Off a back alley is a wonderful little Trattoria, with amazing staff, an amazing atmosphere and…read morebeyond amazing food. Everyone in our party loved the food and the staff. We sat next to the bar and had the owner assisting us with some recommendations, he and his wife have created an exceptional place! I could go on and on about everything but instead just go!

Our experience was not positive. My husband's lasagna was…read morefrozen in the middle which proves that they are warming up rather than making fresh. We did tell the server and without us requesting, they took 10% off our bill. I would not go back the next time we are in Florence. There are so many amazing restaurants to go to in Florence.

Ordered a $40 sirloin steak medium rare. Came out medium. Got the waiter and asked if this looked…read moremedium rare. He looked embarrassed and agreed it was not. Told him I want another done correctly. He came back 5 minutes later with my original plate and said it would take 10 minutes for a replacement. Clearly hoping I would accept the medium cooked steak. Told him bring a medium rare as I ordered. My wife continued eating while I waited. Finally got my steak cooked properly. Done eating and asked for the bill. No adjustments, no credits just a lame one word "sorry" Not sure if they think Americans don't know the difference with steaks or if it was an honest mistake. Not going back there again...

Went here for lunch and everything was great! The staff went above and beyond to help celebrate my…read moreaunt's birthday and brought out a dessert for her. The inside was very quaint and a nice space to enjoy a bottle of wine and a meat and cheese platter. Would absolutely recommend!

We had a delicious dinner here about a month ago. The inside of this restaurant is beautiful and…read morevery classy. Our server was also very attentive. We started with the truffle caprese, which wasn't super flavorful and was missing some of the truffle flavor. We also shared the minestrone, which wasn't super flavorful absolutely delicious! For my main course I had the purple cabbage risotto with burrata and crispy bacon. The bacon added a nice salty flavor, which wasn't super needed because I felt that the risotto itself needed seasoning. My husband enjoyed the land with fresh black truffle and white truffle cheese sauce. He thought it was delicious and very flavorful!

A variety of delicious food in a nice ambiance. Decent service. Good wine. Good times. I would…read morerecommend this restaurant if you want to have a good meal and make some nice memories while in Florence.

Short Review: About a five minute walk from the Duomo in…read moreFirenze, and on a cozy but well-trafficked side street. Food is excellent and service is fast. Long Review: I was in search of the best spaghetti in Firenze and I think I found it! It's a cute little restaurant about a 5-min walk to the Piazza del Duomo. There's as much outdoor seating as there is indoor seating, which is a nice differentiator for them. We walked up and were seated outside right away. The requisite bread and water was served right away and a friendly waiter came to take our order of food...and of course wine. The streets near the duomo are all well-trafficked so just know that the wait staff will tell you over and over to not keep your mobile devices or purse on the table. They get taken by the pickpockets pretty often I guess. Nonetheless the meal, the ambiance of the busy street and the service was absolutely fantastic. And the food! OMG it was honestly some of the best food I've had in Firenze. And it wasn't an ostentatious restaurant. Definitely family owned and operated and they've got the market on the location! As I saidordered the spaghetti since I was in search of "the best" in the city, and honestly it was! A must try if you're in the area.

Trattoria Antellesi is tucked into a side street off Florence's historic center with a classic,…read moreunderstated exterior that blends into the surrounding stone streets. Inside, it feels like a traditional Tuscan dining room: warm lighting, warm yellow-painted walls, rustic wood furnishings, and a cozy, intimate layout. The vibe is relaxed and authentically local, with a slower-paced, sit-down dining experience that encourages lingering. At around 8pm on a Wednesday night, the restaurant was mostly full, but our party of five was able to be seated immediately. The menu is extensive, with both Italian and English versions; there's also a daily special menu that's quite fairly priced, and has some more traditional Italian dishes. They offer some more familiar options like bruschetta and meatballs with tomato sauce, as well as the classic Bistecca alla Fiorentina. Each table comes with complementary bread service, which was a bit stale, but it's free; what more could you ask for? It was also paired with a rich, earthy olive oil and tangy balsamic vinegar. Four members of our party ordered Aperol Spritzes (€8) - these were tangy, refreshing, and with just the right amount of sweetness countering the fizzy Prosecco and citrusy, herbal Aperol. For entrees, two members of our party ordered the Spaghetti Fiaccheraia (€13), which is spaghetti in garlic and oil with chili pepper, bacon, and ricotta. While this seems like quite a simple dish, there's so much complexity in the variety of flavors and textures. The spaghetti was al dente, and soaked up the addictive, slightly-spicy garlic oil; they were also more than willing to exclude the bacon for my vegetarian friend. Another friend opted for the Pappardelle Coniglio (€13) on the special menu - a tomato-based pasta with rabbit. Certainly a dish you couldn't get at most Italian places in the States, and the wide noodles paired nicely with the acidic tomatoes and gamey rabbit. The Ravioli Burro Salvia (€15) was a traditional Florentine ravioli with ricotta cheese, spinach, butter, and sage; while the portion was a bit small, this dish was truly made with care. The filling let the earthy flavor of the spinach shine while being further elevated by the sage and rich, tangy ricotta cheese. Lastly, my Spaghetti alla Carbonara Fiorentina Tartufata (€17) was an indulgent take on the classic spaghetti carbonara, with egg, pecorino cheese, bacon, and freshly-shaved black truffle. While this was a tasty dish with a large portion, the sauce had partially clotted, and I found it to be missing some component of acidity or brightness to liven the dish up and contrast the richness. I was stuffed by the end of my meal, but some members of my party opted for their Tiramisu (€7) - this is an elevated take on the classic Italian dessert, with whipped mascarpone and coffee-soaked ladyfingers served in a parfait-like glass and sprinkled with a light dusting of cocoa powder. It was neither too sweet nor too rich; the perfect amount of decadence to end a meal. We had a lovely time during our dinner at Trattoria Antellesi, prices are more than reasonable for a traditional trattoria experience with delicious food and a lovely ambience. It may not be as flashy as some of the more touristy restaurants in the city, but certainly a great stop for traditional Florentine food if you're in the area!

If you're in Florence stop by here for dinner. We went right after they opened and they took us…read morewithout a reservation. The gnocchi was our favorite! House wine was very good and affordable, and the tiramisu was a perfect end.

Ok, updating my review since a return visit a few nights later was a less than stellar experience…read moreon a Monday night, the day after they had been closed on Sunday! Our previous visit was Sat. I'd say between the two visits, the food here could be somewhat inconsistent. We ordered the gnocchi again the second night and the sauce looked completely different, was flavorless and the gnocchi had no consistency whatsoever. It was way too mushy, like eating globs of paste. My squid ink pasta however was fine. Looking at the tables next to use, the wild boar pasta was the same - the sauce looked completely different that the previous night's. Service too from the Asian server was also not as warm and friendly...and btw, the bread is not good here, but the tiramisu is wonderful. Previous: This place is truly, truly a hidden gem. Off the beaten path, cozy and charming all the same. I was looking for a no fuss restaurant specifically for pasta that didn't feel so annoyingly overrun by tourists near the Duomo. The menu is pretty simple and the pasta dishes that we ordered were deee-vine. Yes, the gnocchi is that good, light and pillowy with a flavorful meat sauce. The squid ink pasta was lovely- so flavorful, yet no one flavor too overpowering, with just a sweet and savory taste of the sea with the squid ink. We also tried the tagliatelle with boar sauce, and the meat was super tender. What a gem! We plan to come back again during our visit, so glad to have tried this place. This is cozy comfort food in Florence!

Deliciousness - 5/5 Happiness - 4/5…read more This restaurant is out of the way and I wasn't even sure it made sense to stop on the outskirts of the touristy areas. But I'm sure glad we did - this is a hidden gem with outstanding food and cool decor. We were looking for a reasonably priced, but still high quality, bistecca alla florentine (Florentine Steak). Note that a Florentine Steak is more than big enough for two, usually starting around 2 pounds. We eventually settled on this place and were really pleased. The steak was extremely flavorful and packed a big beefy punch into each of the numerous bites. Paired with perfectly seasoned potatoes and impressively plated, my wife and I really enjoyed this meal. I'm not usually a fan of rare steak, but when in Ro...errr Florence.... it's a must-try! We also had a liter of house wine (delicious and paired beautifully with the steak) and a very fresh and flavorful mozzarella and tomato salad. Every single thing was delicious and we were stuffed and happy afterwards. I also want to mention the decor, which itself is a treat. Decorated with hand drawn Disney sketches (I assume from artists who've eaten there) and some avant-garde art in a very rustic setting, my eyes never got tired of looking around. For a wonderful meat coma in a fun setting, this restaurant really delivers.

Limited seating makes this trattoria very cozy and homestyle. We had reservations(highly…read morerecommended) and got seated promptly. The bisteca florentine was good but the meat had quite a bit of gristle.

Fantastic food at stunningly reasonable prices. We came here on our first evening, and just wanted…read moresomething simple while we were staving off the jetlag. Instead, we got the heartiest family meal; our daughter went for the steak, which turned out to be an impressive cut both in size as well as in flavor and perfect preparation (seriously, best steak I've had in a while!), the boar tagliatelle were excellent and delicious and the tripe was outstanding according to my wife who leans into such dishes. I also love the people here, they made us tired and somewhat disoriented travelers so very welcome. :)

Good service and very friendly. Excellent pasta dishes all around (Gnocchi with meat sauce,…read morespaghetti pica al pepe). Unfortunately the steaks were very disappointing - tough and full of gristle so they only about half was edible. Nice touch including wine and water in the price but in the end you pay for it all anyways.

Best meal I had in all of Florence... the steak with porcini mushrooms. The steak was rare and…read morejuicy and the mushrooms were tender and delectable in that saucy sauce. I miss it already! The food was amazing and the staff were so sweet and made sure to keep checking up on me as well. They even gave me a cute special plate!

The food was fantastic, the service the best and ambiance felt like home…read more This place has amazing dishes and an outstanding home made desserts this place would definitely be a repeat next time I'll visit Florence.