Osteria Pastella was such a beautiful dining experience. The restaurant felt upscale, polished, and…read moreexceptionally clean, while still having a warm and inviting atmosphere. It felt like the perfect spot for a date night or special occasion. The highlight was definitely the flaming truffle cheese wheel pasta--it's easy to see why it's so popular! Watching the pasta being prepared in the cheese wheel made the experience even more fun, and the flavor was incredible. My husband was obsessed. To top it all off, they surprised us with complimentary champagne at them beginning and limoncello shots at the end, which was such a nice touch. Definitely make a reservation ahead of time! The line was literally down the block when we went, so this is clearly a popular spot. Between the food, atmosphere, and thoughtful little touches, it was absolutely worth the visit.

Best meal in Florence. Pastella is a hit with all. Both locals and tourists seem to have found this…read moreplace. We were here 8 years ago and loved it and still do. And it seems everyone does looking at the skills in everyone's faces. We ordered the pasta cooked in the parmesan cheese wheel. We had the show and it was great. The fresh truffles were just perfect. The second entree was an order of Pappardelle with a Chianti marinated Tuscan Wild Boar. It was out of this world delicious. No room for dessert but the complimentary limoncello was perfect. Great service. Highly recommend making a reservation...the restaurant was packed at 1:30PM!!!

It was nice to have a food option besides pizza and pasta in the city center. I ordered the small…read morechicken kebab with a side of falafel and was able to pick my toppings and sauces. The small was plenty!! The falafel was really good. You can order one or more. I ordered four, but three would have been plenty for me! They have outside seating as well as a few tables inside.

This is European fast food at its finest! Istanbul Döner Kebab offers generously-sized wraps of…read morebeef or chicken shaved from rotating spits, paired with vegetables like lettuce, tomato, onion, cabbage, and jalapeño along with French fries and different kinds of sauces including a spicy chili paste and garlic yogurt sauce, all wrapped in a chewy tortilla-like flatbread. Located near Florence's attractions in the city center, this restaurant provides a nice respite for tourists and locals looking for a quick bite--the tasty food came at an amazing value, though the service seemed a bit standoffish.

Friendly service at this place and nice ambiance. The house wine was also good. I had a pizza that…read morehad a number of different meats. All of which were pretty good, although some were just hot dogs. The crust was soft and airy and really good. A little soupy in the middle but still fine. All in all a good place conveniently located.

This restaurant was recommended by the concierge at The St Regis Hotel where we are currently…read morestaying in Florence, Italy. The restaurant is about a 5 min walk from our hotel. The area is pretty safe and fun to walk as it is tourist oriented with multiple shops and plenty to see and do. Great ambiance, we were greeted and sat down at a table immediately when we arrived. The waiter was helpful and provided good service. The food was great! My wife and I enjoyed our plates and even decided to trade half way through meal to experience both dishes. Luci ordered pasta fagioli, I have made pasta fagioli in the past as a good friend of mine had taught me how to make it. This dish was delicious and well seasoned, the consistency was a bit thick but I actually loved it. I ordered a Penne Pasta with shrimp and fresh tomatoes. The pasta was al dente, the shrimp and sauce was delicious with a hint of spiciness which created a great balance of flavor. We ordered a bottle if house table wine to enjoy with our dinner. At first, I was not sure about the wine, once it aired out for 15 mins it was great! We definitely enjoyed our dinner. At the end we were given a complementary shot of limoncello. Delicious as well. Great experience.

If I could give more than 5 stars, I would. Easily the best meal of my life. What a wonderful…read morediscovery of this 2 Michelin-star treasure on a Florentine side street. The calamari was light, airy and unlike I'd ever had. The seared tuna melted in my mouth. My husband's salmon was incredible. We shared a bottle of rose and followed it all with the pistachio tiramisu and millefoglie with chantily crème. Absolutely incredible, and wonderful service, too. We went on a Tuesday night and largely had the place to ourselves. I would absolutely recommend and if I am ever in Florence again, you'll find me there at dinner time.

The best meal we had in Firenze. We arrived at 7 PM and they were gracious about seating us. The…read morefood was delicious fresh, the kind of seafood that you wish you could have every day we had a cuddle fish appetizer that was wonderful the spaghetti al dente with clams was wonderful. I would highly recommend this restaurant.

Was looking for a change-of-pace from consecutive days of Italian cuisine. Had a sneaking…read moresuspicion that Greek food might be better in Italy than it is in the States, and I was spot on. Super nice staff greeted us when we walked in, and the interior looks small but inviting. We ended up ordering carryout (or, "takeaway," as they say here), and the food was a pleasant surprise. The Greek salad doesn't have lettuce, but the tomatoes, feta, capers, olives, onions, etc. are very fresh and delicious. The tsatsiki is creamy and tart, and is a a excellent complement to the Greek chicken souvlaki. And...the souvlaki is so flavorful and so fresh, that it was a unanimous hit. If you are in the mood for something other than pasta, give this place a try!

Sometimes you need some thing different than Italian... Even in italia! This was one of my favorite…read moremeals in Florence! They serve seasonal dishes, and all made fresh! I wish I could've gone back! The beet salad, chicken skewers, and moussaka we're all delicious!!!

Best pizza I've ever had ! They are very welcoming and service is exceptional !…read more Recommend this to anyone coming to Florence!

Stopped by for a quick lunch while our clothes was going through a wash cycle at a nearby…read morelaundromat. Had a friend recommend the Bolognese here, however I did not find anything on the menu that had Bolognese , nor did the server have any comments/recommendations about it. My wife ordered a chicken Caesar salad and I ordered a meal with grilled slices of beef instead. Food and service was okay. Nothing special.

This place was great! Great service and the Bistecca was awesome. They cut and show you the meat…read morebefore they cook it.

The Florentine steak was very good and the burrata with pesto was delicious! It was a perfect…read morenight with wonderful service, except that the waiter tried to upsell us wine. The waiter didn't like my initial pick, attempted to talk us into a different one at twice the price by giving us a taste--after we agreed he then attempted to substitute another bottle that was 100 euros a bottle. I caught it and they were very pleasant about it, but something to beware of. Despite all of that, I'd return--we had a great night.

We were part of a group of 20 and had a nice lunch here. They brought large pizzas to share of our…read morechoosing, so we got three: a margherita, a mushroom with salami and onion, and a veggies pizza. They also brought us salad and dessert. The food was great however I'm not an Italian food expert, so I can't tell you if it's authentic or not. However the wine came from 13 miles away.

Pizzas are amazing here…read more We were part of a tour group that stopped in for pizza lunch. Salad was included and the portion was large and olive oil and balsamic was really good. Margarita pizza was amazing. Tomato sauce was extra delicious on all their pizzas. Ham and mushrooms next, then Veggies. All were excellent. The service for our large group was done with perfection. The restaurant is extremely large with great rest rooms and amazing desserts. Worth a stop

Persian restaurant in Florence that is a bit hard to get into because it's quite small and very…read morepopular. The staff is very kind and during my two visits eating dinner there last week, I felt so welcome there. I had the lamb chops one night and chicken kabob another night. They were both cooked to perfection. The decor is lovely and I highly recommend it especially if you are looking for something different, healthy and walkable to the main sites.

Came here for an impromptu lunch during a storm and it was super cozy and homey and the perfect…read moreenvironment for the mood outside. Everything tasted super fresh and was delicious. And nice to eat some rice after solely eating bread and pasta for a couple days!

Great food!! We loved this place. Highly recommend this place. We will visit again if we return.read more

We had an excellent dinner here. This is a very small restaurant with very limited seating. So…read morehappy we got in! It's charming inside. Lovely decorations. They had a 50s America soundtrack but we were happy with tha compared with some others we've endured! The food was AMAZING! We started with onion soup which has a hint of cinnamon and then a piece of bread with cheese. (Like French onion but not so thick and cheesy). It was excellent! And the pear and cheese dumplings were so tasty. Something different. Both the beef stew and filet were hearty meat dishes. Both were wonderfully prepared. The filet was divine. And the beef stew didn't require a knife it was so tender. The stew was also super flavorful. We decided to go for dessert. The cheesecake was fantastic. So light. It was both sweet and tart. A perfect end!! Highly recommend!