I missed the free buffet at the hotel this morning, so I ventured out and found this place. Like…read moremost places I've gone this weekend, it's packed and lively. It's kind of awkward placing orders without a command of the language, but I muddled my way through a request for pastries and an espresso. The counter staff was helpful enough, but I'm perceiving that "outsiders" aren't taken to very well in this community. On to the food- I got two pastries- one fruit-filled and another with pistachios and cream filled. The latter was pretty good, but I don't have to have it again.The espresso was cold! Definitely a no bueno.

Quick service, fresh pastries. Very accomodating. I got a salami sandwich and a salami…read more"multigrain" croissant, both tasty. My gf got a chocolate "croissant", not a true croissant, but very tasty nonetheless.

We were walking by and stopped in for a beer. Sat outside and took in the Italian views and people…read more We didn't order food but they kept bringing us small plates to try ...3 total! wish I could show them all but we ate them... but here's a pic of leftovers. Service was seriously so great. No English but it didn't matter. Worth a stop in for sure! Ask for Fabio...he was fantastic

Claimed to have gluten free but had nothing. All the food was frozen, we saw them walking by our…read moretable with a huge stack of frozen meals.

Amazing Service Along With Amazing Food The Perfect Mix For An Enjoyable Meal…read moreThe People Who Own The Business Are Lovely

We had several dishes here and they were all Wonderful! Tuna pizza for my brother and he gave it…read more 9/10!

Cant say we've ever been to a restaurant where blocks of beef were rolled out to review the amount…read moreto cut! We ordered everything from the menu from primi to contorni. We really enjoyed everything - pasta was cooked perfectly, meats were perfect temperature, desserts tasted homemade. Both wines tried were reasonably priced and delicious. Highly recommend!

We recently stayed at the Grotta Giusti Thermal Spa Resort Tuscany property, and were looking for…read moresome additional "local flavor" after the nice meal we'd had the night before in-town, so we again walked into town to partake in this Michelin-starred dining experience. There was both inside and outside seating, but due to the chilly nature of the evening we chose to eat indoors. I'd heard that this restaurant was attached to an accompanying butcher shop, and that their steaks were to die for...so that was our meal game plan! We started things off with some wine and cicchetti, then they came to the table with some exquisite cuts of beef for us to choose from. We took the "upgraded" path and ordered a thick cut t-bone steak along with sides of sautéed field greens, potatoes and fried mushrooms. As it turns out, our eyes were much bigger than our stomachs, as it was soooo much food! But, every bite was delicious and satisfying so of course we ate it all. The steak was cooked to a medium-rare perfection and the charred exterior made for smoky and sizzling bites that were meant to be savored. Good thing we got a ride back to the hotel, as both my wife and I were in food coma heaven after this meal!

This is a pleasant restaurant located about 100m south of the Pisa Tower complex. The service is…read moreprompt and polite; food is excellent and the prices are reasonable. People-watching from the outdoor patio is a fun diversion.

Very accommodating and kind staff. While it is in a tourist area, this place is a great find. Would…read morehighly recommend.

This place is 100% worth the hype and wait in the line. There were be many tourist and I think…read moreeveryone should try it at least once (so good, I had it twice). Portions sizes are huge, def could be two meals or split among two people (tip: ask them to cut it in half to share). I got the italiana and the prosciutto was perfect. Even though it's like Italian fast food, all the ingredients taste so fresh. The bread is amazing too!

When in Florence, this is the place to get your famous sandwiches. There are 4 of the same…read morerestaurants in the same block and depending on the day and all 4 can be open with lines out the door. Just pick the line that is the shortest as they are the same restaurant. The lines do move fast despite the lines. The sandwiches are delicious and are huge (may be 2 meals for some people). FYI: If you are at the Santa Maria Novella Train Station, you can also find the restaurants on the main floor and the basement floor.

Good food, we enjoyed our lunch, it was very good. Service was OK, it was not that busy but we went…read moreduring an off hour.

I was in Lucca and stopped here for dinner. The reviews were good and the menu online showed more…read morefish being offered I thought they would have more seafood, but being in Tuscany, I realized that most places don't. That's OK. The inside was very homey and nice. The owners, I believe are a husband and wife team who are helpful. Salmon carpaccio was an appetizer special - it was excellent Swordfish for the main was a mistake. Should have stuck with a pasta. This fish looked like it was frozen and it's was fair, nothing special. Tiramisu for dessert was so good. totally made up for the swordfish. It was made fresh that day and you could tell. This and the service raised the rating from to 4.

Oh, Starbene... you will remain the stuff of dreams. This mighty little gluten free bakery was one…read moreof my favorite shops in all my Italian travels. They have a wide assortment of gluten free goodies -- from cookies to pies to savory bread-based delights. It's all priced quite fairly, too. I came in around 6pm on a Friday, and the kind woman behind the counter advised me to come back in the morning because they had more things in the mornings. I was sincerely baffled and said-- wait, more?! To me, they had a ton of great options even at 6pm! Apparently the cases are packed full in the mornings and if you want your best pick of the lot, go then. But if you're like me and not able to do that for whatever reason, you'll still find plenty! I can't have gluten or dairy. Sometimes it's hard to find dairy free goodies in a gluten free bakery. Not so with Starbene! They had cookies, pies and tarts as well as some bread-based savory items -- all clearly marked as without dairy. Grazie, Starbene!! Made my whole night! I ended up getting some cookies (3 for 1€) -- they were almost like thumbprints, with blackberry jam filling and with chocolate hazelnut filling. So. Good. I also got an apricot jam tart (~3€, I think). It was also delicious! The apricot jam was just the right amount of sweet and the crust was perfectly flakey. Plus, there was a heart shape on top which was just the sweetest little detail. I also got a focaccina, which was kind of like a bread roll pizza without cheese or sauce. It was super good! I took it up to Piazzale Michelangelo and enjoyed it with a view of the city. Perfection! My next visit to Florence, Starbene's will be a must do. No question about it. Gluten free friends, get yourselves over there and enjoy!

This place was ok. I've had better here in NY and other local areas. I found there stuff to be very…read moredry and no flavor. Anyway, we went back last December (2022) it was closed. We didn't find it again when we walked past the direction.

Coming here with celiac disease, I felt really looked after. They gave me my own GF bread and my…read moregnocchi plate was marked with a gluten-free sticker I wish I had liked my dish more, especially after hearing such good things. I don't think it was this place's fault, just not for me. The cheese was smoked, which I hadn't seen any indication of on the menu. Maybe there is something about the dish that makes those in the know expect that flavor, but honestly, the flavor made me gag, which I assume is attributable to my vegetarianism We got there a little before the dinner rush, and I could see how it could get really busy. It is what it is, but I wouldn't come here if you're in a rush

We first visited here in the Fall of 2012 after my husband read about their pizza in Peter…read moreReinhardt's book American Pie. Our second visit was as good as the first time. Amazing lasagna. The pizza is to die for. The service is top notch. A family owned business that is a must been you visit Florence. The dining room feels so warm and inviting. The only negative is the new dining room chairs. They are so uncomfortable on the back but the food made it worth it. Alex is an incredible server and we were delighted to see the owners grandson working th pizza oven!

This place was such a treat! A small shop where everything is gluten free and so close to the train…read morestation. Staff there spoke enough English for the transaction. I am mainly writing this review to encourage all my fellow celiacs/gluten intolerants to go here, get into the chest freezer right by the entrance, and grab the pain au chocolat (chocolate crossiant). I'm still dreaming about it weeks later. ;-; was so ridiculously scrumptious.

This shop is small but packed with gluten free treats. Everything in the bakery is gluten free…read moreincluding GF beer in the fridge. They have amazing croissants and little pies and cookies stuffed with Nutella. They also have slices of pizza and appetizer-like food that they can heat up in a toaster oven, however I would stick to the baked goods because you can get really good gluten free pizza, calzones and pasta at multiple restaurants within a few blocks of this bakery. They also sell bread and whole cakes but we only sampled 4 of their baked goods. It's a relief to have so many options when visiting a new city. If you're looking to save money by stocking up your hotel or apartment with breakfast foods, this is a great place to go. It was surprising how inexpensive the items were compared to what we pay for the luxury of a gluten free muffin in the U.S. There were GF donuts listed on the website, but we didn't see any in the afternoon, so my advice would be to stop by early if you want the opportunity to choose from everything this lovely bakery makes.