Restaurant Pinchiorri began in 1978 (started as shop elsewhere in Florence in 1972). For me, it ended in severe food poisoning that affected the rest of my South Europe food tour. As always, I requested hot water and still water from the bottle. Here was my running list of dishes: Beignet, vegetables Mozzarella fried tuscany bread, caviar Tuna as tender as chicken Oyster on green pasta, on top of pork Cheese selection At this point, my bowels had been gurgling since a few dishes into the meal and by the time the cheese cart came around 2.5 hours into the meal, my bowels exploded in a violent episode in Pinchiorri's restaurant. I stayed in the restaurant bathroom so long that someone came and knocked on the door to check on me. I completed the meal and went back to my hotel to spend the night running to the toilet every 30 minutes to diarrhea violently. I spent the next few days vomiting and diarrheaing, and soldiering on with my planned trip, but despite kindly notifying Pinchiorri of my situation so they could look into their exisiting protocol to make sure no future guests got sick, they denied all responsibility. Truly disappointing behavior for a 3 star Michelin, and by far the least impressive of the multiple Michelins I toured on this trip. Ironically, I had just been at La Pergola a 3 star in Rome the night before, and there was no comparison. The service and food at La Pergola (the real 3 star) puts Enoteca Pinchiorri to shame, outing Enoteca as a dupe. read more

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Both tasting menus were excellent examples of experiential dining, but given the price point, that could fairly be said to be meeting our expectations. The service was also excellent, and we felt our servers presentation and explanations were perfect. The atmosphere was good, but we wouldn't consider it a selling point, again, given the price point. In fairness, I didn't wear the sports coat, so maybe we got penalized in our table placement. It's hard to describe in exact terms, but something in the optional additions to the tasting menu (introductory champagne offerings, the wine pairings, the cheese tasting...the water menu) felt somewhat contrived to pressure for the extra spend. Maybe that's just the extra attention that comes along with an experience like this, so we're not inclined to read too much into it. Ultimately we turned away what didn't interest us, but we didn't feel that the two €15 bottles of sparkling water were more delightful than a stock offering. The reason we're disinclined to give the experience 5 stars can be summarized by the fact that, when we booked the reservation, the form asked about dietary restrictions, and we noted that one of us does not eat meat. We ordered both tasting menus, one vegan and one non-vegan. But the amuse-bouche they brought out was the same for both of us...and included pig? That's just not knocking it out of the park for a restaurant like this. We still had a wonderful evening, and we were very happy with both tasting menus, but it's hard to give 5 stars if you leave a €300+ per-person meal with any quibbles. read more

Enoteca Pinchiorri - Italian Near Me - Florence, FI

Disappointing for the price. Sits foreigners in a tourist room. Food was good but nothing out of this world; and their menu is the same year round and hasn't changed in years. Shocking amount of nickel and diming. 20 for Evian, a surprise 40 for cheese and 30-40 for port/madeira that costs 20-30 for the whole bottle?? Cheese is normally including in these restaurants. Add the unprofessional service. Pushing a house wine I told them I don't want, and serving food without the wine pairing or when people are in the restroom--things even neighborhood restaurants do correctly. As we left, I could swear our sommelier whispered something under his breath, but I could not catch it nor understand Italian to know what he said. I did not feel welcome here and would strongly advise anyone to save your money and rather go to any one of a handful of Michelin star restaurants around here or just a good neighborhood restaurant! read more

Food is fine. Restaurant will not call to confirm reservation as other Michelin stars restaurants do. So make note of your reservation as the restaurant will not reach out until after your reservation which seems very sketchy like they didn't want to cook for you in the first place just change your card read more

Fantastic food experience. My sister and I managed to snag a last minute table while staying at the (wonderful) hotel that shared the same building. We both had the tasting menu and enjoyed each course. Multi-layered, complex dishes. Joyful to the tastebuds! Reasonably priced for a 3 Michelin star experience. read more

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A national building purchased by Giorgio Pinchiorri in 1972 Enoteca Pinchiorri carries all the excesses one might expect from a Michelin 3* Restaurant, from the 16 page Water menu to a €1950 3-Wine pairing and housemade Breads matching each course. Currently toqued by Riccardo Monco while Maître D Alessandro Tomberli directs gratuitously accommodating service it is atop plush seats that diners are invited to dine a la carte or as a €310 degustazione, the latter served at a pace accommodating those who eat both slow and fast. An opulent space filled with oil paintings and flowers, all of it mirrored by grandiose plates full of color, it is after selecting beverages that Canapes arrive as a rainbow of textures and flavors including a Squid Ink Beignet and Black Cabbage Tartelette with Quinoa. Cherished by oenophiles thanks to Pinchiorri's extensive cellar, though a few bargains can also be found, late-Winter's tasting began with a warm Oyster perfumed by Laurels before progressing through a thin piece or Squid atop Uni and sheeted Pasta with White Pheasant Ragout plus earthy Bechamel. Frequently veering far from Italy for Ingredients as well as inspiration, and thereby stripping away some of the 'terroir' that makes many eateries of Enoteca Pinchiorri's caliber unique, Sauteed Snails in a Mousse of Sunchoke is nonetheless delicious while Turbot is unfortunately lost beneath all the ingredients on top. Increasingly complex with Duck Breast bathed in Passion Fruit alongside creamy Foie Gras the latter half of the menu is highlighted by a "Cheese Course" featuring Polenta plus Castelmagno while Desserts are elegant and enjoyable but "Italian" in no way. Declining the Cheese Cart, but not an impressive collection of Mignardises, it was after a thirty minute wait that the check arrived with a take-home gift and thanks, though no lasting impact as this sort of Food can be found at many Michelin 2* or 3* establishments nowadays. read more

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Un'esperienza davvero deliziosa! I piatti erano pieni di sapore e si sentiva la qualità degli ingredienti. La pasta era fatta a mano e cotta alla perfezione, con quel tocco autentico che solo una vera cucina italiana può offrire. Ogni boccone mi ha ricordato i sapori d'Italia. Complimenti allo chef per l'attenzione ai dettagli e la passione che si sente in ogni piatto. Tornerò sicuramente!! read more

This is NOT a Michelin restaurant. The food is subpar and the service is far from exceptional. 350 Euros for 4 glasses of table wine. Servers brought out one dish while my wife was in the restroom. At the end of our meal, I went to the manager to express my disappointment and he wasn't even apologetic or tried to make things right. $1,800 for a subpar meal. Avoided this place like the plague! read more

Wow... I don't have words to describe this experience. To celebrate my wife's birthday I successfully booked a reservation at Enoteca Pinchiorri in Florence, Italy. This restaurant has been a 3 star Michelin restaurant since 1993 and is owned by Giorgio Pinchiorri and Annie Féolde who have had their restaurant voted one of the top 32 restaurants in the world and recipient of the Wine Spectator Grand Award. The wine cellar is literally one of the largest in the world and you are given a list bigger than the bible (in addition to the 'water menu'). I have been lucky to dine at some of the best restaurants, and this experience is one of the most memorable. On entry into the restaurant you are greeted by a parade of servers and workers of the restaurant who will wait on you hand and foot for the rest of the evening. To start, you are given a water menu to choose what country and type of water you would like - note, most countries have many to choose from. You then are given a wine list longer than the encyclopedia. I highly recommend working with the sommelier to at least filter down to a handful of options based on your preferences and price range. Then the courses start rolling out. When we were there this included: Cuttlefish tripe with 24 months Parmigiano Reggiano milk and fermented lemon Roasted and unboiled escarole and mascarpone ravioli, mullet bottarga and herring mousse Celline almond and olive soup, aubergines with bergamot and lobster with juniper Pappardelle sea, mountains and hills Green vineyard snails, snow peas and slightly spicy avocado salad and coconut sauce Spit-roasted Mora Romagnola pig, pickled eel cream and purple cabbage leaf with pepper Bread and gravy Raspberry and rose Lemon Tart Chocolate Truffle Cart The evening blew my mind from flavors to the level of service. It is one for the books! read more

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Dress appropriately or you may have issues: you can read the website, but my take is sportcoat appreciated, long-sleeve (ideally with collar) shirt required. Service-wise we had a great experience, none of the issues that some have reported here. Ambiance-wise, it was great; what you'd expect at a three-star (i.e., lots of room and lots of staff). Food-wise, we particularly appreciated being able to order a la carte or the tasting menu, which is increasingly rare at two- and three-star restaurants. Food-wise we enjoyed: the mountain egg, the amberjack, the angolotti, the suckling pig, the pigeon/squab, the veal chop, the cheese cart, and we were so full we skipped any dessert. The amuses bouches and such were awesome as well. The wine list is insane. The water list was a first in my experience. We had a quick wine cave tour at the end conducted by the aimiable sommelier (Antonio) and it was great. Finally, it's not cheap, if you do a 50/50 spend ratio on wine/food you can quickly end up in the $750 range per person. read more

I've visited over 10+ michelin starred restaurants across the world (US, Paris, italy South Korea at all 1-3 stars levels) and this restaurant was by far the worst. The game - The game of this restaurant is all about selling you the wine package/paring. You are presented with thick wine pairing menu the moment after you are seated( the waiter who claimed to have 40+of wine experience held the menu upside down). You kind of get the vibe of why the hell are you here if you are not getting wine paring. It doesn't matter if u got the $350 per person tasting course(which we did for anniversary). Get the expensive wine tasting or you won't feel like u exist there (same for 2 other tables who didn't get the wine) Staff/training -1 out of 10. Undertrained and incompetent manager not worthy of 3 star michelin star. The old server dropped my bread, failed to propertly pick up chocolate desert properly. Lacks attention to details of 3 stars. They just want to do their part only and stay out of sight. No syngergy or stewardship present in even 1 starrred reataurant. When asked for a check the manager looking guy showed up dropped off the check like an AI without a single thanks. (Beware as they malfunction if u don't order wine pairing). No anniversary meal present in other michelin star restaurants. The servers seemed to how to fill the empty water glass(with a lot of splatters) or show you the way to the restroom. Food - 3 out of 10. Boring menu. Mostly bland with trying to play safe with their outdated michelin food that worked in the past. Lacks the effort to try something new. Out of all their 8 courses, two dishes were deemed michelin quality. One avocado dish and desert with sorbet( but you can't go wrong with sorbet so just one dish). Very unclear of identity the restaurant was trying to express. Overall - F. 3 out of 10.. I've been to le bernandin per se, eleven Madison Park and plenty of other 1-2 starred restaurant(jungsik, ichinura). Day before visiting this restaurant I was also at il palagio (1 star) and atto di vito mollica(1star) in firenze italy. Enoteca pinchionorri falls far below the michelin standard and I would say if it wasn't wine pairing it's probably just 1 michelin star worthy. As of Oct 2024 you can get 8-9 course tasting menu for 160-190 at these one starred restaurant. But $350 for bland food and get wine or f off vibe in an outdated restaurant? I don't recommend this place at all. Writing this to help out anyone else who wants to make a decision. Avoid at all cost. read more

My husband and I have been to many Michelin restaurants around the world and this was the worst experience. Atmosphere- the staff was non friendly and seems like no one smiled and was a dry ambience. Food- there wasn't a single dish I thought was Michelin worthy. They were generally very salty and unflavorful. Only dessert dish was ok. Service- it was non existent and was the worst part. From the host to the waiter, we did not feel welcomed. The waiter dropped our bread and desserts twice. Did not fill up water in time. We were somewhat pressured to order wine which we were not interested in. The explanation of each dish was too brief and he spoke so quietly, barely was heard. The waiter also missed the comments that my husband made, almost as if he couldnt hear us. There is no detail to the service. I had a hard time eating one of my dishes with a spoon and no one cared to bring a fork. Given that this is Michelin 3 star, it was worst then a small neighborhood spot. I would avoid at all cost. The guy that brought us the check did not even say a simple thank you. What a waste of $800. read more

First of all, make sure your man wear long sleeve shirt or a jacket. I forgot about this rule and we almost got rejected at the door. The door man is a bit rude in my opinion because he basically said we can't eat here but eventually he offered us a suit jacket to wear. I just don't understand if there is a workaround why he would be so hard on us. Then the food. You can choose 290 tasting menu or individual course. The total price of appetizer and the primi and secondi (if you order all three) add up to 290 euro as well. So we decide on three courses because the tasting menu doesn't look as appealing as the individual course. Overall the food is amazing, except the veal which I personally thought is too rich and too big of portion for such rich flavor. Our favorites are the egg, agnolotti, ravioli, piglet and Soufflé. All of them have surprises in the texture of the ingredients or the balancing of the taste. Now I have to talk about the wine. They have a book of their wine list. Yes, a dictionary looking book. Until we noticed there is literally no bottle of reds under 250 or over 200 per person for wine tasting of two glasses, I started to realize we were actually eating in a three star restaurant. We end up ordering a 450 bottle and it is an amazing wine. It's just not our expectation to have wine price over the food. The restaurant makes the whole dining experience extraordinary. Wine, food, menu, plate, water all have their own dedicated waiter. read more

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I made a reservation here, received a confirmation that didn't include a calendar link, then received no reminder emails whatsoever. I received a call 35 minutes after our scheduled reservation time asking where we were and reminding us of the $500 cancelation fee. I felt really stupid having to close out a tab for uneaten food elsewhere and then running a mile across town; though I did arrive and salvage the night. Some of the onus is on me, but this should NEVER happen when you need to book reservations so far in advance. I'm on a food binge and have probably "collected" 18 Michelin stars over the last month. This was the least memorable restaurant especially relative to the price tag and superlative Michelin rating. This seems to be an overwhelmingly wine-centric restaurant with a comically large list served in a leather-bound tome. We did order one of the wine pairings at a price that I found astronomical for wines local to Italy. The somm, though affable, was nowhere near the level of expressiveness that I recently experienced at Ever or Oriole in Chicago or Il Pagliaccio in Rome. The food was very good with some Italian influence, however very abstract and difficult to explain or remember. I suspect that I would have had a better experience if I ordered a la carte. The table next to us brought a small baby; this should never be allowed. Still a worthy restaurant if you have an unlimited budget, but for me this was a lesson in that hunting the absolute-highest-rated restaurant in an area is usually suboptimal. We were much more impressed by Santa Elisabetta and Borgo San Jacopo. read more

What an amazing experience! The sure elegant of the restaurant makes it a must go! The staff are one of the best I've ever experienced! read more

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This place is purely insulting. I'll concede that the Prosecco (25 addition) was playful and a nice start. It's all a train wreck from there. Let's start with the water list they provide like it's a service. The Panna Aqua (15, retail 1), which we ordered three of to stave off the salty/uninspired food, was hidden away and we had to ask for refills several times. Amazing service! Then there is the gimmick of a 'wine pairing'. This place boasts about its wine cellar but can't be bothered to pair wines to its tasting menus. Instead you get to 'choose your own adventure', which is really just a thinly disguised scam. We chose the upgraded Italian treasures (375pp for 3 wines that they clearly recycle to the entire room). They said "they choose the wines to fit your meal perfectly". Really? This joke of a restaurant thinks the wines pair perfectly with both the vegetarian and regular tasting menu. Insulting. They'll continue to try to upsell every dish like a tacky stall vendor. The food was not good. Everything tasted the same. No range, no creativity, no wine, no water for you!! Three Michelin stars is a pure hoax. I would have paid more (900pp) to have saved myself the sour experienced. Good riddance. read more

Terrible experience. Waste of 1000 euros. We live in NYC and been to some of NYC's best restaurants and paid less for their tasting menu. If you go, do not get the wine pairing! It's a waste. €200 per person for three pairings that are unlimited, but they only give you a splash of wine each time leaving you waiting for more wine each time. Barely had three full glasses of wine with our meal for that price. We could have definitely ordered two full bottles of wine for less and had more. They were tasty, but not worth the price. Now service. They tried to be on top of it, and they are all super nice, but compared to Daniel in NYC, the experience is lacking, and you pay less! Like I said before. We were left numerous times without anything to drink. They served the entree without the final red wine pairing! With service my husband got up and asked where the bathrooms were and the waiter responded, your next courses is on its way. And my husband said okay, I didn't ask for that I asked where the bathroom was, and he was like oh, okay. And then had someone else's reluctantly show him! We paid enough money to accommodate us to use the restroom without worrying about or next course. The food. Some of it was inventive and tasty, but overall it's nothing special and not deserving of the price. Please, save your money and go else where. The bathrooms. No soap... Literally the two private restrooms have a sink and cloth towels but no soap, not even a place for soap... Need I say more? Michelin please knock off their rating! It doesn't deserve this! We wasted our money! read more

I walked into this meal with an open mind after reading various mixed reviews, and feel compelled to write my own. For context, I've travelled globally for work for the last 30 years and like to think I have a balanced perspective of what is good and what is a value, premium or a luxury offering. So let's break it down Atmosphere - sterile and boring. Lighting it far too bright and chatter or opportunity to interact with other diners is very subdued. On a side note a we had a couple sitting next to us who were on 1st name basis with management. The wife chose to answer her loud ringing phone during dinner and engage in a loud conversation. I call this out as clearly the restaurant either has mixed standards for fine dining or money is a motivating factor. Service - I'd rate it as on par with a 2-3 star restaurant, this was the highlight. Food - this is where everything falls down. We selected the tasting menu and there was a single dish that we thought excellent, everything else was blah. Every dish lacked texture, making us wonder if the food was prepared for babies. I'd rate many Non Michelin and 1-2 star restaurants well above Enoteca for excellent/inspired food. How this place achieves 3 stars is beyond me. During our trip we experienced two examples that I'd rate well above. Wine Pairing - maybe there was a language barrier, we felt it lacked inspiration and no attempt was made to explain why they matched certain wines. On the plus side, they don't charge by the glass but instead by the number wines you select, and they proactively refill your glass. This element is pretty good value. Cost - we did not experience the upsell pressure others speak off, but for what we enjoyed...yeah I agree there is little justification for the price At the end of the day, I'd encourage readers of this review to skip and explore many other options for a great meal and experience. read more

My favorite restaurant in Italy. We were a bit nervous upon entering as it was our first 3 star Michelin restaurant - but my gosh - the service! We don't speak Italian - but the servers all speak decent English. They have a water menu - but... the wine menu... is a different story - I'm not kidding - their wine menu is a thick textbook size.. and after dinner - you can see why.The sommelier was kind enough to give us a wine tour afterwards - and it's an entire floor basement - they have wine dating back to 1896! They don't have a specific wine pairing menu that goes with the tasting menu - rather you choose a selection of 3 or 4 or 5 wines to go with your meal. We were quite overwhelmed with the textbook wine menu - so we just asked the somelier to choose for us and we went with the 3 wines - but he was kind enough to let us taste additional wines that other patrons were tasting that evening. While this is an Italian restaurant - there are definitely hints of Asian fusion , which I think shows additional creativity in the chef. The pappardelle had nori in it - giving it more of a seafood flavor. The piglet had pickled eel sauce and cooked in a way where it reminded me of a pork belly with a crispy skin. The cuddle fish with the fermented lemon and parmesan foam was so good! I even had my first taste of escargot - which actually wasn't too bad (chewy and salty) - to be honest i don't think i would eat it again, but as an experience- wasn't bad at all! I also had my first Baba which was a mix of savory and sweet! so good! We then had some cheese to taste served with honey, (highly recommend the blue cheese with sherry). Palate cleansers were refreshing - and in the end it was a multiple dessert experience with lemon tartlet followed by selection of chocolate, berry foccacia, and then a bar of chocolate to go home with! We didn't realize how quickly the time went by and it was already 11 PM by the time we left. Service was fantastic and our sommelier was awesome!!! Always checked up on us - talked us a lot - i can see why people like the Obamas, Tom Cruise come here! - we left with huge smiles on our faces - not caring how late it was as we just had the most amazing food experience in our first few days in Italy If you guys are ever in Florence and have money to spare - a must visit. We visited three Michelin restaurants during out v isit to Italy - and this was the best! If I ever am back in Florence - I'm going to come back! read more

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The most amazing dining experience of my life. The food, the service, the everything!

One of our favorite restaurants in the world. We recommend this place to anyone traveling to Florence and even would say to add Florence to your travel plans if you can get a reservation! read more

Ever have that fear that you might choose one of these highly rated restaurants and it might be a flop? That fear of spending $600+ a person only to be disappointed. Well, this is one of those places.. my first time here it was great, the second time.... horrible!!! food over cooked and when I pointed out to the owner the dried out, burnt rabbit... she laughed and said they weren't serving rabbit that night..... thank god the waiter was there to confirm the fact that they were. I won't waste anymore time with this review..... just be warned... read more

Almost left out of here in tears with how bad the evening was. It was supposed to be for a special occasion considering the expense. I was shocked after the first course this was 3 michelin stars! Food presentation was basic at best! The food; everything had major issues like too salty/ sweet/ acidic! Service should be near perfect and this was decent! I feel like when you leave a 3 star restaurant you should be absolutely blown away by everything. By the end of it i was pushing away dishes because of how gross the food was. I even refused the trolly of chocolates since I was so frustrated. I think the most disappointing was the fact that no one seemed to care. This place is an absolute disgrace! They seem like the type of place that would brush off the reviews because they think we dont get their food and no its because theres no talent! Theres a difference! read more

Enoteca Pinchiorri - Its like they said screw it we have our stars the guests dont matter! - Italian Near Me - Florence, FI

Do you know the owners? If so this will probably be a great night. If not don't bother. The wine list is supposed to be legendary. It's not. They do not post it online and serve it to you in a book that looks like something that will take days to read. The trick is the large spacing, thick paper, and peculiar layout. It has a pretty good first growth Boudreaux and trophy wine Burgundy section. It is a lazy list with very few things that you could not get at any top steakhouse with a big book. The staff is more of a mixed bag. On the weight side they are friendly and attentive. The somm and bar staff reflect the list. They are pretentious yet unsophisticated. This is not a place for wine lovers but more of a place to check off the list in an unsatisfied way. Strongly do not recommend. read more

Enoteca Pinchiorri - Wine list - Italian Near Me - Florence, FI

For some it is a once in a lifetime opportunity, and for others it was a treat. But for us it was perfection. Antonia knew the wines, and Juilio knew the menu and the service and together we had a night we would not forget. We did the tasting menu to experience Tuscany and its history with a blend of Asian influence. But the night was fully satisfying. I must say, to highlight the night and the service, Julio was fantastic. And from the stories of the people that worked there it could not be ignored that Mr. and Mrs. Pinchiorri were with us the whole night. Through their dedication and love of wine and food, the service was able to give us everything we wanted, and more. I want to give Julio a special thank you for bringing a fine dining experience to the table that involved attention and detail but also a human experience that with just food could get lost in the hard to pronounce/explain food and wine. But most importantly we learned from the staff that greatness comes from the ups and downs. Our life today fails to recognize the importance of hardship and hard days or hard discipline, but it is in the critical moments or work and life that we are able to be our best selves and enjoy the balance of life. To alllll the staff and to the dedicated owners of Enoteca Pinchiorri, Grazie Mille. And to Julio, may you never forget, NYC is great, but Boston is better and you will always be welcome if you wish to visit. Please reach out. Arrivederci and good luck. read more

We ate here in July 2022 and were celebrating our engagement, which I put on our reservation. Food was decent from the tasting menu. The cuddle fish stood out as our favorite. Wine list was ridiculous. Couldn't find a glass of wine under €70. (I don't drink much so the tasting would've had me on the floor.) At the end of the night, they brought out a cake acknowledging our engagement from the reservation. Then they charged us €50 for the cake that we didn't order on top of our €1200 bill! A nice one time restaurant, but not good enough to go back again. In a city like Florence where a bad meal is hard to find, my recommendation would be to find a local restaurant with great house wine for a fraction of the price. read more

The Michelin three star of Firenze. It is beyond reproach. From beginning to end you are treated as a Medici guest. Greeted by a large staff on arrival, invited to your table, given a wonderful glass of the chardonnay e traminer produced and bottled solely for the restaurant, presented with the Pinchiorri's best food and wine. offered a tour of the magical wine cellar, finally given gifts of chocolates before returning to the night. It is everything a Michelin three star restaurant should be; flawless service, incredible food with wines to match, in a charming setting of a two hundred year old grand Tuscan home. VERY IMPORTANT to avoid disappointment: 1. Understand the experience is going to cost. You are about to enjoy incredible food paired with the world's best wines. It is a once in a lifetime dining experience. 2. This is a wine centric restaurant. Only the best and only with the right amount of cellaring. Prices reflect this commitment to excellence. €250 for the least expensive bottle. 3. Expect €600 per diner for a degustation menu and MINIMAL wine pairing. Budget at least €1,500 per diner to cover any menu and all but the most extravagant wine pairings. 4. Do not read too many reviews before you go. Many are over embellished and describe "extras" not provided. There is no complimentary glass of 2000 vintage Dom, no BMW limo to take you back to your hotel, they do not pay for your taxi either. The food captures Tuscany and the season itself; the blooming flowers, the smell of the country side, the colors. It is a stunning expression of bold, bright flavors. It strikes the right balance between the traditional and modernist cuisine using the best of each to extract the most flavor and tease the senses. The 20 course "Whispers of Spring", €250, is artistry captured in single bites: Mozzarella water and cucumber soda. A single shot. The light milky color belies its incredible flavor. It's so confusing. It shouldn't be a liquid and pack the flavor explosion of biting into a ball of fresh mozzarella. Snails in olive oil. Thumbnail sized escargot, roasted in shell and placed on crisp "bread crumbs" and powdered olive oil that becomes a liquid when it hits your tongue. A sweetened parmesan crisp with a pesto "pouch". The pesto's surface is gelatinous the interior pure liquid. Bite into it and concentrated flavor of fresh basil and pine nuts coats your mouth enhanced by the crisp. Magical. The pigeon sandwich served with a crisp pigeon leg. Shocking simplicity. Simply roasted. Pick the leg up by the foot and bite into the crisp skin, it practically melts in your mouth. The moist breast topped with more crispy skin and served between olive oil toast, the slightly metallic flavor of pigeon enveloped in melting fatty goodness. Then the desert courses. A wild fennel and orange flower sherbet. Massive citrus aromas but not flavor. It's almost as if it vaporizes on the palate. Mystifying. Colorful sweetened spring carrots scented by geranium. The aroma of the geranium is heady but eat the carrot and all you taste is pure essence of carrot. Now, the wines. 5000+ selections backed by a 200,000+ bottle cellar. Deep verticals of all the first growth Bordeaux to the 1940's with some vintages in the 1800's. Classified growths are represented with the best of the best vintages only (1961, 1982, 1989, 1990, 2000, etc). Extensive collection of grand cru Burgundy including an unbelievable collection of DRC's. The best of the best of Italy including massive Super Tuscan verticals. Order by the bottle or opt for a wine card (pairing) from over 200 wine by the glass. Ordering is simple. Wines are grouped by great vintage, ie 2000 or 1990. Select the number of wines you want (3-5). Let the sommelier know if you have a specific region you want emphasized. Done. Straight forward pricing in the book (Four wines from the 2000 vintage €400; three from the 1990 vintage €500; 5 1990 all Super Tuscan €1000 etc). All are special but wine lovers should opt for the €1000 flights. Outstanding 20+ selection water list. Advance booking several months in advance required. Credit card to warranty your reservation due at confirmation. Jackets required. I just ate Tuscany. I just ate spring. I did it in just five magical hours. Beyond reproach. read more

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Holy Moly this place is amazing. If you have the money and time, this was one of the greatest meals of my life! We did the discovery tasting menu and it was simply incredible. I would recommend if you are going to a Michelin Star restaurant, you probably should do the tasting. Anything else is likely not worth the money and you miss out on amazing experience. I won't go into specifics, but the food was to die for. It was so delicious, so creative, and truly paid homage to Italian culture and tradition. Each course was a dream, I can genuinely say I liked everything I ate - at other tasting menus in my life some of the items can be hit or miss. Not here! It is expensive, and it is an experience. This is a place with a full "water" menu, so if you want to go big this is your spot. Our dinner was 4.5 hours, but when you are with loved ones, eating delicious food, and being treated like royalty - the time flies by! I will remember the night for my whole life. Unlike some other Michelin Star restaurants, the staff still had personality and genuinely hospitable (not the uppity cold kind - often how it is in France - but the one that made you feel welcomed in a warm and friendly way) Our Sommelier was the funniest and kindest guy as well. Also that wine list - wowza! If you are looking to hit a 3 star Michelin restaurant, I would without a doubt pick here. Wish I could give of 10/5 but I'll keep it basic: Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Drinks: 5/5 Wine: 5/5 read more

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There's something to be said about a restaurant that uses 90s word-art to design their wine list. For a restaurant with 3-Michelin Stars, I wont deny that there is a certain level of expectation of service, food, ambiance and more due to the awarding of these stars that is hard to look past. Sometimes restaurants have that burden - they are to live up to other 3 star restaurants their patrons have visited before. However, it'd be rude to compare this to something like a Il Fornaio, as that is not their "angle", what they are trying to achieve. At this point, I rate most 3-Stars in their own category of 3-Star and compared to Yelps "$$$$". Enoteca Pinchiorri did not meat either of those standards. They did not fail, but they definitely did not succeed. The interior design and lighting of the venue is so harsh, 90s styled and off putting. It was an odd thing to be uncomfortable by the lights, but the lighting at the tables achieved this. The wine menus had hilariously out of place 90s word-art to describe the wines they were presenting. It seemed very low effort and comically out of place. They had a water menu to try various waters from all of the world... but 10 euros for cold still water? What? That's just opulence to say you paid for water. Many other restaurants in this category does not charge and it made it feel like they were nickling and diming you. Furthemore, their Somme tried to push very high end wines that we many times said no thanks too (like other reviews below), again adding to the weirdness of it all. Enoteca was clean, but boring. Waiters were nice, but lackluster and offputting. Service was there, but not compared to other 3 stars. It was very bland overall. The two stars I gave this review was purely for the food. Delicious but again, "ive experienced better." Especially for the cost. Which is ridiculous. read more

Enoteca Pinchiorri - Italian Near Me - Florence, FI

By now, we've collected enough 3-Michelin starred restaurants under our belt that maybe we can call ourselves "semi-pro." While we had high hopes, however we were disappointed with the service and the food. We had the tasting menu, honestly I forgot what it was but it was the most expensive one as we considered this once in a lifetime experience. We also got the wine pairing, and THAT was the highlight of the night because the pours were heavy and the sommelier were generous with tasting...apparently, did you know that they do not recork wines??? So if another table orders a wine pairing, the rest of their bottle has to drunken that night in the form of offering it to the other patrons who also ordered a wine pairing! Since we were there from opening to close, the sommelier just kept the wine flowing and I have honestly never had such fabulous wines in my life in such amounts!!! So if I were to do just the wine tasting along, I would probably given them 6+ stars. Ok, now back to the food...I took lots of pictures, but only two dishes were the "blow your mind" kind, the rest were just kind of blah... The John Dory was a great take and well prepared, the pasta dish that came with it was amazing. However, the blue cheese ice cream thing was just terrible... For a 3-Michelin star restaurant, their servers were polite but didn't go to explain any of the dishes. When the dishes came out, they were not put down together at the same time. When I got up to go to the bathroom, no one came to get my chair or move the table. When I came back from the bathroom, no one replaced my napkin...it was the same old one that was stained with lipstick and food from my use before the bathroom. So, if you are in the area and you love food...I would say do it!!! But there are better 3-Michelin starred restaurants out there in the world. read more

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Very very disappointed. The food and the place it self. Nothing outstanding. The food was just average. No sophistication, no premium ingredients. You can find this type of food in many places in town. Is the 3 stars attributed because of the wine list?? Certainly not because of the food. I must acknowledge the chicken was very tender. But it is only chicken and it is priced €110 the dish! Also be ready, most of the wines are above €200-250 the bottle. read more

Enoteca Pinchiorri - Italian Near Me - Florence, FI

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KenScale: 8.5/10 While my culinary journey through the Italy trip has been more focused on casual restaurants where I can explore the authentic flavor and texture of the country, I also did want to see how fine dining establishments push the envelope for something truly unique out of Italy's rich tradition. During my stop in Florence, I made a point to visit Enoteca Pinchiorri, which has long been a three Michelin star restaurant for ages. Obviously, the number of Michelin stars doesn't necessarily mean the restaurant is great, but I was certainly intrigued on the concept of Pinchiorri, which seems to emphasize the kitchen's philosophy of bringing the Italian cuisine forward to the modern age with a mix of elegant ingredients and techniques. In a way, my experience at Pinchiorri has somewhat proved my long-held belief that Italian cuisine is more often than not more successful in its simple, authentic form. I did enjoy the elegant dining experience here, yet it didn't feel like a three-star experience in terms of making me swoon like I did at other (mostly French or New American) fine dining establishments. My girlfriend and I were still a bit full from our lunch at All'Antico Vinaio in Florence where we had excellent but humongous sandwiches when we entered the restaurant, so we proceeded cautiously and went for the shorter, four-course discovery tasting menu, at 175 euros per person. The first course felt a bit underwhelming. I saw that John Dory was cooked quite nicely, but did it need to be inside squid ink dough that totally neutralized the taste of the fish and instead all I tasted was this funky sensation of dough? On the other hand, I was absolutely in love with spaghetti accompanied by seafood, bread crumbs and bottarga (cured fish roe). I would say it was one of the best pasta dishes during my Italy trip as well as for the year. The noodle was at that ideal level of firmness, and the rich flavor as well as the multi-faceted texture from the different ingredients really made this an outstanding dish that both my girlfriend and I immensely enjoyed. Veal loin accompanied by pepper corns, radicchio, potatoes, radishes and onions was also a successful dish, with juicy tender meat that was a pleasure to eat on each bite. For dessert, marinated figs had the delightfully sweet touch that wasn't overwhelming to my taste bud just the way I liked it. The main dessert was later followed by a series of complementary dessert snacks, including the impressive looking chocolate plate. My girlfriend jokingly tried to take all of the chocolates in it to no avail. The dining room at the restaurant, which was apparently a former palace, was classy and exquisite without being stuffy. The service staffs were all very professional and attentive. The vast wine list unfortunately was skewed toward more expensive ones (I think the restaurant could do well to include more bottles around 100-150 euro ranges or below). If you want to see how Italian dining can be experienced in its fine dining construct, Pinchiorri is not a bad place to start. Overall, I appreciated the creative direction of the kitchen, but would I say this was a destination-worthy experience like the three Michelin stars convey? It was hard to tell, and maybe that has to do with my previous bias on the way Italian cuisine is supposed to taste like. read more

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Came to Italy for our 10 year Anniversary. Florence, is smaller than Rome but in a good way, for example much better restaurants. Maybe it's the Tuscany food cuisine. But be aware you will be paying an arm & leg here. The service was very good & the wine recommendation was excellent. The wine book itself is huge! And price can range from 400 to over a 1,000 euros just for wine. There is a water book as well! We did the tasting menu with some 10 plus dishes, I can't remember all of them... And not all of them were spectacular, but most were good. And if you tell them you are here for a special occasion they come out with balloons & an extra dessert item with candles and a around of applause from all the staff. Even the owner & chef came out to congratulate us on our anniversary. This place is special probably the best restaurant in Florence. But remember it's very pricy so only recommend it if you are celebrating a special occasion or are super rich!!! read more

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I wanted to try one of the best Michelin 3 star restaurants in the world, also known for having the best wine cellar in Italy (and one of the 10 best in the world.). I got the 7 course tasting meal which was excellent. However the two different glasses of red wine were outrageously good. It makes me think I have been drinking swill until now. Also had a sampling of some of the best regional cheeses (for 40 Euro upcharge. Service was outstanding with more waiters than patrons. It was a memorable experience. However, it was 435 euros for one person - gag! Recommended if you have the money. read more

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This is the only 3 Michelin star restaurant in Florence, consider myself a "foodie ", I had to try this place. We had tasting menu called contemporary which is more details than discovery. At first, it was surprising to see "water" menu. Then couple of a small appetizers before the menu start. The first pic which was crispy fish ball with crust infused with squid ink was my favorite. Then my favorite of all dish came. Red prawn, cod mousse. I never had anything like this, it seems almost raw but tasty. My BF asked bean salad instead and he was leaking the plate. Then ravioli with escarole. It was ok. Peppered pork cheek Creme caramel, caviar, peaty broth and fried bread was my least favorite. Steamed and fried scorpionfish was unique and my BF got John Dory which was excellent. Main meat was lamb. I generally don't like lamb and almost ask for substitute but I'm glad I didn't. It was amazing. Then dessert was light and fruity and chocolate selections were very nice. Staffs wear N 95 masks, service was on point and timely. Accommodate my BF's request was very thoughtful. It really lives up to their three star reputation. read more

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The only 3-Star Michelin in a major Italian City - this was a no brainer. Reserving: Chaos - email response was prompt to confirm date/time, but since I didn't want to email it, trying to call to tell them a CC number to hold the reservation was insane. Couldn't reach the reservationist on three tries. The person picking up the phone could not understand what I was trying to tell him even though he spoke English. I almost had to argue with him to convince him to write down my CC number and leave a message for the reservationist. Very stark contrast to other 3-Star international reservation experiences. Atmosphere: Old school, traditional upscale dining room. Fairly minimalist. Soooo quiet that we really felt like the big loud Americans. Ask for a kitchen tour, because those are always fun. Service: As the other reviews indicate, there were no less than 7 people who greeted us, I lost count before we got into the main dining room. VERY VERY formal and serious. I felt like I was being watched and followed constantly. I was worried they were going to watch me use the toilet. There were some palpable lags between courses, but overall, the service was incredibly tight and spot on. Drink: If I were an Eonophile, then this place would have been heaven. The wine list is INSANE. However, we are lightweights and really can't hold our liquor, so we just drank really really really expensive water (15 Euro/bottle for what are 3-4 Euro bottles elsewhere). Granted their water list is almost as extensive as the wine list for most other restaurants. Food: Whispers of Autumn Tasting Menu - no point going into each course since it will change. Overall, a little molecular, a little traditional. The molecular items were actually much more delicious. The more traditional items were surprisingly average. This is from someone who enjoys molecular but would take traditional mom and pop cooking any day over it. We were a bit taken aback by straight up raw garganelli. The servers were visibly distressed by our uneaten plates and when we explained that they were raw, they looked at each other in shock and told us they were al dente - I wasn't in the mood to argue, but I know al dente and this was just straight up raw. I can't remember everything we ate because this was the first place where we weren't given a menu to take home. The highlights were the amuse and giant bonbon tray - so the meal did start and end strong. Overall: 3.5 stars for food - not cutting edge nor tasty enough to really hang with other 3 stars (or even some 2 stars), but still a fun menu. The service, as much as it was not my style, deserves 5 stars - the staff really do try their darnedest to impress. Despite the hiccups, we still had a fantastic time and it was worth the 300+ Euro. read more

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Love this place! The tasting menu is the way to go with 8+ small plates. It's small serving but at the last plate, you feel full and very much satisfied with a nice chocolate finish. I'm a pescatarian and the menu includes some meat dishes. The restaurant replaced the meat dishes with fish dishes (cod and red mullet). There is a definite build up from one dish to the next with mini little surprise dishes in between. That said, this place is definitely pricey... they even have a book of water from around the world that is at 10 euros per bottle. The price is worth the food and the phenomenal service this place provides. Reservations needed, we were able to get a reservation for the same day we got to Florence but it was for 7:30pm which is the time they open the place. No other time slot. Make a reservation in advance is my recommendation. read more

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Sometimes in life you have the opportunity to experience something that stays with you a life time. My wife and I were traveling with our friends to Italy and when we got to Florence we tried to get a reservation at Enoteca Pinchiorri but were told none were available. We tried several times a day and finally we got a call telling us they got a cancellation for that nite at 7:30. We arrived on time and was greeted by none other than Mrs Pinchiorri. She greeted us and showed us to our table among the bougainvillea. It was magical setting. The waiter came to the table and explained the menu. Then the wine steward came over and started pairing the wines with each course-and the wine served was heavenly. I think there was 8 courses but who was counting. To describe each would take pages to list. The memories have lasted years and whenever we can we try to tell friends visiting Florence they must try and get a reservation so they have the opportunity to have the experience they will never forget. In fact our grand niece and her husband are leaving for Italy tomorrow and I sent them the website and instructions to try. They just got married a few months ago. Enoteca Pinchiorri is elegant and memorable that you will have cherished memories. Irwin Z Los Angeles Ca read more

Obviously this Chef's perspective to create perfect food that it more geared to edibility than over the top experimentation. while still being inventive and new.. Everything was technically perfect, new, and wonderfully delicious. The sommelier was so enthusiastic he was contagious. We even toured the wine cellar and he beamed -- rightfully -- with pride. The waiters were attentive, friendly, warm, and offered advice. It was a tremendous blend of being helpful without being obtrusive. I am glad I went and I will return whenever I am in Tuscany. It is my ideal standard of three michelin stars. read more

We were trying to make last minute reservations, but ended up arriving at Pinchiorri as I ended the conversation. The Mattre'd / Sommelier: Alessandro Tomberli only gave us the 'Private Room' when the rest of the restaurant was empty. We were a group of 11 but were willing to be split into separated tables. out of all the tables we saw, there were only 4 parties of 2/4 people. We refused and he victimized me by saying how he should have received a credit card to insure the reservation. But it was not necessary because we had just arrived on the Fly. As we were walking out: Alessandro Tomberli Shouted, "Vaffanculo Stupido!" (F*ck off/you, idiots!). Enough Said. When you read this Alessandro, You will surely hear from Michelin about this very soon. Mark my Words. read more