Trendy restaurant that was recommended to us by a friend during her visit to florence last year. I thought the rabbit paparadelle was good, it was my first time trying it. I can't say I enjoyed the bruschetta with chicken liver, I think it's a signature dish but I didn't like it. Atmosphere is good, mix of older families and couples. The manager spoke to us on and off and seemed very friendly. read more

Coquinarius - Wine Bars Near Me - Florence, FI

Stopped in on a rainy day for lunch and really enjoyed the meat and cheese platter paired with a bottle of Chianti classicio. The liver pate and white bean crostini were two favorites. read more

Almond Brie and honey cristone was very good. It is very much like a flat bread in size as opposed to a bruschetta - the flavors worked well together. The pear ravioli was good but not the best as others have stated. The pear gives the ravioli a slight sweet taste that is not usually seen in American ravioli - it is a bit different but I think a half order will be fine for a taste for yourself and a partner. The burrata onion pistachio ravioli was very good, better than the pear ravioli. We accidentally ordered a full portion, rather that the half order, and felt like the mistake worked in our favor. Overall, we had a good experience. read more

This is a must have on every trip to Florence. Very clean and friendly staff. The menu items are unique. Two dishes which stood out were the brie, almond, and honey crostini; and the pear ravioli. Amazing! read more

So. Yeah. The pear ravioli is all it's cracked up to be. More later but wanted to drop in my opinion to the already stacked list.

This restaurant was recommended to me by a Florence native who used to eat here about 2 years ago. I think it has seen better days. I had a good meal of the pear ravioli, but it took about an hour and 15 minutes to get to me, including the time it took to be seated. There were only 2.5 waiters for a room of about a hundred people. I say .5 because one of them was the maitre'd who seemed to be wildly overtasked with tending the front desk and giving his friends free wine. My experience might have been better if I had been with a group and could have enjoyed the essence of slow food with multiple courses. read more

The food was wonderful (yes, the pear and pecorino ravioli should not be missed) but this restaurant earns an extra star for being one of the very few restaurants with an actual high chair! Lovely ambiance away from the Duomo hordes. Our favorite meal in Florence. read more

Wonderful dinner with the staff at coquinarous! The crostini sampler (pear, sundried tomato, and 6 other types), ravioli formaggi, simple gnocchi and peach salad were all outstanding. The staff have an expansive knowledge of the wine regions and huge list of regional wines that are sure to surprise. Ask for a recommendation in your price range and they will bring a number of options from the cellar with the story behind each family and vintage. What a great experience. Just an outstanding place to spend an evening! read more

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This has the best pear ravioli in all of Firenze! The owner is incredibly knowledgeable about the wine and can help you pick the best bottle as well as teach you a thing or two about where it came from! read more

Relaxed and delicious. We enjoyed octopus carpaccio, ravioli, salads, a wonderful Tuscan white. Visit if you can! read more

We LOVE Coquinarius and have probably eaten there more than a dozen times in the last two years. When my daughter spent a term studying in Florence, she practically lived there because her homestay family wouldn't cook much. The crostini are terrific, (especially the brie and honey!) and the pear and cheese pasta purses are the best I've ever had anywhere! The salads are quite good and very large. Our favorite is one offered spring until early autumn with strawberries in it. The one dish I do not recommend is the carbonara pasta. Nicolà is a tremendous sommelier. If you like good food/wine pairing I suggest you ask if he is in on the day you visit. They have a lot of great wines that he will match with your food, and he is also one of the nicest people you will meet in Italy. In fact we have had great experiences with almost everyone we've met there! It has become so (justifiably) popular that you really need to make a reservation. It also can be somewhat chaotic and you may sit around in the front for a bit, but it's well worth the wait. After our first meal there, we always brought a set of dominoes and they never, ever rushed us through a meal, even with people waiting upfront. What a delightful way to spend an afternoon or an evening - great wine and food, lovely locals, and beating my daughter at dominoes! :-)They try so hard to please and overall the food, especially for the cost, is terrific--and it's a great location! read more

Read the reviews and had to give this place a try while I was in Florence. We didn't have a reservation, but the waitress was able to squeeze us in before a big party showed up. Based on the reviews we decided to get the Pear and Cheese Tortellini and it was simply amazing. We also had the bruschetta which was amazing as well. I'm not gonna lie...I wish I would of had about 5 more tortellinis on my plate, but it was fantastic anyways. The pear definitely sweetens up the cheese for a delicious flavor. Stop reading reviews and just go. read more

Oh my godddddddd. This place is blessed by the gods. This was truly our favorite meal of our trip around Italy so far. We ordered the pear and cheese ravioli and the Bri honey and almond crostini, gnocchi, and meat and cheese platter. My mouth is watering just writing this review and reliving last nights dinner. Very intimate, amazing atmosphere, and co owner was a pleasure to meet. FIVE STARS MUST TRY. read more

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I could of eaten here several times when I was visiting Florence it was just that good. This is a must stop, all the dishes we had were unbelievably delicious and everything was affordable for the quality. The pear and taleggio cheese pasta blew my mind and was highly recommended by the server, I am so happy I took his recommendation. It was a once in a lifetime dish (until I return at least), the entire meal is in my top meals of my life list and I intend to return as soon as possible. I am going to try to recreate the dish at home since we are in quarantine and I won't be able to get back to Florence soon, I won't do it justice but it will be fun trying. read more

This was, simply put, our favorite meal during our vacation in Italy. Nicolas and his small staff went completely out of their way to provide a special experience for every table we could see and spent the evening racing around making sure everyone's needs were exceeded. He was extremely generous and humble with us and all his guests. Our favorite dishes were the chicken liver pate, the pear and cheese raviolini and the burrata raviolotti with onions and pistachio. The caramelized onion sauce in the last dish had us competing to see who could wipe up the last bit with some bread. Simple and simply outstanding. Would highly recommend making a reservation online in advance because there are only a handful of tables and it was packed. read more

Had an amazing dinner here in Firenze. We were recommended by our concierge (i know, i know but was told it was her personal favorite). The owner Nicholas took amazing care of us- which was no small effort considering how busy this place was. We started with a delish cheese & salami selection and a chef's mix of crostini- all were so different yet all so so tasty. Next came the tagliatelle with guinea and walnut pesto - so unique and delightful as well as the braised beef cheeks (O.M.G. So good). A taste of the homemade burrata stuffed ravioli with pistachio pesto was brought to us - and we are so glad it was; completely amazing. Expect to have a lengthy (need more front of the house staff) and very enjoyable dinner. Just go! read more

I only found this place because a guidebook had it listed and for good reason! We came in pretty early for dinner (at 6:45 or 7) and were seated even though we didn't have a reservation. It seemed like every party that walked in after us (without a reservation) were turned away because it is a small space. We were then seated at a small table that looked like it was generally outside but just moved inside. Service in general wasn't very good-- the wait staff wasn't very attentive but I didn't really mind. We got the ravioli stuffed with cheese and pears, the beef tartare with artichokes and hazelnuts, and one other appetizer that I don't quite remember what it was called. Everything was very delicious and definitely one of the tastier meals that I had in Florence. The ravioli was perfect as everyone has already said. I was really surprised by how well everything paired together in the beef tartare dish. I would definitely recommend making a stop here. It's location is ideal as it is literally one street over from the Duomo. If you're coming for dinner, make sure to arrive early or make a reservation ahead of time. read more

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Nice restaurant was a great vibe - perfect for a date. Make sure you have a reservation - they weren't even letting people wait, letting them know they were all booked up. Our meal was heavily cheesed, which is totally my fault but I love cheese so it was great! We had the crostoni with taleggio, honey and walnuts. This was sweet and gooey and delicious. The cheese and pear raviolini IS amazing - get it, if nothing else. It tasted a lot like our appetizer, but again, I picked all the sweet cheese stuff and was not mad. We also had the beef tartare with artichoke, pomegranate, honey (there it is again!), mustard and balsamic vinegar. INCREDIBLE. I've never had a tartare like it, but the meat was delicious and flavorful. I loved the pomegranate and the mustard/balsamic drizzle made every bite incredible. Service was slow but that was pretty standard our whole trip. Our waiter was very knowledgable about Tuscan wine. Definitely worth a visit in Florence! read more

The food was amazing! The crostone with bacon, cheese, and tomato and the cheese and pear raviolini were both excellent!

Had the pear and cheese ravioli and the beef cheeks main, after an amazing chef selection of crostini. Food was amazing, atmosphere was amazing. Make reservations, they had to turn some people away. read more

Absolutely delicious, great atmosphere and wonderful service. One of the best meals we had in Italy, highly recommend. read more

Coquinarius - Wine Bars Near Me - Florence, FI

This is a very popular local restaurant with limited seating, therefore booking a table is essential; without it there is no way to find a seat (at least in August). Even having reservation did not spare us a 20 min wait for the table & then extra 20 min for our waiter to get us started with wine, bread, orders, and that was at 10 pm... Also since there is no host, guests wait in the dining area, which means that if you are unlucky - the hungry & anxious crowd will surround you when you are trying to enjoy your dining experience. Having said that, their waiters are super nice & helpful - there is just too few of them. Their food is delicious, we had smoked fish carpaccio, wild boar carpaccio & mixed crostini plate - they were all scrumptious, the wine tasting went really well with all of our appetizers. read more

The best restaurant experience of our 11 day, 4 city holiday. We came on a recommendation from a work friend. The waitor and cooks took care of us. The food was really good. My wife was deciding between two meals, and he offered to make her half portions of both. The pear and gorganzola stuffed ravioli was amazing. We will be recommending this to our friends and family. read more

Went to Italy for our honeymoon, and our first stop was Florence. One of our guide books mentioned Coquinarius, and we happened to be close by during our first night in town. They were busy but said we could get a table if we'd be done in an hour. We both had some wine - delicious. I had the pear ravioli, my husband had the gnocchi. I'm pretty sure the pear ravioli is the best-tasting food I've ever had. When they found out it was our honeymoon, they even gave us complimentary limoncello. We tried to go back a couple nights later, and they were completely booked. So, we made a reservation for the next night and looked forward to our dinner all day. This time, we both got the pear ravioli and finished off with the pear cheesecake - yum! Any time we're anywhere close, we're going to try to make a trip to Sicily to visit this place :) P.S. The owner and his fiance (who also works there) are super nice! read more

Yum! After a walking tour, our guide recommended this spot for lunch. Everything was fantastic! A group of 4 of us split an antipasta platter and I enjoyed an amazing plate of Carpaccio while my friends had a Faro Salad and a Pasta dish. Every single plate was licked clean before we left. read more

Best meal in Florence hands down. It was recommended to us by our walking tour guide who has lived in Florence for 9 years. Great Atmosphere, pleasant servers, and excellent food - the perfect mix. Will definitely return here the next time we're in Florence. read more

Upscale, clean restaurant that is labeled as a wine bar...but their food is quite outstanding as well.

I really liked this place. Despite what other people have written, I loved it. The food was good and this is where I found my new favorite wine. My husband and I went during the day and after lunch so it wasn't crowded. Was the staff disinterested in us? Oh yah for sure! They all looked like they wish they were anywhere but there, but whatever. I work at a museum in Chicago so I feel their pain. All I could think about was that bottle of wine and my pear crostini. I suggest going. People need to stop getting offended when something idiotic doesn't go their way like the waitress not smiling. You're in a touristy city, so just deal with it read more

We had lunch here. It was a nice escape from the heat and the owner took the time to explain the different types of wine and regions. If you are tired of pasta, go here as they have several different types of bruschetta, Tartare, and salads. The salads are definitely big enough to share. read more

Food was very tasty but a little pricey. The restaurant had no house wine which was disappointing as we have come to expect house wine at Italian restaurants. Overall it was a very good meal with only 2 euro per person fee read more

We walked by and decided to give it a try while in Florence a week and a half ago. Waitress was courteous and friendly, asked her for suggestions on meats and cheeses for our group of four. She also suggested pairings for the food she recommended. Sampler platters were varied and delicious. I don't know if the platters had any particular names, but they were excellent. The platters contained cheeses, sautéed vegetables, breads w/ olive oil. Our waitress recommended three separate wines and all were very good. The place was filled by locals and tourists. We had no problems, thought it was excellent and would highly recommend. read more

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I made reservations for this place around Christmas time and I'm glad I did because it filled up very quickly upon opening at 6:30 pm. The staff was very nice and accommodating. It was a very warm atmosphere with cozy decor and glowing lights. We asked out waiter which carpaccio to order and he said he'd surprise us with his favorite one. He came out with two, the venison and beef (though they only charged us for one) and they were both delicious. My husband ordered the beef cheeks which he thoroughly enjoyed and I had the gnocchi with basil and tomato sauce (to be honest, it was a bit boring). BUT they also brought us a small plate of pasta to try which I assume was a new dish that the chef was trying out. It was a pear and Parmesan stuffed tortellini (although the waitress kept calling it ravioli, which it was absolutely not) and it was amazing. I wish I had ordered it for my meal because I would go back just for that. Overall, we really enjoyed our experience and we'd recommend to anyone in the city! read more

This was right by our Airbnb, and I'd heard good things so it was the first place that we went in Florence. The atmosphere is beautiful and the staff was very nice. However, when we asked what cheese we were eating, they were unable to tell us. A little bit strange at a wine bar, but it was delicious so we persevered! The food itself was wonderful. I had the burrata & pistachio ravioli and it was outstanding! I'm definitely inspired to try and make my own now. The house wines were lovely, and everything we ate was fantastic. Definitely recommend! read more

This is my favourite restaurant for salads! The salad with avocado, chicken and balsamic is to DIE FOR! A bit pricey, but well worth it! Another dish to try would be the pork with grape sauce, oh my gosh I have dreams about that pork! And for dessert, you MUST have the lemon cheesecake-one of the best i've ever had. I'm a weekly regular at Coquinarius :) read more

One of our favorite meals during our 15-day stay in Italy! Coquinarius is romantic wine bar/restaurant smack dab in the middle of Florence. Service was sloooooow (part of the reason for the lack of perfect rating). We sat ourselves and waited over 15 minutes until anyone even came by to greet us, and the place was not that big or busy. All that said, the Pear & Cheese Ravioli was absolutely TO DIE FOR. So so ridiculously unreal good. My husband had a Seafood Ravioli that was simply "meh" -- perfectly cooked pasta but nothing special when it came to sauce or seasoning. I would order differently next time on that one, but the Pear & Cheese dish is a must and gives this spot a solid 4 stars. I'm already planning my trip back..... read more

We only had a bottle of wine from this place. However, it was an amazing experience. The atmosphere is great. The waiters are very busy but they get the job done. My friend and I wanted to try an authentic florentine wine and we got a great recommendation. It had a great taste and ended up being exactly what we wanted. Very friendly staff who are willing to help out customers. read more

great atmosphere and service but VERY BLAND DISAPPOINTING FOOD the ambience and decor were beautiful and the servers were very gracious...I just wish the food matched! We ordered the zucchini crumble and the raviolini with pear and cheese. BOTH were incredibly bland. -The zucchini stuffing lacked salt, and for that matter, any kind of seasoning! it was served with a side of dry, undressed greens!! and uncooked zucchini blossoms. ABSOLUTELY UNACCEPTABLE. I wish I could have sent it all back. - the raviolini was strictly OK. but again, lacked seasoning and was overall, uninspired. I really hope this restaurant gets their act together on the food they offer! as I said, it was a beautiful space. We left feeling terribly disappointed in the meal. Wouldn't recommend it. read more

fantastic beef cheeks,best restaurant since my trip, it is a little bar near the cathedral read more

Coquinarius - slow cooked beef cheek with beens and onion - Wine Bars Near Me - Florence, FI

The staff is super slow and rude. We went into the restaurant, they spend more than 5 minutes to assign a table even though it wasn't full. Then after waiting for a while we had to ask for the menu. That's the last time we interacted with the staff, 15 minutes later we had to leave to another place. read more

Here I had some of the best pasta of my life. I couldn't decide on one, so the server let me have two half size portions. Unforgettable!!