Cancel

Open app

Search

Finisterrae

4.1 (111 reviews)
ModerateItalian, Mediterranean, Pizza
Open • 11:00 am - 10:30 pm

Finisterrae Photos

FINISTERRAE ATMOSPHERE

What's the vibe?
Moderate noise
Casual
Good for groups
Dogs allowed

Recommended Reviews - Finisterrae

Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
Yelp app icon
Browse more easily on the app
Review Feed Illustration

Reviews With Photos

Fresh tomatoes with burrata cheese pasta
C D.

This place is located right under our apartment we stayed at so that feeling of convenience was there especially since we got to Florence fairly late. The food was very tasty and good. The service was attentive and fast. We sat outside and the weather at time was nice. Overall our experience was memorable.

LB C.

This delightful restaurant has all the things you look for when coming to italy. Tantalizing food, beautiful wines, decadent desserts and wonderful staff. Many rooms to choose from to dine in and can accommodate all sizes of groups! FYI if you want the croissants, get in line at 6:50 or wait until 8:15 and hope for the best!

Melissa C.

Cute place to grab a iced coffee in a martini glass with a pretty fruit pastry Nice staff and great people watching place

Trofie al ragu di agnello al punta di coltello (€20)
Jessica S.

This was our own fault. We were swayed by a social media couple I kind-of-but-not-really follow, who raved and raved about this restaurant. They told us to ignore the rule - the "it's in a tourist spot so the food will be terrible" rule - because the food here is top-notch and the service is incredible. Neither of those things turned out to be true. I wish I could be more generous in this review, but the only thing our time here had going for it was that we were in Firenze, hard stop. We were shown to a table right away, but that's because they were practically empty the night we showed up. We were facing the piazza, so had a good view of the Basilica behind us and the people enjoying the area. The waiter who I think was assigned to our table and our area was way more interested in hanging out with another waiter and checking in on a table of eight than tending to us and the only other table occupied near us that night. We had to try flagging him down for water, for wine, to place our order. He would see us, nod in our direction, start making his way over and then get distracted by something shiny or pretty and never make his way over to us. It continued like that for almost 20 minutes. I was fed up and ready to leave but my husband had no desire to try to find another spot after we'd invested so much time to this place. I wish we had just left. By the time we were finally able to order our food, we were famished. We started with a bottle of red and an order of the Bastoncini di pasta fillo agli asparagi (€14) - basically phyllo-wrapped asparagus served with a dipping sauce. For my main, I went with the Tortelli con punta di asparagi (€17) and my husband got the Trofie al ragu di agnello al punta di coltello (€20). The food was not good. If I were being super dramatic, I'd even call it inedible. The appetizer came out first, the phyllo-wrapped asparagus. It wasn't hot - not even warm, really. The phyllo was kind of soggy, not crispy, like you'd expect from something fried. And it lacked flavor. The dipping sauce was supposed to have pecorino cheese, but if it did, we couldn't taste it. The tortelli was a mushy, soggy, inedible mess. Have you ever tried to eat overcooked asparagus? Not a pleasant experience, and I don't know how they thought sending a dish like that out to a paying customer would be okay. I barely got three bites in before I had to stop, my husband glancing apologetically over at me every few minutes. But there was no part of me that wanted to shove subpar food into my face when we were surrounded by culinary greatness. The lamb ragu pasta that my husband ordered didn't fare much better, but at least he was able to stomach the meal. He did mention that the meat was chewy and the sauce was watery, and in a move that shocked me, practically dumped shredded parmesan over the plate before finishing it (him: "it needs flavor"). In the end, the waiter finally deigned to present himself to get our payment and didn't once remark on the untouched meal in front of me or the half-finished appetizer. I guess I wasn't really surprised by that, but it was disappointing.

The best ice cream and gelato
Joseph P.

The best pastries,gelato, coffe. What a place great service clean restaurant. Right in the square.

Lasagna, simply outstanding
Carlos S.

UPDATE - Never had a bad meal at Finisterrae. Their pizza is excellent as is the rest of their offerings. We ordered a whole mess of pizzas and they were all excellent as was the service. Got a chance to say hi to my friend Colin, the owner, and it was good to know business was still going strong. Can't recommend highly enough.

Bread and limonata.  I'd survive.  Lol
Christina R.

My husband and I were starving and the little café we wanted to visit before heading to the Basilica di Santa Croce was jam packed and we didn't want to wait. We decided to walk towards the church, in hopes of finding something to eat. We came across Finisterrae and even though I thought it looked like a tourist trap, I was hungry and decided to eat here. Thankfully, I wasn't disappointed. This is a tourist place, there were quite a few tour groups being sat as we were finishing up, but the food is good and the pricing isn't too outrageous. The service was definitely fueled toward more tourists. It was quicker than most restaurants we visited and this was the only time I was told I must tip, which was weird. My husband left a few Euro for the guy, but I was off put and didn't appreciate that.

Tricolore pizza
Chris K.

This place was recommended by our tour guide (shout out to Andrea) and after lord of walking we chose this place to have a bite. Unfortunately when we got there the place was already packed, but still managed to get a table. The service was a little disorganized cause they got a lot of people at the same time and I guess that was understandable. We had some delicious Prosecco to start with and I had the pizza Tricolore. Sooo soo good. Everything tasted so fresh and delicious.

Bruschetta and wine at Finisterrae
Bruce K.

Our first stop on the Florence food tour, Finisterrae is located not far from the Dante statue https://www.yelp.com/biz/monument-to-dante-alighieri-firenze?hrid=VCnkNR2vbmhT5h7l7GilOw on Piazza Santa Croce https://www.yelp.com/biz/piazza-santa-croce-firenze?hrid=F-vwabltV5509JwXrlJTwQ. We had a reservation and our party of seven (six tourists plus the tour guide) were brought to a comfortable table in the back. Today's bites was a simple antipasto to start the tour, get introduced to Firenze food culture and meet our fellow tour members. The bruschetta was quite simple but loaded with flavor. A slice of toasted baguette topped with chopped tomato and a sprinkling of basil. There is olive oil and balsamic vinegar on the table as well as grinders of salt and pepper, but it did not need any of that. Paired with it, a perfect Italian white wine. Crisp, clean, a great starter. Finisterrae also has a huge counter of pastries that look insanely delicious. Maybe next time. [Review 17030 overall - 228 in Italy - 546 of 2022.]

Lasagne filled my husband happily.

The accompanying photos define the exceptional meals we definitely enjoyed for our first dinner in Florence. Our Italian is minimal, so I'm not certain if the staff would have preferred we ate outside. We were determined to sit inside and we're seated at a teeny tiny table with our shoulders against the wall in a virtually empty room. Ah well. My husband said his lasagne was the best he's had, so far, in Italy. My pizza was the Italian version of an American combination pizza, however each topping was in it's own section. Fantastico. The pomodoro sauce was fabulous probably San Marzano pompdoro which is best on earth. Molto bene. We're going back tonight.

Lasagne alla bolognese
Sharon S.

Our first meal in Florence and they did not disappoint. Friendly service and a great meal. I had the crespelle (crepes) with ricotta and spinach. Kids had Caprese salad, lasagna and pizza. We finished everything.

Real Italian pizza !
Nanette L.

We really enjoyed the pizza while walking around the square. The crust was crisp not heavy or doughy, not a lot of smothered sauce but creamy mozzarella

Oh my gosh, this was by far the best experience I have had during my tour. The food was amazing but I can't say enough about Colin Russell and the staff. What an amazing group of people who treated us as if we were family. After a long 2 days of on-the-go with the tour I thought I had reached my tipping point until I arrived here. The atmoshpere and the staff totally rejuvinated me and along with some of my companions. Such a welcoming and enjoyful experience!! The pasta and the main course - Delicious and of course you have to save the sweets for last, not your everyday run of sweets these were sensational treats. Go and enjoy I guarantee you will not be disappointed. Michelle Wemyss Portland, OR

Seafood paella with hard risotto

See all

10 years ago

The service was exceptional, and the bar man made our 'off the menu' cocktails perfectly. Very romantic atmosphere, highly recommend it!

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

9 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

9 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Robert T.
175
66
9

11 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

11 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

11 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Max N.
0
10
2

10 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

12 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

Page 3 of 3

Finisterrae Reviews in Other Languages

Verify this business for free

Get access to customer & competitor insights.

Verify this business

Pizza Napoli 1955

Pizza Napoli 1955

4.5(152 reviews)
0.4 km•Duomo
•€

Great pizza, friendly service. These were Napoli or Neapolitan thin crust pizzas, and thin crust…read moreis my personal favorite. Easy to eat, easy to eat lots of slices with a focus on the toppings. We tried two to split amongst the four of us, their Pesto and their Cotto de Funghi. Both were excellent and both quickly disappeared. We had gotten a table inside to escape the brutal heat that has accompanied us on this vacation. We were all thirsty and kept grabbing drinks from their cooler, waving them in the air to staff so they could keep track. That created kind of a friendly bond for the short time we were there, just adding to our positive experience.

My friends are staying in Florence for 3 months for work and this is one of their favorite places…read moreto dine and I can see why. This is a Neopolitan style of pizza with its soft thin dough with a crispy bottom and chewy high edges. First off, they only serve pizza and drinks, so no salads, appetizers, pastas. But that's a good sign when you find a place that specializes in only one dish. We ordered the bufalo and added mushrooms and arugula, the marinara, and the salame. Actually the marinara was our favorite since you could taste the garlic and the oregano. We ate inside but they do have tables outside. They are even able to shape your pizza into a heart! Amore!!!! We met the owner Roberto and he was so friendly, his staff was great and our pizzas were served quickly! If you are craving pizza and want an intimate cozy restaurant with GREAT flavorful pizza, Pizza Napoli 1955 is a must stop!

Photos
Pizza Napoli 1955 - Interior and menu

Interior and menu

Pizza Napoli 1955 - 1955 pizza with yummy pesto sauce and cheeses and incredibly tasty sausage.:)

1955 pizza with yummy pesto sauce and cheeses and incredibly tasty sausage.:)

Pizza Napoli 1955 - Exterior with Roberto the Owner

See all

Exterior with Roberto the Owner

Il Boccale - Seafood risotto

Il Boccale

4.8(11 reviews)
0.8 km•Duomo
•€€

6/5 stars. Home…read moreowned, we think, by a husband and wife (no other staff were here tonight). Open till at least 11:30pm. And super close to the Duomo, water, and other tourist locations, but not a tourist trap guaranteed! One of my favorite Italian ristorantes so far in terms of taste, quality, concept, and value! Also my partner's FAVORITE restaurant so far and I've honestly never seen this man express beyond a nonchalant "it's good" about his food. He was actually describing the textures "perfectly cooked... In that transition phase between cooked and uncooked" (he means Al dente) and flavors of his spaghetti Pomodoro to me with shining eyes that only foodies have. Omg it was a memorable moment for both of us, the food was truly that delicious. Try one of their many prix fixe menus - 10, 15 (the only vegetarian friendly prix fixe), 20, or 24 (meat eaters only). Water or housemade wine (yes! The owner lady makes her own!) + primi + secondi. Unfortunately these options are not vegan friendly, but the regular menu has plenty of variety for everyone. Portion sizes here btw are HUGE. Unsalted "bland" bread characteristic of Tuscany was served to start, which is included in the mandatory 1.50 euro cover charge per person. However, not sure if owners were being kind, we were not charged this tonight. Partner ordered the 15 euro prix fixe (vegetarian available) dinner. Do try their pasta options - simple but finest quality and cooked to perfection. His eggplant parmesan secondi was smaller than expected, but perfect because the primi was gigantic. I ordered the seafood 20 euro prix fixe dinner and asked for dairy-free. Ricotta with prawns was creamy (but has no cream or butter or cheese upon my request) and huge and a bit spicy, but that's what made it so interesting. The salmon trout with salad secondi was smaller than expected, but perfect size overall because the risotto primi was so big. The salmon was average, not the best I've had, probably because it is not buttered, but on the drier end which I like. They take cards - MasterCard, visa, and american express. Will most likely be back :)

The place is very beautiful. The food is ok, for the seafood pasta and risotto is too many little…read moreclams! In each plate was 1 shrimp, 2pieces of calamari and probably 30 pieces of little clams. I've had a better seafood pasta and risotto in Italy. Maybe other meals are delicious but definitely is not seafood pasta or risotto.

Photos
Il Boccale
Il Boccale - Store front

Store front

Il Boccale - Red wine 1/2 liter $7

See all

Red wine 1/2 liter $7

Finisterrae - italian - Updated November 2026

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...