small quaint little place. Probably seats about 12 to 15 people total and has plenty of windows so you can see passersby and people watch. The cheeseboard? Get the cheeseboard. They do a fantastic job of pairing everything together to really bring so many flavors to your tastebuds. Their house wine is phenomenal and they take great pride in finding the grapes/different varietals to make it come to life. They have a both a red and a white house wine option. The second time we went - and yes, we went more than once in the four days we were there - we enjoyed one of the sandwiches and it was absolutely amazing. The bread, I can't even explain, the bread it's so flavorful and so good and so light. That paired with the delicious meats and cheeses were 100% worth it. I definitely recommend this location to anybody who is visiting Florence regularly or for their first time.

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    La Boite - House wine and complimentary peanuts. They're tasty.

    House wine and complimentary peanuts. They're tasty.

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    Antica Bottega

    Antica Bottega

    4.5(17 reviews)
    0.3 kmDuomo

    Let me tell ya, I was super mad when my group decided to come here instead of a different aperitivo…read moreplace. The outside signs are all about the wine tasting and that was something I was not interested in. None of my group was actually into that either but they didn't want to wait to sit at the place we meant to go and this place had availability at that moment. We sat at the large wine barrel table at the front door because there were 4 of us and I felt a way since I was told to make sure not to block other guests. Then why put us here? I'm getting even more mad. Thankfully, I was completely wrong. Once we sat and one of the lovely sisters came to speak with us, I knew this was going to be a good time. They both were so gracious and knowledgeable, but also friendly and super funny. We didn't get the wine tasting but I heard them giving the people behind us one and I actually think I would have enjoyed it as well. The cocktails we did get were strong and delicious. With hosts like these, I'd come back here all the time.

    We were excited for some wine tasting during our first trip to Florence. We were seated inside with…read moreour party of 4. The staff were all super friendly and knowledgeable. We learned lots about each type of wine. The meat and cheese plate was delicious, and there was even extra appetizers we were able to grab as buffet style. Great overall experience!

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    Antica Bottega - Quiet sweet spot in the alley of the beaten path

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    Quiet sweet spot in the alley of the beaten path

    I 2 Fratellini - Ham and truffle cream

    I 2 Fratellini

    4.5(208 reviews)
    0.3 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 - 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.

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    Salami with Cream Cheese

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