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    Ciro & Sons

    4.4 (211 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Pizza, Gluten-Free
    Closed 12:00 pm - 3:00 PM, 6:00 PM - 10:30 PM

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    Gluten Free Pizza
    Megan O.

    I love that Italy has so many gluten free options! Ciro and sons had the whole menu available gluten free! The gluten free bread that came out to dip in oil was so good that my husband had to ask to double check that it was actually gluten free (it was!). He is not gf but he preferred the gluten free bread! We got a lemon apperol spritz, gf pizza, and risotto. They were tasty, but we wished they had a bit more flavor/seasoning. It's the first and only restaurant in Italy that i've had to add extra salt. The service was amazing. Everyone was so nice and continually checked on how we were doing. It was fun to sit outside and talk with others, it was a chill vibe!

    Moscato
    Claire M.

    SO GOOD! The staff is like a family- multiple employees take care of you making sure your meal is enjoyable. Their entire menu can be made gluten free so it's a great place for gluten free people who want some classic Italian pasta or pizza. When bringing out the starter bread they ask if you want gluten free or regular or both. Their food is amazing (gluten free included according to my multiple gf friends). The restaurant decor/atmosphere is so photogenic and fun. When it's warm they have a cute lemon themed place to dine outside.

    Calamari
    Julie h.

    Saw this place had great reviews so we came for dinner one night while in Florence. Ambiance inside is bright with an open space and beautiful. Food was decent but we had better meals else where. To be honest the pizza we ordered with the burrata had marinara that seemed a little watery which made the cheese slide off the pie and dough limp. The sausage pizza was tasty but mediocre. This place seems to be popular but I wasn't thrilled with the food. However service was good.

    The beautiful fresco on the ceiling.
    Jenna I.

    We had the pleasure of dining at Ciro and Sons tonight and it did not disappoint! The service was top notch from the hostess to the waitstaff. Everyone was very polite, friendly, and attentive. We started with fried calamari which was nice and fresh and lightly breaded. We shared steak Florentine and the rosemary potatoes. The steak was enough for 4 people (over 2 lbs. in American size). We also split a 1/2 bottle of red wine which paired well with the steak. The air was broken but the staff was trying to open windows and bring out fans to help cool us all down. The neatest thing about the restaurant was the frescoes on the wall. They are over 500 years old. The building was owned by the Medici family at one time. Make sure you make reservations if you want to eat here, as it get very crowded!

    Jeff S.

    EXCELLENT! A must when in Florence. Food was absolutely delicious. We had the Mussel Appetizer, Caprese con Burrata, Octopus carpaccio and Steak Florentine

    Frank A.

    Ok second trip to Florence but our 3rd time to Ciro $ Sons. I can not explain how great this place is. Best pasta and best bread in Florence! Also pizza is fantastic. Great staff and amazing owner who has been there working hard all 3 times we have gone. Give it a try you will be very happy!

    John S.

    Considering some of the good reviews, I assumed this would not be a tourist trap. I was wrong. The restaurant is well maintained, in a prime location, and with quality furniture. But this is the extent of the positive rating. We had a reservation for two and the host was non existent for some time. There was no organized method to check in, and we were massed together with those without reservations. When we did get seated, the waiter was quick to get our drink and food order. We ordered a caprese salad, a daviola pizza, and a portofino pizza. The caprese salad came out within five minutes. The tomatoes and cheese were fresh but salad lacked any olive oil, vinaigrette or any type of seasoning. We waited nearly 45 minutes for the pizza to come out. I would have waited five minutes more if they would have cooked it. The pizza was undercooked with raw dough. The cheese was still cool in the center, the dough and pesto had little to no flavor, and the marinara was bland. A pinch of salt or anything would have went a long way. I barely ate some of the pizza before the waiter took it away. Not once did he ask the food was fine or question why 3/4 of both pizzas were still remaining. (He didn't even ask for a takeaway box - not that I would have opted for it). Overall, disappointing food, disappointing service, all for the grand price of 50 Euro. I do not recommend eating here. Considerando alcune delle buone recensioni, ho pensato che non si trattasse di una trappola per turisti. Mi sbagliavo. Il ristorante è ben tenuto, in una posizione privilegiata e con mobili di qualità. Ma questa è la portata della valutazione positiva. Avevamo prenotato per due e il padrone di casa è stato inesistente per un po' di tempo. Non c'era un metodo organizzato per il check-in e siamo stati ammassati insieme a quelli senza prenotazione. Il cameriere è stato veloce a prendere il nostro ordine di cibo e bevande. Abbiamo ordinato un'insalata caprese, una pizza daviola e una pizza portofino. L'insalata caprese è arrivata entro cinque minuti. I pomodori e il formaggio erano freschi ma l'insalata era priva di olio d'oliva, vinaigrette o qualsiasi tipo di condimento. Abbiamo aspettato quasi 45 minuti perché arrivasse la pizza. Avrei aspettato altri cinque minuti se l'avessero cotta. La pizza era poco cotta con l'impasto crudo. Il formaggio era ancora freddo al centro, l'impasto e il pesto avevano poco o nessun sapore e la marinara era insipida. Un pizzico di sale o qualsiasi cosa sarebbe bastato. Ho mangiato a malapena un po' di pizza prima che il cameriere la portasse via. Non mi ha chiesto nemmeno una volta se andava bene o perché fossero rimasti 3/4 di entrambe le pizze. (Non ha nemmeno chiesto una scatola da asporto, non che io l'avrei scelta). Nel complesso, cibo deludente, servizio deludente, tutto per il prezzo esorbitante di 50 euro. Non consiglio di mangiare qui.

    We left, already planning what to order the next day

    I will rate this place a 5/5 for the food alone but the warm hospitality takes this restaurant to a 100/10. The staff and Giuseppe himself made it feel like we were being welcomed to our own italian family dinner. Very attentive staff and again, emphasizing that the food is top notch. . We had the T-bone, pizza and arrabiata. Don't skip on that lemon sorbet, it's the perfect cap to a lovely dinner. The restaurant is perfectly lit with ambient lighting and still give off a sense of romance. They are very kid friendly and my kids felt like a part of the conversation.

    Olives - free appetizer
    Kimberly F.

    We loved this place, the only thing that sucked was it was so busy that they cram people into the indoor and outdoor areas. Each table is very close together, but it was delicious and worth it. The pizza was the best we have had in Europe and we've been traveling for theee weeks eating pizza almost every day at different places in different cities. The peach Bellinis were delicious!

    Octopus antipasto
    Dia D.

    This was our last meal in Florence and after a week of great eating, this food was disappointing. I had the octopus appetizer and the shrimp risotto and they were both pretty average. They did have a nice outdoor seating area. Service was fine until it was time to pay. I think there was some issue finding the credit card machine. In any case, it took a very long time to pay and leave.

    Spicy penne pasta with burrata
    Haley H.

    This place was FIRE! The inside was so cool and they have so many good options. Food was amazing and the owner and staff was so kind!

    Spaghetti All'astice aka Lobster Spaghetti...delicious!
    Paige Q.

    I LOVE this restaurant Appetizer: calamari, light and flakey and delicious. They included vegetable tempura which was a nice surprise Dinner: the lobster spaghetti and the lobster was

    The eggplant appetizer. Pretty big portion.
    Carrie R.

    We had a most excellent dinner here! Not sure why one review said they were closed. They were definitely open and super busy! It's a large restaurant and it was packed on a Saturday night! We got there early enough (6:30ish) we got a table without a wait but they were soon full with a line. Service was great. One of the sons who owns the place was there working-super nice. The food was great! Delicious pizzas! We also had the calamari appetizer and eggplant appetizer. All of it was perfect! We would highly recommend--especially for their pizza. It also has a really nice interior. Super high ceilings. A cool mix of modern with an 'old' vibe given the building is old. Huge windows. We would consider going there again just for the pizza!!

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    One of the best pizzas I've ever eaten and it's GLUTEN FREE! Service was good but not great but it's also high season in Florence.

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    Amazing dinner. Great atmosphere and thoroughly enjoyed our meal. The pasta was delicious! I also had the cheesecake. Yummy!

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    Food was amazing, priced right and accommodated our table of seven right away! Highly recommend the pizza

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    The most amazing pizza and people! We loved every bite and can't wait to return.

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    Trattoria Zà Zà

    Trattoria Zà Zà

    4.2(1.7k reviews)
    0.3 kmSanta Maria Novella
    €€

    Looking for a place to eat, found this gem and realized I wanted to try it. Everyone had told us…read moredinner reservations were a MUST here, but didn't think about it. Not many places actually have yelp reviews, but this one had so many with great feedback. The food looked amazing. When we arrived we thought they were closed, but that is because they moved to a bigger restaurant a few doors down. When we arrived at the front, the gentleman asked if we had reservations, which we didn't. He directed us to the line with no reservations. The line was a bit long, but doubled in size almost immediately. It also started pouring rain during this time and we were ALL getting drenched even with an umbrella. The non reservation line was not really moving unless people left the line. We waited a good hour. As we inched closer and closer, the lines were now both outrageous and getting seated seemed like a distant memory. The staff came out and gave out Sangria and Bread bites to help those in line feel welcome. We did finally get seated and we were so glad we waited, it was worth it! We ordered the Spaghetti Carbonara, the lobster spaghettini and the chicken breast with roasted potatoes. We also ordered sangria. Everything was so good and our total was 83 €. Prices were unbelievable! We were amazed at the quality, the service and how large the restaurant they relocated to was. It was like a well oiled machine. The food coming out quickly and efficiently. I will 100% be back if I return to Florence!

    What a maze of a restaurant, super interesting decor and set up. Such a cute restaurant with so…read moremany "rooms". Definitely can tell the old building and maybe they had expanded over the years. The service was amazing and the food delicious. This is one of the places that friends recommended and it's also on the list of many influencers. Tourist trappy, maybe. But the food was totally worth it. We were in the area around 4:30PM and decided to stop in, totally not expecting much as we didn't make a reservation but figured if they're open and not busy, why not give them a try. The most memorable dish we had was the appetizer we order - fried polenta with mushrooms and chicken liver pate, the polenta fried crispy, the mushrooms creamy and the chicken liver pate so smooth and savory. We also ordered 2 pasta dishes - wild boar sauce pappardelle and spaghetti alla carbonara. So tasty and with depth of flavors. Paired well with the house white wine we ordered as well. Definitely a spot you don't want to miss when in Florence.

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    Trattoria Zà Zà - The African zoo room

    The African zoo room

    Trattoria Zà Zà - His and hers

    His and hers

    Trattoria Zà Zà - Boccalona style Spaghettini

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    Boccalona style Spaghettini

    La Buchetta - Linguine in clam sauce

    La Buchetta

    4.8(309 reviews)
    1.0 kmDuomo
    €€€

    Another excellent spot we tried in Florence. We were greeted as soon as we walked in and seated…read moreimmediately. The staff was very friendly and our waiter was Nugo. He was awesome and had us laughing the entire night. We peppered him with a lot of questions about the menu, he answered everything and also accommodated my father-in-law, who is GF. He had his own GF bread basket and was able to order almost anything on the menu. We ordered a nice bottle of Montepulciano red for the table that was $48. Others had the Hugo spritz. For app I had the anchovies with roasted red pepper, sea salt and oil over grilled crostini, very good. I skipped first course and ordered the ribeye steak for my main course. Bone in, medium rare, sprinkled with sea salt and a side of onion marmalade. The steak was very good and had way less fat than I expected. The waiter suggested a huge steak for the table, but I was the only one ordering steak that night. Maybe next time. Others ordered the fillet and it was cooked perfectly, the angels and demons gnocchi, and the veal scallopini. Everybody was pleased Really cool spot with a very good wine selection, drinks, excellent food and a fun atmosphere that you don't find at many places. Nugo was an A+ server.

    Fyi there are two locations, make sure you go to the correct one (only two blocks apart)…read more Wonderful, laid back but inviting ambiance. Waiter was super friendly, taking time to explain their wines in detail and food options. They even have a kids menu with sizeable portions for older kids. We all thoroughly enjoyed our meal, and it was definitely the best wine we had with meals in Florence. Gnocchi and wild boar taglietelle were outstanding. Had we had come earlier in our stay we might have come back again They also do a wine window which I wish I'd known about earlier because the other one we tried for fun was not good

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    La Buchetta - A gigantic cork arched walkway. All corks came from wine opened here.

    A gigantic cork arched walkway. All corks came from wine opened here.

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    La Buchetta

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    Vini e Vecchi Sapori - Paccheri with with zucchini flower & saffron

    Vini e Vecchi Sapori

    4.6(321 reviews)
    0.6 kmDuomo
    €€

    One of the best dining experiences I've ever had. No wonder it's always fully booked here!!The…read moreowner is so welcoming and kind, taking the time to introduce himself, the menu, and provide personal recommendations. The servers check in frequently and are quick to help with anything you need. The ambiance is lively with popular music, laughter, and conversation. We chatted with the table next to us on the way out and met some fellow Texans! On our way out, the owner also remembered my name and started introducing me to other tables to make friends. What a fun place to be! The food was absolutely amazing. When we saw them slicing the salami right in front of us, we decided to order the salami plate and we were so glad we did! The zucchini flower and saffron pasta was bursting with flavor and the pasta was so perfectly cooked. I couldn't get enough! The duck ragu pasta was also hearty, rich, and delicious. The sauce was so good, my family soaked up every last bit with our bread. The ricotta spinach ravioli was also amazing!! Again the sauce was such a standout. The ravioli was so fresh with the perfect amount of bite. The green pepper sauce steak was soooo good. Cooked perfectly, with such a unique sauce that the whole peppercorns added perfectly to in texture and spice. Finally, the raspberry tiramisu. We were so full, but when they set these down our dessert stomachs were ready. They were amazing! Not the strongest raspberry flavor, but still such a delicious end to the meal. Side note, you MUST have a reservation to eat here, and they only take reservations by call. Because I didn't have a way to call them, I asked my Airbnb hosts who did it for me (also amazing people). While we were eating, there was a crowd forming outside of people waiting to get in but unable to. It's so worth it to visit Vini e Vecchi Sappori! I'll definitely have to come back next time I'm in Florence.

    If you're planning a trip to Florence, make the effort to book a table at Vini e Vecchi Sapori…read more It's a small, popular restaurant that only takes reservations by phone, and it does seem to book up for every meal. We had our hotel call for us when we checked in and were lucky to grab a 1:30 lunch slot on a Thursday afternoon. We saw the fat physical reservation book when we went, and also saw an attempted walk-in get turned away. We wanted to go for dinner, but I'm just glad we were able to get in at all. Vini e Vecchi Sapori was easily my favorite restaurant in Florence. I loved the cozy, vibrant dining room, snug and eclectically decorated. We were at a table so tiny, I worried about pulling a muscle when I crossed my legs. It was nestled amongst other tiny tables, and abutted a counter where plates were put out for service and the reservation book set down in its glory next to my husband's head. Service was warm, efficient, and attentive. Our waiter basically told what to order and we obeyed him, with excellent results. The one-page handwritten menu, helpfully available in English, presented the day's offerings and this preemptive list of disclaimers: No Pizza No Cappuccino No The Fork No Ice No Spritz No Ketchup FUCK CANCER There was a brief selection of Italian wines by the glass, and we got the Chianti Classico and the Bruno de Montalcino, both lovely. The food was delicious, starting with good bread and good olive oil. We ordered the mixed Tuscany salami and the beef carpaccio as appetizers, and they were both superb and not in the least bit redundant. There were four or five types of salami, every one of them fantastic, and I loved the thin, silky carpaccio, served with rucola, parmesan, olive oil, and black pepper. We shared two splendid pastas, spinach ricotta ravioli in a creamy rose tomato sauce and a hearty pappardelle with duck ragu. For dessert, we had the lush, irresistible raspberries tiramisu. I plan to come back to Florence one day, and will make a point of coming back to Vini e Vecchi Sapori. It's a special restaurant, the kind you hope to find in Italy, a welcoming place with lively ambiance and wonderful food.

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    Pappardelle with duck ragu

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    La Giostra - My steak cooked perfectly and flavored just enough to be fabulous.

    La Giostra

    4.2(797 reviews)
    0.8 kmDuomo
    €€€€

    By far one of the most highly recommended restaurants when we were making our plans for Florence…read more Highly recommend making a reservation because the wait without one would have been quite long. This restaurant is such a VIBE. Cozy, romantic and a total scene. Service was great as was the food. It was tough because there was so much on the menu that I wanted to try but we couldn't not order the pear ravioli and the Florentine steak. If I went back I would want to try the ossobuco which I saw at the table next to us and looked dynamite. If you only had one night in Florence this is the restaurant I would recommend.

    Food was good but not necessarily the best we had in Florence. Given the reviews and the price I…read morewas hoping for a supreme experience. I shared two pasta dishes with my daughter (the handmade Pappardelle with Maremman Wild Boar Ragu and the Carbonara). Both were very good but not the best we've had. Appetizers were good: Salad with pecorino cheese, oranges, pine nuts and walnuts. We ordered the Octopus appetizer as well. The Octopus was beautifully prepared and presented, but didn't have much flavor. They nailed the Espresso Martini! One of the best I've ever had! We ordered the huge Florentine steak to share between 4 of us and it was more than enough. Ultimately what knocked this review down to 3 stars and what was really disappointing was how they targeted us as tourists with the note at the bottom of the bill (see picture). It read "GRATUITY NOT INCLUDED" in all CAPITAL LETTERS. Also note it was the only thing in English on the entire bill. If it had been our first meal in Florence we might have fallen for this tactic, however it was our last. There's definitely some hostility towards tourists in Florence. Don't get me wrong, some of the people and restaurants we've visited have been very welcoming and friendly. However we recently saw tourist taxes go up significantly, and then you see tricks like this on the bill at La Giostra. This was the ONLY restaurant in Florence where we encountered this. Once jet fuel prices make flying a relic of the past I would argue that some Europeans who depend on tourists for their livelihood may not miss our presence but will certainly miss our spending. Save your money and go research the many other places to eat while in Florence.

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    La Giostra - Vibes

    Vibes

    La Giostra - Steak

    Steak

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