One of the best places for lunch (or dinner). The food is all delicious. Everyone is friendly and…read moreinviting. My wife and I try to eat here a couple of times when we visit Firenze. P.S. - Maria is the best!!!

Food was tasty, service was not, ambiance was an 8/10... not very welcoming upon arriving for our…read morereservations, I wish we had just left and found better food and better service like we did At Ristorante Il Paiolo...do yourself a favor- go there instead

My husband was craving Neapolitan style pizza, so we walked around to find a pizzeria. We found…read moreMister Pizza, which happened to be very close to our hotel. Not going to lie, I was a little bit worried about Mister Pizza being a tourist trap since it was right by the Duomo in Santa Maria Novella Piazza. I even noticed on the menu that they catered to specific dietary preferences such as gluten-free crust and dairy-free cheese. But hey, this was one of the few places I have seen that made a lot of accommodations. We arrived around 8:30pm on a Monday night. The place was busy, but it appeared that people hanging around the entry way were really there for to-go orders. We were able to sit outside with views of the Duomo. Service was fine. Servers were quick and attentive, but the food took a while to come out. That said, the deliciousness of my pizza made up for it. I ordered the quattro formagi and requested it to come with marinara instead of white sauce. I was asked if I wanted burrata, but I didn't realize that it was an upsell. I thought it was going to be in place of the mozzarella, so I technically had 5 kinds of cheeses. My husband and I loved our respective pizzas. I especially enjoyed the bursts of gorgonzola and parmesan that added bursts of unique flavor. The fresh creaminess of the burrata made for a nice pairing with the edge of the crust. Speaking of the crust, it was doughy and fluffy with air pockets. One of the best crusts on a pizza.

Great place for a gluten free pizza! The pizza sauce has the perfect balance of sweet and acid to…read moreit, the crust was quite airy for a gluten free crust, which is very difficult to do with any kind of gluten free baking. Their fryer was cross contaminated with gluten, which was a little bit of a bummer, but overall was super happy with our dinner here!

Super cute setting in the piazza. Live music was playing and it lent to great ambiance. We had…read morepizza and it was delicious. The steak looked amazing as others ordered that. Cute place. I would come back.

Located in the center square of Florence shopping this steak house is great for a formal dinner…read more Sit and relax in the covered patio with heaters and blankets so you won't be cold. Portions are suitable for sharing and highly recommend it. The steak was cooked well but the flavor wasn't there as I expected. The soup, bread, salad and potatoes were so tasty, but I expected more from the steak. I would go again, but would get pasta instead.

We made reservations here last minute and it did not disappoint. We showed up a few minutes early…read moreand we're asked to wait outside (we were the first time slot when dinner opened) which made me nervous - but as soon as they were ready they came and grabbed us and it was wonderful once we were seated. We had a window table inside and the ambience was very intimate. We started with an assortment of meats and the degustazione formaggi con miele (cheese and honey). My mom ordered the pici all aglione and I had the pici cacio e Pepe - and it was delicious! The sizes were just right an we were able to share with each other as they both were so good. I'd definitely recommend this place if in the area.

We found this place online. Seemed like some new things for my daughters to try. Service was not…read morerushed . I did not get our server's name but she was wonderful. My daughters finished a plentiful meat and cheese assortment . The youngest said her lasagna was heavenly. She then finished her mother's pasta with truffle. She typically is not a fan of mushrooms but clearly was converted . My eldest and I had ossobuco which was tender and delicious. A most pleasant meal and evening !

Cute place and friendly service. Very good food, nice wine list. Fried pizza dough with ham &…read morecheese was delicious. Pasta with meat ragu was lovely as was the ravioli with Gorgonzola cream and truffles.

Got drinks and fries here and it was great atmosphere! Plus the Sarti Spritz converted me from an…read moreAperol girlie.

We stopped here before our Tour meeting time for some afternoon coffee. We went against our…read moreGuide's advice to stay away from the restaurants located in a square. Paszkowski turned out to be the exception in a good way. They were busy with most of their outdoor seating taken. There was one table for two in the back so we took it. Substantial amount of outdoor seating but also a cafe. We ordered an Americano and a Flat White. Why can't the coffee be as good back home?! Proper Flat white-bold with a double shot of espresso-just what I needed! The Americano was also tasty and was accompanied by small containers of syrup and milk. The real surprise and discovery was they have a pastry/dessert and Cafe area inside. Picked up a Pain Au Chocolat with chocolate coating (a first), Focaccia with Grapes-wow!, and a Maritozzo-all delicious! Service was friendly and engaged. Don't miss their Cafe inside.

Came here because it was close to our accommodation. The service was rude but I chose a drink that…read moresounded great. I believe it was called "Again". When I grabbed it to take a sip my hand was covered in blue sticky coloring which I had assumed was on the inside of the glass. I had to ask for napkins to get it off. This was not in the description of the drink. It was a bizarre way to serve a drink, especially without warning. I had to use a napkin to wrap around the glass to finish it. It was a mess by the time I was done. Would not return

I rate the bruschetta a 4.8/5, only because I've had better here in Florence, but it's way better…read morethan any others I've had outside of Florence. We also shared a 4 cheese pizza. It was good but it wasn't the most amazing pizza I've ever had. The crust was great and edible, so I'd rate the pizza a 4.5. I don't think it's worth rating a 4, the service was really good. They didn't speak English but they understood enough. Apparently this is the place Jersey Shore worked for a day. They got their Gym, Tan and Laundry done while also working here. Also cool if you want to see them make the pizza in front of you.

BEST meatballs ever. Their tomato sauce is delicious, I could've put a straw in the bowl of…read moremeatballs just to have the sauce. The pizza was also equally as amazing, very authentic flavor.

We walked in for an al fresco lunch before walking the Boboli Gardens, and it was everything we…read morewanted and more. Both the indoor and outdoor tables are lovely (we tried both after our wives were too cold in the wind), and this was the best service we encountered during a week in Florence. Not only were the staff accommodating and brought us everything we needed, but they also steered us toward so many things we weren't going to get, with insistence and good humor. And they were right. The Albanian sommelier and my wine-obsessed buddy fell in love, talked for ages, and we ordered three very nice bottles (classic) as a result (after our spritzes). We had a steak dinner planned for later, but we still ordered the exceptional Florentine beef, just because we couldn't leave without trying it. They blew my mind with the savory mushroom flan, and the fiochetti di pera (perfect purses of pear pasta in a silky cream sauce) were one of the best bites of the trip, and my life. We honestly weren't expecting much, but it turned out to be one of the best meals of the trip.

Make a reservation. We were lucky and walked in but it's was the last table available…read more The meatballs, lasagna and pear pasta were delicious!

Excellent steak and the side dishes are just as good. I recommend you try the liver pate. Great on…read moresour dough bread.

We really wanted to try the famous steaks of Florence and after some research we found l'. Tuscani…read more3. We were not disappointed at all! Like many other reviewers have already noted, the service, experience, be food were all spectacular! We tried making a reservation online, but didn't hear a response for a few hours and decided to walk in at 6 pm since we were already hungry. We figured no one eats this early in Italy so it must be empty! We were correct. The place is small so if possible, make a reservation in advance if you are trying to eat at 8 pm like the rest of the locals. We ordered the 2 person steak for 75€ (it comes with 2 sides). The more expensive option has meat, which is apparently more tasty, but I neither my bfs are fans of fatty meat. We got the steak in medium rare, the server suggests that it is usually cooked rare, but can be done medium rare. It should not be cooked more than that. However, after it comes out, if you are still not satisfied, they can cook it some more for you. The meal also came with complimentary bread (not shown), and an appetizer (meat sauce with bread- sooo delicious!). The steak itself was sooo mouthwatering. Very much worth 75€! The plate is edible, but I didn't eat it sooner I was already stuffed from dinner! We also received complimentary dessert (the cup the dessert sits in is biodegradable! What a plus. No plastic waste). Sooo nice of the staff/restaurant to make the experience very memorable! Our waitress was very kind and came to check on us often.

I love Firenze! It's my home away from home. It's the place I go to feel happy…read more Part of that happiness, is discovery, new places, and realizing that, without exception, I thankfully have never had a bad meal in Florence, Italy. Trattoria Pallottino it's just that. A new discovery, and a menu filled with yummy sounding food. This definitely is a locals only location, and, despite the fact that seating is very, very tight, it seems to be a local date spot, both for dating couples, as well as, married couples. Once we tried the food, it was easy to see why. I ordered the eggplant Parmesan, because I had been craving a favorite, and it definitely did not disappoint. It was layered to look like lasagna, and for once, I was able to finish my entire meal in one sitting. The portions are average, not too generous, not too minimal . Lasagna was also ordered because just like gelato, we sometimes feel compelled to try the same dish in different places to compare which one is better than the last. I had a couple of bites of the lasagna, and while I found it to be tasty, but not anything extraordinary. Especially, after I just had amazing lasagna in Venice, this one definitely did not necessarily meet that mark. Service was impeccable, and the gentleman that runs the restaurant is not only attractive, but he was incredibly welcoming. Everything about the restaurant is super tight, and when crowded, you definitely need to feel comfortable sitting next to people that you may or may not know. They offer a variety of wines and other beverages, and I love the fact that it's frequented by locals versus tourists. The restrooms are a little bit of a trip... Nothing is necessarily obvious about how anything in the restroom works from the lighting, to turning the water on at the sinks. There's a foot pedal for the water in the sinks, and some other contraption to actually turn the lights on. The bathrooms are clean though, and that's a huge plus. Go for the eggplant, and stay for the enjoyment of dining with locals.

I would say 3.5 stars. Food was good but nothing special. Florentine Steak was made to what it is…read moresupposed to be. Pasta was good, again nothing special. Service was good and Ambiance was rustic.